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  • Group of people cheering as they sit on the steps at The Plumstead Centre

    Free ‘Give It A Go’ programme helps community groups get active in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is working with community groups to tackle barriers to accessing physical activity programmes. 

  • Cllr Adel Khaireh with Royal Greenwich mother enjoying a swim session with her child.

    Cost of swimming in Royal Greenwich slashed this winter in response to cost of living crisis

    Published: Friday, 11th November 2022

    Swim for less sessions are available for residents across the borough to make sure everyone can enjoy some fantastic value swims, whether you're a beginner or a professional.

  • Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates International Day of Disabled People

    Published: Tuesday, 30th November 2021

    In recognition and celebration of International Day of Disabled People on Friday 3 December, Royal Borough of Greenwich is putting on and promoting a range of events and services.

  • Three ladies running in Sutcliffe Park

    Parkrun launches new courses for the first time in 11 years due to huge take-up

    Published: Friday, 29th October 2021

    Start your weekend right by walking, jogging or running 5km with a group of people of all abilities

  • Marathon road closures this Sunday 3 October

    Published: Tuesday, 28th September 2021

    Marathon road closures

  • Seun oshinaike from street tag far left cllr adel khaireh and families at the launch of the council s new street tag app

    Royal Greenwich primary school children get competitive to win rewards with new activity smartphone app Sports Tag

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021

    Primary schools in Royal Greenwich are signing up to newly launched Street Tag to be crowned the borough’s most active school, and win precious resources for pupils.

  • Kids in playground

    £5m Community Support Fund to boost COVID-19 recovery

    Published: Thursday, 15th July 2021

    Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed to invest £5million to improve community facilities and support residents as the country recovers from COVID-19.

  • Street Tag launch

    Royal Greenwich partners with Street Tag to launch new activity app

    Published: Wednesday, 14th July 2021

    Residents in Royal Greenwich can access a new phone app to help them be more active, with the launch of Street Tag in Greenwich

  • Artists impression of refurbished Tramshed and Woolwich Leisure Centre

    Feedback on Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme announced as demolition on site begins

    Published: Monday, 10th May 2021

    A 25 metre swimming pool and café are among the top facilities residents have welcomed in the latest consultation on the new Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme.

  • Group spin class at Charlton Lido

    Royal Greenwich leisure centres to reopen outdoor facilities

    Published: Monday, 15th March 2021

    In line with the government’s announcement, outdoor sports facilities and open-air swimming pools in Royal Greenwich will reopen from Monday 29 March.

  • Two children and an adult swimming in the children's leisure pool.

    Waterfront Leisure Centre refurbishment complete

    Published: Friday, 21st August 2020

    Swimming pools have reopened at the Waterfront Leisure Centre following a refurbishment.

  • Improvements to the Waterfront Leisure Centre get underway

    Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020

    Planned maintenance work to the Waterfront Leisure Centre will begin imminently.

  • Cllr Thorpe and Cllr Williams open the Plumstead Centre

    The ribbon is cut on the brand new Plumstead Centre

    Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020

    Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, this morning declared the Plumstead Centre library now open.

  • Cllr danny thorpe cutting the ribbon 512x854 3

    Locally-funded sports and family area unveiled at Christchurch Primary School

    Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019

    This week saw a brand new £28,000 sports surface and family area unveiled at Christchurch Primary School, in Shooters Hill, during a VIP-attended launch event.

  • Local family enjoying Eltham Park South new tennis courts

    Serving up new tennis courts

    Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

    Four newly refurbished tennis courts were unveiled at Eltham Park South last weekend with a celebratory fun day.

  • A Celebration of Sport

    Published: Monday, 22nd July 2019

    The annual Royal Borough of Greenwich Sportathon was held at the end of June for Primary Schools across the borough.

  • Group walking along the Thames

    National Walking Month: getting active is a stroll in the park

    Published: Tuesday, 7th May 2019

    May is National Walking Month, so why not seize the opportunity to get outside and explore the sights across our borough.

  • Pedalling into spring

    Published: Friday, 29th March 2019

    We also host regular trial sessions, where professional cycling instructors can show you how the E-Z Cycle bike works, equipment you’ll be provided with, and basic skills in a safe environment.

  • Images of sport including running machine, swimming, boxing and a fitness class.

    Have you told us what you would like to see in our new leisure centre?

    Published: Monday, 18th February 2019

    You have until this Friday (22 February) to complete our online survey and tell us what facilities you’d like to see in the new Woolwich Leisure Centre.

  • Help us design a new leisure centre in Woolwich

    Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019

    The Woolwich Leisure Centre consultation has launched and will run for four weeks until Friday 22 February.

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