Running

East Village parkrun — Free, weekly 5k every Saturday at 9am in the Olympic Park. Fully volunteer-run. All abilities welcome. Register once at parkrun.org.uk.

Run Club — Informal group that meets near the Velodrome. Check the East Village Facebook groups for current schedule.

Fitness

The Podium — The onsite health club on Celebration Avenue. Membership-based. Offers gym, pool, studios, and various classes.

CrossFit East — Box gym in the Stratford area. Popular with residents.

Social

East Village Residents Facebook Group — The main community space for estate-wide discussion, recommendations, lost & found, and alerts.

Nextdoor — Local social network, organised by area. E20 has active membership.

Culture

Craft Group — Meets monthly. Ask in the residents’ Facebook group for current details.

Sport

Five-a-side — Informal organising via WhatsApp groups. Ask in the Facebook group if you want to join.

Tennis — Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre is a short walk. Courts can be booked online.

Cycling — Lee Valley VeloPark offers cycling sessions for all levels, including guided rides.

Parents and families

East Village Mums & Dads — Active Facebook group for parents in E20.

Gymnastics and kids’ sport — The Olympic venues offer junior programmes. Check their websites for current sessions.

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