Tennis moves indoors!

With summer almost a distant memory and the temperatures dropping ever so slightly, tennis sessions once held Thursdays at East Ham's Central Park are now moving indoors.

The weekly sessions for children and adults from 5-7pm are now moving to "The Hub" at Newham Leisure Centre on Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm.



Come one and all to the indoor sessions!
Starting this Thursday 3 October 2013

This is a welcomed development as the tennis goers who have attended the previous weeks were all keen for sessions moving to an indoor facility, to beat the autumn and winter chill.

Sessions are £3 for entry. For more information, please contact Paul Farthing at activeNewham on 0203 373 9000 or paul.farthing@activenewham.org.uk

Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon- Monday 30 September 2013

On an eventually sunny morning and with the ever present (but fun) sound of Gangnam Style on the iPod playlist blaring on the outdoor hifi at another children's event, Newham Leisure Centre hosted around 800 students from 11 primary schools for the Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon.  

Running for Gold...correction...Steel! Participants race to the
finishline where their medals and water await.

Buzzing from the word go, students aged 8-13 years had the opportunity to take part in the third annual "swim-bike-run" challenge. The students showed their mettle in all the events taking place at the centre and crossed the finish line exhausted but definitely with a sense of accomplishment.

Bikers get set to complete their laps around the track

Medals were awarded and water given to students (much to their delight) who completed the challenge by activeNewham volunteers who spent the day assisting and cheering on the participants.

Well deserved! Runner receives medal from activeNewham event volunteer

South East London Samba group also made a spirited appearance, enthralling the audience with their rhythmic beats on various styles of drums.

Gathering round for samba beats!

The event marked the end of the 12-part series which also took part in Teeside, Birmingham, North Wales and other locations across the UK. Aimed at promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle through sport, the children had a fun-filled day whilst also working up a sweat. Definitely a win-win-win...if you count the shiny medals! 

The proof of enjoyment is all in the smiles!

Make a Splash Plunges into Curwen Primary- Tuesday 1 October 2013

Students at Curwen Primary School in Plaistow were delighted to host a sit down and dive in session today with Olympic swimmer James Goddard. The school is hosting the Make a Splash mobile pool for 12 weeks, giving students, staff and the community a chance to get swimming in a fun, friendly, local environment.

James Goddard speaks to Year 5 assembly at Curwen Primary

After wowing his young audience with gold medals from the Delhi Commonwealth Games, followed by questions on his diet, his inspiration for becoming a professional swimmer and what his future plans are since retiring from competition, Goddard changed into his trunks and joined the Year 5 students for a swimming workshop.

Splashing around at school is not usally allowed...this time- Thumbs Up!

Selected star swimmers from the school showed incredible water confidence in front of guests from activeNewham, the London Borough of Newham and the Mayor of London's office and also flashed great smiles of appreciation for being offered this magnificent experience.


Kids with gills!

According to head teacher Mr. Harris, the mobile pool has proven to be popular with both students and teachers alike. The pool has also proven to be a great hit with parents and local residents who enjoy taking part in the evening and weekend swimming sessions. Not only an opportunity to get kids active, it has also allowed for further community integration. The children also showed a desire to continue to participating in swimming sessions even after the pool is moved from their school. They were very inspired by the tremendous stories of achievement and opportunities that opened for James through excelling in a sport he loved. They also expressed genuine enjoyment for the sport which hopefully translates into future professional swimmers on Curwen's alumni list in the future.


Productive day: Inspired and having fun!

 The pool is set to be dismantled at the end of November. Anyone wishing to get more information on using it can contact Curwen Primary's reception desk at 02084720290 or contact Alex Davis on 02033739000 or alex.davis@activenewham.org.uk