Getting Active in Brighton & Hove. The local bus company helps passengers with over one million journeys each week!

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1 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 Healthwalk or activity with a bus journey. The local bus company helps passengers with over one million journeys each week and with 24 key bus routes, over 2,000 bus stops, the bus can take you to any of the activity locations in this programme. Brighton & Hove Buses - helping people get active Getting Active in Brighton & Hove including Active For Life & Healthwalks Spring Autumn 2015 Sport & Physical Activity Programme more people, more active, more often...

2 Welcome 02 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 02 Active For Life 04 Healthwalks 05 School games 06 How much is recommended? 07 Regular Sport and Physical Activity Sessions 08 Getting More Active this summer 18 Special and Themed Walks - Healthwalks 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. The Sport and Physical Activity Team getting more people, more active, more often... 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: 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: sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk sportactivitybh sportandactivity Healthwalks: or healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk healthwalksbh facebook.com/brightonhovehealthwalks 03

3 04 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 Active for Life Clubs Our popular Activity clubs for 7 11 year olds 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 Girls Get Active Activities Activities for young women aged 14+ including gym and Boxercise Streetgames Multi-sports for young people aged 14+ 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 ( 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 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. 05

4 06 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. Thank you so much for organising the high 5 netball yesterday. The children throughly enjoyed themselves and the sports Leaders were very helpful and enthusiastic. For more information on any of the activities in this brochure please go to sportactivitybh sportandactivity or call How much is recommended? 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. CHILDREN AND Young People ADULTS OLDER PEOPLE Benefits 60 MIN Of moderate to vigorous activity at least daily, and including exercise that strengthens bones and muscles. 30 MIN 5 or more days a week of moderate intensity activity. 30 MIN 5 or more days a week of moderate intensity activity, including exercise that helps with balance and co-ordination. Healthy weight Flexibility Prevent diabetes & cancer Reduce stress Make new friends Halve risk of heart attack & stroke Improved energy For more information about recommended activities levels the following websites are useful: livewell/fitness and 07

5 Regular Sport and Physical Activity Sessions 08 Sessions Key Girls Get Active Street Games Active Families Active For Life Clubs Get Active Locally In Shape for Life Active Forever Healthwalks Progression walks Fitness/Ability Level easy/beginners easy/moderate moderate/challenging Wheelchair friendly Toilets Buggy friendly Walk includes some hills Refreshments Family friendly We find this group extremely valuable as we wouldn t be as active as a family if we didn t attend each week Louise R Monday I can t afford gyms and clubs so Healthwalks is perfect for me. Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost Dancing for Health A fun class using dance-based moves In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all Preston Park A friendly and popular walk around the city s biggest public park. St Ann s Well Gardens Explore this lovely city centre park, with option offered for longer walk to Dyke Road Park and back. Active for Life Club Multi sports for children ages 7 to 11 St Lukes Church, BN2 9ZB Bus: 18, 21, 21a, 23, 37b Hangleton Community Centre, BN3 8BW Bus: 5a, 5b, 16, 66 Meet at Rotunda café, Stanford Avenue end of the park. Bus: 5, 5a, 5b, 17, 40, 40x, 273 Meet by the Garden Café Bus: 21a, 7 Carden Primary School, BN1 8LU Bus: 5b, 26, 46, am 2/ am 2/ 3 10am 1.5 miles FREE 2pm pm 2-4 miles FREE 2 Women Only In Shape for Life With a female instructor (call for details) St Barnabas Church, Hove BN3 3HE Bus: 5, 5a, 5b am Women Only 2/ 3 09

6 Tuesday I really like Active for Life because I love this club and it has made me feel healthier 10 Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost Seafront Walk eastward to Brighton Marina or westward to Hove Lawns. Boccia League (Season Oct May) Call the team for details. New teams encouraged Castle Hill/Woodingdean Explore this stunning chalk grassland National Nature Reserve in Woodingdean. Meet at the entrance to Brighton Pier. Bus: Old Steine. Patching Lodge, BN2 0AQ Bus: 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52 Meet at the small carpark on Falmer Rd at the junction with Bexhill Rd. Bus: 2/2a (Down s Hotel Stop), 22 (Last Bexhill Road stop). 10am 1 mile FREE 10 12pm 10 per team 10.45am 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 Active for Life Club Multi sports for children ages Active Families Multi-sports session for under 7 s with an appropriate adult. Girls Get Active Girls aged 14 + including gym and spin Elwyn Jones Court, BN1 8WU Bus: 5, 56 The Manor, BN2 5EA Bus: 37, 37a, 37b, 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, BN2 4PB Bus: 49 King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: pm pm 2 4 5pm 2 per family pm 2 It has helped with my weight loss, flexibility, Cardio System, encouraging me to exercise more especially in summer evenings. It has improved my energy levels, coupled with a healthy diet will keep type of diabetes at bay. We are very lucky with the great instructors too. Barrie Keith Pratt The Walk Leaders are excellent. For more information on any of the activities in this brochure please go to sportsdevelopment,

7 Wednesday 12 Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Info Cost Earlybird Brisk Seafront Walk This is a more challenging, fast-paced walk to raise the heart-rate 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 Enjoy panoramic views and a wealth of wildlife. Pilates This popular class is great for posture and back strength. All levels. Social Ping & Short Tennis Fun activities for the over 50 s Hollingbury Hillfort Explore this historic and beautiful area. Meet at East Brighton Park café, off Wilson Avenue. Bus: 1 a/b/c, 7, 21 Manor Road Gym, BN2 5EA Bus: 37, 37a, 37b, 1, 1a, 7, 14c, 52 King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: 700 Meet at the Hollingdean Sure Start Children s Centre, Brentwood Rd. Bus: am 3 miles FREE 10 11am 2/ noon 2/ am 2.5 miles FREE Streetgames Multi-sports for Ages 14+ Portslade Sports Centre, BN41 2SS Bus: pm 2 Brighton Women s Centre Walk A chance to meet and chat. Meet at Brighton Women s Centre, 72 High Street, Kemptown. Bus: 1, 2, 7, 14, am 2 miles 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/ pm 1.5 or 2 miles 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 pm 4.45/ 2.65 Nordic Progression Walks Practice and develop your Nordic walking skills. NB: You will need to complete the basic Nordic Walking Training before taking part* Active for Life Club Multi-Sports for ages pm/4:30 5:30pm Various Locations 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month *Contact Peter@ nordicwalkingforhealth.co.uk for info. Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LL Bus: 1, 1a 1.30pm 4 miles FREE see left 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, pm 1 13

8 Thursday Healthwalks make my Monday mornings enjoyable! 14 Type of session Venue and Postcode Time Level Cost Hove Park A great walk for beginners and those wanting gentle exercise. Meet at the Park café. Bus: 5B am 1.5 miles FREE 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. 11, 18 & 25/6, 2, 23 & 30/7, 6, 13, 20 & 27/8, 17/9, 1 & 15/10. Zumba Latin-inspired exercise to music. Great fun! Meet at Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent. Bus: 5, 5a, 5b. Brighton Youth Centre, BN2 0JR Bus: 1/1a, 6, 7, 28/29 10am 2 miles FREE pm 2/ 3 Streetgames Multi-Sports Ages per term Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LL Bus: 1, 1a pm See left Friday In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all In Shape for Life A Circuit based exercise session suitable for all Portslade Library Walk & Read Explore Easthill Park, Emmaus Community Garden and Victoria Rec then finish at the library for a browse and a cuppa!. Patcham Three options to walk in this historic area of Brighton. Finish at the Black Lion Pub. Saltdean/Undercliff Walk the historic Undercliff to Ovingdean Gap returning to Saltdean. Active for Life Club Multi-Sports for ages 7 11 Girls Get Active Girls aged 14 + including gym and spin Streetgames Multi-Sports for ages 14+ Portslade Sports Centre, BN41 2WS Bus: 1, 1a Hollingdean Community Centre, BN1 7BH Bus: 50, 50u Meet at Portslade Library. Bus: 2, 2a/b, 6, 49, 59, 66 Meet bus stop on the opposite the Co-op, Old London Rd. Bus: 5a Meet outside Saltdean Library Bus: 12, 12a, 14, 14c, 27, 47 monthly to the Marina. West Blatchington School, BN3 8BN Bus: 5, 5a, 16, 66 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre BN2 4PB Bus: 49 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, BN2 4PB Bus: / am / am 10.15am 2 miles FREE 10.30am m FREE 11am 3 miles FREE pm 5 6pm FREE 6 7pm FREE 15

9 Weekend 16 Saturday Active Club Multisports club for children aged 5 11 with special needs or disabilities Portslade/Benfield Valley Saturday A more challenging walk with beautiful views. King Alfred Leisure Centre, BN3 2WW Bus: 700 Sainsbury s entrance by the cash machines. BN3 7GD Bus: 6, 6a, 46, 46a. 1st Saturday of every month am 3 with a compass card 11am m FREE Sheepcote Valley Progression Walk A longer version of the popular Wednesday Healthwalk. Balsdean Progression Walk Saturday A lovely linear walk from Castle Hill, finishing at Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean. Stanmer Park Sunday A variety of walks finishing at the Village Tea Rooms. Meet at East Brighton Park café. Bus: 1 a/b/c, 7, 21. Meet at car park by the junction of Falmer Rd and Bexhill Road, Woodingdean Bus: 2/2a, 22 Meet outside the Village Tea Rooms. Bus: 78 Stanmer Church. 1st Sat of the month 11am. 6/6, 4/7, 1/8, 5/9, 3/10. 1pm 13/6, 11/7, 8/8, 12/9 4.5 miles FREE 4 miles FREE 10.45am m FREE Please note our timetable is subject to change. Before attending a session for the first time you are advised to call the team on or sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk sportactivitybh sportandactivity Brisk walking burns the same calories as jogging! People who walk regularly are a third less likely to get dementia. 17

10 Getting More Active this summer 18 Hundreds of free events and taster sessions across the city. All ages, all abilities including special events: TAKEPART Brighton & Hove Sport & Physical Activity Festival Go on an active adventure this summer! 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. 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. 20 June 5 July 2015 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 19

11 20 ACTIVE for Life Did you know? There are 70 active members in the Wednesday Social PING group 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! 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 Childrens 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. 21

12 22 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. 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 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 or call Did you know? Under 16 s swim for FREE in Brighton & Hove 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 events and activities across the city 23

13 24 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 September 5 all day I would definitely recommend it to friends/family and I already have to my friend at school, Active for Life is amazing!! Daisy M 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 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. For more information on any of the activities in this brochure please go to sportsdevelopment or call

14 Special & Themed Walks Healthwalks 26 June sessions Venue Time Info Cost Tues 2 June, Hangleton Library Volunteers Week Walk & Read Join Healthwalk Leader Julie O Neil for this lovely local walk exploring the Old Dyke Railway trail and Benfield Nature Reserve. Friday 5 June, Hedgehog & Nocturnal Mammal Walk A fascinating evening walk where you can learn more about bats, foxes, badgers and hedgehogs. Saturday 6 June, Linear Round the City Walk 1 of 6: Pier to Old Portslade 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, MIND Spring Mindfulness Healthwalk Explore mindful walking and art activities. Finishes at Racehill Community Orchard. For more info: karen.george@mindcharity.co.uk Meet at Hangleton Library, 8 West Way, Hove. Bus: 5A/B, 27A, 16, 66 & 55. Meet at Knoll Park Pavilion, Knoll Park, off Rowan Avenue. Bus: 5 (Rowan Ave or Elm Drive stops) Meet Brighton Pier. Bus: Start: Old Steine buses, Return: 1 Meet at Brighton Wyevale Garden Centre, Warren Rd Bus: 2, 22, 37b miles FREE 8.30pm m FREE 10.45am 4 miles FREE 10.30am 1pm 1 mile FREE Sunday 7 June, Linear Round the City Walk 2 of 6: Old Portslade to Devil s Dyke 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. Wednesday 10 June, Art Healthwalk: Kipling Gardens Chat and sketch with Healthwalk Leader & artist, Sheila Sheppard. Bring paper and something to draw with! Saturday 13 June, Linear Round the City Walk 3 of 6: Devil s Dyke to Patcham Village A hilly walk with amazing views. Sunday 14 June, Linear Round the City Walk 4 of 6: Patcham Village to Falmer A fantastic walk past the Chattri, ending at The Swan in Falmer. Saturday 20 June, Linear Round the City Walk 5 of 6: Falmer Village to Rottingdean A more challenging walk to Rottingdean Green via Saltdean. Sunday 21 June, Linear Round the City Walk 6 of 6: Windmill to Wheel Finishes at Brighton Pier. Meet outside St Nicholas Church, Portslade Village. Bus: 1 to start, 77 from finish Meet on the Green near the pond, Rottingdean. Bus: 2, 12 Meet near the bus stop at Devil s Dyke Car Park. Bus: start: 77, finish: 5a Meet at junction of Church Hill and Vale Ave. Bus: 5, 5a/b to start, 28, 29, 23, 25 Meet at The Swan, Falmer Village. Bus: start: 28, 29 Finish: 2, 12/a, 14/a, 27/b/c Meet on Rottingdean Green near the pond. Bus: 2, 12/a, 14/a, 27/b/c 10.45am 3 miles FREE 1 3pm 1 1.5m FREE 11.10am 3 miles FREE 10.45am 5 miles FREE 10.45am 5 miles FREE 10.45am 4 miles FREE 27

15 28 June sessions Venue Time Info Cost Sunday 28 June, 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: *To register contact Nickyb@amazebrighton.org.uk Start point to be given on registration. Meet at Preston Park. Bus: 5 (Rowan Ave or Elm Drive stops) 11am 12.30pm 1 mile 5 July sessions Venue Time Info Cost Tuesday 7 July, MIND Urban Healthwalk & Graffiti Tour. Friendly guided walk with a local graffiti artist visiting well-known and unusual town centre graffiti. For info: karen.george@ mindcharity.co.uk / Wednesday 8 July, Art Healthwalk: Patcham Old Village Gentle walk and the chance to sketch pretty Patcham village Bring paper and something to draw with! Meet at the MIND shop on St James St. Kemp Town. Meet on the green by Patcham Clock Tower. Bus: 5/a pm 1.5 miles FREE 1 3pm m FREE Monday 13 July, Coldean Stroll A flat, circular walk exploring Coldean woods. Refreshments stop at The Keep. Wednesday 22 July, Coldean Wander A more challenging Coldean walk, going to Stanmer Village Tea Rooms and back. Meet at New Larchwood, Waldron Ave, Bus: 46 & 24 Meet at New Larchwood Bus: 46 & 24 to start, 79 back from Stanmer 11am 2 miles FREE 11am 2 4 m FREE August sessions Venue Time Info Cost Wednesday 12 August, Art Healthwalk: Preston Park & Manor Gardens Enjoy an easy walk around the park with time to stop and sketch. No previous art experience required. Saturday 15 August, Coldean to the Downs 1 Explore Coldean to the Downs. Refreshment stop & library tour at Sussex University. Sunday 23 August, Progression Walk: Coldean to the Downs A more challenging version of the Coldean to the Downs walk. Meet at the Rotunda Cafe Bus: 5/a/b Meet at New Larchwood carpark, BN1 9EF Bus: 46 & 24 Meet at Hikers Rest, Coldean Lane. Bus: 46 & pm 3 miles FREE 11am 3 miles FREE 11am 4 miles FREE Saturday 29 August, Geocaching Healthwalk 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! Bring swappables and register at Meet at the Black Lion Pub, Patcham. Bus: 2, 22, 37b 10.30am 1pm 1.5 2m FREE 29

16 30 September sessions Venue Time Info Cost Wednesday 9 September, Art Healthwalk: Royal Pavilion Gardens Join Healthwalk Leader & artist, Sheila Sheppard. No previous art experience required. Friday 11 September, Love your Museum s Healthwalk, Hove Museum & Art Gallery A seafront stroll finishing at Hove Museum for a guided tour led by Julia Basnett, the Programmer for the Museum & Gallery. *NB To book tour: healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk Thursday 17 September, Love Your Museum s Healthwalk, Booth Museum of Natural History Walk around Dyke Road Park, followed by a talk on the history of the museum led by John Cooper; Keeper of Natural Science. *NB To book tour: healthwalks@brighton-hove.gov.uk Meet Entrance of the Royal Pavilion Bus: Old Steine Meet at Hove Bandstand Meet on the green area opposite the Booth Museum, Dyke Road. Bus: 14, 14c, pm m FREE 1 3pm 1.5 miles FREE *book tour 10.30am 1 mile FREE *book tour The leaders are always friendly and considerate. September sessions Time Info Cost Round the City Challenge Walk. A second chance to try the marathon-length walk around the city boundary in six legs. *See June listings for full details Walk 1: Pier to Old Portslade: Meet Brighton Pier. Walk 2: Old Portslade to Devil s Dyke: Meet outside St Nicholas Church, Portslade Village. Walk 3: Devil s Dyke to Patcham Village: Meet near the bus stop at the Devil s Dyke Car Park. Walk 4: Patcham Village to Falmer. Meet at junction of Church Hill and Vale Avenue. Walk 5: Falmer Village to Rottingdean: Meet at the Swan, Falmer Village. Walk 6: Windmill to Wheel: Meet on Rottingdean Green, near the pond. Walk 1: 10.45am, 21/9 Walk 2: 10.15am, 22/9 Walk 3: 11.10am, 23/9 Walk 4: 10.45am, 24/9 Walk 5: 10.45am, 25/9 Walk 6: 10.45, 26/9 3 5 miles FREE For more information please go to: or call facebook.com/brightonhovehealthwalks 31