This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through leisure and sport.
We are excited to announce that We Make Footballers Newham is hosting a Football Holiday Camp at Stratford School Academy this Summer, and will like to invite your child(ren) to attend! Benefits of Attending Our Holiday Camp: 1. Skill Development: Professional coaches will help children improve their football…
Junior Parkrun is coming to Central Park in May 2025, and we are looking for volunteers who are keen to support the event when it launches. This free, fun, weekly 2km event is for children aged 4-14 and takes place…
The National Tennis Association are delivering free, social tennis sessions for all ages, abilities and backgrounds every weekend in Newham. The session is delivered by qualified parks tennis activators who will help to facilitate play, run easy to follow activities…
Talented athletes from across Newham can now apply for a spot on the largest athlete support programme of its kind in the UK. Now in its 17th year, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) offers a range of support tools, including…
The Newham council leisure and park team are committed to ensuring that children and young people have access to a high quality play offer. We understand that access to good facilities can help shape a child, impacting their physical activity…
Ahead of National Fitness Day on Wednesday 18 September, we are encouraging everyone to get their body moving in the community to improve their physical and mental health. The awareness day, led by ukactive, highlights the role physical activity plays…
Newham residents can now find out about the range of facilities and activities on offer across the borough to help them get active, via the Newham Physical Activity Map. Find out about the range of facilities and activities on offer…
Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? We are working in partnership with London Sport and Equip to pilot 5 FREE Equipment Lockers across the borough. The lockers will be located at…
Make the most of the summer weather with FREE outdoor fitness classes in your local parks! Movement outdoors is especially great for boosting your mood, relieving stress, and building your fitness. We’ve partnered with Our Parks to bring you FREE…
