Last updated 20 February 2024
As things can sometimes change, please check ahead if an activity is running on the date you want to attend, using the details given below or by contacting us.
There’s always lots going on at Bonny Downs! Below is a list of our current timetable of activities, services and special events. All sessions are FREE to join unless otherwise stated.
You can view or share copies of our latest flyers for each project.
Activities for All | Children & Families | Women Only | Men Only | Over 65s | Youth | Adult Support Services | Special Events
Activities for All
All are welcome to these activities, regardless of background.
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Community Pilates | Mondays 12.15 – 1 pm Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 am | The Well | Just turn up! Sports team |
Gentle Yoga for All | Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 pm | The Well | Just turn up! Sports team |
Creative Writing with Luan Goldie | Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am | The Well | Just turn up |
Community Gardening | Fridays & Saturdays 10 am – 1pm | Community Garden | Just turn up. Garden team |
Children & Families
Most activities are closed during school holidays. Contact: Families team
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Cheeky Chimps Toddler Group | Mondays 9.30 am – 11.30 am term-time | The Well | Just turn up! |
Manic Mondays After School Fun | Fortnightly Mondays 4-5:30 pm | The Well | Booking required for some sessions |
Youth Theatre | Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 pm term-time | Bonny Downs Church Hall | Booking Required |
Tots Go Wild Toddler Group | Wednesdays 10 – 11.30 am term-time | Central Park Café | Just turn up! |
Family Hub | Thursdays 9.30 am – 12.30 pm term-time | The Well | Just turn up! For low income families. |
Tots Haven Toddler Group (inc Animal Magic from 10.45 – 11.15 am) | Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am term-time | The Well | Just turn up! |
Women Only
Contact: Sports team
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Zumba | Mondays 2 – 2:45 pm Thursdays 2:15 – 3pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
Aerobics | Mondays 6 – 7 pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
Bhangra Fitness | Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:15 pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
Men Only
Contact: Sports team
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Footy & Friends | Mondays 7-8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up! |
Walking Football | Tuesdays 10 – 11 am | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | For men over 40 |
Over 65s
Contact: Throughout the year, we run special events for over-65s including day trips and celebration parties. Email Michelle or call 07861 907 941 for details.
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Chair-based Exercise | Mondays 12 – 1 pm | The Well & Zoom | Just turn up or contact Michelle for link |
Music & Movement | Mondays 1 – 2 pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
Coffee Morning | Tuesdays 10 am – 12 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
Advocacy | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | The Well | By appointment only. Priority for E6 residents. Contact Kristy. |
Arts & Crafts | Tuesdays 10:30 – 12 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
Darts | Tuesdays 1:30 – 3 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
Online Tai Chi | Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 am | Zoom | Contact Michelle for link |
Indoor Bowls | Wednesdays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
Youth
Contact: Youth team
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
English, Maths & Science Tuition for Yrs 5 & 6 | Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 pm | East Ham Library | Just turn up |
English, Maths & Science Tuition for Yrs 10 & 11 | Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 pm | East Ham Library | Just turn up |
Music Workshop (9-19 years old) | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
Youth Hub & Outdoor Sports for 9-14 years old | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:30 – 8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
Youth Outdoor Sports (9-19 years old) | Wednesdays 4:30 – 7 pm | Barking Recreational Ground, 228 Kempton Rd, London E6 2PB | Just turn up |
Youth Hub & Outdoor Sports for 15-19 years old | Tuesdays 8 – 9 pm Thursdays 8-9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
Outdoor Park Sports (9-19 years) | Saturdays 12 – 3 pm | Gooseley Park & others | Just turn up |
BMX Coaching (9-19 years) | Saturdays 12 – 3 pm | Gooseley Park. | info@cogcycling.co.uk |
Adult Support Services
Contact: Community Support team
Activity | When | Where | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
NewDay Homeless advice and support | Mondays – Fridays 8:30 am – 2:30 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | By appointment only. Book online. For adults with no dependents. |
Debt Centre Money and debt management advice | Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am – 2:30 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall | Please email Kim for an initial appointment, and include your name, address and phone number |
Advice Hub | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | By appointment | Contact Gemma |
Budgeting Workshop | Tuesdays 9 am – 2:30 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall | Contact Gemma |
ESOL | Tuesdays 10 – 11:30 am | Bonny Downs Church Hall | Contact Gemma |
Foodbank | Wednesdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall | E6 residents with referral voucher only |
Foodbank Art & Hot Lunch | Wednesdays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall | All welcome. Just turn up. Contact Morgan |
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | Wednesdays 7-8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
NEWlife Gardening Group | Thursdays 9:30 am – 2 pm | Community Garden | For adults struggling with money or housing problems |
Community Food Club | Thursdays 11 am – 1 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall | E6 residents. £5 per visit. (Over 65s only from 10:30 – 11am) |
Dementia Drop In | Third Friday of each month | The Well | For those with dementia and their carers, family and friends |
Special events
- Bonny Downs Youth TheatreSign your child up to our brand new after-school drama club for children aged 6-16 years old. Taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 pm term-time only at Bonny Downs Church Hall Only £3 per session plus a FREE T-shirt when you register! Book your space now here: https://eequ.org/experience/6641
- Spring CelebrationsJoin us for our Spring Celebrations events. Book your space for the activities here: eequ.org/experience/7559
- Dementia Drop InWe are pleased to hosting the Dementia Carers Support Group for East London NHS Foundation. The group meets once a month at The Well Community Centre. It is open for all people living with dementia, friends and family and anyone interested in making Newham more Dementia-friendly.
- Pop Up Charity ShopWe will have a Pop Up charity shop on Friday 8th March at The Well Community Centre from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Drop by for some amazing deals on pre-loved items and support your local community! All items being sold is due to the excess donations we receive. Any money raised from these items
- Manic Mondays – After School Fun!Free fortnightly after-school play sessions for children aged 6-11 at The Well Community Centre on Mondays 4 – 5:30 pm Parent/Carers need to stay to supervise their child. For more info, email families@bonnydowns.org