Taking Part, Touring Exhibition, 2012
For over one year, Image17 have been documenting the amazing sports group in Waltham Forest, one of London’s Olympic Boroughs. These 144 image of 48 groups by 13 photographers form an exhibition which will tour the Borough, from 24 March 2012 until 16 September 2012. To coincide with the London2012 Torch Relay, our largest free... Read more >
Ascham Bowmen Archery Club
Roger Ascham (pronounced Askham), from whom the club takes its name, was born in 1515 and lived for part of his life in what is now Waltham Forest. The Ascham Bowmen Archery Club shoot every Sunday in the grounds of Forest School, E17 3PY, in the summer we also shoot on Wednesday and Friday evenings. In the Winter... Read more >
Orion Harriers
Celebrating their centenary this year, Orion Harriers are an athletics and cross country running club based in the North of Waltham Forest. Running on tracks and trails in historic Epping Forest, Orion Harriers welcome runners of all ages and all standards, from beginners through to the national team. The club offers many different opportunities to train as well as compete in both athletics and running Leagues. For further... Read more >
Eton Manor Athletics Club
One of the oldest running and athletics clubs in east London Eton Manor AC is based in and around Leyton but was originally from an area now within the Stratford 2012 Olympics site. The club welcomes runners and athletes of all ages and standards, from absolute beginners to up-and-coming elite. The club runs all year using Lee Valley Park,... Read more >
Boccia at Doreen Capstan House
The Boccia afternoon at Doreen Capstan House was run by Howard from the Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme (LOCSP). It’s a regular event that residents in the community for senior citizens always enjoy and look forward to. ‘Everyone joins in,’ explained Lil, one of the participants. ‘It’s friendly but competitive and we really enjoy the... Read more >
West Essex Cricket Club
West Essex Cricket Club is a leading cricket club in Waltham Forest . Formed in 1921 the Highams Park based club provide cricketing opportunities for adult and junior members of all ages . Beginners and established players can enjoy competitive league cricket as well as “village green” friendly matches through the Summer . They enter local indoor... Read more >
ELBO BMX
The group meet at Highams Park School every Saturday morning and takes part in races around the capital. For further information contact: simon.hall2100@gmail.com Read more >
Waltham Forest Diving Club
The Waltham Forest Diving Club has been running for 30 years and offers diving coaching for children aged 6 to 16. The club is a volunteer run sports club that aims to teach basic to advanced diving skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. www.mattthompson.co.uk Read more >
Vestry Elite Football Club, Walthamstow
Vestry Elite Football Club is an amazing group, run by Colin James, Director of Gangs Unite CIC. It doesn’t just provide weekly football practise for local boys but also provides a support and mentoring network to help young people either break associations with gangs, or prevent those associations in the first place. The work is... Read more >
Cowley Boys FC
The club incorporates teams of different ages, who play every sunday during the season on Wanstead Flats, Leytonstone. For more information about the club please contact John Simpson 07752 200250 Read more >
New Age Kurling at White Hart Lane Stadium
This group spent a day at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and had all recently completed an Access to Volunteering course. The course offered local people with learning disabilities the opportunity to complete a 10 week programme of activities, aimed at giving them the skills they would need to become volunteers. All of the participants access... Read more >
The WaterWorks Golf Centre
The WaterWorks Golf Centre and Nature Reserve combines a 28 acre heritage nature reserve with an 18 hole par three pitch and putt golf course and driving nets. The golf course has been part of the local landscape for over 40 years, and the nature reserve (formerly the Essex Filter Beds) was once home to... Read more >