🏃♀️ Test your fitness in our Movember Bleep test challenge🏃♂️
Join us at John Orwell Sports Centre for a return of our FREE bleep test challenge. This time you’ll have the chance to test your speed, stamina and grit while raising money for men’s health charity, Movember.
📍 Location: John Orwell Sports Centre – Sports Hall
📅 Date: Friday 28th November 2025
🕒 Time: 18:00-19:00
💰 Cost: Free but donate what you can to Movember, men’s health charity.
Movember is a global campaign aiming to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just want to challenge yourself and have fun, the bleep test is a brilliant way to measure your fitness levels. Come solo or bring a friend – all fitness levels welcome!
🎯 Test your endurance
💥 Push your limits
🏅 Track your progress
🎉 Join a supportive, high-energy environment
No sign-up fee. No pressure. Just you against the bleep.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out – book your spot today.
From 1st November 2025 our Be Well The Spa thermal spa experience timetable will be changing.
Key changes include:
Extending our opening times to7.30pm (Mondays to Fridays) to allow easier access for customers who may be wishing to use the facilities after work.
Changes to our male and female only sessions to allow morning and late afternoon sessions for both men and women, and an equal split of sessions.
These changes are based on customer feedback and we hope will be beneficial for Be Well members and customers.
Please note that 2 hour thermal spa sessions include full access to facilities and includes changing time to allow for a smooth and relaxing experience for all.
🏊♀️October half term 2025 swimming crash courses – Build skills and confidence in just 5 days!
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your child’s swimming skills this October half term?
Our October half term Swimming Crash Courses are the perfect way to help children aged 4 and above gain confidence in the water, improve technique, and stay active during the half term break.
💧 What’s Included:
A 5-day course with a 30-minute lesson each day
Small group sessions led by qualified, friendly instructors
A focus on water confidence, safety, and skill development
Suitable for beginners and improvers alike
With prices starting from just £6.32 per lesson, it’s a cost-effective way to give your child a head start in the pool.
📅 Course Dates & Locations:
Venue
Start date
Level
Time
Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
27/10/2025
Stages 1,2,3,4
10am – 12pm
Tiller Leisure Centre
27/10/2025
Stages 1,2,3,4
9.30am – 12.30pm
York Hall Leisure Centre
27/10/2025
Stages 1,2,3
9.30am-12.30pm
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place. Just select the centre you’d like to book for and select ‘Junior group swimming lessons.’
These courses are open to children aged 4 years and above. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their technique, our crash courses are tailored to support their progress in a fun, safe environment.
Spots are limited and fill up fast—so don’t miss out on this splash-tastic opportunity to make waves this October half term.
🏊♀️ Summer swimming crash courses – Build skills and confidence in just 5 days!
Looking for a fun and effective way to boost your child’s swimming skills this summer?
Our Summer Swimming Crash Courses are the perfect way to help children aged 4 and above gain confidence in the water, improve technique, and stay active during the holidays.
💧 What’s Included:
A 5-day course with a 30-minute lesson each day
Small group sessions led by qualified, friendly instructors
A focus on water confidence, safety, and skill development
Suitable for beginners and improvers alike
With prices starting from just £6.32 per lesson, it’s a cost-effective way to give your child a head start in the pool.
📅 Course Dates & Locations:
Week
Start Date
Centre
Time Slots
1
28 July 2025
York Hall
10:00–12:00 & 1:45–3:15
2
4 August 2025
York Hall
10:00–12:00 & 1:45–3:15
2
4 August 2025
Tiller
10:00–12:00
3
11 August 2025
Poplar Baths
10:00–12:00
3
11 August 2025
Mile End
10:00–12:00
4
18 August 2025
Mile End
10:00–12:00
🖱️ How to Book:
Click the button below to view available sessions and secure your child’s place. Just select the centre you’d like to book for and select ‘Junior group swimming lessons.’
These courses are open to children aged 4 years and above. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their technique, our crash courses are tailored to support their progress in a fun, safe environment.
Spots are limited and fill up fast—so don’t miss out on this splash-tastic opportunity to make waves this summer!
🏃♀️ Think You’ve Got What It Takes? Prove It at Our FREE Bleep Test Challenge! 🏃♂️
Join us at John Orwell Sports Centre for a FREE Bleep Test Event – the ultimate test of your speed, stamina, and grit!
📍 Location: John Orwell Sports Centre – Astroturf
📅 Date: 2nd July, 6th August, 3rd September 2025
🕒 Time: 18:00-19:00
💰 Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just want to challenge yourself and have fun, the bleep test is a brilliant way to measure your fitness levels. Come solo or bring a friend – all fitness levels welcome!
🎯 Test your endurance
💥 Push your limits
🏅 Track your progress
🎉 Join a supportive, high-energy environment
No sign-up fee. No pressure. Just you against the bleep.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out – book your spot today.
We’re thrilled to introduce our exciting football courses for kids aged 2–12, designed to build confidence, develop skills, and have loads of fun on the pitch! Whether your child is taking their first steps in football or already a little superstar, our sessions provide a welcoming and engaging environment to grow, play, and thrive.
📅 Every Wednesday at Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium 🌟 Join anytime – sessions run throughout the year! ⚽ Just £35 per month for non-stop football fun!
Huge congratulations to Samarth, who triumphed at the London Para Youth Games, winning gold in the 25m front crawl for children with hearing impairments! Competing in his first-ever swimming gala on 15th May, he showed incredible skill and determination.
Samarth has been coached by Mark Gilby, our dedicated Be Well Swim Well teacher, for the past 2 years and has been swimming since he was 4 years old. To honour his achievement, Tower Hamlets’ MayorLutfur Rahman presented him with his gold medal, accompanied by Jackie Ayres (Be Well Swim Well swimming lead), Steve Halsey (Tower Hamlets Chief Executive), Councillor Kamrul Hussain and Shuhel Malique (Mayor’s Advisor for Sports, Wellbeing and Youth) and his proud parents.
With his gold medal as inspiration, Samarth now plans to join a swimming club, start competitive swimming and aim even higher! 🌊🏊♂️
Empower Yourself with Our Women and Girls Self-Defence Class
Safety, confidence, and strength start with the right tools and knowledge! We’re excited to invite women and girls aged 11+ to our Women and Girls Self-Defence Class at Tiller Leisure Centre every Saturday from 26th April.
This empowering class is led by the amazing Dominique and is designed to make you feel safe and confident. It’s a unique opportunity to learn practical skills in a supportive all-female environment.
Key Details:
When: Saturdays, 12:15-1:00pm from 26th April 2025
Where: Tiller Leisure Centre (studio)
Who: Women and girls aged 11+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, learn life-saving skills, or simply try something new, this class is for YOU.
Join us, and let’s build a community of empowered women together.
