This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through leisure and sport.
The Council and Betong Park have delivered a truly unique and exciting space for residents to engage and participate in wheeled sports, such as skateboarding, roller skating and skooting. It is now open for activity! The new facility has already…
Residents, community organisations, VCFS partners and local stakeholders are invited to join us for the Well Newham Sunday Funday on Sunday 20 September 2026, from 11am to 4pm at Shipman Youth Zone. This free community event is a fantastic opportunity…
Now’s the perfect time to get more active as we’ve officially entered National Walking Month. With the warmer weather, it’s a great time to get more steps in each day. There are huge benefits of walking longer distances, more often…
You can have a positive impact on the environment this February, with BetterPoints BetterPoints users in the UK saved an average of 50kg of carbon dioxide emissions last year, each by choosing sustainable transport over driving. Now, it’s time to…
This summer, Joe Wicks has released a new animated physical activity series, Activate, which aims to get children moving and having fun. Co-created by Joe Wicks and Studio AKA (the makers of ‘Hey Duggee’), Activate is backed by the government…
If you are looking to keep your child entertained over the summer, Better have a range of activities on offer, from Family Fun Swims and Soft Play, to Junior Gym sessions and sports activities across Newham parks. Discover a fantastic…
Looking for an exciting activity for your child/chidren this summer? Sign up for a Tennis Camp at Stratford Park or Gooseley Playing Fields! Open to 5–15-year-olds, these fun-filled sessions are perfect for beginners and young players to learn tennis skills,…
Newham Council has partnered with BetterPoints to deliver the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, an app-based programme and dedicated website, aimed at encouraging users to walk, wheel, cycle or run, in order to improve their health and wellbeing. Once users start moving,…
Enjoy free sports equipment across Newham’s parks this summer. Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? Thanks to a partnership with London Sport and Equip, we have fifteen free equipment lockers located…
