Old Town Hub

🎾 THE BIG SWITCH IS LIVE! 🎾

​Out with the old, in with the... wait, where’s the button?

​We have officially moved from ClubSpark to the Set2Win app. It’s live RIGHT NOW, so please bear with me while I figure out how to work it (and hopefully don't spend the whole weekend as a tech support hotline!).

​Your "Don't Panic" Guide:

​Keep your membership: It’s still active! You just need to activate your account on the Set2Win app to keep playing.

​Booking a court? Look for the "Court Bookings" tab at the very bottom of your screen.

​New Memberships & Details: Tap the three dots in the top right corner and click "Your Account."
​The "Is it working?" Check: If you log in and things haven't updated or your membership looks a bit wonky, drop us a message and we’ll get it sorted manually.

​Already had a booking? Check your messages! I’ve sent out new access codes to everyone who had a slot scheduled so you aren't left standing outside the gate doing shadow tennis.

​See you on the courts—hopefully, I haven't locked myself out too!

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🎾 COURTS 1 & 2 UPDATE 🎾

Courts 1 & 2 are now CLOSED for the rest of today while we carry out some essential maintenance 🛠️✨
We’re giving them a bit of TLC so they’re back looking (and playing) their best ASAP.

✅ Courts 3 & 4 remain open as normal
Thanks for your patience legends, see you back on the blue tomorrow 👊💙

Old Town Hub CIC is officially LTA Parks Venue of the Year 2026 WINNER! 🏆🎾

A massive thank you to Tennis Sussex for the recognition and for shining a spotlight on the amazing parks venues across Sussex. To be chosen from so many brilliant community facilities is an absolute honour, and we’re genuinely buzzing.

This award is a celebration of what’s possible when a park becomes more than green space, it becomes a place where people meet, move, laugh, learn, compete, and feel part of something. And yes… Old Town Rec is officially on the map! 📍✨

A huge thank you to all our directors for the time, energy, and heart that goes into building something the community can be proud of.

A big thanks too Set2Win for providing affordable, fun coaching and helping make the courts a welcoming place for everyone, whatever their age or level. 🎾🙌

Big shout out to First Serve Café for being the true hub of the park, keeping everyone fuelled, and bringing the community together day in, day out. Coffee, chats, post-match catchups, and those little moments that make a park feel like home. ☕️💛

Huge thanks to Fit. By Maria for bringing the energy and delivering amazing fitness classes that get people moving, smiling, and feeling stronger every week. 💪✨

And a special, heartfelt shout out to Mark Moorton. Mark was a director, a true champion of the park, and his sudden passing was felt deeply by so many. This award is dedicated to him, with gratitude and love. 💛

Here’s to community sport, parks with purpose, and keeping the momentum rolling all year long.

A positive start to the day popping into First Serve cafe at Old Town rec to see the hugely successful Craig Wells.

Old Town hub cic has been named Park Venue of the Year at the 2026 Sussex Tennis Awards.

Read more in March Bournefree Magazine.

Bournefree Magazine Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce Eastbourne Borough Council Old Town Hub

UPDATE!
The survey is now closed. Thank you to all that commented and took the time to look through.

We’re planning something that’ll make Old Town Rec easier (and less muddy-chaotic) to enjoy all year round 👟🌧️☀️

Old Town Hub CIC is looking to install a new 2m wide all-weather path connecting the existing paths by the tennis courts and running alongside the football pitch, so it’s smoother for everyone: walkers, families, pushchairs, wheelchair users, dog walkers, players, spectators…the whole park crew. 🐾🎾⚽️

To help us apply for funding, we need your voice (and a little data magic). The survey takes 1–2 minutes and makes a huge difference.

Got a muddy-memory or a “this would really help because…” moment? Pop it in the comments too, those real-life notes are gold for grant applications.

Thank you for helping us make Old Town Rec more accessible, more usable, and more welcoming, whatever the weather 💚

Old Town Hub is 5 years old today 🎉

We have had a fantastic 5 years and come so far already!

A huge thanks to all directors for helping getting us to this stage!

Another thanks to for working along side us and making tennis affordable and accessible for all.

Not forgetting everyone that comes and uses the courts and has supported us at the park!

Also, a huge thanks go to and everyone that comes and supports them.

We are excited about the future and hope to bring as many people together with the tennis and the cafe.

We love our community ❤️

Tennis and café transformation at Old Town Rec

Click here https://bournefreelive.co.uk/tennis-and-cafe-transformation-at-old-town-rec/

Bournefree Magazine Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce Eastbourne Borough Council Old Town Community

🚧 Tennis Courts Maintenance Update 🎾

The Old Town Hub CIC tennis courts will be closed for the rest of today (Thursday) for essential maintenance.

This work is important to keep the courts in the best possible condition for our players and community. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these improvements. 🙏

✅ The good news: all courts will be back open again tomorrow (Friday) and ready for you to enjoy your games as usual!

We appreciate your support in helping us look after these fantastic community courts. 💙

🏃Rec Run🏃‍♀️
🚨New to Old Town Rec every Saturday morning at 7am🚨

Old Town Recreation Ground is 1Km around the perimeter and we’d like to start a new weekly meet up where everyone comes together to either run/walk.

A great way to maybe start a great walk, couch to 5km or aim for a 10km run. Whatever your goal may be why not do it together at the best park in town with the friendliest people in town.

To book your FREE space download the FREE Set2Win app on your phone and book your space.

Meeting places will be outside First Serve Café, Old Town Recreation Ground, Longland Road 7am Saturday morning.

The best way to start the weekend and enjoy our great park and meet loads of friendly faces whilst getting fit too.

Old Town Hub is the first in the country to have two tennis court surfaces on one court!

This will change the game of tennis and you can play on the new courts today.

The new courts are half grass and half clay court and we can’t wait to see you try them out.