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Leftley Sports Club is set to host a delightful “Meet the Neighbours” tea and coffee morning on Sunday, January 7th at 11am at the new Community Hub.

This event promises to be a warm and inviting opportunity for the local community to come together and connect over tea/coffee and delightful conversations.

The event aims to foster a sense of unity and camaraderie within the neighbourhood, providing a welcoming space for both familiar faces and newcomers alike.

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and join in the communal spirit at the LSC Community Hub for a morning of neighbourly bonding and shared experiences.

Leftley Sports Club are pleased to announce that we were successful in our bid to lease the ground floor community space at Martin Peters Court.

The new community space will enable LSC to be known for more than its outdoor activities. The indoor space will enhance the club’s capacity to offer a range of community development activities for all ages.

We are also planning to make the community space available to local organisations, groups and individual residents for hire with our aim of making it a multi-functional community space.

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The Leftley Sports Club in Barking & Dagenham have teamed up with a local women’s empowerment and education group to deliver a community Dementia awareness programme.

The session at the Hedgecock Community Centre was chaired and hosted by Zoinul Abidin and attendees included Aruba Zuhra and Kalam Sheikh.

Also in attendance were Leftley Sports Club management members Anwar Hussain and Aktar Ahmed. Dr Noor Jahan from LSC commented, “It’s important for us to recognise basic symptoms and take medical advice so that support can be provided at all stages of a person’s dementia journey.”

Leftley Sports Club Chairman Muhammed Ali added, “Leftley Sports Club is committee to promoting health in the community. Our free programmes are inclusive and encourage participation of all members of our community regardless of age, background and health.”

There was a productive presentation from former Police Officer and life coach Randal Porter and the Dementia Friends awareness session was delivered by Dementia Friends Champion Emdad Rahman.

What is a Dementia Friend?

A Dementia Friend is somebody that learns about dementia so they can help their community.

Too many people affected by dementia feel that society fails to understand the condition they live with. Dementia Friends help by raising awareness and understanding, so that people living with dementia can continue to live in the way they want.

What does a Dementia Friend do?

Dementia Friends help people living with dementia by taking actions – both big and small.

These actions don’t have to be time-consuming. From visiting someone you know with dementia to being more patient in a shop queue, every action counts! Dementia Friends can also get involved with things like volunteering, campaigning or wearing a badge to raise awareness.

www.dementiafriends.org.uk
www.randalporter.com

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The Barking & Dagenham based Leftley Sports Club have announced the launch of women only fitness classes. 

Weekly sessions will take place at the Hedgecock Community Centre at Stephen Jewers Gardens and will include aerobics with a fully qualified instructor, nutritional advice, health progress, blood pressure and BMI checks.  

The first two sessions are free and thereafter a cost of £2 will apply. 

Dr Noor Jahan from Leftley Sports Club commented, “this is a really great initiative for local women. Everyone is welcome to attend, meet new people and grow together as a community.”

LSC Chairman Muhammed Ali added, “The women’s fitness club is designed to engage our community members who prefer a women only environment where they can feel more relaxed. 

“Leftley Sports Club is dedicated to serving the whole community and we will always bear the needs of our members when organising activities.”

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The Leftley Sports Club of Barking & Dagenham has been recognised for its grassroots community efforts and awarded an Excel Award for 2018 in recognition of inspiring local people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Members of the community club were guests at a special award evening which took place at Care House in Whitechapel. Speaking after receiving the award LSC Chair Muhammed Ali said, “We thank the Award organisers for this recognition. We are truly humbled to be in the same room as some outstanding nominations. Our vision has always been to use a fun and inclusive approach to promote physical and mental health well-being through sports related activities.”

Members of the community club were guests at a special award evening which took place at Care House in Whitechapel.

Speaking after receiving the award LSC Chair Muhammed Ali said, “We thank the Award organisers for this recognition. We are truly humbled to be in the same room as some outstanding nominations. Our vision has always been to use a fun and inclusive approach to promote physical and mental health well-being through sports related activities.”

Excel Awards Chair Shabbir Kawsar added, “The Leftley Sports Club is a prime example of a passion-driven grassroots project. The members are inclusive and everyone is welcome to attend activities which promote good health. We hope that the standards set by LSC will inspire local people to adopt a healthier outlook. Well done to all involved.”
The weekly activity sessions at LSC are for everyone – beginners, joggers, veterans – and there is no minimum standard or level of experience required. 

LSC member Zoinul Abidin concluded, “It’s fine for participants to walk a bit, jog a bit, and chat along the way. Making things fun engages our members and really helps to get the community active again.”
In addition to the Saturday activities, a “Dads & Lads” football session takes place on Sunday mornings from 10:30 am and canoeing sessions take place on the lake during the summer. There are also separate sessions for women who wish to take part in women-only activities.
All cycling and running sessions are completely free of charge. There is no prior booking or application: just turn up and enjoy. The meeting point for each activity is 10.30am at the Mayesbrook Park gates on The Drive.