Freedom Leisure to provide a number of free activities

Working alongside Wealden District Council, a wide range of free activities will be available to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

This new initiative is being made possible following government approval of Wealden District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund bid.

Part of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda, the funding means local authorities can further invest in the community and support local businesses and individuals.

A range of activity sessions will be available across Heathfield, Hailsham, Polegate and the surrounding area. Instructor led sessions include New Age Kurling and Boccia which will take place at Retirement Living sites and community cafes. Family aimed sessions include walks on the Cuckoo Trail and Active Play Sport Sessions.

A 12-week menopause support course will also take place at Freedom Leisure Hailsham. 

Toby Reed, Freedom Leisure’s area manager in Wealden said, “We are delighted to be working with Wealden District Council on this hugely beneficial scheme. Our vision is to improve lives through leisure, this funding will enable us to achieve that vision and engage with members of the community that may be previously couldn’t access their local community health and wellbeing facilities.”

Councillor Philip Lunn, Wealden’s portfolio holder for Leisure, and Councillor Pam Doodes, the authority’s portfolio holder for Public Health and Community have welcomed the government funding.

Councillor Lunn said, “This is fantastic news and the programme of activities will cater for people of all ages within our communities.”

Councillor Doodes said, “The funding secured by us will give people better access to health and leisure facilities than they might normally have. These are free activities and I hope people will enjoy the benefits of them.”

Find out more at the Freedom Leisure website