SOLIDARITY SPORTS

PAST PROJECTS

HALF-TERM MULTI-SPORTS

Solidarity Sports will run a sports and healthy eating project during the October half-term at Wilberforce Primary School for children aged 7-9. The project will be captured in a 5 minute film which will focus on the children's thoughts on sport, teamwork and the importance of healthy eating. Each child will be given a copy of the film free of charge.

Supported by The Octavia Foundation and Westminster Community Network

WESTWAY SUMMER MULTI-SPORTS CLUB

From 28 July to 29 August 2008 Solidarity Sports will run a weekday sports and health club for children aged 7-11 at Westway Sports Centre. This is a great opportunity for your children to keep active and learn new skills during the summer holidays. The participant led sessions will include a variety of fun-filled games including football, kwik cricket and kick rounder’s.

Supported by The Octavia Foundation, Kensington Housing Trust, Methodist Church and Notting Hill Housing Trust

WESTWAY FOOTBALL CLUB

From 15 June to 17 August 2008 (excluding 6 July), Solidarity Sports will be running a Sunday football club for children aged 7-10 at Westway Sports Centre. This is a great opportunity for your children to develop their football skills, make new friends and keep fit during the weekend. The football sessions will include a variety of fun-filled games, team bonding exercises, and matches.

Supported by John Lyon’s Charity and The Octavia Foundation

EARL’S COURT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Solidarity Sports will hold two special days of multi-sports events on Saturday 12 and 19 July 2008. Children aged 7-11 are invited to take part in two days of fun, fitness and health. This will be part of a two week Festival that will celebrate community life in Earl’s Court through artistic and social events. For more information please visit the Earl's Court Community Festival website.

Supported by Westway Development Trust

children playing football CURRENT PROJECTS

***SUMMER FESTIVAL 2009***

Solidarity Sports will be organising plenty of sports activities at the Summer Festival 2009. The festival celebrates the diversity of West London.

The FREE festival takes place on Saturday the 20th of June from 12-6pm at Emslie Horniman Park, Kensal Road W10 5EH.

The festival is supported by Octavia Foundation, Notting Hill Housing Trust, Kensington Housing Trust and 1958 Remembered.

***FOOD FOR THOUGHT***

Food For Thought is a healthy living project that will give children aged 7 to 11 a great opportunity to learn, bond and have fun. Children will make tasty, healthy meals from scratch and be taught the importance of having a balanced diet.There will also be an arts and crafts aspect to the project. Children will be inspired to create 2D and 3D pieces of art and a selection will be chosen to illustrate our cook book.

After cooking our delicious meals, we will play a variety of sports such as football and cricket, learning the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Every Friday, we will go on a special trip to a sport or health institute. Trips will include visiting a City Farm and touring a London Football Club.

Food For Thought will be evaluated with a colourful international children's cookery book. The aim of the book is to celebrate the cultural diversity of the children who attend the project. If you have any expertese in publishing books and wish to support us, please contact us.

This project will take place from 12 to 4, Monday to Friday, from 27 July to 4 September

Please contact us if you would like to take part in this project.

Location: North Kensington

Supported by Octavia Foundation, Notting Hill Housing Trust and Grassroots Grants

***LONDON ZARAGOZA MINI OLYMPICS***

Solidarity Sports and St Cuthbert's School will take 27 lucky children to Zaragoza to spend 5 days at the Hilarion Gimeno School.

Mornings will be spent studying at the school and afternoons visiting museums, historical landmarks and mixing with the local community of Zaragoza.

Children from both schools will create the publicity, plan and take part in sports activities during a special Mini-Olympic day. The aim of this trip is to develop an understanding and knowledge of each other's culture, traditions and promote international co-operation.

The thoughts and new learning experiences of the children will be captured in a memorable film as they explore the city.

Supported by British Council

***RBKC FATHERS FOOTBALL CLUB***

Solidarity Sports and Dad's House are offering two free 5-a-side football clubs for fathers living in North and South of RBKC.

NORTH: Every week at Westway Sports Centre, starting Friday 6 March from 21:00 to 22:00

SOUTH: Every week at St Luke's pitches, starting Monday 6 April from 19:00 to 20:00

Limited places available, please note that you must book in advance to take part. For more information or to book a place, contact us

Supported by RBKC

***SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB***
Solidarity Sports is running a new sports club every Saturday afternoon from 12 - 3 for children aged 7-11. The participant led sport sessions will include a variety of drills, skills, and fun and games in a safe environment. Games played include football, kwik cricket, kick rounders and many more!

Limited places available, please contact us in advance to book a place.

Location: St Cuthbert with St Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, Earl's Court, London, SW5 9UE (2mins from Earl's Court tube station)

EASTER SPORTS CLUB

From 7-18 April 2008 Solidarity Sports will be running a two week sports club for children aged 7-11. A local filmmaker will film the project and we will hold a screening for all the children and parents to attend. The film will be a short 10 minute video of the children’s experiences during the project and their thoughts on sport, teamwork and the importance of healthy eating.

Supported by Notting Hill Housing Trust

SIX WEEKS OF FOOTBALL FUN

From 8 September to 13 October 2007, Solidarity Sports will be running a football club for children aged 7-11 in Earl's Court. This is a unique opportunity for your children to develop their football skills and go on a tour of FA Cup winners Chelsea Football Club’s 40,000 capacity stadium. We will also go and see a live football match, Chelsea Vs Leicester in the Carling Cup.

Supported by The Scarman Trust

EASTER SPORTS CLUB SCREENING

Solidarity Sports invites you to a special preview of its film “Easter Sports Club” on Thursday May 1st at 4pm. The film captures the experience of 15 children who attended a project run by Solidarity Sports. The focus of the project was "fun and health" and this short film shows the highlights of the project, as well as the children's thoughts on sport, teamwork and staying healthy.

Supported by Notting Hill Housing Trust