Last updated 03 October 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. Our centres and activities are always closed on Bank Holidays. Most Children & Families activities are term-time only.
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.
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 1.15 – 2 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 monthly | The Well | Just turn up |
| Community Gardening | Fridays & Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm | 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 – 11.30 am term-time | The Well | Just turn up |
| Manic Mondays After School Fun | Fortnightly Mondays 4 – 5:30 pm term-time | 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 | WELLcome Hub | For low income families. Just turn up |
| 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 2:15 – 3 pm Thursdays 9:15 – 10 am | The Well | Just turn up! Sports team |
| Aerobics | Mondays 6 – 7 pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
| Bhangra Fitness | Wednesdays 10:45 – 11:30 am | The Well | Just turn up! |
Men Only
Contact: Sports team
| Activity | When | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footy & Friends | Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up! |
| Walking Football | Tuesdays 10 – 11 am | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | For men over 40. Just turn up |
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 | Just turn up! |
| 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 | 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 | Thursdays 10:15 am – 12:15 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 |
| Bonny Downs Youth Theatre (6-16 years) | Mondays & Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 pm | Bonny Downs Church Hall, E6 6BT | £3 p/session – Booking Required |
| Music Studio Sessions (10-19 years old) | Tuesdays 4 – 7 pm | The Well | By appointment only – email jan@communityalbums.com |
| Anger Management Workshop | Tuesdays 4 – 6 pm | The Well | From 10 Sept to 1 Oct. Book ahead – email youth@bonnydowns.org |
| Youth Hub & Outdoor Sports for 9-14 years old | Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Hub & Outdoor Sports for 15 – 19 years old (25 with SEN) | Tuesdays 8 – 9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Outdoor Sports (9-14 years old or 25 with SEN) | Wednesdays 4:30 – 7 pm | Barking Recreational Ground, E6 2PB | Just turn up |
| Mixed Outdoor Sports | Thursdays 4 – 6:30 pm | Brampton Park, E6 3LB | Just turn up |
| SEND Disco | Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | The Well | All attendees must be accompanied by an appropriate level of care. Contact Youth team. |
| Youth Hub & Gym with Personal Trainer (9 – 14 years old) | Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Hub & Gym with Personal Trainer (15-19 years old or 25 with SEN) | Thursday 8 – 9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Hub, Healthy Cooking & Outdoor Sports (9 – 14 years old) | Fridays 6:30 – 8pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Hub, Healthy Cooking & Outdoor Sports (15-19 years old or 25 with SEN) | Fridays 8 – 9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| BMX Coaching (5-18 years) | Saturdays 9:30 – 11 am | Gooseley Park | Register here or email 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 | WELLcome Hub | Currently not taking new cases | |
| Advice Hub | Wednesdays & Thursdays | WELLcome Hub | By appointment only – contact Gemma |
| Budgeting | Thursdays 9 am | WELLcome Hub | By appointment only – contact Gemma |
| ESOL | Tuesdays 10 – 11:30 am termtime | WELLcome Hub | Contact Joey |
| Foodbank | Wednesdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm | WELLcome Hub | E6 residents with referral voucher only. |
| Foodbank Art & Hot Lunch | Wednesdays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | WELLcome Hub | All welcome |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | Wednesdays 7-8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| New Life Gardening Group | Thursdays 9:30 am – 2 pm | Community Garden | For adults facing money or housing issues. Contact New Life |
| Community Food Club | Tuesdays 10:30 – 12:30 pm | WELLcome Hub | E6 residents. £5 per visit. (Over 65s only from 10:30 – 11am). |
| WELLbeing Wednesdays | Wednesdays 12 – 3 pm | The Well | By referral only. For those with dementia and their carers. Contact: Memory Clinic 020 8821 0900 |
Special events
- New Youth Activities in September
We have two new activities for young people starting in September: an Anger Management Course and a weekly SEND Disco. For information and booking, please email our Youth team or call 07596 875 112 - Dementia Carers Support Group
We are pleased to be 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 to all friends and family of people living with dementia in Newham. - Bonny Downs Youth Theatre
Sign 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 - 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 - Creative Writing Workshop
Do you enjoy writing poems or short stories? Or want to try writing for the first time? Join us for a fun and informal weekly writing workshop. Open to all, no matter your age or experience. Led by local author Luan Goldie, the workshop will give you prompts and encouraging exercises. 10:30 am – 11:30