New to East Dulwich - General advice / sports

[llyamah]

Hello everyone!

My girlfriend and I will be moving to East Dulwich soon. We have not lived there before but have had an offer accepted on a house on Abbotswood Road.

Wondering if anyone can offer any thoughts on the area? Is that road a 'good' choice?

Also, I am looking to get fit and was wondering if anyone can recommend some sports clubs? I currently do Muay Thai and Boxing, so was thinking of joining this place:

http://gunnsmma.com/

Thanks

llyamah

[Cedges]

Hi Ilyamah - come and check out the Back to Netball scheme - its moving to Monday evening 6-7pm at Harris Girls Academy from Monday 3rd September cost only ?3 and its designed for people who have never played before or haven't played for a while. Our last session at JAGS sports club nr North Dulwich station is next Wednesday at 7-8pm. The sessions are ?3 and the monday night ones will be indoors. Its been a great way to meet local people for me and its for all ages. If you search this forum there are contact details for the coach Rachael.

Welcome to ED!

[maritap]

Hi, what age groups are able to join the netball, would be intrested as I love the game but I'm on the other size of 50 ?

[iceicebaby]

Think there's a gym right by you, in dulwich hamlet football club. Never been but a colleague says it good value. Welcome to the area!

[Cedges]

HI Maritap - the Netball is open to all ages (and we have had some players in your age range at the JAGS sessions recently)so please do come along :-)

We had a write up in the SE Mags this month too - see page 47 of the attached online version:

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1xqhx/SE22August2012/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffree.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F561519%2FSE22-August-2012%3Frefid%3D27450

Couple of other notes - the monday sessions are going to be indoors so we won't be a slave to the weather any longer and there is also a session starting in the Waterloo/Southwark area at the Colombo Centre which will be on Thursdays at 6.30-7.30pm and is totally FREE. I know this is out of area technically but it is perfect for peeps like me who work in London Bridge. Fulle details of both sessions below:

Harris Girls academy

East Dulwich

Homestall Road

SE22 ONR

Starting Monday 3rd 6-7pm

?3

Colombo Centre

34-68 Colombo Street

Se1 8DP

FREE

Starting Thurs 6th September 6.30-7.30pm

The Wandle Recreation Centre

Mapleton Road

Wandsworth Town

Thursdays 7.30-8.30

?3

[KatDew]

Abbotswood road is a nice place to live. I've been there 6 years and it has a lovely sense of community

[Back2NetballLondon]

Hi Ladies

Looks like chloe who already attends the Back to Netball sessions has filled you in :-)

If you have any other questions please drop me an email [email protected]

look forward to meet you.

Rach

[buntysammy]

East Dulwich is cool, in terms of sport I go to a run club, intervals and some fun with the girls that take part, Mondays at 715 on Peckham Rye Park.

Not sure about boxing and stuff but be interesting to hear if you find anything.

[ratty]

Welcome to the hood!