John Tucker Club

Is based in a sheltered housing facility on the Isle of Dogs for elderly and frail people or those with disabilities. The club is open to all IOD residents. The club member’s range from 60 to 94 years of age and average daily attendance is between 15 – 20 members. Activities INP have delivered include alternative therapies, a roof garden project and a reminiscence project. We also organise health sessions, craft sessions, flower arranging, information sessions, social events, outings to :- museums, theatre, music hall, restaurants and summer seaside trips.

Timetable:

Tues, Weds & Thurs 10:00am - 1:00pm
John Tucker House, Mellish Street

Docklands Women's Group

To provide a safe and inspiring forum for women to meet and share experiences and increase access to information and understanding of local issues. To promote community health through strengthening local networks and providing opportunities for mutual support and friendship. To enable women to participate in the running of the Group, to take leading roles in the management of the Group and to act as representatives in other related Groups. We aim to create a confident and integrated community. We aim to build the self-confidence in the women, widen horizons and aspirations as well as the level of employment through the provision of training. We organise trips and outings for example; summer trips to the seaside, theatre and fruit picking.

Timetable: from March 2011

Tues 10:30am - 1:30pm
Main group meeting incl. sewing class, keep fit, crèche, information, healthy eating/cooking & workshops at Club 55, Samuda Estate, Stewart Street, E14

Weds 9:30pm - 12:30pm
Cycling project

Weds 1:00pm - 3:00pm
IT class, Harbinger School, Cahir Street, E14

Fri mornings
English speaking class, Harbinger School, Cahir Street, E14

Men's Group

(Funded by Football Foundation, Island Homes, MCTH, Poplar Church)

Our men’s group has been running for four years now, it is made up of predominately Bengali men aged between 18 and 65. Our Elder’s group takes part in ESOL & IT classes, and lots of short courses. The group also have a swimming club. We organise various trips and outings over the summer which have included fruit picking and seaside trips.

Timetable: from March 2011

Mon
ESOL at 2 The Quarterdeck

Mon 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Badminton at Island Sports Centre, George Greens School

Mon 9:30am - 11:30am
IT Class at Alpha Grove

Weds 11:00am - 12:30pm
Swimming Club - Elders at Tiller Centre

Weds 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lunch Club / Workshops BWO Centre, Thorne House

Weds 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Badminton at Island Sports Centre

Thurs 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gym at Tiller Centre

Thurs 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Football Training

Sunday Football
League Matches