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Active for Life Programme May - October 2018 Free or low cost activities to help you lead an active lifestyle in the city

Your healthy lifestyle 2 Your first step to a more active lifestyle

to the Welcome Contents Page Active for Life programme Welcome and contact details 2-3 which is bursting with hundreds of How much physical activity is recommended? 4 great ways for you to become, or Top tips for being active 5 Sessions key stay active in the city. 6 Regular physical activity sessions - daily 6-15 All the sessions in this programme are Venue list and bus details 16-17 organised or supported by the council’s Calendar of special walks & activities 18-27 Healthy Lifestyles Team and are: Healthwalks 28 Health Trainer service 29 “Free or low cost” Active for Life 30-31 Getting active this summer: 32-35 “Local and accessible” • Post-natal pilates • In Shape for Life • Talks & Training • Active Forever • Holiday Programmes • Running Challenge “Beginner friendly” TAKEPART Festival 36-37 Healthy Lifestyles Services 38-45 “For all ages and abilities” Progression walks & Nordic Walking 46-47 The Active for Life programme is delivered by the city’s Healthy Lifestyles Team. We can offer help and advice on all aspects of Welcome living a healthy lifestyle, including being active, eating well, stopping sessions smoking, drinking less alcohol and Would you like to find out more about Active for Life improving your wellbeing. and Healthwalks? Do get in touch with us if you have If so you may be interested any questions or would like some in attending one of our welcome sessions. Learn support towards living a healthy about what our programmes lifestyle. involve, what to expect, what to wear and a whole host of other useful tips prior Contact us... to joining us. Sessions are friendly and informative and Healthy Lifestyles Team: are followed by one of our 01273 294589 regular sessions which you email: healthylifestyles@-.gov.uk can take part in or observe. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthylifestyles For more information and If you would you like this programme in an to book a place please call accessible format please get in touch. 01273 294589. 3 4 HowWelcome much is recommended? It could be easier than you think to fit more physical activity into your life, and doing so can have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing. The infographic below shows you how much exercise is recommended for all age groups.

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Of moderate to Aim for 150 minutes of Same as adult vigorous activity at least daily, moderate activity per week – recommendations but to and including exercise can be in 10 minute blocks. include exercise that improves that strengthens Also try to do activities that balance and bones and muscles. improve muscle strength on at co-ordination.

least 2 days per week exercising at a vigorous level should aim for 75 minutes Those of activity weekly Use our activity finder to explore 200 clubs and groups providing activities from dance to sport and fitness: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/activityfinder

Top tips for being active Benefits • Walk for short journeys rather than take the car • Healthy weight (the council’s Travel Planning team can help). The average person will walk a mile in 15 minutes. • Reduces social isolation • Walk at a brisk pace that makes you breathe a • Flexibility bit faster, feel a bit warmer and your heart beat a bit faster. You should still able to talk comfortably. • Halve risk of heart attack and stroke • Take the stairs rather than use lifts. Walking up stairs counts as vigorous level activity, the same as running! • Prevent diabetes & cancer • Get off the bus or train a stop earlier and walk the • Reduce stress rest of the way. • Make new friends • Try the ‘One You’ free Active 10 app, it will help you plan short brisk walks into your day. • Improved energy • Take part in one of the brilliant opportunities in • Improves your sleep this programme – there are activities for all ages and abilities, including absolute beginners! • Improves learning and brain development • Remember, it’s never too late. Whatever your age, being more active will bring huge Contact the benefits. Start small, and build up gradually. Healthy Lifestyles Team You also can find out more at www.bhfactive.org.uk for help & advice: and www.nhs.uk/livewell/fitness 01273 294589. 5 6 Healthy Lifestyles Team Regular sport and physical activity sessions

Sessions key Fitness/ability level GGA Girls Get Active ISL In Shape for Life 1 easy/beginners SG Street Games A4e Active Forever easy/moderate ALC Active for Life Clubs HW Healthwalks 2 GAL Get Active Locally PW Progression walks 3 moderate/challenging AF Active Families Wheelchair Toilets Buggy Walk includes Refreshments friendly friendly some hills

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1 mile Level 2-3 miles 3 1 1 1 1 Cost £2/£3 £2/£3 FREE team per £10 FREE 8 & Beyond Progression Walk Meet at Swan Pub, 1pm 5 miles FREE 1st Tuesday of the month: North Falmer 1/5, 5/6, 3

PW Explore beautiful Falmer then finish at 3/7, 7/8, the university for a cuppa. 4/9, 2/10

Cemeteries Monthly Healthwalk, Meet at The Gladstone Pub, 12.30pm 1.5 or FREE 2nd Tuesday of the month: 123 Lewes Road 8/5, 12/6, 2 miles Explore Brighton’s beautiful Extra-mural *NB dogs are not allowed 10/7, 14/8, 2 HW and Woodvale Cemeteries. at the cemetery sites* 11/9, 9/10

Three Cornered Copse Healthwalk, Meet at Café 2pm 2 - 3miles FREE 3rd Tuesday of the month: (Walk through Hove Park and 15/5, 19/6, 2 Explore a secret green space in the the Woodland Way to the Copse 17/7, 21/8, HW heart of the city. then back to the café) 18/9, 16/10

Active for Life Club The Manor Gym, 3.30 - 1 £2 per session ALC Multi sports for children ages 7 – 11. BN2 5EA 4.30pm paid termly Girls Get Active Multi-fitness session King Alfred Leisure Centre, 4.30 - 1 £2 for girls aged 11+ (Year 7 and above). BN3 2WW 5.30pm

GGA Come & try Zumba, spin, gym & circuits. Term Time only

Young Dancers Collective The Studio, 6.45 - 1 Paid Contemporary dance session for ages Whippingham Road, 8pm termly

SG 12+. Boys and girls welcome. Brighton BN2 3PF

9 10 Wednesday “ Increased my ability to find joy in movement and really appreciate my health. Realise I love to dance ”

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Info Cost

Pilates The Manor Gym, 10 - 11am 1 £2/£3 This popular class is great for posture & BN2 5EA GAL core/back strength. All levels welcome. Sheepcote Valley Healthwalk Meet at 10.15am 3 miles FREE Enjoy panoramic views and a wealth Café building, off Wilson 3 HW of wildlife. Avenue

Social Ping & Short Tennis King Alfred Leisure Centre, 10.30 - 1 £2/ All levels welcome at this fun session for BN3 2WW 12noon £2.50 A4e over 50’s. Hill Fort Healthwalk Meet at 11am 2.5 miles FREE Explore some of the most historic Hollingdean Sure Start 3

HW and beautiful countryside that borders Children’s Centre, the city. Brentwood Road Post Natal Pilates The Manor, 11.15am - 1 £2/£3 All post birth (6-8 week+) women BN2 5EA 12.15pm

GAL welcome & pre-mobile babies Brighton Women’s Walk & Talk Meet outside 11.30am 2 miles FREE A chance to meet and chat with other Brighton Women’s Centre 2 women from around the city & finishing (BWC), HW at Brighton Women’s Centre for a cuppa! 72 High Street, www.womenscentre.org.uk Kemptown In Shape for Life Brighthelm Activities Hall, Brighthelm 12noon - 1 £2/£3 A circuit based exercise session suitable Community Centre, 1pm ISL for all levels of fitness. BN1 1YD Women Only Swimming St Lukes Swimming Pool 12.30 - 1 £4.75/ A public session with a female BN2 9ZE 1.30pm £2.85 GAL life-guard. Active for Life Club Hertford Junior School, 3 - 4pm 1 £2 per session

ALC Multi sports for ages 7 – 11. BN1 7FP paid termly Street Games Sports Centre, 4.30 - 6pm 1 £2

SG Multi-sport session for ages 12+. BN41 2WS

Trans-Friendly Weekly Swim St Lukes Swimming Pool 8.30 - 9.20pm 1 £4.95/ For details call £2.95 GAL 01273 294589. Nordic Progression Walks Various Locations. 1st & 3rd 4+ miles FREE* *to book see page 46 Wednesdays Practice and develop your Nordic 2 *Though walking skills. NB: You will need to for info contact of the there is PW a cost Peter@nordicwalking month 3 for the complete the basic Nordic Walking training Course before taking part.* forhealth.co.uk 11 12 Thursday “A good way to meet people of similar age and interests”

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost Hangleton and Knoll Women’s Meet at St Richard’s 10am 2 miles FREE Walk & Talk Community Centre 10/5, 28/6, 1 Friendly women-only multicultural 12/7, HW Healthwalk group followed by a cuppa 13 & 27/9, at the community centre. 11/10 Thomas Kemp Amble, Meet Badgers Tennis Club, 10am 1 mile FREE 3rd Thursday of the month Church Place, Kemptown, 1 Join Badgers Tennis Club for this walk BN2 5JN

HW around historic Kemptown, including the Sussex Square enclosures. NB: Please pre-book as limited numbers are allowed in the enclosures: [email protected] Hove Park Healthwalk Meet at the Park café 10.15am 1.5 miles FREE A great walk for beginners and those 1 HW wanting gentle exercise.

Women-only In Shape for life* All Saints Church 10:30am- £3/£2 With a female instructor. A circuit Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3QE 11:30pm 1 ISL based exercise session suitable for all *Term time only levels of fitness. Park Healthwalk Meet at the Lodge park 11am 3 or 5 miles FREE A lovely 3 mile countryside walk gates Stoney Mere Way 3

HW through Millbank wood, finishing at off Lewes Road the village tea rooms. Active for Life Club Portslade Village Centre 3.30 - 1 £2 per Multi-sports for ages 7 – 11. BN41 2LL 4.30pm session AFL paid termly

FUNKFIT Great fun drop in session for Brighton Youth Centre 4.45 - 1 £3/£2 adults. Dancing to Funk & Soul Music BN2 0JR 5.45pm

GAL with an Instructor, non choreographed – Just dance!

Young Dancers Collective Dance Station, 5.15 - 1 Paid Contemporary dance session for ages North Street, Portslade, 6.30pm termly

GAL 12+. Both boys and girls are welcome. Brighton, BN41 1DH

13 14 Friday “We have a laugh with different people for company.”

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost In Shape for Life A circuit based Portslade Sports Centre, 9.30 - 1 £2/£3 ISL exercise session suitable for all abilities. BN41 2WS 10.30am Portslade Library Walk & Read Meet at 10.15am 1.5 miles FREE Explore Easthill Park, Emmaus Portslade Library 1 HW Community Garden then finish at the library for a browse and a cuppa! /Undercliff Healthwalk Meet outside Saltdean 11am 3 miles FREE Walk the historic Undercliff to Library. Last Friday of month 2 HW Gap returning to Saltdean. ending at the Marina

Macmillan Horizon Centre Healthwalk Meet at 11.30am 1.5-2 FREE Walk through historic and The Macmillan Horizon miles along the seafront, finishing at the Horizon Centre 2 HW Centre for people living with cancer. Open to all including centre users and friends. Active for Life Club Primary, 3.10 - 1 £2 per session AFL Multi sports for ages 7 –11. BN3 8BN 4.10pm paid termly Street Games Multi sports Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre 6 - 7pm 1 FREE SG For ages 12+/16+. Contact: [email protected] / 01273 294589 for more information Weekend “I thoroughly enjoy both the exercise and the company.”

Portslade/Benfield Valley Sainsbury’s Superstore 11am 3 - 3.5 m FREE • Saturday Healthwalk A more entrance by the cash 3 HW challenging walk with beautiful views. machines

Sheepcote Valley Progression Walk Meet at 11am 4.5 miles FREE • 1st Saturday of the month East Brighton Park 5/5, 2/6, 7/7, 3 PW A longer version of the popular Café building 4/8, 1/9, 6/10 Wednesday Healthwalk. Progression Walk Meet at car park by 1pm 4.5 miles FREE • 2nd Saturday of the month the junction of Falmer 3

PW A linear walk from Castle Hill, finishing Road & Bexhill Road, 12/5, 9/6, 14/7, near Kipling Gardens, . Woodingdean 11/8, 8/9, 13/10 The Downs On Your Doorstep Meet Badgers Tennis 10am 4 miles FREE Progression Walk • 3rd Saturday of Club, Church Place, 3

PW the month Join Badgers Tennis Club Kemptown, BN2 5JN 12/5, 9/6, 14/7, for this downland walk. 11/8, 8/9, 13/10 • Sunday Healthwalk Meet outside the 10.45am 3 - 3.5 m FREE A variety of walks finishing at the Village Tea Rooms. Bus: 3 HW Village Tea Rooms. 78 to 15 16 Regular sessions venue list

Venue name and address Bus links Venue name and address Bus links All Saints Church 21, 21A, 55, 56, 59, Patching Lodge 1, 1A, 7, 14C, 14B, 73, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE 56e, 21e Park St, Kemp Town BN2 0AQ 71, 94A, 23, 27C, 52, 2 Brighthelm Community Centre Any city centre route Portslade Library 2, 6, 46, 49, North Rd, BN1 1YD Old Shoreham Rd, BN41 1XR Brighton Women’s Centre 1, 2, 7, 14, 81 Portslade Sports Centre 1, 1A, 55, 95A, 72 High St, Kemp Town BN2 1RP Chalky Rd, BN41 2WS Brighton Youth Centre 1, 1A, 7, 14c, 14b 71, Portslade Village Centre 43 1, 1A, 95A, 64 Edward St, BN2 0JR 73, 52, 18, 2 Windlesham Close, BN41 2LL Carden Primary School County 5B, 56, 74, 75, Preston Park: Rotunda Café 5, 5a, 5b, 17, 40, Oak Ave, BN1 8LU (Stanford Ave end), BN1 6HL 40x, 273 Castle Hill Nature Reserve Car park 2, 2a, 22 Roedean Café, Marine Drive, BN2 5RL 12, 12a, 14, 14a, 14c off B2123 Falmer Rd at Junction with Bexhill Rd. Grid reference TQ356063 Rottingdean Pond 2, 12, 12a, 14, Church of the good Shepherd 14, 14C, 27, 77, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA 14a,b,c, 27 272 Dyke Rd, BN1 5AE 27C Sainsbury’s Portslade Superstore 6, 6a, 46, 46a East Brighton Park, park café 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 7, 21 Hangleton Link Rd, BN3 7GD building off Wilson Ave, BN2 5PB Saltdean Library 12, 12a, 14, 14c, Falmer Village: Swan Pub 25, 23 (to Mill St) Saltdean Park Rd, BN2 8SP 27, 47 Middle St, North Falmer, BN1 9PD 28, 29 (Falmer V) Seafront: Brighton Pier Any Bus to Falmer Church Madeira Drive, BN2 1TW East Street, BN1 9PB 25/28/29 Shoreham Centre 2, 700 Fairlight Primary School 24, 25, 49, 74, 78, Pond Road, Shoreham BN43 5WU St Leonard’s Road, Brighton BN2 3A 23, 48, 37, 37B St Ann’s Well Garden, Garden Café 21a, 7 Gathering Place 1 Orchid View, BN1 8GP 56, 46 Somerhill Rd, BN3 1RP Hangleton Community Centre 5, 5a, 5b, 16, 66 St. Luke’s Church 74, 94,94a, 23, Harmsworth Crescent, BN3 8BW Queen’s Park Rd, BN2 9ZB 37b, 18 Hertford Junior School 70, 91, 50, 50U St. Luke’s Swimming Pool 21a, 21E, 21, 18 Lynchet Close, Hollingdean, BN1 7FP St Luke’s Terrace, BN2 9ZE Hill Top Café Dyke Road 27/77 St Richards Community Centre 16 & 56 Hiker’s Rest Pub, Egmont Rd, Hove, BN3 7FP Coldean Lane, BN1 9GD Stanley Deason Leisure Centre 21a, 21E, 21 Hollingdean Community Centre 70, 91, 50, 50U Wilson Ave, BN2 5PB Thompson Rd, BN1 7BH Stanmer Park Lodge / Park Gates 25a/b/c, 23 Hollingdean Sure Start Centre 50 Stoney Mere Way off Lewes Road Brentwood Rd, BN1 7DY Stanmer Village Tearooms 78 17-18 Stanmer Village BN1 9PZ Hove Park, Park Café 5, 5a, 5b Old Shoreham Rd, Hove BN3 7AP Tomato Dolce E Salato Café Any city centre Jubilee Library Jubilee St, BN11GE Any city centre bus The Level, BN2 9SY bus King Alfred Leisure Centre 700 The Dance Station 1, 1A, 60, 66, Kingsway, Hove BN3 2WW Unit 4, 57 North Street BN41 1DH 95a Macmillan Horizon Centre 1, 1A, 7, 14B, 14C, The Gathering Place 5B, 24, 74, 75, 2 Bristol Gate, BN2 5BD 23, 37, 37A, 37B Orchid View, Hollingbury BN1 8GP 46 Community Centre 1, 1A, 55, 95a, The Gladstone Pub 24, 25, 49 Chalky Rd, BN41 2WF 123 Lewes Rd, BN2 3QB Moulsecoomb Hall Moulsecoomb 24, 25, 28, 29, 78, The Level Union Rd, BN1 4ZN Any city centre route Place, Lewes Rd, BN2 4GA 29B, 23, N29X,50U The Manor Manor Rd, BN2 5EA 37b, 37 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre 24, 25, 28, 74, 78, The Studio 21, 21a, 22, 22a, Moulsecoomb Way, BN2 4PB 29,b&X, 23, 50U, Whippingham Road BN2 3PF 23, 74, 94, 94a New Larchwood 5B, 24, 74, 75, 46 West Blatchington School 5, 5a, Waldron Ave, Coldean, BN1 9EZ Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN , HOP50 1, 1a, 2, 5, 5a, 5b, Any Western Rd Brighton, BN3 2JN 6, 21, 25, 46, 49, Kings Rd, Hove, BN1 2LN bus & walk down South side of square bus-stop 60, 61, 700 Preston St 17 18 Special activities each month #WALKTHISMAY

May (National Walking Month) sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sat 5 May: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk. Meet in the garden 8.30- 3 miles FREE South Portslade and West Hove Community for Wellbeing at 10am Gardens. Explore the community gardens along this walk South Portslade 2 and sketch the plants of seasonal interest if you would Community Centre like to. Please bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen. BN41 1LB Sat 5 May: Spring Tree & Wildflower Stanmer Park – 10.45am 1.5 miles FREE Identification Healthwalk. Join Healthwalk meet on the lawn - 12.15pm Leader and Arboriculturalist, Greg, for this opp. 2 fascinating twig and bark tree identification 78 Bus arrives at Healthwalk. Stanmer Church 10.30 Wed 9 May: Rottingdean Art Walk. Meet on The Green 11am- 1.5 miles FREE Enjoy a gentle walk and then time to sketch the by the pond. 1pm flowers in pretty Kipling Gardens. Bus 2/12/12A 1

Thur 10 May: Green Link Tree Walk. Meet entrance 11am 2 miles FREE Walk from one of the city’s best loved green spaces, to St Ann’s Well 2 St Ann’s Well Gardens, to another – the iconic Gardens, Preston Park. Find out about some of the different Somerhill Road trees in the parks too. Fri 11 May: Spring Ecotherapy Healthwalk Meet opposite 11am 1.5 miles FREE Join Greg Sweeney (Arboriculturalist) & Pippa Stanmer house on -12:30pm Sweeney for a relaxing walk designed to create a lawn 2 closer connection to nature and a feeling of wellbeing.

Wed 16 May: Seafront Challenge Healthwalk Meet start of 11am 4,3,2 or FREE Take our seafront challenge for National Walking signed route, 1 mile! month, walk all or some of the signed seafront Marine Parade, 1 Healthwalk route. How much is up to you! Complete opposite Arundel all 4 miles or finish at the 1, 2 or 3 mile marks. Terrace. Buses 12/12A/14/14A/27 Fri 18 May: Night-time Nature Walk Join Meet at Knoll Park 8.30pm 3 miles FREE community group HK Hedgehogs for an atmospheric Pavilion, Knoll Park, 3 evening walk around Hangleton & Knoll. Discover off Rowan Avenue, the area’s parks and green spaces, try out a bat BN3 7JH detector, and find out more about nocturnal wildlife.

Mon 21 May: Meet the Health Trainers Walk, Meet Rotunda 10am 1.5 miles FREE Preston Park. See page 27. Café, Preston Park 1

“ The health walks are fantastic, sociable and friendly #WALKTHISMAY and free, I have made many friends through the walks” 19 20 June sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sat 2 June: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk: Meet in the 10.30- 3 miles FREE Hove Seafront. Join Artist and Healthwalk Leader Garden for 12noon Deborah, for a bracing walk with opportunities to Wellbeing at 2 sketch the stunning coastal views if you would like to. South Portslade Bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen. Community Centre BN41 1LB

Tuesdays from 12 June: Go Skate Project. Brighton Youth 12 June 2 miles FREE Skateboarding tuition / supervision for 11 - 16 year Centre – 17 July 1 olds experiencing anxiety or depression. Referral is 4.15 - required to attend the course. Booking necessary: 5.15pm [email protected]

Weds 13 June: Special Hillfort Healthwalk Meet at 11am 2.5 miles FREE with Golf Taster. Join our regular walk around Hollingdean Sure (1.5m 2 to stunning Hollingdean Hillfort and the surrounding Start Centre, Golf Course) countryside, with a chance to try golf for free with Brentwood Road 3 the golf pro Danny at Hollingbury Golf Course.

Weds 13 June: Preston Park Art Walk. Meet at 11am- 1.5 miles FREE Join resident Healthwalk Artist Sheila Sheppard for a the Rotunda Cafe, 1pm gentle walk around Preston Park and time to sketch Stanford Avenue end of the park the rockery and the summer flowers in the Preston Manor gardens. Bus 5/5A/5B/17 1. Meet at Brighton FREE 18-20 June: Round the City Sunset Walks 1. Mon 18 1. 4 miles The first half of our Round the City Walk Challenge Pier BN2 1TW 6.30pm 2 where the 26 mile route is divided into 6 manageable 2. Meet South Street 2. Tue 19 2. 3.5 miles walks taking in city, sea and downland. With challenge near St. Nicholas 6:30pm 2 walk leader Maire McQueeney. Church BN41 2GD 1. Mon 18 Pier to Old Portslade 3. 4.5 miles 2. Tue 19 Old Portslade to Devil’s Dyke 3. Meet at Devil’s Dyke 3. Wed 20 3

3. Wed 20 Devil’s Dyke to Village Bus Stop BN6 9DY 6:45pm

Tues 19 June: Meet the Health Trainers Walk Meet at 2pm 2-3miles FREE Three Cornered Copse Walk: See page 27. Hove Park Café 2

Sun 24 June: Healthwalk BIG Tidy Up: Join the Meet by the bus 10am- 1.5 miles FREE Tidy Up Team and the Brighton & Hove Way Association stop (bottom of 1pm 1 2 for a fun walk in the woods to help keep our green Coldean Lane opp. spaces litter free. All tools and materials provided, Hikers Rest) Bus 23, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. 24, 25, 50U, 78

Fri 29 June: Night-time Nature Walk: Join Meet at Knoll Park 8.30pm 3 miles FREE community group HK Hedgehogs for an atmospheric Pavilion, Knoll Park, 3 evening walk around Hangleton & Knoll. Discover the off Rowan Avenue, area’s parks and green spaces, try out a bat detector, and BN3 7JH find out more about nocturnal wildlife.

21 22 July sessions Venue Time Info Cost Tues 3 July: Summer in The Living Coast Meet at the small 10.30am 2-3 miles FREE Walk: Join us to discover the natural wonders carpark on Falmer 3 and wildlife of downland at Castle Hill national Rd at the junction with Bexhill Rd. nature reserve. (www.thelivingcoast.org.uk) Thur 5 July: NHS 70th Anniversary Meet Macmillan 11am 2 miles FREE Horizon Centre, Celebration Walk: Join us to celebrate the 2 birthday of the NHS, and enjoy a special exhibition Bristol Gate. at the end of the walk looking at 1,000 years of Finishes Jubilee healthcare from 1018 to today! Library Fri 6 July: Summer Ecotherapy Healthwalk: Meet opposite 11am- 1.5 miles Stanmer house on 12:30pm Join Greg Sweeney (Arboriculturalist) 2 & Pippa Sweeney for a relaxing walk designed lawn to create a closer connection to nature and a feeling of wellbeing. Sat 7 July: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk: Meet in the 10.30- 3 miles Garden for 12noon South Portslade and West Hove Community 2 Gardens. Explore the gardens with Artist and Wellbeing at South Portslade Healthwalk Leader Deborah and sketch the Community plants of seasonal interest if you would like to. Centre BN41 1LB Please bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen Wed 11 July: St Ann’s Well Gardens Art Walk: Meet at the 11am- 1.5 miles FREE Explore one of the city’s best loved green spaces and Garden Café 1pm 1 sketch the trees and summer flowers. Bus 7 16-18 July: Round the City Sunset Walks 1. Meet on Vale Ave at 1. Mon 16 1. 5 miles FREE Complete the second half of our 26 mile walk around Church Hill BN18UB 6.30pm 3 the city challenge! 2. Meet North End of 2. Tue 17 2. 5 miles 3 1. Mon 16 Patcham to Falmer Village Falmer Pond BN19T 6:30 pm 2. Tue 17 Falmer Pond to Rottingdean 3. Meet on Rottingdean 3. Wed 18 3. 4 miles 3. Wed 18 Windmill to Palace Pier Green BN2 7AH 6:30pm 2 Meet at Tues 17 July: Special Seafront Walk – meet 10am 1.5 miles FREE the Sea Swimmers: A special version of our weekly Brighton Pier 1 seafront Healthwalk finishing at Brighton Sea Swimmers Club for a cuppa and a chat with local sea swimmers!

Wed 25 July: Meet the Health Trainers Walk: Meet outside 11.30am 2 miles FREE Women’s Walk & Talk. See page 27. Brighton Women’s 2 Centre

From Mon 30 July: Skateboarding Lessons: Woodingdean 30 July - 1 Skateboarding tuition for ages 5+. All equipment Skatepark, 3 August is provided with x 2 qualified coaches. NB: Booking Bexhill Road 9.30- required: [email protected] 10.30am Tues 31 July: International Ranger Day Meet at 1-3pm 2.5 miles FREE Join the Tidy Up Team East Brighton Park (but Healthwalk BIG Tidy Up: 2 donations and the Brighton & Hove City Council Rangers for Café building. welcome) an informative wildlife walk and help keep our cities Bus1 green spaces litter free. All tools & materials provided. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. 23 24 August sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sat 4 Aug: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk. Meet in the garden 10.30am 3 miles FREE Hove Seafront: Join Artist and Healthwalk Leader for Wellbeing at -12noon 2 Deborah, for a bracing walk with opportunities to South Portslade sketch the stunning coastal views if you would like Community Centre to. Bring a sketchbook and pencil / pen. BN41 1LB From Mon 6 Aug: Skateboarding Lessons: 6-10 August 9.30- FREE Skateboarding tuition for ages 5+. All equipment is Hollingdean Skatepark 10.30am 1 provided with x 2 qualified coaches. and NB: Booking required: 13-17 August [email protected] Hove Lagoon Skatepark Wed 8 Aug: Patcham Art Walk: Meet at Patcham 11am- 1.5 miles FREE Explore lovely Patcham Old Village and the Clock Tower, 1pm 1 dovecote with this gentle walk and chance to stop Mackie Ave and sketch. BN1 8RA. Bus 5/5a

Thur 30 Aug: Meet the Health Trainers: Meet at the 10.15am 1.5 miles FREE Hove Park Walk. See page 27. Park café 1

“A great way to be introduced to the local area

for anyone new to ” September sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sat 1 Sept: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk: Meet in the Garden 10.30- 3 miles FREE South Portslade and West Hove Community for Wellbeing at 12noon 2 Gardens. Explore the gardens with Artist and Health- South Portslade walk Leader Deborah, sketch the seasonal plants if you Community Centre Bus 1, 1a, 66 would like to. Bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen. BN41 1LB

Fri 7 Sept: Autumn Ecotherapy Healthwalk: Meet opposite 11am 1.5m FREE Join Greg Sweeney (Arboriculturalist) & Pippa Sweeney Stanmer house on -12:30pm 2 for a relaxing walk designed to create a closer lawn connection to nature and a feeling of wellbeing. Sat 8 Sept: Autumn Tree Identification Walk: Stanmer Park – 10.45am 1.5 miles FREE Join Healthwalk Leader and Arboriculturalist, Greg, for meet on the lawn -12:15pm 2 this fascinating tree identification Healthwalk. opp Stanmer House

Wed 12 Sept: Falmer Art Walk: A gentle walk Meet by 11am- 1.5 miles FREE with time to sketch the ducks and geese at the village Falmer Church 1pm 1 pond. Just bring paper and something to draw with. Bus 25/28/29

Sun 23 Sept: Apple Day Walk: Celebrate all Pick up at Moulsecoomb station 1.5 miles FREE things apple, avoid the £10 event car park charge station or bus 10.30am/ 3 bus stop with this walk through Wild Park into Stanmer Park. stop, Lewes Road 11am

Thur 20 Sept: Meet the Health Trainers: Meet at 10.15am 2 FREE Portslade Library Walk. See page 27. Portslade Library. 25 26 October sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sat 6 Oct: Women’s Wellbeing Sketch Walk: Meet in the Garden 10.30am- 3 miles FREE Hove Seafront. Join Artist and Healthwalk Leader for Wellbeing at 12noon 2 Deborah, for a walk with opportunities to sketch the South Portslade Com. stunning coastal views. Bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen. Centre BN41 1LB 5-8 Oct: East Side West Side Walks: 1. Meet outside Saltdean 1. Fri 5 1. 4.9 miles Walk the stunning 18 miles along The Brighton & Hove Library BN2 8SP 10.45am 3 Way in four manageable chunks. 2. Meet at *Castle Hill 2. Sat 6 2. 4.6 miles Nature Reserve Car Park 1. Fri 5 Saltdean to Woodingdean. Ends on Juggs Rd. 10.45am 3 FREE 2. Sat 6 Woodingdean to Stanmer Park Upper Lodges 3. Meet Upper Lodges 3. 3.5 miles Carpark, Ditching Beacon 3. Sun 7 3. Sun 7 Stanmer Park Upr Lodges to Braepool Patcham 10.45am 3 Road BN1 9QB 4. Mon 8 Braepool to Portslade Village 4. Meet Vale Ave at juctn 4. Mon 8 4. 5 miles For more info email: [email protected] with Church Hill BN1 8YE 10.45am 3 Tues 9 Oct: Autumn in The Living Coast Walk: Meet The Gladstone 12.30pm 1.5 or 2 FREE Discover the living treasures of Woodvale cemeteries, Pub, 123 Lewes Road. miles NB: no dogs allowed an urban green space where nature has found a 2 niche to thrive. (www.thelivingcoast.org.uk) in cemeteries. Wed 10 Oct: Art Walk: Meet by Asda. 11am- 1.5 miles FREE A lovely opportunity to sketch boats and cormorants. Bus 7 1pm 1 No experience necessary; just bring paper and something to draw with. Fri 26 Oct: Meet the Health Trainers: Saltdean Meet outside 11am 3 miles FREE Healthwalk. See page 27. Saltdean Library Meet the Health Trainers Walks The council’s free and confidential Health Trainer service supports people to make healthy changes, ie: be more active, stop smoking, eat more healthily and reduce alcohol. Join our regular FREE monthly Healthwalks to find out more, book a 1:1 consultation or just get some advice.

Mon 21 May: Meet Rotunda Café, Preston Park 10am 1.5 miles 1

Preston Park Tues 19 June: Meet at Hove Park Café 2pm 2-3 miles 2 Three Cornered Copse Walk Wed 25 July: Meet outside Brighton Women’s 11.30am 2 miles 2 Women’s Walk & Talk Centre 72 High Street, Kemptown. www.womenscentre.org.uk Thur 30 Aug: Meet at the Park Café 10.15am 1.5 miles 1 Hove Park Walk Thur 20 Sept: Meet at Portslade Library 10.15am 1.5 miles 2 Portslade Library Walk Fri 26 Oct: Meet outside Saltdean Library 11am 3 miles 1

Saltdean Healthwalk

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the leaders always are concerned with our welfare.” 27 28 Healthwalks

Our award-winning Healthwalks scheme is a great way for people of all ages and abilities, Volunteer including those who have health conditions, Healthwalk Team Leader to get out, make new friends and be more active. If you’ve got some spare time and would like There are 18 regular walks every week which range from to get outdoors, get active and meet new under a mile on the flat to longer progression walks and people then why not become a Volunteer a calendar of one-off walks including 8 walks covering everything from art to nature and our special Seafront Healthwalk Leader? You’ll be helping others Challenge Walk for National Walking Month in May. improve their health and wellbeing, and you’ll All walks are led by our fantastic Volunteer Healthwalk learn a lot about the fantastic places to walk in Leaders who know the route and help everyone get the Brighton & Hove. Apply online by following the best out of their walk. ‘Volunteer Healthwalk Leader Training’ link: The scheme is accredited by the national Walking for www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthwalks Health initiative (www.walkingforhealth.org.uk) or call 01273 294589. ** Please arrive ten minutes early to your first walk so you can complete our simple registration ** www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthwalks ** You can also print our starter form from the facebook.com/brightonhovehealthwalks website, and bring it healthwalksBH with you, completed, on your first walk. Thinking about Need support to get started getting more active? and keep going? Health Trainers: • can provide you with free and confidential support • will work with you to set realistic and achievable goals and can help you to stay motivated to keep going. • can also support you to “What a fantastic quit smoking, eat well, service – extremely drink less alcohol and helpful and enabling” improve your general wellbeing.

If you are aged 18 or over and live in Brighton and Hove Your contact the service at 01273 294589 healthy email: [email protected] or lifestyle visit: brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthylifestyles 29 30 Active for Life

The Active for life project has been supporting residents to get active for over ten years. We offer low cost and local sessions in targeted neighbourhoods and also work with a range of partners and organisations to deliver and support community events.

Our activities are inclusive, friendly and Those with little or no experience participate alongside participants can work at their own pace. those who have attended regularly; we welcome all. Our groups and sessions attract people from Our coaches are well-qualified and experienced so all walks of life and of all shapes and sizes. can support participants of all abilities.

When coming along to an Active For Life session for the first time we recommend that you: • Wear something comfortable so that you can move with ease • Wear supportive footwear • Bring water so that you can keep hydrated throughout the session

Please do not hesitate to call the team if you would like to talk further about what to expect. We hope to see you at one of our sessions soon so that you can enjoy the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Active for Life Programmes: ISL In shape for Life HP Holiday Programmes Activity sessions are designed to welcome all abilities; Active for Life offer a range of activities during the class members can work at their own pace. The circuit holidays to keep children and young people moving. Each format means individuals can opt for beginner’s level school break provides something different ranging from upwards so those new to exercise are fully catered for. our popular soup and stomp events to youth festivals and Some sessions can also include advice about healthy living. multi sports offers. Sessions are usually drop in but some GGA Girls Get Active require booking. These sessions are provided to offer a space for young ALC Active for Life clubs women (ages 11+) to try a range of activities together. Our after school clubs cater for those aged 7 -11. The programme varies and includes activities such as box Operating in a selection of the city’s schools AFL clubs are fit, spin and gym. Girls use this opportunity to improve fun and suitable for all levels of ability. Children learn to their fitness and wellbeing and have fun together. develop their strength, stamina and co-ordination whilst SG Streetgames learning sports-based skills. For those children aged 12+ these sessions give them an GAL Get active locally opportunity to come together and enjoy multi-sports. Regular Catering for adults, these sessions take place in a range activities include football and basketball. Skating and cricket of locations across the city. They currently include Pilates, are amongst other sports provided throughout the year. Tai Chi, FunkFit and Dancing for Health. Everyone A4e Active Forever is welcome at our get Active locally classes and the Sessions and events are aimed at promoting active ageing emphasis is on health and wellbeing whilst enjoying so cater for those aged 50+. Keeping active in older age something in a friendly group setting. can be really beneficial to health.

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To find out more about any of these activities contact the Healthy Lifestyles Team: 01273 294589 or email [email protected]

Post Natal Pilates New In Shape for Life Have you recently had a baby? Our programme of fitness sessions which run across the If so you may be interested in our new Pilates session city now includes an evening session in Hollingdean. at The Manor Gym on Wednesdays @ 11.30am. If you are interested in coming along to a fun, friendly session which welcomes people of all ages and abilities This specialised class provides gentle, strengthening then this could be the class for you. Those taking part exercises to help you get back into shape. Led by our enjoy a fun session which works all body parts. Exercises experienced and knowledgeable teacher, participants can be adapted to suit total beginners or those with more will learn to re-engage with exercise post-baby and experience. Sessions take place at Hollingdean Community meet other new mums at the same time. Centre on Mondays at 7pm Of course babies can come too… There is no need to book In Shape for Life – just turn up and bring a friend if you like! The cost is £3 or £2 concessions. “In Shape helps me to get my exercise quota for the week and its great fun” Active Forever October 2018 In celebration of Older peoples day we return to King Alfred Leisure Centre to deliver Active Forever 2018. As part of the city’s Older Peoples festival this popular event provides up to 15 tasters, a range of performances and workshops and also a cup of tea and a chat! Our Boccia teams will be in attendance and we hope Talks & Training to encourage more of you to join the league. We will be working with FREEDOM LEISURE once more to The Active for Life team are on a mission to spread provide a morning to remember for those aged 50+. the word about the benefits of being physically active. Come along and say hello, bring a friend and try Just small changes in activity levels can really make something new as part of OPF. a difference to health and wellbeing and the team visit groups and clubs to talk about ways of making those changes. Top tips include being active in “This is a fabulous 10 minute blocks, travelling on foot where possible event celebrating the and, most importantly, choosing something you enjoy! importance of being and keeping active in your If you are interested in finding out more about older life, and the benefits talks & training programme or making a booking physically and mentally for everyone! 80 is the call 01273 294589. Active Forever 2017 new 30.” 33 34 Getting active this summer

Holiday Programmes October half term: Soup and Stomp The Active for Life team organises Join the team during October half term for our activities for families and young people Soup and Stomp events. Help prepare vegetables during the school holidays to keep your for a hearty soup which will be enjoyed after a family active, informed of local initiatives, Healthwalk around the local area. There will also and to provide healthy living advice. be Halloween arts and crafts. The team will be delivering events during the school Contact the team for details on 01273 294589. Summer Holidays from Monday 30 July - Friday 31 August 2018 such as: • Active for Life club for ages 7 -11 years • Active Families in various communities across the City • Young people programme for ages 11+ including Girls Get Active and Street Games • Working with Chomp delivering healthy living advice and physical activities • Working with the Active Travel team and the Meerkat Trail. “Our son enjoyed the experience very much” • 

Running Challenge 2018 “My child’s entire outlook on her own physical health has been even more Congratulations to all positive since starting the running 90 young people aged 7–11years challenge. We have gone running that completed the Active for Life together now as a family and it’s given running challenge this year. us a really healthy activity to share.” They completed 10 weeks of training with the team from January - March, completed a mile at the Brighton Half youth race on 25th February, and a mile at the Brighton Mini Mile event on the 14th April.

The team celebrated the success at the Running Challenge Celebration Event on the 10th April at Stadium. For information contact 01273 294589 or email [email protected] 35 36 TAKEPART 2018 Brighton & Hove City Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team invite you to come along and enjoy a fantastic day for all the family. It’s the perfect opportunity to have a go, and try something new towards a healthier you.

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CONTACT THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TEAM /beezeebodies www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthyweight @beezeebodies [email protected] 01273 294589 Opportunities for disabled people The Active for life team currently deliver around 48 weekly sessions and walks through a wide range of programmes. Sessions are inclusive and friendly. If you have an impairment or any specific requirements please contact us on 01273 294589 to discuss how we can accommodate and welcome you to our sessions. Whatever your age, ability or experience, we aim to offer something for everyone.

Please visit our website for more information and links to clubs in Brighton & Hove that offer sessions for disabled people: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/disabilitysport

39 40 SAVE Brighton & Hove up to Leisure Card Freedom Leisure offer the Leisure Card which gives 40% a 40% discount for residents on low income* on: membership and ‘pay as you go’ use of facilities throughout the city, including gym, swimming, squash, table tennis and badminton.

*You must be claiming one of the following: • Jobseekers Allowance • Universal Credit • Pension Credit • Disability Living Allowance/ • Income Support Personal Independence Payment • Attendance Allowance • Child Tax Credit (First Threshold • Employment & Support Allowance/ Limit Only) Incapacity Allowance • Student (with valid NUS Extra Card) Take identification and evidence of your benefit award to your local Freedom Leisure centre to apply for your Leisure Card. Terms & conditions apply.

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A brisk 10 FUNKFIT NEW! minute walk The latest dance craze! every day Come along and groove to Funk & Soul music JUST can make a NO CHOREOGRAPHY – JUST DANCE difference to 10 your health. You’ll LOVE it! MINUTES Each 10 minute Where: Brighton Youth Centre burst of exercise When: Thursdays is known as 4.45pm – 5.45pm an “Active 10”. Cost: £3 or £2 concession Who: Adults, all abilities, Exercise ... made easy All Welcome! Drop in session Did you know that walking briskly for just Come along 15 minutes early to register and meet Tunde 10 continuous minutes counts as exercise? our new Instructor It’s easier than you think to fit into your day! Organised by Active for Life, part of the Healthy Lifestyles Team Call us on: 01273 294589 for any queries Read more at www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10 Download the Active 10 app now Your healthy lifestyle 43 44 Share the Roads, Brighton & Hove

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To get advice on how to quit or to find your local e-cig friendly stop smoking services visit Brighton-hove.gov.uk/stop-smoking You can also call the Healthy lifestyles team on 01273 294589, speak to your local pharmacy or GP for information and options available locally to help you quit’

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Nordic walking - beginners’ courses 2-3 miles Session 1 - meet Hove Park Cafe, Park View Road, Hove BN3 7BF A special four-week Nordic Walking Course at a discounted price, includes loan of poles. Learn how to use this fascinating technique that exercises the whole body through walking to improve health & well-being. To book a place contact [email protected] www.nordicwalkingforhealth.co.uk Saturdays 10.30am to 12noon Cost: £32 per person • 26 May and 2, 9 & 16 June i.e. £8 a session Wednesdays 1.30 to 3pm • 4, 11, 18 & 25 July Sundays 10 to 11.30am • 5, 12, 19 & 26 August Thursdays 11am to 12.30pm • 6, 13, 20 & 27 September Fridays 11am to 12.30pm • 12, 19 & 26 October & 2 Nov. Progression Walks In partnership with Brighton & Hove Ramblers Six FREE moderate circular walks, sharing Ramblers routes, exploring some of the most beautiful parts of our city such as Stanmer, Race Hill, and beyond the city limits including Telscombe and Shoreham. If you’re living with or beyond cancer in the city, All walks start at 10.30am you can register your Progression walks take place on the first Monday every month: interest in free Macmillan- supported Nordic walking 1 7 May Meet outside , Park & Ride, BN1 6XP: training & poles by 2 4 June Meet opposite Co-op, Patcham, BN1 8XR: contacting Nordic Walking for Health via 3 2 July Meet at bus stop labelled South Downs Way on the A283 peter@ south of Upper Beeding, BN44 3TU. bus 2, 2B: nordicwalkingforhealth. 4 6 Aug Meet at car park on corner of Falmer Road and Bexhill Drive, co.uk or 07813 524587. BN2 6NT: More information is at 5 3 Sep Meet opposite Co-op, Patcham, BN1 8XR: www. 6 1 Oct Meet in front of Saltdean Library, BN2 8SP: nordicwalkingforhealth. co.uk For more details on each walk visit: www.bahr.org.uk 47 Explore the world on your doorstep! Join us for special ‘TLC’ walks to discover the natural wonders of the Downs at Castle Hill (3rd July) and of the City’s Greenspace at Woodvale cemetery (9th October) – see inside.

Explore with our interactive map www.thelivingcoast.org.uk/explore

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