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Activities

The Bexley Disability Sport Network aims to support deaf and disabled residents to access high-quality fun, adapted, tailored and inclusive sports and physical activities.

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/physical activity in Bexley or would like to become more inclusive please contact:

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

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

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

Boxing

Activity

Olympia Boxing is running two non-contact boxing fitness sessions for people living with Parkinson’s, Dementia and Alzheimer's. Virtual sessions can be enjoyed from a seated or standing position, so all abilities welcome. Just come along and have fun:

  1. For people living with Dementia and Alzheimer's and their carers - every Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm, currently on Zoom for free
  2. For people living with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers - every Thursday 4pm to 5pm, currently on Zoom for free

Contact

Please email info@olympiaboxing.co.uk and ask for the zoom link.

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:

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

For further information, please visit the Aim High Dance Academy website.

Activity

Early Years Baby Ballet Shine Class for SEND children

Sessions will take place weekly at Bexley Snap and are open to babies and early years children with SEND either diagnosed or going through a diagnosis.

Times

10 am

Dates

Please contact for upcoming dates

Cost

£2 per session

Age

18 months+

Location

Bexley Snap, Fairford Ave, Bexleyheath DA7 6QP See map

Contact

To book please call 01332 334 192 or email admin@bexleysnap.org.uk.
 

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:

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

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

For further information, please visit the Magpie Dance website.

Football

Activity

Teviot Rangers in partnership with Access Sport, CP Sport and the London FA deliver a monthly Frame Football session for disabled children and young people.

Frame Football is an adapted form of football designed for people who have restricted mobility and would normally use a walker or crutches.

Times

For times, please contact Teviot Rangers below

Location

Slade Hall, Pendrell Street, SE18 2PQ See map

Contact

The first session is free

Book a place

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

Zumba is a Latin inspired, fun, easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness programme.

Times

Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm - Specific sessions for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent children and young people aged 8 to 16 on the following dates:

  • 28 March (taster session)
  • 18 April
  • 25 April
  • 2 May
  • 9 May
  • 16 May
  • 23 May
  • 30 May
  • 6 June
  • 13 June
  • 20 June

Tuesdays 6.30pm - Inclusive sessions open to all and adapted for both physical and learning disabilities. 

Location

St. Stephen’s Church Hall:

  • Deepdene Road (off Bellegrove Road, past MacDonald’s),
    Welling
    DA16 3QG
    Get directions

Contact

Activity

Seated gentle exercise classes for carers and cared for with memory loss/dementia run by Carers Support Bexley. Designed to improve strength and balance, all from the comfort of a chair. Free of charge.

Times

Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of every month 11:30am to 12pm.

Location

Contact

Numbers are limited. To reserve a place or for more information contact Lesley Skinner on 07804 486 066 or email l.skinner@ccsel.org.

Activity

Sit to Keep Fit - come along to the Belvedere Befriending cafe run by Age UK Bexley and enjoy 30 minutes of gentle exercise. Designed to improve your strength and balance, all from the comfort of a chair. Sessions are run by Lesley from Crossroads Care South East London who has been supporting unpaid carers and older people since 1990. 

Times

Sessions take place on the second Tuesday of every month between 11:15am to 11:45am. The first session is free. After that, if you would like to attend regularly there is a membership fee of £10 per month, which entitles you to attend any of Age UK’s Cafes in the borough.

Location

Belvedere Community centre:

Contact

Numbers are limited. To reserve a place or for more information, contact Lesley Skinner on:

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:

*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.

Judo

Activity

Access Sport and United Judo are launching new inclusive judo sessions in Bexley for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent children and young people aged 8-15 and their families.

The sessions focus on fun judo-orientated games and activities where each young person learns judo movements with contact and non-contact both possible. Sessions are adapted to each young person’s needs.

Cost

First session free, £5 thereafter

Times

Sessions will take place every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11.30 to 12.30pm starting 18 March 2023 and then the following dates:

  • 15 April
  • 20 May
  • 17 June
  • 15 July
  • 19 August
  • 16 September
  • 21 October
  • 18 November
  • 16 December

Location

United Judo, Bourne Road, DA5 1LW (on the site of Dartfordians Rugby Club).

Contact

Complete the registration form

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:

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

Wheelchair sports

Activity

Wheelchair Rugby.

The argonauts are currently trying to increase participation at their wheelchair rugby league training sessions. The sport is very inclusive, and anyone is welcome to attend no matter what age, gender or whether or not they have a disability. Equipment is provided.

Times

Every Monday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Location

Fairfield Leisure Centre in Dartford

Contact details

Peter Johnston
Telephone 07538 019570
Email theargonautswcs@gmail.com

Activity

WheelPower - Free Online Exercise Classes

Three classes per week, every week, delivered by wheelchair users

Contact

Sign up via our website or find other sports that you can take part on our website.

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:

Register

For further information, visit the Calm Collective website.