This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through leisure and sport.
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…
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…
