Activities
The Bexley Disability Sport Network aims to support deaf and disabled residents to access high-quality sport and physical activity. For more information please contact The Bexley Sports Inclusion Officer, Aishah Safdar on 013 2252 4682 or email aishah@bvsc.co.uk.
Please note, the information below is subject to change. Booking for all sessions is essential. Contact details for each session can be found under each activity.
If you run a deaf or disabled sport or physical activity in Bexley and you are not listed below please contact the Sport and Leisure Team on 020 8303 7777 or email leisure@bexley.gov.uk
Athletics
Activity
S-Factor Academy’s Inclusive team works with disadvantaged and disabled (physical/learning or sensory) young people to help them achieve their full potential in sports; improve well-being and overall quality of life.
Times
Please contact the organisation for further details.
Location
Ladywell Arena, Lewisham SE6 4QX See map
Contact details
- admin@sfactoracademy.co.uk
- 07840 528587
Badminton
Activity
Bexley Deaf Club Badminton sessions for deaf British Sign Language users.
Times
Wednesday evenings from 8pm to 9pm
Location
Crook Log Leisure Centre see map
Contact details
David Foot email info@bexleydeafclub.co.uk
Boccia
Activity
Bexley Dodgers Boccia Club runs competitive and recreational sessions for people with physical and learning disabilities, and for people with hearing or sight loss.
Times
Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Location
Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup DA15 9AE. see map
There is also a session once a month on a Sunday from 10am to 12pm at
Cleeve Park School,
Bexley Lane,
Sidcup DA14 4JN
(please phone/email for dates) see map
Contact
- Email janet45swann@gmail.com
- Telephone 01322 330268
- Or visit the Bexley Disability Sports Network website
Bowls
Activity
Bexley Visually Impaired Bowls Club runs indoor and outdoor sessions for blind or partially sighted people.
Times
- Summer, Tuesdays 1.30pm to 4pm
- Winter, Wednesdays from 12pm to 2.30pm
Location
Danson Park Bowls Club
Danson Park,
Danson Road,
Bexleyheath DA6 8HL
see map
White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre
Garrods Close
off Hilda May Avenue
Swanley BR8 7BF
see map
Contact
Jeanne Bloomfield
Telephone 020 8304 8409
Cricket
Activity
The Super 1s programme gives young people aged 12 to 25 with disabilities the chance to regularly play cricket. It is run by Lord's Taverners through Kent County Cricket Club.
Times
Mondays 6pm to 7:30pm (during school term time)
Location
Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road
Bexley, DA5 1NE
see map
Contact
Email: Brian.Gasking@kentcricket.co.uk
Telephone: Brian Gasking 07931 318142
Lord's Taverners - Super 1s
Cycling
Activity
Bexley Bike Hub (Wingz) run facilitated bike sessions for disabled children and young people and their siblings aged 6+. Use of the Hub’s equipment is included such as BMX's and helmets. If you have your own equipment such as a wheelchair or trike, we encourage you to join us, have some fun and develop your skills.
Times
Please contact us for times.
Location
Subject to change
Contact
Email bmx@accesssport.co.uk
Dance
Activity
Dynamix runs inclusive and adapted dance sessions for children and young people.
Times
Visit the Dynamix Dance Facebook page for times.
Location
Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, London, SE28 8NJ See map
Contact
Joanne Bernard:
- Email dynamix_dancerz@outlook.com
- Telephone 07828 89764
Activity
Aim High Dance Academy runs Pan-disability inclusive dance sessions for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children. All abilities welcome. First session free then £4 thereafter.
Times
Fridays 5pm to 6pm.
Location
Waterways Children’s Centre, Southwood Road, SE28 8EZ See map
Contact
- Email Info@AimHighAcademy.co.uk
- Telephone 07904 313 603
For further information, please visit the Aim High Dance Academy website.
Activity
Baby Ballet Shine run a dance class specifically for Early years foundation stage and Key Stage 1 children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Times
Saturday 11:45am
Location
The Dance Studio, Europa Gymnastics Centre, Vimy Way, Crayford DA1 4ND See map
Contact
Jessie:
- Email dartfordbexleybromley@babyballet.co.uk
- Telephone 020 8304 5161
For further information, please visit the babyballet website.
Activity
Dance Ability (Deptford) run play and creative dance sessions for children with physical and/or learning disabilities and their siblings ages 5 to12
Times
Wednesday afternoons (term time only). Contact organisation for further details.
Location
Laban Building, Deptford, Creekside, SE8 3DZ See map
Contact
- Email youthprogramme@trinitylaban.ac.uk
- Telephone 0208 305 9398
For further information, please visit the Trinity Laban website.
Activity
Magpie Dance offers a variety of classes to suit different levels of experience for people age 3+ with learning disabilities.
Times
Please contact the organisation for further details.
Location
The Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA See map
Contact
- Email info@magpiedance.org.uk
- Telephone 0208 290 6633
For further information, please visit the Magpie Dance website.
Football
Activity
Pan-disability football with Charlton Athletic Community Trust.
All sessions are during school term time only and the cost is £40 per year. Players can join at any point throughout the year.
Times
- Age five to nine years – Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.15pm
- Age 10 to 16 years – Wednesdays 6.15pm to 7pm
- Adults (16 years and over) - Mondays 6.15pm to 7pm
Location
Crook Log Leisure Centre indoor sports hall see map
Contact
Steven Bannan
Email Steven.Bannan@cact.org.uk
Telephone 07984 732506
Activity
Bexley Deaf Centre runs a mixed male and female British Sign Language friendly walking football team for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing players. Players must be over 18 years of age and are encouraged to sign.
£4 per person
Times
Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Location
Goals Bexleyheath see map
Contact
Tania Bushell
Email Tania@bexleydeafcentre.co.uk
Telephone 01322 351122
Gymnastics
Activity
Falcon Spartak Gymnastics Club.
Times
- Saturday’s 10am to 11am Gymnastics for young children with a disability (1 to1 coaching if required) and 11am to 12.30pm Gymnastics for people with a disability
- Mondays 6.30pm to 8.30pm Rhythmic Gymnastics for people with a disability
- Thursdays 6.30 to 8.30pm Trampolining for people with a disability
Location
Hurstmere School Sports Hall
Hurst Road,
Sidcup DA15 9AW
see map
Contact
Kay (senior coach)
Email Falconspartak@outlook.com
Telephone 07967 346060
Health and fitness
Activity
Parkinson’s Steps to Health - offers exercise on a 1 to 1 basis as well as a group session.
Please visit your GP to ask to be referred or contact Wendy for further information.
If you are in receipt of disability benefit you are entitled to a Free Saver Card giving the user discounts to the Parkwood Leisure Centres in the borough (Crook Log, Sidcup and Erith Leisure Centre*). Carers accompanying a user with a disability are entitled to free entrance into the facilities. Additional costs will be charged to the carer if they wish to take part in an activity. Please contact the leisure centre and fill in an application form, call 020 8304 9090 or visit website Crook Log Leisure Centre
Times
Various
Location
Various
Contact
Wendy Leach `
Email brian.leach7@ntlworld.com
Telephone 020 8306 5973
Web Parkinson's UK - Steps to Health
*Erith Leisure Centre has accessible gym equipment for people with disabilities. These include a handcycle, a low recumbent bike, a rowing machine with chair and backrest, and an accessible stretching and free weights area.
Running
Activity
Run Together (Bexley Mencap) - Running and fitness group for members of Bexley Mencap and their friends and families.
Times
Visit the websites below for times:
Location
Subject to change.
Contact
Nick Marsden:
- Email nick@bexleymencap.org.uk
- Telephone 020 8303 6336
Swimming
Activity
Bexley Beavers provides swimming for people with disabilities, their families, carers and friends - an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a good swim. They have exclusive use of both the large and small pools for this time period and are open to all ages and all disabilities.
Times
Friday’s 6pm and 7.30pm
Location
Crook Log Leisure Centre see map
Contact
Email info@bexleybeavers.org.uk
Telephone 020 3393 8305
Website Bexley Beavers
Activity
Parkwood adaptive swimming lessons for children five to 16 years with physical and learning disabilities. One to one, one to two and group lessons.
Times
- Tuesdays 4.30pm
- Wednesday 6.30pm
- Thursday 5pm and 5.30pm
Location
Erith Leisure Centre,
Avenue Road
Erith DA8 3AT
see map
Contact
Telephone 01322 350271
Website Erith Leisure Centre
Activity
Disability swim session (users are entitled to a Free Saver Card to receive a discounted price).
Times
Mondays and Fridays - please call for timings as they may vary
Location
Erith Leisure Centre,
Avenue Road
Erith DA8 3AT
see map
Contact
Telephone 01322 350271
Website Erith Leisure Centre
Yoga
Activity
Calm Collective runs inclusive yoga for deaf and disabled children aged 6 to 11 and their families, £3 per session.
Times
Wednesdays (term time only) 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location
143 Station Road, Sidcup DA15 7AA See map
Contact
Please register online:
- Email Disability.Inclusion@AccessSport.co.uk
- Telephone 020 7993 9883
For further information, visit the Calm Collective website.