Tell the East End Do you have a sports club you would like to be included in our listings? If so email the details to... eastendlife.news@towerhamlets.gov.uk Sport No need to sit on the sidelines There are many ways you can take part in sport and improve your fitness in Tower Hamlets. Our listings include everything from cricket to yoga and aerobics to taekwondo. see below and page 33 The winning Stepney Hub Club team celebrate their victory Stepney are the hub club winter champs BY PETER FAULKNER STEPNEY Hub Club have been crowned 2014 Winter Hub Club champions after winning an impressive eight medals at Mile End Leisure Centre. Among their medal haul were golds in the boys’ under-19 football, table tennis doubles and ultimate frisbee. More than 200 aspiring sports stars from all over Tower Hamlets descended on Mile End to compete in the annual event. Organised by Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Foundation, the games are essentially a mini-Olympics, bringing together eight clubs from across the borough to compete in three multi-event festivals per year. Bow Hub Club were a close second with seven medals including gold in the girls’ under-19 football, boys’ under-15 football and girls’ basketball. Other notable performances included gold for Poplar in boys’ table tennis, a win for Globe Town in girls’ table tennis and gold for Bethnal Green in boys’ basketball. Richard Arlett, club and community manager, said: “The Hub Club Games programme is one of the highlights of the borough’s sporting calendar and continues to grow both in participation and sporting talent.” The 2015 Spring Hub Club Games for 12- to 19-year-olds, will take place in April. If you would like to get involved, either as a participant or a volunteer, contact Richard Arlett on 7987 4811 ext 359 or email richard.arlett@thysf.org Boxing KEVIN Mitchell is hoping it will be third time lucky when he fights Jorge Linares for the WBC world lightweight title at the start of the summer. Having failed in his two previous world title bids – against Michael Katsidis and Ricky Burns – the revitalised Mitchell gave a polished performance at the O2 arena to stop Mexican Daniel Estrada in eight rounds. Estrada was bemused and battered while Mitchell looked back to his clinical best. That win earned him the WBC Silver belt, and a shot at a genuine world title. It was one of Mitchell’s best performances as part of the Matchroom Stable but he knows this is his last shot at the big time. ■ Former Repton star Frank Buglioni will defend his WBO super-middleweight title at the O2 on February 28. Bugloni is now trained by former world super-middleweight champion Steve Collins after parting company with Mark and Jimmy Tibbs. POLISH welterweight Karl Ozimkowski, who trains under Alec Wilkey at Poplar’s Lansbury Club, will look to end his threefight losing streak in the pro ranks when he takes on Paul O’Brien, also winless after three fights, at York Hall on March 21. Basketball LONDON Lions beat Bristol Flyers at the Copper Box for the third time this season. Lions were led to their 78-65 victory by Drew Sullivan’s 17 points and seven rebounds. Makal Stibbins chipped in with 13 points and 12 rebounds while Zaire Taylor contributed nine assists and five steals. THE University of East London men’s basketball team cruised to a 94-69 point away win over their closest title rivals, Brunel, at the Brunel University Sports Centre, Uxbridge. The university’s netball team trounced the London School of Economics thirds 73-4 at the SportsDock to take their unbeaten run to five and their goal difference an astonishing 192. Rugby Millwall Rugby Club. Men’s, women’s and youth teams. Suns, 10.30am-12pm (youth); Mons, 7.30-9pm (adults); Weds, 7.30-9pm (men); Thurs. 6.30- 7.30pm (boys aged 7-17); Thurs, 7.30-9pm (women all ages). www.millwallrugby.com Rugby for children Tag rugby (non contact) games for ages 2 - 7. Sats, 10am-12pm (term-time). Free trial. Victoria Park, Grove Road, E9. 01252 79415o www.trytimekidsrugby.com Self-defence and keep fit Self-defence and keep fit with freestyle Tae Kwon do. Mixed classes of adults and children every Tues 6.30-8pm & Sun, 1- 3pm. Tiller Leisure Centre, Tiller Road, E14. 8310 1469 or 07950 896926 Seniors exercise Mons, 1.30pm, line dancing; Tues, 10.45am, workout. London Dockers Club, 6 Boulcott Street, E1. 7790 3785 Sun kune do Mons, 7-8.15pm. Adults £4.50, ages 10-16, £3.50. Lifra Hall, 7 Halley Street, E1. Taekwondo classes Taster class £5 for adults, £3 for children aged five to 14. Adults £50-£40 per month. Easy Studio, 60-64 Kingsland Road, E2. 7033 4660 Table Tennis Club Every Sat, 10am-12pm For ages 11-19 George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14. 7987 6032 Tiller Runners Women’s running group, suitable for all abilities. £1.10 per session. Mon, 6.30pm. Meet at Tiller Leisure Centre, Tiller Road, E14. 7987 5211 Women’s football Train with KIKK Talang, KIKK United's development team, for ages 16+. Free. Mons, 8-9pm Whitechapel Sports Centre, Durward Street, E1. kikktalang@gmail.com kikkunited.wordpress.com Women’s self-defence Mons, 7-8.15pm, £5 adults/ £3.50 children. John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street, E1. 07949 597965 Angel yoga Kundalini yoga for beginners every Tues, 7.30-8.45pm. £9. St Hilda’s Community Centre, 18 Club Row E2. 07890 909928 satkartarkaur@rocketmail.com Gentle Yoga Relaxation and meditation. All welcome. £7 (concessions available). Mons, 6.15-8.30 pm. Glamis Residents’ Hall, 414 Cable Street, E1. Yoga class Fri, 10.30-11.30am. Free. Alpha Grove Centre, Isle of Dogs, E14 7538 1714 Yoga Creation E14 Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha yoga classes (£10-£14), courses & workshops. For beginners to advanced, 7 days a week. Pregnancy yoga, £13. 7517 9183 www.yogacreation.co.uk Women’s Yoga Free classes, donations welcome. Take your own mat. Fri, 10.30-11.30am. Alpha Grove Community Centre, Alpha Grove, E14. 7538 1714 Zumba classes Every Weds, 7.30-8.30pm. £5. Tredegar Community Centre, 333 Morville Street, E3. 07884 168176 Yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Zumba Classes from £2-£5. The Brownfield Community Cabin, 82 St. Leonards Road, Poplar, E14. 3069 7401. If you have a date for our Out and About diary, send the details to eastendlife. news@towerhamlets.gov.uk 34 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 9 – 15 FEBRUARY 2015
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