London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

March Madness!

Welcome to our March eBulletin.

Easter is just around the corner and we’ve got loads of fun things to keep the kids occupied during the Easter holidays. For that special Easter treat why not try your hand at making our delicious hot cross bun and butter pudding! See our recipe of the month section for more details.

Don’t forget it’s time to start booking a new course for next term. Whether it’s a swimming course or a sports course we have a wide range of activities to choose from.

Please remember to change your preferences by clicking on the right hand side of the newsletter. Simply update your preferences with items that interest you and you will only receive these in future newsletters.

Kind regards
Leisure at Richmond

Les Mills fitness classes are coming soon!

Here at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre we have a great programme of fitness classes for you to try. With Zumba, Piloxing, Insanity, Aqua, legs, bums and tums, yoga and Pilates to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Whether you want to lose weight, increase muscle tone, stay fit or just have some fun, Teddington is the place to be.

Les Mills classes are coming soon! Our new programme will launch on Monday 20 April and will include Body Pump, RPM and Body Attack.

Click here for more information or call us on 020 3772 2999

Les Mills classes will also be available at Shene Sports & Fitness Centre, Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre and Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre.

Eggstra special fun in the pool!

The Easter holidays are nearly here and if you’re looking for something fun and energetic to keep the kids occupied then look no further than Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre.

We are running two weeks of swimming crash courses. A short intensive course is often the best way to learn to swim or develop your skills. Courses are available for all ages and abilities including beginners through to improvers.

One day workshops for diving are also available. These workshops are a great way to improve diving skills, learn how to do elementary dives, leading into racing dives from the side and the blocks. Diving is for children over 8 years and they must be able to swim 25 metres of all strokes.

Would you like to learn some lifeguarding skills? Then why not try our rookie lifeguard workshop. This session includes rope throwing, towing and rescues. Rookie lifeguard is for children aged 8 years and able to swim 50 metres of an efficient stroke.

Click here for more information or call us on 020 3772 2999.

Feel Good Swim School – new pupils can book this weekend!

For those wanting to learn to swim we offer courses for all ages and abilities. We have highly qualified instructors who will help to develop confidence both in and around the water.

Bookings have started for our new term. Our April – July courses will start w/c 13 April.

Booking dates for junior and infant learn to swim lessons:

New pupil bookings – junior learn to swim
Infant Swim School pupils (pre-school/toddler) moving into the junior programme (staying on the same day) can book from Saturday 21 March. Bookings start from 12noon

All new pupils can book from Sunday 22 March onwards. Bookings start at 12noon.

New pupil bookings – Infant learn to swim
All new pupils can book from Tuesday 24 March onwards. Bookings can be accepted at any time.

There’s nothing like the water to keep kids fit and healthy, energised and having fun. With our junior learn to swim programme at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre offers a range of classes to turn your child into strong confident swimmers. It’s vital that every child learns to swim and gains core knowledge regarding water safety.

We aim to challenge, encourage and motivate children to achieve their full swimming potential.

Please click here for more information or call the centre reception on 020 3772 2999.

Book now for our junior course programme

Our new courses programme start from Monday 13 April. If you are already attending a sports course at Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre, Shene Sports & Fitness Centre, Teddington Sports Centre or Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre you should have already received your junior course renewal form. If not please ask at reception on your next visit and make sure you book and pay to reserve your place.

If you have any questions regarding your next course please contact us today on 020 3772 2999 or click here for more information.

Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre
Shene Sports & Fitness Centre
Teddington Sports Centre
Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre

Recipe of the month

Easter is nearly here so why not treat yourself to our delicious Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding!

Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

Ingredients

300ml pot double cream
600ml milk
4 eggs
100g golden caster sugar
1½ tsp vanilla essence
8 hot cross buns
40g soft butter
100g marzipan, cubed
3 tbsp chunky marmalade
Icing sugar, for dusting

Method

Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Warm the cream and milk in a
pan over a gentle heat. Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together
with a fork in a large bowl, then gradually add the warm cream
mixture.

Halve the buns and spread with the butter. Arrange in a large
shallow ovenproof dish (approx 25 x 32cm), dot with the marzipan and
brush the marmalade on top.

Pour over the cream mixture and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
Press the buns down into the custard mixture as they soften.

Bake for 50 minutes until set, then remove and allow to stand for 10
minutes. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve while still warm.

Tennis with Best Tennis

Are you interested in Tennis? Our sports and fitness centres offer courses run by Best Tennis.

Best Tennis operates across the borough of Richmond, with courses in Teddington, Whitton and Barnes. Many of their sessions take place at the Richmond Council’s Sports and Fitness Centres, and therefore are available at very affordable prices.

Please see below for more details:

Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre – sessions available on Thursdays
Teddington Sports Centre – sessions are available on Thursdays and Saturdays
For more information please contact us on 020 3772 2999 or click on the centre names above.

Best Tennis also offers Easter holiday camps.
Philip Lamb of Best Tennis is very happy to answer any questions with regard to a suitable course for you or your child. Please call Philip on 07595 946116, email philip@besttennis.co.uk or visit the website www.besttennis.co.uk

Adult courses are also available.

Seventy five percent of our planet is water – can you swim?

At Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre we have a range of adult lessons designed for varying abilities. It’s never too late to learn to swim. From lessons for the complete beginner who lacks water confidence to lessons for competent swimmers who want to improve their technique. Feel Good Swim School has it all!

Many adults would like to learn to swim given the right opportunity. Swimming is an excellent form of low impact exercise with many health benefits including weight loss, muscle toning and cardiorespiratory improvement. It’s also good fun.

We understand that you may feel embarrassed or nervous about taking swimming lessons as an adult but please don’t feel like you’re the only one.

We offer 6 week courses for beginners, intermediate or advanced swimmers. Our next term will start in April and booking is now available.

Please click here for more information or call the centre reception on 020 3772 2999.

Swimming is a total body workout that leaves you feeling energised and revitalised. So come and try one of our lessons today and get swimming.

Do your children enjoy playing badminton?

Our increasingly popular Junior Badminton Club is the perfect first step into badminton. Our resident badminton coach coordinates these exciting weekly sessions and ensures that all newcomers and regulars are made welcome. The sessions aim to help introduce and develop the basic skills of badminton in a fun and friendly atmosphere that guarantees a smashing time

We aim to teach children the game of Badminton through coaching programmes whilst encouraging them to have fun and meet new friends.

Junior Badminton sessions are available as a course or a drop in session on Sundays 9.30-11.00am.

For more information please contact us on 020 3772 2999 or click here.

Sports club update – karate and judo with Bu’Sen

The Anglo Japanese Judo Association who's headquarters is at Bu-Sen in Twickenham invited all members from their numerous satellite clubs to attend their annual tournament which was held at Hampton Academy on the 1 March.
With over 150 entries it proved to be a very busy and productive day, with the organisation and refereeing being up to its usual first class standard, apart from the odd bruise the whole day was injury free demonstrating the control and discipline shown by all the fighters during the day.
The Olympic Games in Rio are not far away and it may be the case that one day some of these budding champions will represent their country at the highest level. Well done to all of the competitors and we look forward to seeing you at our next event.

Are you interested in Karate and Judo? Our sports and fitness centres offer courses run by the Bu-Sen Martial Arts School.

Junior Judo
Sessions are available on the following days:
Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre – Monday and Wednesday*
Teddington Sports Centre – Thursday
Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre* - Tuesday and Thursday
Click here for your FREE SESSION voucher!

Junior Karate
Sessions are available on the following days:
Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre – Wednesday
Teddington Sports Centre – Tuesday
Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre – Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Shene Sports & Fitness Centre - Thursday

For more information please contact us on 020 3772 2999 or click on the centre names above.

*proposed sessions, please call to register your interest.

<< News