Events
Havering's Festival Of Play
July 27 2009
To coincide with NationalPlayday, Havering Parks Team willbe launching a free children’s playfestival funded by the Big Lottery Fundas part of the Children Play initiative.
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Brittons ATP Men’s Summer Recreational Football League 2009
Week 5: Monday 6th July
Mon Mone 5-0 Playaz
Real Rush Green 8-0 Brittons Got Football
Zetec 2-0 Elm Park Rangers
Week 6 Monday 13th July
Real Rush Green v Mon Mone 7.30pm
Brittons Got Football v Zetec 8.10pm
Playaz v Elm Park Rangers 8.50pm
Week 7: Monday 20th July
Brittons Got Football v Playaz 7.30pm
Mon Mone v Elm Park Rangers 8.10pm
Zetec v Real Rush Green 8.50pm
Week 8: Monday 27th July
Elm Park Rangers v Real Rush Green 7.30pm
Playaz v Zetec 8.10pm
Mon Mone v Brittons Got Football 8.50pm
Week 9: Monday 3rd August
Mon Mone v Zetec 7.30pm
Elm Park Rangers v Brittons Got Football 8.10pm
Playaz v Real Rush Green 8.50pm
Week 10: Monday 10th August
Playaz v Mon Mone 7.30pm
Brittons Got Football v Real Rush Green 8.10pm
Elm Park Rangers v Zetec 8.50pm
Week 11: Monday 17th August
Mon Mone v Real Rush Green 7.30pm
Zetec v Brittons Got Football 8.10pm
Elm Park Rangers v Playaz 8.50pm
Free Outdoor Gyms
June 2 2009
Did you know that free outdoor gyms are available for you to use in
Havering’s parks? You are invited to come and take part in our free
induction sessions and learn how to use the equipment under the guidance of
a qualified instructor.
Induction sessions:
* Lodge Farm Park, Main Road, Romford, Friday 5th June, 10.45am - 11.45am
* Harold Wood Park, Squirrels Heath Road, Harold Wood, Friday 5th June, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
No need to book, just turn up. Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers/similar. If you have any questions please contact Havering Health and Sports Development on 01708 431742.
Grab your mates and bring it on...
May 8 2009
Men's 7-a-side Summer Football League starts at Brittons School Astroturf
Pitch on Monday 8th June, 7.30-9.30pm. Total league cost is £10 per player.
Players must be aged 18+. You could even enter a works team. For more
information click here...
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click here for team registration form.
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Basketball Bonanza - Sunday 17th May 2009!
Havering's Basketball Bonanza has arrived. Grab your family or friends and get involved in the action
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Walking the Way to Health Initiative
Havering’s Walking Programme.
April - Sept 09
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Active Life Week - 10th to 16th May 2009
Celebration of physical activity for adults aged 45 and over. Free taster sessions available. Have fun and meet new people.
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Havering Get Active For Summer!
It only takes 30 minutes of moderate physical actvity three times per week to improve your health and wellbeing. Join our sessions, have fun and meet new people.
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Get active, have fun and improve your skills. Sessions led by a qualified and experienced coach.
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Winter Warm-Up athletics meetings
Havering Mayesbrook Athletic Club will again be holding their two Winter Warm-Up athletics meetings for all ages on Sunday 29th March commencing at 10.30 a.m. at Hornchurch Stadium, Upminster, this is a track (80m through to 600m) and jumps meeting, the second meeting will be held at the Mayesbrook Arena in Barking on Saturday 4th April commencing at 12 p.m. this is a full athletics meeting all distances and field events. Entries will be taken on the day.
For further details contact the Havering Mayesbrook AC website: www.havering-mayesbrook.org
February Half Term Sports - Archery
Come and try Archery during the half term break, a popular growing sport.
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Sport Camp - February Half Term
Havering Sports Development will be running fun sports activities this half term.
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Salsa, Street Dance, Basketball and Netball Sessions
Start the New Year with a new sport.
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A celebration of sport and physical activity for disabled people, their families and friends - Sunday 16 November
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A weighty problem for Havering
In the recent report by Dr Foster, Havering residents have been identified as being the third highest obese population in London. To help Havering people with managing their weight better Havering PCT are developing healthy initiatives, including opportunities to get more active, more easily.
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Free Blood Pressure Tests in Havering
Havering residents can have their blood pressure tested during national “Know Your Numbers” week in September.
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Fundraising walk for hospice with a Sponsored walk
Come and enjoy the Essex countryside and support a sponsored walk in aid of Saint Francis Hospice, on Sunday 7th September 2008 which provides free specialist care to adults from Havering, Brentwood, Barking & Dagenham and Redbridge affected by any life limiting illness. The Hornchurch & Upminster Rotary Club has organised the 15th annual walk for the hospice to take place from 9am at Belhus Woods Country Park, Aveley. The walk is on paths through woodland and by lakes and there is an abundance of wildlife and fine views in the country park, which was once part of the Belhus estate that dates back to the mid 14th century. Entry is £5 in advance or on the day and to book a place and obtain sponsorship forms please call Brian Taffs on 01708 250855.
Fundraising walk for hospice with a Halloween Howler
Make Halloween a fun event for the family by taking part in the Halloween Howler sponsored walk for Saint Francis Hospice, on Friday 31 October 2008 which provides free specialist care to all adults affected by any life limiting illness living in Havering, Brentwood, Barking & Dagenham and Redbridge. The event starts at 6pm at the Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, and the walk comprises of one mile circuits, suitable for pushchairs and fully marked. After walking families can enjoy refreshments, games and more. For further details and to register please call Elizabeth Palfreman in the charity fundraising office on 01708 723593.
Golfers are being invited to tee up and support a fundraising golf day in aid of Saint Francis Hospice. The golf day, on Wednesday 1st October 2008 which is being sponsored by hospice supporter Barry Hearn's company Matchroom Sports, is taking place at Maylands Golf and Country Club in Harold Park and the hospice has places available for individuals and teams of four. We would also welcome sponsorship from businesses and organisations. Places cost £80 per person, which includes breakfast, 18 hole round of golf, three-course presentation dinner with raffle and auction. To book a place or for more information please call 01708 723593.
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Get ready for the greatest festival of play Havering has ever seen! click here
For details of activities taking place for children through the holidays click here and for a booking form click here.
Get active this Easter with a range of courses and activities.
Walking the way to Health (WHI) is the largest national body promoting and setting the standards for led health walks. It is a joint initiative between Natural England and the British Heart Foundation. Click here for a list of walks until September 30 2008.