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Sporting ActivitiesSaturday 6th JuneCome and try sessions at the gym10am -12 noon Free induction and use of
gym. Guests must sign in at reception and complete medical questionnaire
beforehand. Win a free month's membership for the fastest time on the
treadmill, bike, rowing machine. Wandle Recreation Centre, Mapleton Road,
King George's Park. Free Family Swimming11am-4pm Southfields Community College,
333 Merton Road, London SW18 5JU. Tennis Open Day12-3pm Juniors (from 12-1pm) coaching,
games, activities, prizes. Adult Beginners (from 1-2pm) improver taster
session. Adult Advanced 'Balloon tournament' (from 2-3pm) fun tournament
for higher level platers. Courts at King George's Park. Sessions free
but pre-registration necessary. Fun Climbing Competition for boys and girlsSponsored by Southside Shopping Centre. Two categories: under 10 and
under 14. All equipment provided. Prizes and medals awarded. Competitors
will be given a time to attend. Must book in advance. Entry fee £5.
Contact Cecil Hughes at Aspire Centre, Southfields Community College,
337 Merton Road, SW18 5JU. 5km ParkRun in Morden Hall Park9am Open to everyone (children under 11
must be accompanied by an adult). Start from the White Bridge, near the
Snuff Mill. The run is free, but participants must register in advance
at mordenhall.parkrun.com.
Organised by ParkRun in partnership with PRO-ACTIVE South London, National
Trust and LB Merton. Sailing Regatta at Wimbledon Park Lake10am-4pm Festival of Sport and selection
regatta for the London Youth Games. Sailing, short come and try sessions at Wimbledon Park Lake11am-2pm One free session per person; must
be at leat 8 years old. You may get wet! Come and Try Orienteering10am-2pm A sport for all the family, for
all ages and abilities. Walk, jog or run round our course in Beddington
Park, visiting all the points on our specially produced map in the correct
order. Price: £1 per person. Meet at the Café in Beddington
Park. Mole Valley Orienteering Club. www.mvoc.org In Wandle Park*Skate Park event12-5pm See professional BMX and Skate board
riders, including Chris Oliver, perform stunts and join the Jam sessions
afterwards, prizes and giveaways, music, presented by Kingramps). Get active in Wandle Park11am-12.50pm Active Lifestyle 15 minute
taster sessions: tango, circuits, cheerleading. No booking required, just
join in and find out more about the range of other activities available
in Croydon. Get cycling along the Wandle10am Join Pollards Hill Cyclists in Wandle
Park on their ride along the Wandle Trail up to the Thames or pick up
a free cycle map and cycle in your own time. Dr Bike10am-4pm Get your bike checked over by
Dr. Bike or refresh your cycling skills with Croydon Contact. *Please note there in no dedicated car park for the above events. Please use public transport (No3 Tramlink, Wandle Park stop) or use the nearby pay & display car park in Factory Lane. Sunday 7th JuneKing George's Park - Come and try sessions at the gym10am-12 noon Free induction and use of
gym. Guests must sign in at reception and complete medical questionnaire
beforehand. Win a free month's membership for the fastest time on the
treadmill, bike, rowing machine. Wandle Recreation Centre, Mapleton Road,
King George's Park. Morden Hall Park National Trust near the Snuff MillFishing demo and Angling History10am-4pm Learn more about fishing and the history of angling. There will be no actual fishing due to the closed season. Morden Hall Park Angling Club. Kick sampling demonstrations11am and 2pm See how local anglers help
to monitor the health of the river and its species. Canoeing down the Wandle from Merton Abbey MillsBetween 10am and 11am Cheer on Battersea
Canoe Club as they paddle to the mouth of the Wandle for 1 1/2 hours,
including going under Southside Shopping Centre! |
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