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Getting Active in Brighton & Hove Including Active For Life & Healthwalks

Spring – Autumn 2015 Sport & Physical Activity Programme Welcome to the Brighton & Hove Sport and Physical Activity brochure. Inside you will find a comprehensive guide on all the fantastic opportunities for keeping active. There’s something for everyone!

CONTENTS:

Brighton & Hove Sport and Physical Activity 01 Active For Life 03 Healthwalks 04 How much is recommended? 05 School games 05 Regular Sport and Physical Activity Sessions 06-14 Special and Themed Walks - Healthwalks 15-21 Getting More Active this summer 21-26 Brighton & Hove Buses 26

Brighton & Hove Sport and Physical Activity Being physically active is a really important aspect of health and wellbeing. Active people report feelings of enhanced wellbeing, a sense of achievement, relaxation and release from daily stress; all as a result of moving more. The best way to keep active is to make changes to your lifestyle, finding activities you enjoy, whether it is enjoying a sport, fitness session, walking or travelling by bike. By working with a wide range of local, regional and national partners, the council’s Sport and Physical Activity Team develop initiatives that support residents to become more active to improve health and wellbeing. We do everything we can to ensure that our initiatives meet the needs of the city’s diverse communities through the following programmes:

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• Active Communities – Community programmes and events • Active Schools – School Games and school club links • Active Clubs – Supporting the development of local clubs • Information and Signposting – Includes our A-Z of Sports and Physical activity

Our initiatives include: Active For Life, Healthwalks, Skating initiatives and many more. We also deliver and support a huge range of events across the city and lead on initiatives like the inspirational TAKEPART Festival of Sport and Physical Activity...

We can help... For more information please contact:

Active for Life/Sports Development: 01273 292724 email: sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment TWITTER: sportactivitybh FACEBOOK: sportandactivity

Healthwalks: 01273 292564 or 012732974 email: healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthwalks

TWITTER: healthwalksBH FACEBOOK: brightonhovehealthwalks

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Active for Life Active For Life is our community-based project which supports people from our targeted neighbourhoods and groups to take part in sport and physical activity. We work alongside partners to offer a wide range of low cost, local sessions. Whatever your age, ability or experience there is something for everyone. Active for Life currently deliver around 30 weekly sessions through a wide range of programmes helping residents to reap the many benefits of being more active. All sessions are inclusive and friendly and participants can work at their own level.

Active Families An opportunity for families to exercise together

Holiday Sessions Helping children to stay active whilst school is out

Girls Get Active Activities Activities for young women aged 14+ including gym and Boxercise

Active Forever Activity sessions for the over 50’s such as PING! Boccia and Gentle Exercise

Get Active Locally Adult sessions such as Zumba and Pilates

In Shape for Life Fitness sessions for all abilities including optional weight management and healthy living advice

Active for Life Clubs Our popular Activity clubs for 7 – 11 year olds

Streetgames Multi-sports for young people aged 14+

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Healthwalks Healthwalks is a great way for people of all ages and abilities, including those who have health conditions, to get more active. The walks start at under a mile in length on the flat, to more challenging countryside walks of 3 miles plus. There are regular walks on every day of the week, and a calendar of special one-off walks on everything from hedgehog spotting, to free tours of our local museums and art walks. The award-winning scheme has been providing walks all over the city for over 12 years and has helped thousands of local people to make new friends and improve their physical and mental health. All the walks are led by trained Volunteer Healthwalk Leaders who know the route and help everyone get the best out of their walk. Brighton & Hove Healthwalks is accredited by the national Walking for Health initiative (www.walkingforhealth.org.uk). Volunteer Healthwalk Leader Team If you’ve got some spare time and would like to get outdoors, get active and meet new people then why not become a Volunteer Healthwalk Leader? You’ll be helping others improve their health and wellbeing, and you’ll learn a lot about the fantastic places to walk in Brighton & Hove. Apply online by following the ‘Volunteer Healthwalk Leader Training’ link: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01273 292574.

Please note, the average person will walk 1 mile in 20 minutes so you can work out average walk times for each walk according to the mileage shown.

Frequently Asked Questions "Can I just turn up?" Yes, there's no need to book except on a couple of the one-off walks that include museum tours for example. Just introduce yourself to a Volunteer Healthwalk Leader (in green and white uniform) on arrival. "What paperwork do I need to do?" On your first walk aim to arrive ten minutes early and fill out a simple health questionnaire and an anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form. For all subsequent walks you will just need to add your name to the register. "What should I wear on a Healthwalk & do I need to bring anything?" Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable to the weather. Some walk routes are exposed, so also ensure you have a drink and sunscreen with you. "Can I bring my dog?" Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome except on the Cemeteries walk as dogs are not allowed in the city's extra-mural cemeteries.

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How much physical activity should you be doing? It’s surprisingly easy to get enough exercise to significantly benefit your health and wellbeing. The illustration below shows you what health experts recommend, but the most import thing is to build on what you are doing already and minimise the amount of time you spend sitting. Sedentary behaviour has a negative effect on health and research suggests you should break up bouts of sitting every 30 minutes by getting up and moving – even if it’s just to go and make a cup of tea or do a few stretches! Moderate level activity is any which raises your heartbeat, makes you breathe a bit faster, feel a bit warmer, but where you can still talk comfortably.

Age Amount Benefits

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

60 minutes Of moderate to vigorous activity at least daily, and including exercise that strengthens bones and muscles.

• Healthy weight • Flexibility • Prevent diabetes &

cancer • Reduce stress • Make new friends • Halve risk of heart

attack & stroke • Improved energy

ADULTS 30 minutes 5 or more days a week of moderate intensity activity

OLDER PEOPLE

30 minutes 5 or more days a week of moderate intensity activity, including exercise that helps with balance and co-ordination.

For more information about recommended activities levels the following websites are useful: www.nhs.uk/livewell/fitness and www.bhfactive.org.uk . For more infor-mation on any of the activities in this brochure please go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment TW: sportactivitybh FB: sportandactivity

Brighton & Hove School Games

The School Games initiative is a unique opportunity to motivate and inspire millions of young people across the country to take part in more competitive school sport. The School Games are made up of four levels of activity: competition in schools, between schools, and at a county/area level. Since January 2014 over 4,500 young people have participated in School Games Activity, with over 700 Sports Leaders involved in the running of the competitions.

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Regular Activity Sessions & Healthwalks:

Monday

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost

Dancing for Health A fun class using dance-based moves

St Lukes Church, BN2 9ZB Bus: 18, 21, 21a, 23, 37b

10 – 11am

£2/£3

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Hangleton Community Centre, BN3 8BW Bus: 5a, 5b, 16, 66

9.30 – 10.30am

£2/£3

Preston Park Healthwalk A friendly and popular walk around the city’s biggest public park.

Meet at Rotunda café, Stanford Avenue end of the park. Bus: 5, 5a, 5b, 17, 40, 40x, 273

10am

1.5 miles

FREE

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St Ann’s Well Gardens Explore this lovely city centre park. Meet by the Garden

Café Bus: 21a, 7

2pm

2 - 4 m

FREE

Active for Life Club Multi sports for children ages 7 to 11

Carden Primary School, BN1 8LU Bus: 5b, 26, 46, 56

3.30 – 4.30pm

£2

Women Only In Shape for Life With a female instructor (call for details)

St Barnabas Church, Hove BN3 3HE Bus: 5, 5a, 5b

10.30 – 11.30am Women Only

£2/£3

Tuesday Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost

Seafront Healthwalk Enjoy a lovely seafront stroll, chance to walk eastward to Brighton Marina or west to Hove Lawns.

Meet at the entrance to Brighton Pier. Bus: Old Steine.

10am 1 mile

FREE

Boccia League (Season Oct – May) Call the team for details. New teams encouraged

Patching Lodge, BN2 0AQ Bus: 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52

10 – 12pm

£10 per team

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Castle Hill/Woodingdean Healthwalk Explore this stunning chalk grassland National Nature Reserve in Woodingdean.

Meet at the small carpark on Falmer Rd at the junction with Bexhill Rd. Bus: 2/2a (Down’s Hotel Stop) 22 (Bexhill Rd stop).

10.45am

2.5m

FREE

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Manor Road Gym, BN2 5EA Bus: 37, 37a, 37b, 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52

11am – 12pm

£2/£3

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Moulsecoomb Hall, BN2 4GA Bus: 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 46, 48, 49, 50, 50u

11am – 12.30pm

£2/£3

Falmer & Beyond Progression Walk Explore beautiful Falmer then finish at the university for a cuppa.

Meet at Swan Pub, North Falmer Bus: 15, 23 to Mill St or 28, 29 to Falmer Village

1pm 2/6, 7/7, 4/8, 1/9, 6/10

5 miles

FREE

Gentle Exercise to Music Enjoying this gentle session, seated if you prefer

Elwyn Jones Court, BN1 8WU Bus: 5, 56

2 – 3pm

£1

Active for Life Club Multi sports for children ages 7 – 11.

The Manor, BN2 5EA Bus: 37, 37a, 37b, 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52

3.30 – 4.30pm

£2

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Active Families Multi-sports session for under 7’s with an appropriate adult.

Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, BN2 4PB Bus: 49

4 – 5pm

£2 per family

Girls Get Active Girls aged 14 + including gym and spin

King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: 700

4.30 – 5.30pm

£2

Wednesday

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost Earlybird Brisk Seafront Healthwalk This is a more challenging, fast-paced walk to raise the heart-rate and improve physical fitness.

Meet at Kings Esplanade in front of the King Alfred Car Park, Hove. Bus: Any bus that stops at the Old Steine.

7.15am – 8am

3 miles

FREE

Sheepcote Valley Healthwalk Enjoy panoramic views and a wealth of wildlife.

Meet at East Brighton Park café, off Wilson Avenue. Bus: 1 a/b/c, 7, 21

10.15am

3 m

FREE

Pilates This popular class is great for posture and back strength. All levels.

Manor Road Gym, BN2 5EA Bus: 37, 37a, 37b, 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52

10 – 11am

£2/£3

Social Ping Pong & Short Tennis Fun activities for the over 50’s

King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: 700

10.30 – 12pm

£2/ £2.50

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Hollingbury Hillfort Healthwalk Explore this historic and beautiful area.

Meet at the Hollingdean Sure Start Children’s Centre, Brentwood Rd. Bus: 50

11am

2.5 m

FREE

Streetgames Multi-sports for Ages 14+

Portslade Sports Centre, BN41 2SS Bus: 50

4.30 – 6pm

£2

Brighton Women’s Centre Healthwalk A chance to meet, chat and get some easy exercise. www.womenscentre.org.uk

Meet at Brighton Women’s Centre, 72 High Street, Kemptown. Bus: 1, 2, 7, 14, 81

11.30 am

2 m

FREE

Cemeteries Walk Explore Brighton’s beautiful extra-mural cemeteries. **NB dogs are not allowed at the cemetery sites**

Meet at The Gladstone Pub, 123 Lewes Rd. Bus: 25, 49, 24. monthly: 10/6, 8/7, 12/8, 9/9, 14/10

12.30pm

1.5 or 2m

FREE

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Brighthelm Community Centre BN1 Bus: 6, 7 13x,14c,18, 22, 27, 47, 48, 57

12noon – 1pm

£2/£3

Women Only Swimming (A public session with female life guard)

St Lukes Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZEBus: 18, 21, 21a, 23, 37b

12.30 – 1.30pm

£4.45/ £2.65

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Nordic Progression Walks Practice and develop your Nordic walking skills. NB: You will need to complete the basic Nordic Walking Training before taking part*

Various Locations 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month *Contact Peter@nordicwalking

forhealth.co.uk for info.

1.30pm

4 m

FREE

Active for Life Club Multi-Sports for ages 7 – 11

Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LL Bus: 1, 1a

3.30 – 4.30pm/4:30 – 5:30pm

£2

Active for Life Club As above Hertford Juniors, BN1

7GF 3 – 4pm

£2

Gentle Exercise to Music Enjoying this gentle session, seated if you prefer

Patching Lodge, BN2 0AQ Bus: 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52

2.30 – 3.30pm

£1

Thursday

Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost

Hove Park Healthwalk A great walk for beginners and those wanting gentle exercise.

Meet at the Park café. Bus: 5B.

10.15am

1.5m

FREE

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Stanmer Park A lovely 3 mile countryside walk through Millbank wood, finishing at the village tea rooms.

Meet at the park gates Stoney Mere Way off Lewes Road. Bus: 25a/b/c,23, 78

11am 3 or 5 Miles

FREE

Multicultural Women’s Group Walk, Hangleton friendly women-only walk group followed by a cuppa at the community centre.

Meet at Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent. Bus: 5, 5a, 5b. Dates: 11, 18 & 25/6, 2, 23 & 30/7, 6, 13, 20 & 27/8, 17/9, 1 & 15/10.

10am 1.5m

FREE

Zumba Latin-inspired exercise to music. Great fun!

Brighton Youth Centre, BN2 0JR Bus: 1/1a, 6, 7, 28/29

4.45 – 5.45pm

£2/£3

Streetgames Multi-Sports Ages 12+

Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LL Bus: 1, 1a

4.30 – 6pm

£15 per term

Friday Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Portslade Sports Centre, BN41 2WS Bus: 1, 1a

9.30 – 10.30am

£2/£3

In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all

Hollingdean Community Centre, BN1 7BH Bus: 50, 50u

9.30 – 10.30am

£2/£3

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Portslade Library Walk & Read Explore Easthill Park, Emmaus Community Garden and Victoria Rec then finish at the library for a browse and a cuppa!.

Meet at Portslade Library. Bus: 2, 2a/b, 6, 49, 59, 66

10.15am

2 m

FREE

Patcham Healthwalk Three options to walk in this historic area of Brighton. Finish at the Black Lion Pub.

Meet bus stop on the opposite side to the Co-op, Old London Rd. Bus: 5a

10.30am

1.5 – 2.5 m

FREE

Saltdean/Undercliff Healthwalk Walk the historic Undercliff to Ovingdean Gap returning to Saltdean.

Meet outside Saltdean Library Bus: 12, 12a, 14, 14c, 27, 47 monthly to the Marina.

11am

3 m

FREE

Active for Life Club Multi-Sports for ages 7 –11

West Blatchington School, BN3 8BN Bus: 5, 5a, 16, 66

3.10 – 4.10pm

£2

Girls Get Active Girls aged 14 + including gym and spin

Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre BN2 4PB Bus: 49

5 – 6pm

FREE

Streetgames Multi-Sports for ages 14+

Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, BN2 4PB Bus: 49

6 – 7pm

FREE

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Weekend Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost

Saturday Active Club Multisports club for children aged 5 – 11 with special needs or disabilities 1st Saturday monthly

King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: 700 *with a compass card

10 – 11.30am

£3 *

Portslade/Benfield Valley Saturday Healthwalk A more challenging walk with beautiful views.

Sainsbury’s entrance by the cash machines. BN3 7GD Bus: 6, 6a, 46, 46a.

11am

3 – 3.5m

FREE

Sheepcote Valley Progression Walk A longer version of the popular Wednesday Healthwalk.

Meet at East Brighton Park café. Bus: 1 a/b/c, 7, 21. 1st Sat of the month

11am 6/6, 4/7, 1/8, 5/9, 3/10.

4.5m

FREE

Balsdean Progression Walk Saturday A lovely linear walk from Castle Hill, finishing at Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean.

Meet at car park by the junction of Falmer Rd and Bexhill Road, Woodingdean Bus: 2/2a, 22 2nd Sat of the month

1pm 13/6, 11/7, 8/8, 12/9

4m

FREE

Stanmer Park Sunday Healthwalk A variety of lovely walks finishing at the Village Tea Rooms.

Meet outside the Village Tea Rooms. Bus: 78 to Stanmer Church.

10.45am

3 – 3.5m

FREE

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Special & Themed Healthwalks:

June

Hangleton Library Volunteers’ Week Walk & Read

Meet at Hangleton Library, 8 West Way, Hove. Join Healthwalk Leader Julie O’Neil for this lovely local walk exploring the Old Dyke Railway trail and Benfield Nature Reserve.

Tuesday 2 June 10.15am Bus: 5A/B, 27A, 16, 66 and 55.

3miles

Hedgehog & Nocturnal Mammal Walk

Meet at Knoll Park Pavilion, Knoll Park, off Rowan Avenue. A fascinating evening walk where you can learn more about bats, foxes, badgers and hedgehogs. https://www.facebook.com/events /795650410520865/

Friday 5 June 8.30pm Bus: 5 (Rowan Avenue or Elm Drive stops)

3.5 miles

Round the City Walk 1 of 6: Pier to Old Portslade

Meet near the steps of Brighton Pier. Start Healthwalk Leader Maire McQueeney’s 26 mile walk around the boundary of Brighton & Hove. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

Saturday 6 June 10.45am Bus: Start: Old Steine buses, Return: 1

4 miles

MIND Spring Mindfulness Healthwalk

Meet at Brighton Wyevale Garden Centre, Warren Rd. Join MIND to find out more about mindful walking. Finishes at Racehill community orchard. karen.george@mindcharity.co.uk (01273) 666950 Refreshments offered but you also may want to bring a packed lunch.

Saturday 6 June 10.30am-1pm Bus: 2, 22, 37b

1 mile

Round the City Walk 2 of 6: Old Portslade to Devil’s Dyke

Meet outside St Nicholas Church, Portslade Village. A gradual 3 mile uphill walk to the dramatic landscape of Devil’s Dyke passing the Foredown Tower and farmland

Sunday 7 June 10.45am Bus: 1 to

3 miles

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along the Monarch’s Way. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

start, 77 from finish

Art Healthwalk: Kipling Gardens

Meet on the Green near the pond, Rottingdean. Chat and sketch with Healthwalk Leader & artist, Sheila Sheppard. Bring paper and something to draw with!

Wednesday 10 June 1-3pm Bus: 2, 12

1-1.5 m

Round the City Walk 3 of 6: Devil’s Dyke to Patcham Village

Meet near the bus stop at Devil’s Dyke Car Park adjacent to the Dyke Tavern. A hilly walk with amazing views. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

Saturday 13 June 11.10 Bus: start – 77, finish – 5a

4 miles

Round the City Walk 4 of 6: Patcham Village to Falmer

Meet at junction of Church Hill and Vale Avenue. A fantastic walk past the Chattri, ending at The Swan in Falmer. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

Sunday 14 June 10.45am Bus: 5, 5a/b to start, 28, 29, 23, 25 from finish.

5 miles,

Round the City Walk 5 of 6: Falmer Village to Rottingdean

Meet outside The Swan, Falmer Village. A more challenging walk to Rottingdean Green via Saltdean. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

Saturday 20 June 10.45am Bus: start - 28, 29 to start. Finish - 2, 12/a, 14/a, 27/b/c

5 miles,

Round the City Walk 6 of 6: Windmill to Wheel

Meet on Rottingdean Green near the pond. Last walk in our marathon length walk around the boundary of Brighton & Hove! Finishes at Brighton Pier. (See September for second chance to do these walks)

Sunday 21 June 10.45am Bus: 2, 12/a, 14/a, 27/b/c to start, Old Steine buses at finish.

4 miles

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TAKEPART: ‘Compass Challenge’ Sponsored Family Healthwalk & Picnic in aid of Amaze!

Bring the family for a circular walk, with four challenges based on the points of the compass, designed for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in mind; followed by a picnic. In aid of local charity, Amaze: www.amazebrighton.org.uk. *To register contact Nickyb@amazebrighton.org.uk 01273 234014 Up to 6 per team. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 28 June Compass Challenge walk 11-12.30pm. Picnic at 12.30 *This is a pre-register event. See walk info

1 mile

Cost: £5pp sign up and any

money you can fundraise!

July

MIND Urban Healthwalk & Graffitti Tour

Meet at the MIND shop on St James’ St. Kemp Town. Guided walk exploring the well-known and unusual graffiti that can be seen in town, with a local graffiti artist.

Tuesday 7 July 6.30-7.30pm

Bus: Old Steine

1.5 miles

Art Healthwalk: Patcham Old

Village

Meet on the green by Patcham Clock Tower, opposite the Ladies Mile Pub. Gentle walk and the chance to sketch pretty Patcham village Bring paper and something to draw with!

Wednesday 8 July

1-3pm

Bus: 5/a

1-1.5 miles

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Coldean Stroll

Meet at New Larchwood, Waldron Avenue, Coldean. A flat, circular walk exploring Coldean woods. Refreshments stop at The Keep.

Monday 13 July 11am

Bus: 46 & 24

2 miles

Bus: 46 & 24

Coldean Wander

Meet at New Larchwood. A more challenging Coldean walk, going to Stanmer Village Tea Rooms and back.

Wednesday 22 July

11am Bus: 46 & 24 to start, 79 back from Stanmer

2-4 miles

August

Art Healthwalk: Preston Park & Manor Gardens

Meet at the Rotunda Cafe. Enjoy an easy walk around the park with time to stop and sketch. No previous art experience required.

Wednesday 12 August 1-3pm

Bus: 5/a/b

1-1.5 miles

Coldean to the Downs 1

Meet at New Larchwood car park, Waldron Avenue, Coldean. Explore Coldean to the Downs. Refreshment stop & library tour at Sussex University.

Saturday 15 August 11am

Bus: 46 & 24

3 miles

Progression Walk: Coldean to the Downs

Meet at Hikers Rest pub car park, bottom of Coldean Lane. A more challenging version of the Coldean to the Downs walk.

Sunday 23 August 11am

Bus: 46 & 24

4 miles

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Geocaching Healthwalk

Meet at the Black Lion Pub, Patcham. A great activity to do with the kids in the summer holidays. Join Citypark ranger Garry to try this activity where orienteering meets treasure hunting!

29 August 10.30am

Visit www.geocaching.com to set up an account and bring a smart phone, pen and some small ‘swappables’.

1.5-2miles

Bus: 5a, 56

September

Art Healthwalk: Royal Pavilion

Gardens

Meet Entrance of the Royal Pavilion. Join Healthwalk Leader & artist, Sheila Sheppard. No previous art experience required.

Wednesday 9 September

1-3pm

Bus: Any that stops at the Old Steine

1-1.5 miles

‘Love your Museum’s’ Healthwalk,

Hove Museum & Art Gallery

(1.5 miles). Meet at Hove Bandstand, seafront. A gentle seafront stroll finishing at Hove Museum for a fascinating guided tour led by Julia Basnett, the Programmer for the Museum & Gallery.

Friday 11th 10am.

*Tour is pre-book:*

email healthwalks@brighton-hove. gov.uk to reserve

a place.

1-1.5 miles

Bus: Western Rd & walk down Montpelier Rd/Bedford Square

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‘Love Your Museum’s’ Healthwalk,

Booth Museum of Natural

History

Meet on the green area opposite the Booth Museum, Dyke Road. Walk around Dyke Road Park, followed by a fascinating talk on the history of the museum led by John Cooper; Keeper of Natural Science. brighton-hove.gov.uk

Thursday 17 September

10.30am

*Tour is pre-book:*

email healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk to reserve

a place

1 mile

Bus 14, 14c, 27.

Round the City Walk 1 of 6: Pier to Old Portslade

Meet near the steps of Brighton Pier. Start Healthwalk Leader Maire McQueeney’s 26 mile walk around the boundary of Brighton & Hove.

Monday 21 September 10.45am

Bus: Start: Old Steine

buses, Return: 1

4 miles

Round the City Walk 2 of 6: Old

Portslade to Devil’s Dyke

Meet outside St Nicholas Church, Portslade Village. A gradual 3 mile uphill walk to the dramatic landscape of Devil’s Dyke passing the Foredown Tower and farmland along the Monarch’s Way.

Tuesday 22 September 10.15am

Bus: 1 to start, 77 from

finish

3 miles

Round the City Walk 3 of 6:

Devil’s Dyke to Patcham Village

Meet near the bus stop at Devil’s Dyke Car Park adjacent to the Dyke Tavern. A hilly walk with amazing views.

Wednesday 23 September

11.10

Bus: start – 77, finish – 5a

4 miles

Round the City Walk 4 of 6:

Patcham Village to

Falmer

Meet at junction of Church Hill and Vale Avenue. A fantastic walk past the Chattri, ending at The Swan in Falmer.

Thursday 24 September

10.45am Bus: 5, 5a/b to start, 28, 29, 23, 25 finish

5 miles

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Round the City Walk 5 of 6:

Falmer Village to Rottingdean

Meet outside The Swan, Falmer Village. A more challenging walk to Rottingdean Green via Saltdean.

Friday 25 September 10.45am

Bus: start - 28, 29 to start. Finish - 2, 12/a,

14/a, 27/b/c

5 miles

Round the City Walk 6 of 6: Windmill to

Wheel

Meet on Rottingdean Green near the pond. Last walk in our marathon length walk around the boundary of Brighton & Hove! Finishes at Brighton Pier.

Saturday 26 September

10.45am Bus: 2, 12/a, 14/a, 27/b/c to start, Old

Steine buses at finish.

4 miles

Other opportunities to get Active this summer!

TAKEPART Brighton & Hove Sport & Physical Activity Festival

20 June – 5 July 2015 Go on an active adventure this summer! Hundreds of free events and taster sessions across the city. All ages, all abilities including special events: • Preston Park Launch Event, Saturday 20 June 12noon – 5pm Fantastic FREE family day at Preston Park. Come and have a go at hundreds of sports activities, watch performances, or talk to local coaches and clubs members and be inspired to take up something new.

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• Active You Free or discounted “have a go” sessions in a range of sport, dance and activities; a chance to try something new – all beginner friendly. • Bikestock at Stanmer Park, Saturday 27 June 11am – 4pm We love to ride our bicycles! A great, fun cycling festival for all the family • Active After Work A programme of after work events and challenges. Includes beginner-friendly competitions in Ultimate Frisbee, Raft Racing and Beach Tennis.

Amazing Activities at King Alfred Leisure Centre, Thursday 25 June 10am – 3pm Inclusive activities suitable for disabled people to try throughout the festival including Best of Health Event for adults with learning disabilities. • Portslade,Saturday 27 June 9am – 1pm FREE Active For Life and Freedom Leisure open the doors of Portslade Sports Centre. Includes gymnastics, trampolining and Streetgames for young people and an In Shape for life adult exercise class. • Wildpark Youth Festival 28 June 12noon – 5pm FREE A young people-focussed event in Wildpark Moulsecoomb delivered by the Trust for Developing Communities and Active for Life. Join in football, archery, dance and more! • Active Forever – King Alfred Leisure Centre 30 June 10am – 1pm Join in our FREE celebration of staying active in older age. Enjoy your favourite activities or something new – short tennis, In Shape for life – you can even have a fitness MOT! Includes FREE refreshments and information marketplace.

To view the full festival programme visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/takepart

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Active for Life Summer Activities During the summer the Active for Life Project will be working with the Playbus team offering family sport and physical activities. Come and join the Active for Life team and have a go at our Active for Life Challenge, Tag Rugby and Rounders – all activities are free!

Monday, 27 July, 2 – 5pm Farm Green, Bevendean

Wednesday, 29 July, 2 – 5pm Farm Green, Bevendean

Monday, 3 August, 2 – 5pm Tarner area

Wednesday, 5 August, 11am – 3pm National Play Day Hove Park

Monday, 10 August, 2 – 5pm Moulsecoomb Next to 67 Centre, Hodshrove Lane

Wednesday, 12 August, 2 – 5pm Moulsecoomb Next to 67 Centre, Hodshrove Lane

Monday, 17 August, 2 – 5pm Whitehawk by Playground, Haybourne Road

Wednesday, 19 August, 2 – 5pm Whitehawk by Playground, Haybourne Road

Monday, 24 August, 2 – 5pm Hangleton Park, Harmsworth Crescent

Wednesday, 26 August, 2 – 5pm Hangleton Park, Harmsworth Crescent

National Play Day, 5 August, 11am – 3pm This popular annual event offers a wonderful family play day with lots of exciting workshops and creative activities such as the mobile Skate Park and the Active for Life challenge. The event includes contributions from a range of other services and organisations. Not to be missed!

Streetgames Festivals Did you know over the last two years the Active for Life team have engaged with 285 young people offering a range of activities? Look out for our Streetgames Festivals over the summer for young people ages 14+. Keep up to date on our website, Facebook and Twitter for further details.

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Active for Life Clubs This Summer holiday the Active for Life team will be working with local schools again to refer children into our ever-successful Active for Life Clubs. These will be held at Hollingdean, Manor Road Gym, and Portslade Village Centre. In addition we will be supporting Hollingdean Children’s Centre in their Kids Zone initiative. Rounders in Hove Park Remember playing Rounders as a child and how much fun it was? From June 3rd June until 16th September this year we will be running FREE regular weekly games for adults and families. Each session will be for approximately one hour and feature games with mixed ability teams with all equipment provided as well as Rounders England Activators umpiring for us too. No booking required. Active for Life at Community Events Active for Life regularly take part in community events which include information about being active and tasters when possible. The team are available to meet residents to talk about the sessions available locally; both Active for Life sessions and those run by local clubs and groups. Getting out into the community also allows the team to promote messages about the wide-ranging health and well-being benefits of leading an active lifestyle. The team will be attending the following events with many more planned as the summer unfolds:

Coldean Festival Saturday, 27, June, 2 – 5pm

Portslade Health centre Saturday, July 4, 10 – 4pm

Moulsecoomb Tag Rugby Saturday, July 11, (provisionally) 11am – 1pm

Whitehawk festival July 18, 12noon – 5pm

Bevfest Bevendean, September

For more information on any of the activities in this brochure please go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ sportsdevelopment or call 01273 292724

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Active for Life 10th Anniversary 2015 is a special year for Brighton & Hove City Council’s Active for Life team as it marks ten years since the project started delivering community sports development across the city. From a small scale pilot in Hollingdean in 2005 Active For Life has grown into a city-wide initiative which reaches out to thousands of Brighton & Hove residents every year. In 2014 5000 new people registered to the project and there were a total of 16,000 attendances. This year we will be recognising this success by running our Anniversary Challenge and giving out goodies at each of our community events. Active For Life Anniversary Ambassadors As part of the anniversary celebrations Active for Life have appointed a team of ambassadors to champion the value of living an active lifestyle and to spread the word about the project.

• Tanya Burbidge – Active For Life Ambassador (Volunteer) Ten years ago Tanya started helping at Manor Road Gym as a volunteer; she then trained up as a Community Sports leader with Active for Life. She eventually became part of the management committee that operates the Gym; all on a voluntary basis! • Lewis Evans – Aged 16 When Lewis first started Streetgames cricket he was a shy boy but had a real passion for sport. He has since grown into a confident young person with a great attitude to life. He is on the Bevendean Youth Council and contributes to community projects; a great ambassador for Active For Life.

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Festival of Rugby This summer we’ve organised a range of activities as part of the Festival of Rugby in celebration of the Rugby World Cup. There are a wide range of different ways you can join in some rugby related fun:

Join the amazing RFU road show team at in Preston Park (20 June 12noon – 5pm)

Get active after work at a special TAKEPART Touch Rugby competition Wednesday 1 July 2015, 6.30pm – 9pm

Aged 11-16? Join in a special introductory touch rugby programme starting 11 June – 16 July with Active for life

Plus lots of community taster sessions across the city

For more information on rugby events and activities across the city www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rwc2015

Ping! Brighton & Hove Pick up a bat at over 45 public table tennis tables across the city, complete with free bats and balls. Play for anytime, or join in special events and coaching sessions www.pingbrightonandhove.co.uk

Freedom Leisure Did you know that Brighton & Hove provides reduced rate activities for residents on a low income? Those claiming benefits can apply for a Leisure Card which entitles them to a wide range of low cost activities at Freedom Leisure sites across the city. Not to be missed! In addition all children under 16 can register for free swimming! For information visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or call 0845 803 5519

The local bus company helps passengers with over one million journeys each week! Take the environmentally friendly option, leave the car at home and combine your Healthwalks or activity with a bus journey. With 24 key bus routes and over 2,000 bus stops, the bus can take you to any of the activity locations in this programme.

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