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North East London Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Inspire Activity, is excited to invite you to the first-ever Barking Sporthouse Community Games – a FREE event for the whole family:
🗓️ Saturday, 13 September 2025
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍 Barking Sporthouse and Gym, Dagenham, RM8 2JR.

This fun and inclusive event is designed to promote physical activity, exercise, and health and wellbeing for all, regardless of age or ability. Whether you’re looking to try something new or just want to enjoy a day of being active and socialsing with neighbours, this is a great opportunity to get involved.
During the day, expect a wide range of sports and activities provided by your local sports clubs. You’ll even have the chance to sign up and continue your journey beyond the event. If you’re not sure which sport to try, there will also be demonstrations in both health and sport, giving you inspiration and ideas to stay active and healthy.

To support your health and wellbeing further, there will be GPs on site available to offer free advice, provide health checks, answer health questions, and help with any concerns you may have. As the event is led by the North East London Cancer Alliance, there will also be important information on cancer prevention, early detection, and ongoing support for individuals and families.

Why attend?

Being physically active is essential to our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re recovering from illness, looking to improve your health, or just want to try something new with your family, staying active is a powerful step towards long-term wellness.

Many people feel that sport or exercise isn’t for them, but this event is here to show that everyone can take part, and there is something for everyone, right here in the local area.

Key Visitor Information

• FREE ENTRY

• You will be guided to the Information Point on arrival

• Our Community Games Makers will be available throughout the day to help and answer questions

• No age limits – all are welcome!

• Hot food, snacks and drinks available to purchase from the on-site canteen

• If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a member of the volunteer team

• If assistance is required, we ask that visitors are be accompanied by carers, as we are unable to provide personal care services

• We will email you a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ guide before the event to help you prepare and make the most of your day

So, join us on the 13 September and bring your sons, daughters, mum, dad, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nan and grandad, friends, neighbours! And you and your whole community can explore all the many ways you can get active, stay healthy, and feel supported, all in one exciting day.

We can’t wait to see you there 😃

For more information, visit: https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/community-games

Date

Location

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BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM
MAYESBROOK PARK , LODGE AVENUE, RM8 2JR

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