Defiant Sports

📝 East Sussex Community Survey 📍

East Sussex County Council are running a survey based around community safety and anti-social behaviour.

They would like to hear from as many people as possible about community safety and anti-social behaviour in your local area with feedback from the survey helping shape local priorities and services.

The survey will take around 5-10 minutes to complete and you can use the ‘Save and come back later…’ button at the end of each page if you don’t want to complete the survey all in one go.

You can find the link to the survey here: https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/public-health/safety26/

The survey closes on July 15th 2026.

Everyone’s voice matters—please help build a safer East Sussex for everyone.

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Really pleased to be at Space for Yew CIC summer fair today, in Egerton Park Bexhill. We are here talking to locals to find out what sessions they would like us to run as we will soon be working at the new neurodiverse hub in the park every Thursday!
So, if you would like to come along and join in on Thursdays at Bexhill, drop us a message and tell us 'what would you like to do?'
Bexhill Primary Care Network East Sussex County Council Active Hastings

🧼 A Bubbly Thank You 🤲

A big thank you to Julian from who kindly donated and installed a automatic soap dispenser in our accessible bathroom the last week.

The new dispenser makes it easier for those who may struggle using a regular soap dispenser, all you've got to do is put your hand under the new dispenser and the soap comes out automatically.

It also provides the right amount soap per use to save overuse and waste making it environmentally friendly.

You can check Whiffaway via the tag above, or via LinkedIn below: http://www.linkedin.com/company/whiffaway-technologies?trk=biz-companies-cym

Once again, a big thank you to Julian and Whiffaway for the donation!

Image Description: A picture of our new soap dispenser installed on the wall in our accessible bathroom.

🎾 Your chance to serve gold 🎟️

Join us at Fishermans Green this Saturday, June 13th, for a free day of tennis fun!

The Road to Eastbourne Open Day is taking place between 9:30am-1:45pm and this event is one you won't want to miss!

It's going to be packed with loads of mini games, competitions, skills, drills and challenges all with a chance of winning tickets to the Eastbourne Open Tennis Event taking place from 20th - 27th June.

The event is open to all ages and abilities with different events going on throughout the day, so feel free to buy the ticket that suits you best.

You can book your tickets via Clubspark here: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/FishermansGreenTennis/EventsV2/Summary/9592148a-3f7d-477c-99ed-d51c2b34ae69?location=%22

📍 - Fishermans Green Tennis, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7LD

We hope to see you there!

Image Description: An image of some young players lined up at Fishermans Green Tennis Courts ready for a tennis mini game with the words "Road to Eastbourne Open Day"

♾️ Bexhill's New Neurodivergent Hub 🧠

Space for Yew CIC's summer fair is this Sunday, June 14th, and we're in attendance to showcase our exciting provision for those based in Rother.

Come along to the event to check out the new Neurodivergent Hub in Bexhill, packed with local providers and activities focused on the neurodivergent community.

We'll soon be running weekly sessions at Rother's Neurodivergent Hub - come and have a chat with us this Sunday to find out more!

🗓️ Date: Sunday 14th June
⌚ Time: 1pm - 3pm
💷 Price: Free entry, some activities paid in cash
📍 Location: Space for Yew - Rother’s Neurodivergent Hub, Egerton Park, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN39 3HN

We hope to catch you there!

Image Description: A poster for Space for Yew's Summer Fair. It is running on the 14th of June from 1pm - 3pm, or 12pm - 1pm for a quiet hour you need to pre-book. It is taking place at Rother's Neurodivergent Hub, Egerton Park, Bexhill. There will be a boucny castle, sensory play, ice cream, drinks, crafts and games. The poster states you will need to bring cash for paid activitities. Providers attending the event are Community Supporters, Boathouse Theatre Arts, Imago, Dyslexia East Sussex, Defiant Sports, Lottie Norton Design, Dyslexia South East CIC, Hailsham & East Sussex ADHD Support CIC, Imago Young Carers East Sussex, Bexhill Primary Care Network Children and Young People's Service, Instructions Not Required, and, East Sussex Parent Carer Forum. Find out more about Space For Yew and their new hub on their website www.spaceforyew.co.uk, or email them at [email protected].

☀️ Summer HAF is coming soon... ⚽

Bookings for our Summer HAF go live tomorrow, Monday, June 8th at 8am for those who are eligible for free school meals.

Each day your young person can expect 4 hour of sports, games, sensory bus play and free-time in our community zone where we have a choice of table based games and activities. The sessions include lots of different activities every day which you can choose to participate in or just relax and socialise.

We also offer a daily picnic lunch to include a sandwich or savoury item, baked crisps, a fruit or granola bar and fresh fruit. Squash and water are available throughout the session.

HAF is designed for ages 3-16, but please note those over the age of 3 may be left unaccompanied if they do not need personal care (eg. help with toileting or eating)

The fully funded places are available for young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. These places go live at 8am tomorrow and you can do that via the following link:

https://eequ.org/book/defiant-sports-haf-holiday-club-with-defiant-sports-1635

Don't worry as those who aren't eligible for a free space can book a space for £25pp from Wednesday, June 10th.

We can wait for a summer of sports fun!

Image Description: A picture of some young players returning "Home" after playing bulldog.

🦏 Dreamnight 2026 🏀

Last Thursday, Managing Director Loretta, Head Coach Aaron and Coach Bobbie all attended Drusillas Park Dreamnight Event, representing Defiant Sports!

Dreamnight is a magical after-hours evening at the Zoo, with fun, food, and entertainment exclusively for chronically ill, disabled children and their families, who may be unable to visit the zoo during normal opening hours.

It was a pleasure for us to attend and see so many young people enjoying themselves during the evening at our Accessible Sports Station, which featured Basketball, Boccia, Co****le and our Circus Equipment.

We even got Brighton & Hove Albion's Mascot "Gully" joining us for some sport!

There was over 700 people at the event so Loretta, Aaron and Bobbie were all kept on their toes for the whole evening, but what an amazing event it was!

A big thank you to the team at Drusillas Park for inviting us again!

Check out some snaps from the evening below. ⬇️📸

Image Description: Image one shows a selfie of Loretta, Aaron and Bobbie all smiling in front of a Drusillas Park branded wall with the words "Dreamnight" spelt in balloons. Image two shows a picture of Aaron smiling holding a piece of circus equipment and Bobbie smiling with his arms crossed in front of our Defiant Sports Accessible Sports Station. Image three shows Bobbie watching Brighton & Hove Albion's Mascot "Gully" about to throw a ball into a basketball floor net.

🏪 Inclusion Hub Store 🛍️

Have you used the Inclusion Hub Store yet?

Our Store is available for you to use if you're ever at the Inclusion Hub and has a variety of items for you to buy such as:

💦 - Drinks to keep you hydrated during sessions
🪀 - Small toys
📕 - Books
💿 - DVDs

Most items are priced between 50p and £5, as well as deals on books and DVDs.

📍 - Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub, Archery Recreation Ground, Willoughby Crescent, Eastbourne, BN22 8RA

Come down and grab a bargain!

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⚽ Football Fun For Adults 🏃‍➡️

Did you know that we run a Adults Football Session?

Running from 3pm-4pm, you can expect a coach led session featuring drills focused on dribbling, passing and shooting, mini games, casual play and matches. If there is a certain drill/skill you would like to work on, the coach on session will be more than happy to work on it with you.

The session is open to all adults 18+ no matter what skill level you and we can accomodate and make the session adaptable where needed.

📍 - Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub, Archery Recreation Ground, Willoughby Crescent, Eastbourne, BN22 8RA
💷 - £5.25pp
🕒 3pm-4pm

You can book your space here: https://eequ.org/book/adult-football-with-defiant-sports-21154

We hope to see you on the pitch soon!

Image Description: An Image of Coach Ben coaching some players playing football with the words. "Fantastic Football Fun For Adults" "Come down to Defiant Sports Inclusion Hub from 3pm-4pm on Tuesdays for our Adult Football Session. Work on your dribbling, passing and shooting."

🧑 East Sussex County Council Needs Your Input 📋

East Sussex County Council are thinking about creating a new online tool that will aim to help adults manage their wellbeing and stay independent.

What is happening? - They are holding a focus group that will listen to your views to improve our ideas for this online tool.

What will you talk about? - What you think about an online tool like this? What would help you use it? What might make it hard for you to use it?

Who can come? - Adults, 18+ living in East Sussex.

When & Where is it taking place? - Central Eastbourne, Wednesday 10th June, 10am-2pm.

How can you sign up? - Please contact East Sussex County Council to sign up:
📞 - 07724 287034
📧 - [email protected]

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