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…
World Heart Day takes place every year on 29 September. Led by the World Heart Federation, it raises awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s leading cause of death. The 2026 theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat”, encourages people to recognise the…
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…
Well Newham is here to support everyone in Newham to live well residents, ensuring that residents are aware of the support available to them via the Well Newham website, the Well Newham directory of service, the 5 Ways to a healthier…
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…
