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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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Havering are 2009 London Youth Games Champions
July 10 2009
Havering's young people have won the 2009 London Youth Games. In an exciting finish at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre last weekend, Havering were crowned Champions of London with 1169 points, beating neighbours Redbridge by 17 points. Last year's winners Bromley finished third with 1130 points.
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Havering’s Health and Sports Development team score high
July 1 2009
Havering’s Health and Sports Development team are celebrating after being awarded 79% in their Quest assessment, giving them accreditation in the ‘Highly Commended’ category, the second highest category and an excellent result for a first time assessment.
Quest is a National accreditation scheme which over a two day assessment visit assesses performance against ten management issues across the themes of Strategy (including Research and Community Engagement, Planning, Partnerships and Continuous Improvement), Service Delivery (Planning and Procedures, Health and Safety, Customer Relations and Marketing) and People Management.
The team’s efforts were recognised by lead member for Culture Andrew Curtin, Chief Executive Cheryl Coppell and Head of Service Simon Parkinson.
Havering Active News - second edition
June 5 2009
The second edition of Havering Active News is now available! The newsletter
contains information about activities including the Havering Healthy Walks
Programme, Physical Activity Referral Programme, Tai Chi, disability
athletics and a competition to win FREE annual membership, worth £300, to
SLM sports centres in Havering
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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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click here for the code of conduct.
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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Stretch and Tone/Hone and Tone classes
Stretch and Tone class: 45 minutes of whole body workout, plus 15 minute belly buster
Hone and Tone class: Whole body workout. Toning/sculpting plus 15 minute belly buster
Suitable for all levels of fitness/flexibility (aged 16+)
Venue: The Forest Row Centre, Lodge Lane, Collier Row
Day/time: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am and Thursdays 9.30-10.30am
Cost: £4 per session
Call 07963173502 for details
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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A new gym is open to the public for trial days starting on the 19th March.
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Get active, have fun and improve your skills. Sessions led by a qualified and experienced coach.
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Havering Sports Council held their very successful Annual Havering Sports Awards on Monday 23rd February at Upminster Golf Club.
click here to download the winners' list.
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
Havering Active News is a newsletter filled with information about physical activity and how to get active across the borough. In this first edition there is information on new activities including the Have in Healthy Walks Programme, Physical Activity Referral Programme, MEND, disability athletics and more!
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Would you like to improve your health and well being? There are 10,080 minutes in a week so find 3x30 to get active!
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Havering’s 45+ Physical Activity Week
Havering Sports Development Team is co-ordinating a sport and physical activity week in May 2009 for adults aged 45+.
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We are looking for qualified coaches and instructors to help us to get Havering Active.
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We are looking for qualified coaches and instructors to help us to get Havering Active.
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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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Havering Walking to Health Initiative (WHI) has recently been awarded national accreditation from Natural England and the British Heart Foundation.
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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
Important information for parents or carers
When looking at sports activities for your children there are a number of things you should ask about and things you should look for in relation to their safety.
They say Britain's got talent, but Havering is where the talent was last night, with the borough's top 30 talented youngsters rewarded with £200 each at the Talented 30 awards.
For details of activities taking place for children through the holidays click here and for a booking form click here.
Information for Cultural Olympiad Brochure
To launch the Cultural Olympiad, Havering Borough Council will be staging a community focused mass-participation sporting and cultural festival. This event will take place on Sunday 28th September 2008, and will be the first of a series of festivals and events taking place in Havering leading up to the 2012 Games.
Click the link below to find out about new activities in the borough.
Living magazine article on the Chafford Sports Complex in Rainham
Once the boroughs premier leisure centre, Chafford Sports Complex in Rainham has seen a recent revival in popularity. Located on the site of Chafford School the centre boasts a sports hall, gym, outdoor pitches, Sauna and Steam room and a superb 25 metre swimming pool.
Celebrate Success!! Quest accomplished
Havering Borough Council and SLM Leisure management are proud to announce that all three of the borough’s leisure centres have been have been assessed and successfully achieved QUEST accreditation for their management of sport and leisure facilities.
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