Breaking Boundaries

Welcome to Defiant Sports February 2025 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we updated you on our plans for the first fully accessible sports facility in East Sussex, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, release our 2025 event roadmap, and share a message from our Managing Director. In our news section, we update you on fundraising, ask you to register interest for new sessions, and updated you on our Saturday provision.

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Links:

Volunteer Application Form – https://forms.gle/k4Pe9Qj1Mc6Xxbj6A

Our eequ Page – https://eequ.org/search-learning-experiences?q=Defiant+Sports

Our Current Timetable – https://defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/

Welcome to Defiant Sports January 2025 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we let you know about the February Half-Term Half pilot we’re taking part in, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, announce that we’re now part of the Community Toilet Scheme, offer the details of helpines and support services. In our news section, we update you on our Sensory Bus, ask your wishes for our 2025 tennis programme, update you on the Community Fridge, and announce our Community Gym.

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Links:

HAF Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

Volunteer Application Form – https://forms.gle/sqb3yLGpDoXdLMjR7

Community Toilet Scheme Map – https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/public-toilets

CALM Webchat Service – https://www.thecalmzone.net/feeling-suicidal

Nightline University Listening Service Checker – https://nightline.ac.uk/listening-services/

Switchboard Webchat Service – https://switchboard.lgbt

Our Current Timetable – https://defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ November 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we announce the date for this year’s Open Court Tennis Tournament, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Let you know about the Santa Stroll, Winter HAF provision, WBC Cares Adaptive Boxing, The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust’s theraputic groups and wish Kim good luck at the Eastbourne Business Awards. In our news section, we update you on our outdoor activity, native hedgerows, pickleball and sensory bus.

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Links:

Eastbourne Sports Park Location – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eastbourne+Sports+Park/@50.789874,0.2698483,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47df7163976a7b51:0x75e0db72d7491bb5!8m2!3d50.789874!4d0.272037

Open Court Tennis Tournament Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/2565

SHRA’s Website – https://shra.co.uk

Santa Stroll Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/11052

Winter HAF Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

WBC Cares Website – https://www.wbccaresuk.org

WBC Care’s Adaptive Boxing Sign-up Page – https://www.skool.com/adaptiveboxing/about

The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust’s Website – https://theoldbankwellbeing.org.uk/about/

Morrison’s Community Champion’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/communitychampioneastbourne

The Eastbourne Business Awards’ Website – https://www.eastbournebusinessawards.co.uk

Woodland Trust’s Website – https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Friends of Archery Recreation Ground Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003755497944600

‘What Is Pickleball?’ Explanation Video – https://youtu.be/0E4_Oji21Hw?si=iHkmNbZnKvzdJyvc

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ October 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we announce our first-ever Community Boot Sale, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, report back on this year’s Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, Update you on our ‘Paralympic Pedal’ fundraiser and reminder you about our upcoming seasonal events. In our news section, we let you know our Community Fridge, Freezer and Pantry have re-opened, let you know about our wishlist, and showcase a great series of articles / videos raising awareness of various kinds of accessible tennis.

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Links:

Mantra Training’s Website – https://www.mantra-training.co.uk/

Volunteer Application Form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyCPppgJwPT-cLnLdLVDUPLj6RwyJ9bT8QU85x7pnL3jtcig/viewform

Dave’s ’70@70′ JustGiving Page – https://www.justgiving.com/page/dave-seventyatseventy-1718013665364?utm_medium=fundraising&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2uQfdV0eHd4m8mI5UiFupdq655rJAPdj19til8MicPOBTc7w84NID9syA_aem_hZH_BK7po7wfQgRtydIyeA

Our ‘Paralympic Pedal’ Donation Page – https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/defiant-sports-paralympic-pedal-

Our Wishlist – https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/XM2T4S8HYFJ9?type=wishlist&fbclid=IwY2xjawFjdGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHabm5UAsGRZsDNpVwqegR0MeoWPqPbiMH0SrLdyxp0TE3USuvInuXuSW-A_aem_D3e76IW7L8LFD4T1zC-v7Q

Adam Hills shows Joel Dommet V I Tennis – https://www.lta.org.uk/news/adam-hills-and-joel-dommett-take-on-visually-impaired-tennis-with-ewan-hayward/

A screen-reader friendly version of our Timetable – https://defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ September 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we share the event timetable for the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, report back on our Summer HAF provision, and let you know about our ‘Paralympic Pedal’ event. In our news section, we let you know about our new sessions and ask what you’d liek to see on our timetable, Give you a peak of what’s to come, and update on our Venue.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/EastbourneFestivalofAccessibleSport/

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/3723

The Paralympic Pedal Donation Page – https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/defiant-sports-paralympic-pedal-

Fitter 4 Life Tennis Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/10681

Gym & Circuit 4 All Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/8251

East Sussex College’s Website – https://www.escg.ac.uk/

A screen-reader friendly version of our Timetable – https://defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ August 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we update you on the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, let you know about our summer booking requirements, and tell you what events we’ll be at over the Summer holidays. In our news section, we tell you that we’ve signed the ‘Going for Green Pledge’, and update you on the state of our Venue. Lastly, a brief word from our Managing Director.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/EastbourneFestivalofAccessibleSport/

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/3723

Our Timetable Page – https://defiantsports.org.uk/35344-2/

Feastival’s Website – https://www.feastival.events/feastival

70 at 70 Just Giving Pages – https://www.justgiving.com/page/dave-seventyatseventy-1718013665364?utm_medium=fundraising&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2uQfdV0eHd4m8mI5UiFupdq655rJAPdj19til8MicPOBTc7w84NID9syA_aem_hZH_BK7po7wfQgRtydIyeA

Sport England’s ‘Going for Green’ Milestone Article – https://www.sportengland.org/news-and-inspiration/more-140-organisations-sign-going-green

Domsalla’s Website – https://www.domsalla.co.uk/

Milhams’ Website – https://milhams.co.uk/

Lightning Fibre’s Website – https://www.lightningfibre.co.uk/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ July 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we advertise the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, update you on our new venue’s progress and provision, share the ‘England Score Goals’ charity song, thank ESCC & Brewers for their support, and let you know about the Chaseley Access Air Show. In our news section, we recap recent events we’ve attended, remind you about the HAF waiting list, and announce the community garden will be starting soon.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/3723

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/EastbourneFestivalofAccessibleSport/

Wellbeing Wheel & Walk WhatsApp Group – https://chat.whatsapp.com/HsIN6RVKDqx2ztfwPVy21q

Steve Hopper’s Website – https://www.stevehopper.tv/

Alzheimer’s Society’s Website – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

Memory Lane Eastbourne’s Website – https://www.memorylaneeastbourne.co.uk/

‘England Score Goals’ Charity Song – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EqrJlsYS3I

Alzheimer’s Society Fundraiser – https://www.justgiving.com/page/englandscoregoals

East Sussex College Group’s Website – https://www.escg.ac.uk/

Brewers Decorator Centres’ Website – https://www.brewers.co.uk/

The Chaseley Trust’s Website – https://chaseley.org.uk/

Chaseley Access Air Show Tickets – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechaseleytrust/1263621

Camper Marmalade’s Website – https://www.feastival.events/campermarmalade

Rothesay Internation Eastbourne’s Event Page – https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/rothesay-international-eastbourne/news/2024-preview-draws-schedule-player-list-and-how-to-watch/

West Rise Junior School’s Website – https://westrisejunior.co.uk/

HAF Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

Defiant Sports Community Garden WhatsApp – https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGyfikuNcHm8gakXJFmh3u

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ June 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we advertise the Eastbourne Pan Disability League, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, update you on our new venue, let you know about Camper Marmalade 2024, and tell you how we’ll be involved with Eastbourne Tennis Week. In our news section, we inform you that we will be pausing our community fridge services, update you on community action days, and wish everyone a happy Pride!

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Links:

LTA Local Tennis App (Apple) – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/local-tennis-leagues/id6472882957

LTA Local Tennis App (Android) – https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/welfare-officer

Team Page of our Website – https://defiantsports.org.uk/about/team-defiant/

Football 4 All Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/8611

Camper Marmalade Website – https://campermarmalade.onlineticketseller.com/

Rothesay International Website – https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/international/rothesay-international-eastbourne/

Volunteers WhatsApp – https://chat.whatsapp.com/HOTYngU0jAEIoNni6kPtpP

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ May 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we show you how great our Kids Club is, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, wrap up our ‘Save Defiant Sports’ Crowdfunder, advertise our Welfare Officer and Part-time Coach roles, and let you know about the upcoming Eastbourne Carnival and Spring Water Festival. In our news section, we talk about all the amazing voluntary positions we have, update you on how to book our Open Court sessions, and update you on our new venue at the Archery Recreation Grounds.

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Links:

Accessible Walking and Cycling YouTube Playlist – https://eequ.org/experience/2545

Welfare Officer Role Information – https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/welfare-officer

Defiant Sports’ Paid and Voluntary Vacancies Page – https://defiantsports.org.uk/vacancies/

Eastbourne Carnival’s Website – https://www.eastbournecarnival.com/

Wellbeing Wheel & Walk Booking Page – https://eequ.org/experience/3442

Open Court Tennis Booking Page – https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/DefiantSports/Coaching/Junior

Plastic Free Eastbourne’s Spring Water Festival Page – https://www.plasticfreeeastbourne.co.uk/festival/index.html

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ April 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we update you on our Holiday Timetable, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, let you know about the return of our Wellbeing Wheel & Walk session, and our hopes for the Spring Budget 2024. In our news section, we let you know about the Sport England Match Funding for our Crowdfunder, Tree of Light donation and Hub Re-Shuffle.

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Links:

Accessible Walking and Cycling YouTube Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKScf6eYkJPkGJvwm57FIN6ubcf456H-X

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ March 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our ‘Save Defiant Sports’ Crowdfunder, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, and update you on this year’s HAF provision, Eden’s Mission and Men ‘Not’ at Work. In our news section, we report back on the open council meeting and discuss the new LTA Forum.

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Links:

‘Save Defiant Sports’ Crowdfunder – https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savedefiantsports

Park Tennis Activator Information – https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/volunteers/free-park-tennis/

HAF 2024 Register Interest Page – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

Eden’s Mission Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/EdensMission

Men ‘Not’ at Work Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/654693229925141

Welcome to Defiant Sports February 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our Youth and Kids Clubs, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Let you know about recent Sport England funding we got, ask for help with our ‘Save Defiant Sports’ Crowdfunder and talk about upcoming Para Standing Tennis events. In our news section, we let you know about our recent visit to 10 downing street, Men ‘Not’ at Work’s first meeting, update you on the outcome with the Council and tell you about My Kind of World.

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Links:

Defiant Sports Youth Club Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/2542

Defiant Sports Kids Club Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/2545

‘Save Defiant Sports’ Crowdfunder – https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savedefiantsports

Para Standing Tennis Camp Registering Form – https://fs18.formsite.com/ltaadmin/x0nxhdq6mx/index

Men ‘Not’ at Work Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/654693229925141

My Kind of World Website – https://mykindofworld.co.uk/

Welcome to Defiant Sports January 2024 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we share exciting details on our upcoming Podcast, introduce you to all #TeamDefiant members, Announce our new Young People’s Voice Project and Defiant Sports Awards Evening, talk about Eden’s Mission’s new session at our Hub, the relaxed performance of Devonshire Park Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime and introduce you to the new Men ‘not’ at Work support group. In our news section, we let you know about a big change to our timetable, update you on Fort Fun and ask for anything you’d like to be mentioned at our upcoming AGM.

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Links:

Defiant Sports’ Team Page – https://defiantsports.org.uk/about/team-defiant/

Eden’s Mission’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/EdensMission

Devonshire Park Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast Booking – https://www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk/events/beautyandthebeast2023

Men ‘Not’ at Work’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/654693229925141/?ref=share

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ November 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our upcoming winter HAF, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Report on our Halloween Party and Gourd Gala, and remind you about the Para Standing Tennis Festival, NHS Survey and Meads Sport Centre Petition. In our news section, we update you on the Wellbeing Wheel & Walk being on winter break, give you a Community Fridge update, let you know that our Wingrove Lounge is now hireable, and let you in on some potential new collaborators.

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Links:

Winter HAF Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

Our Climate Commitment Page – https://defiantsports.org.uk/climate-commitment/

Our Policies and Procedures – https://defiantsports.org.uk/policies-procedures/

Para Standing Tennis Festival Sign-up – https://fs18.formsite.com/ltaadmin/e0pdtcqlgv/index

NHS Survey – https://tinyurl.com/2rtvxttv

Save the Meads Sport Centre Petition – https://tinyurl.com/449mmym9

Gather Community Gardens Website – https://gathercommunitygarden.com/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ October 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote the first ever Para Standing Tennis Festival in the UK, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, let you know about our Community Fridge Facebook Page, price changes, Gourd Gala, and Halloween Party. In our news section, we tell you about the recent U18 Better Starts Grant we secured, the Freedom to Move project, our new pool table, and Eastbourne Mencap’s upcoming “Seasons” The Musical.

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Links:

The Para Standing Tennis Festival Sign-up – https://fs18.formsite.com/ltaadmin/e0pdtcqlgv/index?fbclid=IwAR2G_g02LbXOCJfufsQMajPh4GcAr9aj7sUnFMT2zuXY7Lg1LQQ0DeEeSwA

What is HADO? – https://hado-official.com/en/about/

Defiant Sports Community Fridge Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551227601215

Gourd Gala Sign-up – https://eequ.org/experience/4939

Halloween Party Sign-up – https://eequ.org/experience/4933

Freedom to Move Project – https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/freedom-to-move

Eastbourne Mencap’s “Seasons” The Musical Booking – https://bit.ly/3ZtUuZQ

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ September 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our new sessions, highlight #TeamDefiant volunteering opportunities, Report on our summer HAF club, and reflect on what we’ve done over the summer holidays. In our news section, we report back on the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport 2023, talk about Scouts sessions and advertise the external work we do.

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Links:

Volunteering Opportunities – https://defiantsports.org.uk/vacancies/

Community Champion Eastbourne’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/communitychampioneastbourne

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ August 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Report on the success at the Fishermans Green Tennis Courts, and keep you up to date on what summer events we’ll be at. In our news section, we talk about the HAF Timetable, session changes and remind you to use the Community Fridge over the summer.

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Links:

EFAS Pre-booking – https://eequ.org/experience/3723

Team Defiant Page on our Website – https://defiantsports.org.uk/about/team-defiant/

Friends of Seaside Rec Family Fun Day – https://friendsofseasiderec.co.uk/events

Inclusive Sports: Summer Challenge booking – https://eequ.org/experience/4492

One Great Day Langney – https://www.facebook.com/LangneyShoppingCentre

Eastbourne Feastival 2023 – https://feastival.onlineticketseller.co.uk/events/25831

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ July 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our Summer HAF sessions, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Report on our recent Open Court tournament, community fridge and discuss the Fishermans Green launch event. In our news section, we talk about Drusillas Dreamnight, celebrate Volunteers Week and discuss the constant vandalism at the old Fort Fun site.

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Links:

HAF booking – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ June 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we promote our Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Talk about our new Wellbeing Walks and Promote Camper Marmalade. In our news section, we discuss our imminent Open Court tournament, talk about the Parallel Youth Games and update on the progress at the old Fort Fun site.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport pre-booking – https://eequ.org/experience/3723

Camper Marmalade Facebook page – Camper Marmalade | Polegate | Facebook

Open Court booking page – Defiant Sports Open Court Tournament with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ May 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we discuss our open Court Tournament and French Open Tennis Camp, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Talk about the Spring Water Festival, share volunteering opportunities and promote TechResort’s warmth and well-being advice session. In our news section, we inform you that we will be closed for the King’s coronation, promote Morrisons’ upcoming book sale and update on the progress at the old Fort Fun site.

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Links:

Open Court booking page – Defiant Sports Open Court Tournament with Defiant Sports · Eequ

French Open Tennis Camp booking page – Defiant Sports French Open Tennis Camp with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Work Experience blog post – A helping hand from the Netherlands – Welcome to Defiant Sports

Refill’s website – Home – Refill – find places to eat, drink and shop with less waste

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ April 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we discuss our Easter HAF Session, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Talk about our next Community Action Day, and highlight Friends of Eastbourne Seafront’s Easter Timetable. In our news section, we discuss our new Table Crickey Set, Session Price Changes and the LTA Serves session.

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Links:

HAF booking page – Defiant Sports HAF holiday Club with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Friends of Eastbourne Seafront’s Easter schedule – Seafront Events | Friends of Eastbourne Seafront

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ March 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we discuss our Open Court Tournament and LTA Serves session, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Celebrate the opening of our Community Fridge, and discuss the Asda Green Toekn Scheme, our upcoming Easter Tombola and our new Crowdfunder page. In our news section, we discuss our Staff day at the old Fort Fun site, some exciting news for the HAF sessions, our first Boccia League tournament and a volunteer day at the Fort Fun Site.

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Links:

Open Court booking page – Defiant Sports Open Court Tournament with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Asda Green Token voting page – Asda.com

Doing it Defiantly Crowfunder page – Doing it Defiantly! – a Community crowdfunding project in Eastbourne by Defiant Sports (crowdfunder.co.uk)

Welcome to Defiant Sports February 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we discuss our upcoming Open Court Tournament, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Promote the Eastbourne Accessible Beach project, and talk about the National Boccia League and Community Fridge. In our news section, we promote the new page on our website for the accessible walking video project, Talk about the Mental Wealth Games, and discuss our new Scouting badge sessions.

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Links:

Open Court booking page – Defiant Sports Open Court Tournament with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Eastbourne Accessible Beach’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eastbourne_accessible_beach/

Eastbourne Accessible Beach’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089619574589

Eastbourne Accessible Beach’s website – https://eastbourneaccessib.wixsite.com/eastbourne-accessibl

Accessible walking and Cycling Project page – Accessible Walking and Cycling Project – Welcome to Defiant Sports

Welcome to Defiant Sports January 2023 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we share exciting details on our next venue, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Show a year in review through pictures, and talk about the festive events we’ve gotten up to. In our news section, we discuss our recently released accessible walking video, remind people to donate their old clothes, and discuss our upcoming community fridge project.

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Links:

Accessible Walking and Cycling Project North Harbour route – North Harbour | Accessible Walking and Cycling Route – YouTube

Welcome to Defiant Sports October 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we share information on our upcoming Tennis For All tournament, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Report on EFAS 2022, and share information on Morrison’s 10 year celebration. In our news section, we reveal our upcoming adapted walking and cycling groups, and recap our day out at the Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race.

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Links:

Tennis for All booking page – Defiant Sports | Session Booking (simplybook.it)

Soapbox fundraising campaign (Page Closed) – Page not found – Online fundraising with People’s Fundraising (peoplesfundraising.com)

Welcome to Defiant Sports November 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this month’s newsletter we share information on our December HAF, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, Discuss the upcoming Sussex Sports Awards, and report back on the Tennis For All tournament. In our news section, we ask what sessions people would like, discuss our redesigned marketing material, and recap Coach Aaron’s time at the Coach Core 10-year event.

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Links:

HAF booking page – Defiant Sports HAF holiday Club with Defiant Sports · Eequ

Welcome to Defiant Sports September 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we share EFAS 2022 information, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, share an overview of our summer, and ask for your help in our Fort Fun bid. In our news section, we share our soapbox sponsorship form, and give a date for our first Friends of Defiant Committee meeting.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport link page – https://linktr.ee/DefiantSports

Eastbourne Seafront Soap Race Fundraising Page – https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/campaign/DSsoapbox

Welcome to Defiant Sports August 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we share EFAS 2022 information, highlight #TeamDefiant changes over the past month, share experience of attending the Women’s Euros, and talk about our upcoming accessible nature projects, such as our walking and cycling and tramper schemes. In our news section, we thank Dan Maskell for their recent funding, and thank Global Mediation for their donation of 4 children’s bikes.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport 2022 Booking – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastbourne-festival-of-accessible-sport-2022-tickets-344663597097?aff=eand

Welcome to Defiant Sports July 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we run through Joel’s recent visit to Eastbourne Bowls Club, highlight #TeamDefiant achievements over the past month, share that our summer holiday club bookings are now open, and talk about local fun days, events and festivals happening this month. In our news section, once again share news about EFAS 2022, and remind you of our new Friends of Defiant Committee that you can join.

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Links:

HAF Summer Holiday Booking – https://eequ.org/experience/1635

3VA beacon Kids and Youth Day Booking – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lyric-writing-and-production-masterclass-audio-active-13-18-years-tickets-344220381427?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Welcome to Defiant Sports June 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we celebrate Pride Month, highlight #TeamDefiant achievements over the past month, promote our new Friends of Defiant volunteering/fundraising opportunity, and talk about our new collaborations, with groups such as Eastbourne Bowls Club. In our news section, we celebrate placing top 3 in two categories at the LTA National Awards, and share the upcoming Little Chelsea Jubilee Street Party.

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Links:

Eastbourne & District Indoor Bowls Club Website – http://www.ediba.co.uk/ 

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ April 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we let you know about the second Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant achievements over the past month, promote our Open Court Tournament, and talk about how you can support the people of Ukraine. In our news section, we ask for support with our new volunteer-led bowling session, and promote the Spring Water Festival 2022.

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Links:

Aid for the Ukraine – Eastbourne Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1285896051904901/?ref=share

Spring Water Festival Website – https://www.plasticfreeeastbourne.co.uk/spring-water-festival

Welcome to Defiant Sports May 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months newsletter we ask for your ideas on what we should do with Fort Fun, highlight #TeamDefiant achievements over the past month, do a session spotlight on toddler group and LD Tennis, and talk about how our tennis programme has been expanding in the community. In our news section, we highlight the the Hampden Park Scarecrow Trail, and talk about the recent Queens Award for Voluntary Service reception.

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Links:

The Pride Shop – www.theprideshop.co.uk

Eastbourne Tennis Tournament – https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/international/rothesay-international-eastbourne/tickets/

Ten Project – https://www.tenproject.org.uk/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ March 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we announce the return of the Open Court Tennis Tournament, highlight #TeamDefiant Managing Director Loretta, advertised volunteering for Boccia England, share feedback from a parent, and let you know about International Women’s Week. In our news section, we share ways to support Defiant Sports, and celebrate our success at this year’s Tennis Sussex Awards.

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Links:

Boccia England Volunteering Page (Page Closed) – www.bocciaengland.org.uk/volunteering

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ February 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we promote our February Half Term HAF, highlight #TeamDefiant Coach Tara, update you on the highlights from our recent AGM, and let you know about Project 500. In our news section, we promote our new KOS and Boxing sessions, and share news on our Wellbeing Workshops for Super 1s cricket clubs.

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Links:

Project 500 – https://www.activesussex.org/campaigns/project-500/

Project 500 Champions video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATo0C-2bPMc

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ January 2022 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we update you on session changes and our Super Saturdays, highlight #TeamDefiant Kickstart Admin Josh, share our goals for 2022, and introduce a new section in our newsletters ‘Community Focus’. In our news section, ask for your ideas on how to make Eatbourne’s beach more accessible, and share the new blog one of our player’s parents has created.

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Links:

My Kind of World Website – https://mykindofworld.co.uk/

My Kind of World Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/548957952864884

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ October 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we share what we’ll be doing for Purple Tuesday, highlight #TeamDefiant Coach Cjay, promote our Open Disability Tennis Competition, and update you on our recent training. In our news section, we announce we’ll be hosting BOBS day, and promote this year’s Wyntercon.

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Links:

Defiant Sports Open Court Disability Tennis Competition – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defiant-sports-open-disability-competition-tickets-167719749285?aff=ebdsshslack

Being Our Best Selves (BOBS) – https://www.cultureshift.org.uk/beingourbestselves

Wyntercon 2021 Booking – https://bit.ly/3ENlz0v

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ November 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we report back on our Open Court Tournament, highlight #TeamDefiant Volunteer DJ Mikey, let you know about our winter HAF provision and give and take, and let you know about some new sessions, a gym area and more. In our news section, we promote our Christmas Fair, and share thew news that we’re getting some more student volunteers.

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Welcome to Defiant Sports’ September 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we report back on the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant Mascot Dunk the Defiant Lion, promote our Open Disability Tennis Competition, and show you our new Mutliball system. In our news section, we promote Amaze’s new running group, and the Stepping Forward event.

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Links:

Defiant Sports Open Disability Tennis Competition Ticket Sale (Page Closed) – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defiant-sports-open-disability-competition-tickets-167719749285?aff=ebdsshslack

Defiant Sports Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/DefiantSports/

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ August 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we update you on the Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, highlight #TeamDefiant Coach Ben, let you know upcoming events and sessions, and thank our recent donors. In our news section, we let you know the Accessible Beach has been approved, and that Coach Aaron has joined the team as an apprentice.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Ticket Sale (Page Closed) – https://www.onlineticketseller.com/basket

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ July 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we let you know about a new partnership with Knockhtch, highlight #TeamDefiant IT Apprentice Daniel, promote our summer HAF provision, and showcase our Sensory Room being available for private booking. In our news section, we announce the Mayor and Mayoress with be visting EFAS, and thank Kimberly McMillan and McGuireWoods for their support.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Ticket Sale (Page Closed) – https://www.onlineticketseller.com/basket

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ June 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we let you know about the summer events happening in Eastbourne, highlight #TeamDefiant Maintenance Man Sam, thank our volunteers, and announce Delta 7 will be headlining EFAS. In our news section, ask you to vote for Coach Joel in the Coaching Hero Awards, and share that we are now approved for the Apprenticeship Scheme.

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Links:

Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport Ticket Sale (Page Closed) – https://www.onlineticketseller.com/basket

Defiant Sport’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/DefiantSports

Welcome to Defiant Sports’ May 2021 Issue of Breaking Boundaries! In this months’ newsletter we let you know about new sessions, highlight #TeamDefiant Volunteer Natalie, thank our volunteers, announce the first Eastbourne Festival of Accessible Sport, and advertise the Spring Water Festival. In our news section, we let you know about the Tennis Skills Festival for Eastbourne International Tennis Tournament, and let you know about the Rotary Club of Soverign Harbour fundraising to get us an Invictus Trainer.

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Links:

Yoga Shambhu’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yoga_shambhu/?hl=en-gb

Polegate & Stone Cross Cricket Club’s Website – http://pscross.play-cricket.com/home

Mencap Round The World Challenge Website – https://rtwc.mencap.org.uk

Spring Water Festival Neighbourly Page – https://www.neighbourly.com/PlasticFreeEastbourne

Rothesay International Website – https://www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events/british-major-events/eastbourne-international/

Invictus Active (Invictus Trainer) Website – https://www.invictusactive.com

Links:

Eastbourne Feastival Organiser’s webiste (Page Closed) – https://feastivalgroup.com/

Santa’s Grotto Booking Link (Page Closed) – https://www.onlineticketseller.com/?fbclid=IwAR0FT4WPXqQfSieyi38bMz_NcwZKhmS5Ct_1fRf0mjMCzyqmSQ7LEXe-yDk&id=3726&sid=eyJpdiI6InEveDJQQlk0dUd6NFNiMmM0Y1pDeFE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiWjl2MkVzZkx2T29VRCsxclJObmsvYW5NQW51dElYNisyWWxCVTNmYlFSOGMrUkh3aGZzQ0ZJZWVCa0NsT1lHOUdweGFTZCtZUWhRcXJXTFI1enZ6SGc9PSIsIm1hYyI6IjM3M2UwOGJiZWI5YzI4NzQ1ZmU0NGU3NmY1MmU0Nzk1MDFlZDUzYmJlOTNmZjg5MjdlNjdhMjE0MDk0YjRjYzciLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==

Sovereign Shines Application Form – https://www.eastbournewaterfront.co.uk/sovereign-shines-application-form/