My Journey… FA Level 1 Coaching Football

As a youngster I used to play football with the children around the area. I used to go home after school grab a snack and meet outside and play football on the streets until it got dark. At the age of 14 my parents didn’t think it was it right for me to be playing …

Could more women Bend it like Beckham? 15 inspirational Asian women achieve FA level 1 coaching award

Women’s football in Redbridge and surrounding boroughs should shortly start reaping the benefits of having fifteen newly qualified Asian women coaches in the borough. In a bid to help tackle low levels of sporting participation among female minority ethnic groups in the London Borough of Redbridge, 2017 saw Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure work with …

Top things to do in Redbridge for Kids this Easter!

With the weather picking up and the sun shining, it finally feels like spring is here to stay! This Easter, don’t waste the holidays at home – there’s so much to do right outside your door. Check out our top picks of things to do in Redbridge for the kids. 1. Go on an Easter …

Go Tri Duathlon comes to Redbridge

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 …

AthleFit-Channel the Athlete in You

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. …

Last Man Stands end of season cricket round-up!

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 …

Last Man Stands Match Report 23 July

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 …

Tennis Charity serves up free tennis lessons for beginners in Redbridge

National sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for Redbridge by investing in a 50 week programme of free tennis lessons hoping hundreds of people across the borough can make a racket at the Borough’s Goodmayes Park courts. The charity has created a partnership with Vision - Redbridge Culture & Leisure and local …

Last Man Stands Match Report 23 June

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 …

Redbridge gets set for its biggest ever summer of tennis

The first Great British Tennis Weekend is coming to Redbridge, offering free tennis at Goodmayes Park, Green Lane  on the following dates and times for all the family to get involved in: Saturday 28 June 1-4pm Saturday 19  July 1-4pm Families across the country are going tennis crazy this summer with a series of free …