Neandra Etienne shares the first of two round ups of this month’s sports shorts
Athletic Newham FC annual open trial gives players a chance to join the team. Their home ground is located at Terence McMillan Stadium (Newham leisure centre) Saturday 10 June, 10am, Hackney Marshes, Kit: Black shorts and Black socks http://athleticnewhamfc.co.uk New players are welcome to join
East London Dockers ARLFC pre-season training Every Wednesday, 7pm, Memorial Park, E15 www.eastlondondockers.co.uk
Well done JK Silvertown FC they are the winners of the Ron Garard Cup after defeating FC Leytonstone 3-2 in the final Goals scored by Leggz, Darnell and Wrighty. The club, set up in memory of James Kiely, is also the home of the JK Vets Charity Team. Twitter: JKSILVERTOWNFC Instagram: @jksilvertownfc
Newham Ride Cycle Sisters leaders, Misbah, Shameem and Nasim took part in the Women V Cancer Ride the Night event on 29 April Dressed in pink they cycled 100km (60 miles) and have raised more than £320,000 so far! These essential funds will support Breast Cancer Now, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. Instagram: @cyclesistersuk
NewVIc students Chloe and Nefeli from Newham Sixth Form College won Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport Awards. Chloe received the award for Inspirational Student of the Year and Nefeli won Volunteer of the Year. Chloe and Nefeli were nominated for their outstanding work supporting, encouraging and inspiring their peers in a variety of sports. Both students volunteer with the Sports Academy giving up their time to connect with the student community. www.newvic.ac.uk
Self defence classes for girls and women re-launch with their first block of sessions starting in June. They will continue throughout July and hope to resume after the summer break again in September. To take advantage of this great initiative please contact: Malaka – malaka@psbl.org.uk. Family Centre, New City Primary School, Tunmarsh Lane, E13 9NE www.psbl.org.uk
All games and events are subject to change. Please email your news and game fixtures to neandra.etienne@newhamvoices.co.uk
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