05-12-2008

    News and Info for Young Residents

    Are you young and living in Hackney? Do you want to find out what activities are taking place in your area? You are in the right place.
    Below are details of activities taking place over the summer holidays for you to get involved in. Why not tell us if you enjoyed them and what else you would like to see on your estates by sending an email to housingeditor@hackneyhomes.org.uk

    Things to do this summer holidays

    Lea Valley Football Club Under 14s: Are you interested?

    Are you interested in football?

    Lea Valley Football Club in association with Lea View House TRA are inviting all eager, enthusiastic football players to be part of something special in the local community.
    If you are aged 12 or 13 years old and think you might enjoy playing organised football on a regular basis in a local boy’s team – call Tom on 077 8851 1358 or Mel on 078 1607 2226.

    Access to Sports Project Summer Sports programme 2008

    This Summer 2008, you can take part in a wide variety of different sporting activities such as Summer Sports Camps and week long training programmes  These will include:
    • Weekly Sports activities in parks and on estates (please call us for estate-specific programmes)
    • Football Leagues
    • Tournaments and competitions in football, FUTSAL, table tennis and cricket
    • Coach education and training courses with volunteer and employment opportunities
    • Bikeability courses
    Download the information booklet for more information or contact the team on:
    Phone: 020 7686 8812

    Nemesis Street Dance

    Live in Hackney? Aged between 8 and 19?
    Do you want to learn how to dance or practice some of your moves with trained dance experts?
    Come along to Nemesis Dance project happening on an estate near you:
    All sessions are FREE. Places are limited to 25 per session so please do arrive on time.
    For more information, email Sonia , Hackney Homes Youth Coordinator or call her on 02083566128 mob :07772565516.

    Kickz Programme

    Kickz Programme

    The Kickz football programme in Hackney has expanded to offer more sports and recreation opportunities for young people over the summer holidays.
    There will be training sessions for football and basketball as well as mini-tournaments taking place across the Borough. Therse will take place on the following locations:
    • Clissold Park, Clissold Road, N16
    • The Pedro Club, Rushmore Road, E5
    • Mabley Green, Lee Conservancy Road, E9 5BP
    • Haggerston Park, Audrey Street, off Goldsmith's Row, E2 8QH
    • Springfield Park, Spring Hill, E5
    • London Fields, Richmond Road, E8
    • Colville Estate, Norris House, Whitmore Road, N1
    • Arden Estate, Malcolm House, Regan Way, N1
    For more information and for dates and times, contact Sab Bham at the Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme on 020 8556 5973 or email sab.bham@locsp.org or phone Jackie Loftus at Hackney Homes on 020 8356 7863 or email Jackie.loftus@hackneyhomes.org.uk.

    Catch the Purple IT Bus in your local area

    The Purple Bus is a youth club on wheels coming to an estate near you!
    Want to get I.T skills, free internet access, and play the latest games?How about develop your writing skills and get involved in a huge range of different activities and workshops?–
    Download the flyer below to find out when and where in Hackney you can access the Purple Bus.

    Places to see and things to do in Hackney

    Looking for something to do after school or college?
    We have a range of FREE activities taking place right across Hackney. From sports, IT and street dance lessons to cookery, life skills, music and training for work, you are sure to find something that interests you.