Look for activities via the Newham Libraries website here.
At Beckton Globe Library, we offer free regular activities.
Exercise classes require registration on the first visit. Attendance will be taken on all following visits.
Activities are suitable for adults who can attend independently.
- Tai Chi - Traditional Tai Chi, Open to all abilities, beginners welcome Monday 11.00 - 1.00 pm. Attendance and registration are required.
- Knit and Natter is open to all abilities. Bring your project or use our materials. It takes place on Mondays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. No booking is required.
- Zumba Gold—Open to those over 30, Mondays from 2:00 to 2.45 p.m. Registration for the activity is required in the first session, and attendance is taken every time.
- Kundalini Yoga—This group is for people over 30 and is open to all abilities. It meets on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required for the first session, and attendance is taken at each session.
- Learn My Way - 8 basic lessons in using computers. Fridays from 2.00 - 3.00 pm. Booking is required for the session.
- Chair Yoga - Seated yoga for 30+ on Tuesdays from 12.00 - 1.00 pm. Registration is required at the first session and attendance at each session.
- Forever Young Club is a social club for those 50+. Takes place Wednesdays 10.30 - 1.00 pm. Attendance information is required at each visit.
- Chair pilates—Open to age 35+, Wednesdays from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Registration is required at the first session. Attendance will be taken at every session after.
- Councillor surgery drop-in - takes place Saturdays 11.00-12.00 pm. No booking is required.
- Walking Basketball takes place every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for 30+, Led by a trained coach. No booking is required.
- Friendship Club—A place for adults with autism and learning disabilities to meet independently. (It is suitable for adults able to travel independently to the club and take part independently in social actvities.) Group takes place every second Saturday of the month from 2 to 3.30 p.m. Registration will be required and attendance taken
If you have any questions, please phone Beckton Globe Library or browse our website.https://newham.events.mylibrary.digital/
Categories:
Exercise and fitness classes
Activities for older people
Adult education and learning
Sports clubs and groups
Computers and IT skills
Connecting with others
Getting active
Information and advice
Services for older people
Support with employment
Volunteering
Service access criteria:
Free and open to the Public - as a Library. No referral is required.
Activities and events are suitable for adults who can attend independently.
Registration at 1st exercise session and details are collected for attendance at each session.
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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Who can refer:
Self referrals only