Badminton courts are available for hire all over the borough Tennis session at Young@Heart Basketball training is on offer at John Orwell Leisure Centre four core technical principles of control, passing, shooting and dribbling. Gymnastics courses for ages three to 15 at John Orwell, Tiller and St George’s leisure centres. Better works with British Gymnastics and aims to encourage all children to be physically active. It is the ideal sport to teach skills for life, including independence, focus and self-discipline. Go4Sport is a scheme run by the council, Sport England, Poplar & Limehouse Health & Wellbeing Network and Poplar Harca, introducing different types of sports including football, badminton, dance, tennis. cricket, boxing and more. Each session costs £1 and is open to ages 14 and over. Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “The New Year is a good time to start thinking about lifestyle changes. Being active is great for your physical health and mental wellbeing. Tower Hamlets offers a wealth of sports and activities so why not try out a few and see what you like best.” Cllr Shafiqul Haque, cabinet member for culture, added: “Getting active and exercising is a good way to beat the winter blues by lifting your mood and improving your wellbeing. “Whether you want to take up walking, running, swimming or simply go to the gym – there is a class or activity to suit your needs.” After a hard day of working out residents can treat themselves to a pamper session at Spa London at York Hall. The spa underwent a £35,000 upgrade in October and offers the ultimate day spa package, combining traditional thermal treatments with the latest modern therapies. Visitors can enjoy a full thermal experience including, steam room, sauna and relaxation zone. To find out more visit John Orwell Sports Centre Tench Street, Wapping, E1W 7488 9421 Mile End Park Leisure Centre 190 Burdett Road, E3 8709 4420 Mile End Park Stadium Rhodeswell Road, E14 8709 4420 St George’s Leisure Centre 221 The Highway, Wapping, E1W 7709 9714 Tiller Leisure Centre Tiller Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 7987 5211 Whitechapel Sports Centre Durward Street, E1 7247 7538 York Hall Leisure Centre Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 8980 2243 (Left) Netball isn’t just for the girls! (Below) Over-60s swimming is available at £1 a time d better www.spa-london.org/yorkhall shape up... To find out more information about local leisure facilities and f i t n e s s p r o - grammes visit www.better. org.uk or contact your local leisure centre. 12 – 18 JANUARY 2015 N E W S FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 19
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