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Cycle repair stations on Cuckoo Trail

Publish Date: 14 May 2024

Two new bike repair stations, consisting of giant air pumps and a stand with a series of tools including tyre levers, screw drivers and allen keys, were recently installed in the Polegate and Heathfield areas. The cycle stations allow for minor repairs to be made to bikes so that visitors can easily and safely cycle...

Proposed cycleway linking Uckfield and Lewes to be explored

Publish Date: 13 May 2024

Wealden District Council and other partners are joining forces for the project, which could provide an off-road surfaced route, similar to the existing Cuckoo Trail and Forest Way for walking, cycling and wheeling. The nine-mile route will potentially link the two towns of Uckfield and Lewes and create an alternative cycling route to the A26...

Free health checks return to Wealden

Publish Date: 8 May 2024

One You provides a free holistic lifestyle service for residents of East Sussex, helping people make simple changes that can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier life.  The service delivers NHS health checks to residents, helps residents to lose weight, be smoke free, move more, eat well and drink less. COLIN, the service’s mobile...

Events programme released for National Dementia Action Week 2024

Publish Date: 7 May 2024

National Dementia Action Week is an annual event organised by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of dementia and sees the UK public taking action to support people with dementia and their carers. The week runs from 13 to 19 May. Each year the Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to...

Get active with new Cuckoo Trail outdoor gym equipment

Publish Date: 29 April 2024

The installation work by Wealden District Council will take place between Sayerland Lane and Summerhill Lane, beginning Monday 13 May until Friday 24 May.  The section of the trail will remain open during this period however users are asked to be mindful whilst the works are progressing. The council recognises the many physical and mental...