I’ve heard of Handball’s popularity in other parts of Europe with my Swedish and Hungarian friend very keen on the sport. I had never seen it or played it before myself. I’m always looking to take on a new challenge so thought I would give it a go. I found it hard to grasp the …
Continue reading Physical Fun and Friendly Furious: my intro to Handball
Friday 24 April saw the first Go Tri Duathlon at Cricklefields Athletic Ground. Aimed at beginners new to the sport, participants had to run 1 mile, cycle 2 miles and finish with another mile run.Local resident Andy took part and had the following to say:Just wanted to say thanks for putting on the Duathlon on …
The Friends of Wanstead Parklands strongly support the "Riding the Roding" project. This is not only for its direct aesthetic and ecological benefits but because it would complement plans for the regeneration of Wanstead Park, which are currently under development. Redbridge and the Wanstead Park stakeholders have been working closely on both projects. In particular, …
Riding the Roding is one of the shortlisted projects for the Mayor’s Big Green Fund. Tim Harris, chair of the Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group, tells us why it needs your support. As chair of the Wren Group, I’m really excited about Redbridge’s Riding the Roding project. It has wildlife and conservation at its heart, …
Continue reading A vote for ‘Riding the Roding’ is a vote for wildlife and nature!
With many set to benefit from improvement works along the Roding Valley Way, it is no wonder that cyclist and local campaigner, Gill James is backing the Riding the Roding project in the Mayor’s Big Green Fund. Redbridge Cycling Campaign sees the Riding the Roding Project as completing the most important cycle route in Redbridge. It finally …
Continue reading Improve cycling opportunities by voting for ‘Riding the Roding’
The adult AthleFit sessions at Seven Kings High School on Monday evenings saw four of its attendees awarded sport water bottles for their great effort and attendance for 6 weeks. The AthleFIT sessions are inclusive of every age,background and ability and are an exciting way to have fun and get fit at the same time. …
League Match Report The final of the Cup will see Kerry Packer Clique take on Chakwal Stars on 3 September, while in the Plate competition, Ilford Knightriders will meet PAK Warriors on 27 August. Come and see what Redbridge Last Man Stands is all about in this, the final countdown to the season. The matches …
Continue reading Last Man Stands end of season cricket round-up!
Division one In the latest round of matches Eight Indians outplayed The Black Eagles to move to 3rd place in division one. Batting first the Indians smashed 175 for 6 with Manohar (32) top scoring. The Eagles came out on a high with skipper Naveed hitting a quick 42, but no other batsman manage to …
Big Boys are up for the Cup and Barbados 2015 Match Report Despite some close encounters there were no upsets in the cup matches at LMS Redbridge with all the big boys going through. Jamia East London Boys (125 for 4) lost to The Black Eagles (131 without lost) with Captain Nav Ali hitting yet …
After a week of rain, traffic gridlock and unavailable teams, last week saw the completion of six league matches at Last Match Stands Redbridge. In Division 1 Chakwal Stars defeated Traditional Corsairs with a high scoring game which saw nearly 400 runs scored in the match. Batting first the stars piled up 218 runs for …
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