And that's not all!
There are plenty more activities and clubs in Thamesmead that you can join in to keep active and have fun.
| The cAve Indoor Climbing Wall |
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The cAve is Thamesmead's indoor climbing centre and with 17 belays to choose from, there's something for everyone - no matter what age or abitlity. The climbing wall is six metres high with a variety of climbing experiences from a transverse wall for bouldering, three towers with easy to more difficult climbs and a flatter wall with ledges and challenging climbs - be it for an individual or a family occassion.
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| Swimming |
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Although the parks, open spaces and riverside pathways make this area a haven for fitness junkies who want to jog, run, walk and cycle, for those who want to go that extra mile Thamesmead also boasts its own leisure centre which was built by Trust Thamesmead and then transferred to Greenwich Council.
Thamesmere Leisure Centre in Thamesmere Drive, close to the town centre, offers a fantastic range of activities for groups, families and individuals including a swimming pool, a gym and weight training room and personal fitness programmes. A member of the Government's Swim4Free scheme.
As of 2 November 2009, free badminton is being offered every Monday, 2:00-3:00pm.
Thamesmere Leisure Centre | Thamesmere Drive
Thamesmead Town Centre | T: 020 8311 1119 | W: www.gll.org
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| Self Defence Classes |
ABC Combat System
Self defence instructor Leo will be giving tips on how to get out of trouble if you find yourself in a threatening situation, 7:30-8:30pm every Wednesday. There's no need to book and can attend and observe a session before signing up.
Arnott Community Centre | Arnott Close | off Titmuss Avenue | SE28 8BG | T: 07904 530052 | E: kudosbodyguards@hotmail.com
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| Thamesview Golf Centre |
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Located in North Thamesmead, Thamesview Golf Centre (TVGC) offers a nine hole course with a floodlit driving range and teaching bays, golf shop, clubhouse facilities and ample free parking.
Whether you want to play, practice or learn how to play golf, you will always be welcome at TVGC.
Open to all on a pay-and-play basis, booking is only required at weekends. Golf clubs and trolleys are available for hire.
Golf lessons available with the PGA qualified team.
Fairway Drive | Thamesmead | SE28 8PP | T: 020 8310 7975
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| Crossway Gymnastics Centre |
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Crossway Gymnastics Centre is a fully-equipped gym that caters for everyone aged 3-20 years old, no matter their size, age or ability.
It isn't only gymnastics featured at Crossway's, they also hold social events including fund-raising and discos too.
Arch 11 | Byron Close | Thamesmead | SE28 8AA
T: 020 8312 1190 | E: tony@crosswaygym.org.uk
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| Thamesmead Gym |
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Thamesmead Gym offers a full gym - cardio resistance equipment, free weights, boxercise and so much more! As well as nutritionist advice too.
5:30-9:00pm Monday-Friday
Open to everyone aged 16+.
£3 per session
£15 annual membership including an induction and insurance
£2.50 for unemployed and students (ID required)
Thamesmead Gym | Archway 8 | Harrow Manor Way | SE2 9XJ
T: 07914 320554
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| Walks |
Health Walk, 10:00-11:00am, every Monday
Discovery Children's Centre | Battery Road | West Thamesmead | SE28 0JN | 0800 917 1273
Nordic Walking, 9:30-10:15am, every Friday
Gallions Reach Health Centre | Bentham Road | Thamesmead | SE28 8BE | 0800 917 1273
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| Exercise to Music |
Exercise to Music, 1:00-2:00pm, every Wednesday
Discovery Children's Centre | Battery Road | West Thamesmead | SE28 0JN | 0800 917 1273
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| Sit and Get Fit |
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Lakeview | 1-68 Central Way | Thamesmead | SE28 8GL | 0800 917 1273
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| Thamesmere Gym |
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Thamesmead's Leisure Centre doesn't just have a pool, there's exercise classes and a gym too.
Catering for all the family - under 5's, 5-10, 11-15, over 55's and everyone inbetween.
Opening hours: 7:00am-9:30pm Monday-Friday & 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Thamesmere Drive | Thamesmead | SE28 8RE
T: 020 8311 1119
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| Thamesmead Town Angling Club |
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Thamesmead Town Angling Club (TTAC) fish at Gallions Lake in West Thamesmead and at Birchmere, sun-up to sun-down and at just £6 per session for one rod, £10 per session for two rods.
A junior section is also available. TTAC can also offer tuition with their fully qualified instructors.
Please note, fish must be returned to the lake once caught.
T: 07810 066632 (Brian)
E: brianwoolsey@btinternet.com
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| Dance |
Thamesmead School of Dance is one of the leading dance schools in the south-east and it is here, right in the heart of Thamesmead. They offer musical theatre and street dance to all ages.
Byron Close | off Disraeli Close | Thamesmead | T: 020 8312 9372/01322 526908
E: andrewcallard@btinternet.com
Line Dancing
Classes run by Greenwich PCT, 12:30-1:30pm every Tuesday.
Broadwater Village Hall | 1c Goosander Way | West Thamesmead | SE28 0ER | 020 8320 470 (Romel)
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| Thames Moorings Boxing Club |
4:30-5:30pm every Wednesday.
Learn the basics of amateur boxing in seven stages preliminary awards Assessment A certificate on completion.
A fun recreational programme for participants of all ages, gender and ability. The prelimnary award is designed to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle with increased self esteem and confidence.
Registration fee £30 for the eight week course and an awards certificate.
South East Circular Projects | Arch 9 | Harrow Manorway | Thamesmead | SE2 9XJ | T: 020 8320 1690 | E: ivan@secprojects.org | W: www.secprojects.org
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| Thamesmead Community Fit Club |
Trust Thamesmead is working in partnership with the Bexley Primary Care Trust (PCT) in offering Thamesmead residents the chance to join a Community Fit Club.
The group meet 10:00-11:00am every Wednesday and offer weekly weigh-ins, weight management, information, advice and guidance and activity sessions each week.
The Lakeside Centre | off Yarnton Way | T: 020 8298 6276 (Charlene Williams)
In addition physical activity sessions will be available at the Business Academy Bexley every...
Tuesday - legs, bums and tums, 5:15-6:15pm
Thursday - Netball/Basketball, 5:30-6:15pm
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| Sailing |
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It's easy to learn to sail in Thamesmead!
Thamesmead YMCA runs Royal Yachting Association sailing courses.
T. 020 8302 5783 (George)
Harrow Manor Way | Southmere Lake
Southmere Boating Centre
Offering sailing, power boating, canoeing and kayaking.
T. 020 8310 2452 (Giles)
W: www.southmereboating.co.uk
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| Thursday Bingo Club |
The Thursday Bingo Club is open to everyone aged 18+, 7:30-10:30pm every Thursday.
Arnott Community Centre | 3 Arnott Close | Thamesmead | SE28 8BG | T: 020 8320 4470 (Roz)
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| Thamesmead Town and Abbey Wood Royal British Legion |
Open to everyone aged 18+.
Meet every third Tuesday of the month at 8:00pm.
Birchwood Public House | Grovebury Road | Abbey Wood | SE2 | 020 8855 7129
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| Complementary Therapy |
The Feel Good Coop are open 12:00-2:00pm every other Saturday and offer complementary therapy, nutrition advice, massages and more.
Greenmead Community Centre | Lime Row| off Yarnton Way | Erith | DA18 4HW
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| Marshal Arts |
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Shotakan Karate
Teaches all levels of karate, 6:00-9:00pm every Thursday.
Manor Close Community Centre | 40 Manor Close
Thamesmead | SE28 8EY
Kano-ju-no-ri Judo
7:30pm every Wednesday.
Thamesmead School of Dance | 16 Byron Close | off Disraeli Close | Thamesmead | SE28 8AA
T: 07977 006787
E: thamesmead.judo@ntlworld.com
W: www.kano-ju-no-ri-judoclub.co.uk
Thamesmead Kick Boxing and Self Defence
Learn how to look after yourself and let any fraustration out in the process.
5:30-8:30pm, Mondays and 7:30-8:30pm Thursdays.
Jubilee Community Centre | Lytton Strachey Path | Thamesmead | SE28 8DU
T: 07913 388819 (Glenn)
Taekwondo Class
10:30am-12:00pm every Saturday.
Jubilee Community Centre | Lytton Strachey Path | Thamesmead | SE28 8DU
T: 07787 428115 (Gavin)
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