Last updated 07 March 2025
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. You can download a copy of our Spring Programme brochure here.
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 backgrounds and abilities.
| Activity | When | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates for All | Mondays 1.15 – 2 pm | The Well | Just turn up! Sports team |
| Gentle Yoga for All | Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 pm | The Well | Just turn up! Sports team |
| Over-50s Exploring Creativity Workshop | Tuesdays 1 – 2:30 pm | The Well | From 4 February to 8 April. Just turn up |
| Creative Writing with Luan Goldie | Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am monthly | The Well | Just turn up |
| Exercise for Cancer Rehabilitation | Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30 pm | The Well | Term-time only. Just turn up. Sports team |
| Community Gardening | Fridays & Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm | Community Garden | Just turn up. Garden team |
Children & Families
Most activities are term-time only and 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 |
| Youth Theatre for ages 6-11 years | Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 pm term-time | WELLcome Hub | Booking Required |
| Family Hub & Community Hot Lunch | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Aerobics | Mondays 6 – 7 pm | The Well | Just turn up! |
| Women’s Pilates | Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 am | The Well | Term-time only. Just turn up! |
| Women’s Bhangra Fitness | Wednesdays 10:45 – 11:30 am | The Well | Term-time only. Just turn up! |
| Women’s Zumba | Thursdays 9:15 – 10 am | The Well | Term-time only. 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
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 Thursdays 1:15 – 2:15 pm | The Well | Just turn up! Thursday session is term-time only. |
| Women’s Zumba Gold | 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. Currently not taking new clients. |
| 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. No sessions on 27 March. |
Youth
Contact: Youth team
| Activity | When | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English, Maths & Science Tuition for Yrs 9, 10 & 11 | By appointment | Online | Please email Joseph to book |
| Maths Tuition for Yrs 5 & 6 | Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 pm | East Ham Library | Just turn up |
| Youth Club Age 10-19 (25 with SEND) Arts & Crafts, Table Tennis, Non-Contact Boxing, Smoothie Making, Video Games | Mondays & Wednesdays 4 – 6:30 pm | East Ham Library | Just turn up |
| Girls Group Activities for girls age 10-19 | Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Boxing Age 10-19 | Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Youth Hub & Outdoor Sports Age 10-19 (25 with SEND) (Until 8 pm for under-14s) | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:30 – 9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Drama Club (12 – 19 years old) | Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
| SOAR Programme Age 10-20. Weekly support group for young people struggling in life and in school | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm | The Well | Just turn up |
| Gym with Personal Trainer Age 10-19 (25 with SEND) (Until 8 pm for under-14s) | Thursdays 6:30 – 9 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Friday Night Dinners Cooking workshop. Age 10-19 | Fridays 6:30 – 8.30 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
| Calming Crafts Age 10-19 (25 with SEND) | Fridays 7 – 8 pm | Bobby Moore Sports Pavilion | Just turn up |
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. For adults with no dependents. |
| Debt Centre Finances management advice | By appointment | WELLcome Hub | Currently full and not taking new cases |
| ESOL Level 1 & 2 | Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 am term-time | WELLcome Hub | Contact Joey |
| Food Club & Community Hot Lunch | Tuesdays 11 am – 12:30 pm | WELLcome Hub | E6 residents. £5 per visit. (Over 65s early slot 10:30 – 11am). |
| Foodbank & Community Hot Lunch | Wednesdays 11:00 – 1:00 pm | WELLcome Hub | E6 residents with referral voucher only. |
| New Life Gardening Group | Thursdays 9:30 am – 2 pm | Community Garden | For adults facing money or housing issues. Contact New Life |
Special events
- Interfaith Eid Party
All Welcome – just turn up! FREE entry and includes:Crafts – Gardening – Speeches – Lunch 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday 5th April at our Community Garden, 111 Wellington Road, East Ham E6 6EB - Bonny Downs Youth Theatre
Sign your child up to our After-school drama club for children aged 6-19 years old, led by experienced practitioner Scarlett Verey. Each week Scarlett will lead your child through games that help to build confidence and have fun! We’ll explore different drama techniques together through the element of play and are really looking forward to - 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 monthly 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