Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing

17/09/2026

What does a healthier Eastbourne look like? We’d love to hear your thoughts. 💬

Join us for Hillbrow’s Annual Community Health Symposium — a free event bringing local residents, community organisations and healthcare professionals together to share ideas and learn about local services.

We’ll explore falls prevention, heart health, dementia, mental wellbeing, healthy ageing and how we can work together to support our community.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026
🕧 Arrive from 12:30pm
📍 Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing, 1 Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SS

Spaces are limited. Register here: https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/events/

17/09/2026

🎃There is plenty going on at Newhaven Fort during the October Half Term!!🎃

We are going a bit Halloween crazy with something going on every day of the week!

🧙🏻‍♀️Monday 26th Oct – Witch themed storytelling and witch themed crafts. 10am - 3pm.

🐍Tuesday 27th Oct – Reptylers join us with slithery snakes and all things creepy crawly! 10am - 2pm.

🧙‍♂️Wednesday 28th Oct – Wacky Wizard Magic Show and wizard themed crafts 10am - 3pm

👻Thursday 29th Oct – Fort spooky tunnels to explore 10am - 3pm and Family ghost hunt in the evening (this needs to be prebooked through https://www.the-pigs.co.uk)

🔦Friday 30th Oct – Fort spooky tunnels to explore 10am - 3pm.

💀Saturday 31st Oct – Fort spooky tunnels to explore and Halloween themed crafts 10am - 3pm.

Lots of fun for all ages!

Please note we recommend children above the age of 8 for the spooky tunnels.

There are steps in the spooky tunnels so they may not be suitable for people with mobility aids.

17/09/2026

Are you supporting your body for healthy ageing? ✨

Healthy ageing relies on a number of factors, most of which are small, everyday decisions you can make to support your health and do the best thing for your mind and body.

For example:

- Eating a healthy daily intake of protein and fibre
- Reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods
- Drinking plenty of water throughout each day
- Staying active through cardio or strength exercises
- Keeping your brain active by reading and socialising

The list of good habits for healthy ageing is a long one, but by making the right decisions for your wellbeing, you'll be supporting your body to age as well and as healthily as possible.

Hillbrow delivers a series of free talks on health and wellbeing topics like this, so visit our events page to see what's currently coming up, and book your place.

Learn more and book now: https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/activities/events/

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

What's on during the Full of Life Festival 2026? 🤔

Another of the sessions being delivered by Wave Active Health is Move More Circuit Classes, taking place on both the 7th and the 21st October at Downs Leisure Centre.

- Cost: Free
- Booking: Required
- Transport: Free car park at venue, with a paid car park, on-street parking, and bus stops nearby.

Move more with confidence in this fun and welcoming circuit class. Using a combination of seated and standing exercises, it focuses on improving strength, balance, mobility and everyday functional movement. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels.

To book, contact the Wave Active Health team through [email protected] or by calling 01323 408857. 📱

Find out more: https://waveactive.org/were-taking-part-in-the-full-of-life-festival-2026/

14/09/2026

Celebrate National Fitness Day at Hillbrow 💙

HEALTH, HAPPINESS & COMMUNITY

Get active, feel good and connect with others with a FREE 3-day pass.

📅 14–20 September

Already a member? Bring a friend for a free 3-day trial. If they join through your referral, you’ll receive £25 off!

Claim your free 3-day pass here 👉 https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/?page_id=6249&preview=true

13/09/2026

Achieve a healthier, happier you. 💙

Being active looks different for everyone. At Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing, your membership gives you the freedom to find what works for you.

Whether you're lifting weights, taking a class, or playing a sport, joining the Hillbrow community means being in an environment where your health goals become closer than ever.

With Hillbrow, you can enjoy:

- Fully equipped gym facilities
- Swimming and other aquatic activities
- Fitness classes and sports
- Personalised fitness plans and welcome workouts
- Body composition analysis to track your progress

And a whole lot more.

Choose the membership that works for you (Max, Max Annual, or Flex) and discover a new you where wellbeing comes to life. ✨

Join Hillbrow today: https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/life

12/09/2026

Are you (or is someone you know) living with hip pain? 💙

There are ways to manage this discomfort so that it doesn't intrude on your daily life or prevent you from doing the things you love. Want some support to understand how?

One of our free talks at Hillbrow, delivered by Physiotherapist, Dom Crowhurst, covers areas like how the hip works, causes of pain and stiffness, and recommended exercises to help manage this.

Book a place: https://hillbrowhealthandwellbeing.org/activities/events/

11/09/2026

What's on during the Full of Life Festival 2026? 🤔

One of the sessions being delivered by Wave Active Health is Guided Gym Sessions, taking place on both the 5th and the 30th October at Lewes Leisure Centre.

- Cost: Free
- Booking: Required
- Transport: Free car park at venue, with a paid car park, bus stops and a railway station nearby.

Discover the gym in a friendly and supportive environment, where a Health Practitioner will guide you through simple, low-impact exercises to improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence. Suitable for beginners and those returning to exercise.

To book, contact the Wave Active Health team through [email protected] or by calling 01323 408857. 📱

Find out more: https://waveactive.org/were-taking-part-in-the-full-of-life-festival-2026/

10/09/2026

Something exciting is coming to Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing… 👀☕️

The common Ground will soon be opening its doors at Hillbrow!

Whether you’re visiting for a workout, a swim or simply fancy stopping by, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Keep an eye on our page for more details and the official opening date! 🤍