Disability sport
The sport and physical activity team and our partners support the running of inclusive sport wherever possible, so make sure to check our find a sport and weekly timetable for additional opportunities.
Swimming
Please watch this space for upcoming news on swimming lessons for children with Autism.
contact shenneth.brereton@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Be Well run sessions specifically for people with disabilities at Poplar Baths and Tiller Leisure Centres.
Swimming
| Location | Age | When |
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Poplar Baths LC
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Ages 3 - Adult
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Thursday, 4.15-7.30pm
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| Tiller LC |
Ages 5 - Adult
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Friday, 4-5.30pm
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You can also sign up to the Be Well Concessions membership for disabled people which provides access to ALL Be Well Leisure Centres.
Multi-Sport
We run and support sessions at Mile End Park Leisure Centre where participants can try different sports and activities each week.
Multi-sport
| When | Age |
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Monday, 10am-12noon
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Ages 18+
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Tuesday 11am-12.30pm
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Ages 4+
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Wednesday 4.30-6pm
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Ages 5-16
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Contact shenneth.brereton@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.
Partners' programmes
Accessible Gym, St. Paul's Church, St Stephen's Road, Bow, E3 5JL
Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am - 5.30pm
See the website for details of classes, including those for a variety of disabilities and health conditions
Athletics
Free inclusive coaching for children and adults from Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets Athletics Club. Email peaty@aol.com
Saturdays, 10.30am-12 noon, Mile End Stadium.
All Ability inclusive cycling clubs in Victoria Park.
Wednesday 1-3pm and alternate Saturdays 1-3pm. Email all.ability@bikeworks.org.uk or call 020 8980 7998 for more information.
Royal Society for Blind Children
Multi-Sport club and Sports Activities for 8 – 25 year olds with a visual impairment.
One Saturday a month, 9am – 12pm at Whitechapel Sports Centre. For Upcoming dates, contact Ginisha.Vekaria@rsbc.org.uk or call 020 3794 8309.
West Ham United Foundation Football
SEN Junior Football - inclusive coaching for young people aged 7+ with special education needs and friends. Saturdays, 2-3pm, Mile End Stadium.
The Premier League Kicks offer is also available. Download the PL Kicks poster for more information.
For more details contact NShariffu@westhamunited.co.uk.