Greater London

The Me2 project is here to support your child to access mainstream leisure activities. Please remember that many of these organisations will not have worked with deaf children before, but are very keen to do so and are willing to learn with our support. 

Please feel free to contact any of the clubs to find out how you can get involved!

Below you will find the contacts in your area:

6th Marylebone Unit
Website: www.girlguiding.org.uk
Contact name: Pat Beazley
Email:  pbeazley@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk
Phone:  020 8723 0243
Fax:  n/a
Mobile:  077513 18654
Venue:  St Mary's School, Enford Street

About us: We provide interpersonal skills, craft, outdoor activities including camping and orienteering and sports. Tuesday 6.30pm-8pm and Wednesday 5pm - 8pm.

The Circus Space
Website: www.circusspace.co.uk
Contact name: Lydia Ashman
Email:  lydia@circusspace.co.uk
Phone:  0207 613 8221
Fax:  n/a
Mobile:  n/a
Venue:  Coronet Street, London, N1 6HD

About us: We provide circus skills training. Daily for 3 to 60 year olds

Cirque Nova Ltd
Website: www.cirquenova.com
Contact name: Jean-Marie Akkerman
Email:  cirquenova@googlemail.com
Phone:  n/a
Fax:  n/a
Mobile:  078467 64357
Venue:  Pastures Youth Centre, 3 Davis Lane, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, E11 3DR

About us: We teach acrobatics, aerial skills, aerial bungee, juggling and other circus skills. Saturday's 10am - 6pm for young people 16 to 25 years.

8th Haggerston Brownies
Website: www.girlguiding.org.uk 
Contact name: Dorian Stewart
Email:  dorianstwrt@yahoo.co.uk
Phone:  020 7241 3992
Fax:  n/a
Mobile:  0785 4980173
Venue:  St Michaels and All Angels Church Hall, E8 3LR

About us: We provide games and different activities, we also go on trips and camping, do challenges and badges. Wednesday evening from 5.45pm for children aged 7 to 19 years.

Haringey Sports Development Trust

Website: www.haringeysportsdevelopment.co.uk
Contact name: Burk Gravis
Email:  mail@haringeysportsdevelopment.co.uk
Phone:  0208 365 7470
Fax:  0208 881 8944
Mobile:  07835 814442
Venue:  White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, White Hart Lane, London, N22 5QU

About us: We deliver sports programmes for all Haringey schools and provide coach education for all ages up to 25 years.

Let Me Play
Website:  www.letmeplay.co.uk 
Contact name: Amy Lalla
Email:   info@letmeplay.co.uk  
Phone:  0845 009 0933
Fax:  N/A
Mobile: 07930 663 307
Venue: 27 Bulwer Street, London, W12 8AR

About us:  We provide sporting experiences such as dance, football, basketball and tennis which involves having fun and enjoying the sport. We meet weekly at various times. For ages 10-21 years old.

Deaf Is Special Children
Website:  N/A
Contact name: Dennise Parke
Email: park566@btinternet.com
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Mobile: 07882 005051
Venue: Christchurch School, 45 Commercial Street, Greenwich, SE10 0DZ

About us: We run a range of activities such as crafts, games, celebrations, healthy living activities and arrange outings. We meet Thursdays 6.30pm-9pm for anyone aged 8 to 25 years old.

Sutton Churches Tennis Club
Website:  www.clubtennis.co.uk
Contact name: Kirsty Garrett
Email: info@clubtennis.co.uk
Phone: 020 8274 0630
Fax: N/A
Mobile: N/A
Venue: R/O 97-101 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2ES

About us:  We provide tennis facilities and coaching for all from ages 3-93 years old. We meet on various days throughout the week depending on age and ability. 

Signing Choir - Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk 
Contact name: Laura Goulden

Email:  ignite@artsdepot.co.uk 

Phone: 0208 369 5452
Fax:  N/A
Mobile: N/A
Venue: Arts Depot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 0GA

About us:  We offer a varied range of dance, music, theatre, and comedy, with community participation for everyone. We meet every Saturday for the signing choir at 12:30pm- 2.30pm during term time only for anyone aged 13 - 22 years old. The signsong choir is run by Deaf and Hearing tutors!

Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre
Contact name: Sharon Wooder
Email:         sharon.wooder@richmond.gov.uk or swooder@richmond.gov.uk
Phone:         0208 977 9911
Mobile:         07864170049
Venue:          Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Teddington, TW11 8EZ

About us: We are a local public swimming pool and fitness centre. We are open everyday from 6.30am till 10pm for all ages.

Islington Boat Club
Website: www.islingtonboatclub.com
Contact name: Paul Anderson
Email:  paulanderson@islingtonboatclub.com
Phone:  020 7253 0778
Fax:  020 7253 1246
Mobile:  
Venue:  16-34 Graham Street, London, N1 8JX

About us: We are a water based youth club providing opportunities to take part in canoeing, kayaking, power boarding and other outdoor activities. We meet Monday-Saturdays between 91m-7.30pm each week for those aged 9-25years.

Black Arrows Badminton Club
Website: www.blackawrrowsbc.com
Contact name: Henry T Palton-Gaspard
Email:  henry@blackarrowsbc.com
Mobile:  07932 037173 
Venue:  Clissold Leisure Centre, 64 Clissold Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 9EX

About us: Junior badminton in Hackney and surrounding boroughs with playing and coaching opportunites every Sunday from 11am-1pm for those aged 8-18years.

                   January 2011

Malaika Youth Project
Website: www.malaikayouthproject.org.uk
Contact name: Daniel lutaaya
Email:  danny@malaikayouthproject.org.uk
Fax:  0208 986 2648
Mobile:  07951 627 066
Venue:  Varies, based in East London

About us: We provide inclusive sport and education for young people ages 8 to 25. All abilities are welcome to try our safe non-contact boxing classes. Please check www.MalaikaBlog.com for the latest times and locations. Feel free to contact us on Facebook (Malaika Youth Project).  

                   Febuary 2011

Enfield and Haringey Athletic Club
Website: www.ehac.co.uk
Contact name: Yvonne Jacobs
Email:  athleticscoaching@hotmail.co.uk

Mobile:  07906885713 
Venue:  Lee Valley Centre, Meridian Way, London, N9 0AR

About us: We offer athletic coaching and the opportunity to take part in both mainstream and disability specifc events. All athletic events (running, jumping, throwing) are covered for all ages and abilities. We meet Tuesdays 7pm-8.15pm and Thursdays  6pm-7.30pm with those aged 9 upwards.

                   January 2011

YMCA LSW
Website: www.ymcalsw.org 
Contact name: Jessica Izquierdo
Email:  jessicaizquierdo@ymcalsw.org
Phone:  020 8542 9055
Venue:  YMCA Wimbledon, 200 The Broadway, London SW19 1RY and YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Lower Ham Road, KT2 5BH

About us: Staff here have had deaf awareness training and are looking to welcome more deaf members - contact jessica for more information. 

Unicorn Theatre
Website: www.unicorntheatre.com
Contact name: Kirsty Hoyle
Email:  kirsty.hoyle@unicorntheatre.com
Phone:  020 7645 0521
Venue:  147 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ

About us: We offer captioned/ISIP performances - please get in touch for more details

Sutton Tennis Academy
Website: www.suttontennisacademy.com
Contact name: Rachael Porsz
Email:  rachael.porsz@suttontennisacademy.com
Phone:  0208 641 6611
Mobile:  07590665550 
Venue:  Rose Hill Park, Rose Hill, Sutton, SM1 3HH

About us: We offer tennis, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, gym/fitness to those from 3 upwards - see the website for more details.

Sanjuro Training Systems Ltd
Website: www.sanjurotrainingsystems.com
Contact name: Anita Yiannoullou
Email:  anita@sanjuromartialart.com
Mobile:  07973 571921 
Venue:   various across London

About us: We offer non contact martial art based activity classes, adapted for varying needs. We instruct all ages and abilities and also provide instructor development programmes. We meet every day (see website) at various locations and are aimed at those ages 7+ 

Ladywell Gymnastics Club
Website: www.ladywellgym.co.uk
Contact name: Sinaid Callaghan
Email:  ladywellgc@aol.com
Mobile:  07772 693 864
Venue:   5 Randlesdown Road, Catford, London

About us: We offer gymnastics from pre-school to a national level including cheerleading and dance with pom-poms! We meet 9am-8pm weekdays, 9am-4pm Saturdays and 9am-1.30pm Sundays. Aimed at those aged 2+.

                   January 2011

Zinc Arts
Website: www.zincarts.org.uk 
Contact name: Lixi Chivas
Email:  lixi.chivas@zincarts.org.uk
Phone:  01277365626
Fax:  01277365003
Mobile: 
Venue:  Zinc, Great Stony, High Street, Chipping Ongar CM5 0AD (and various venues)

About us: We provide various arts activities - see our website or get in touch for more details

Combat Company
Website: www.combatcompany.co.uk 
Contact name: David Jenkins
Email:  info@combatcompany.co.uk
Phone:  02089405577
Fax:
Mobile:  07891292629 
Venue:  Richmond Station Left, Global House, Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NA

About us: We host a large variety of martial arts and combat sports such as kickboxing, wrestling and more. We meet every day during lunchtimes and evenings with those aged 3.5 upwards. Get in touch for more details. 

Handprint Theatre Company Ltd
Website: http://handprinttheatre.co.uk
Contact name: Marion Hoddy
Email:  handprinttheatre@googlemail.com
Phone:  
Fax:
Mobile:  07792374794 
Venue:  various

About us: Handprint Theatre Company strive to create theatre that is accessible to deaf and hearing audiences. We run post/pre show workshops and work with schools and community groups to devise theatre in education. We encourage young people to be creative and become involved in theatre regardless of ability. See our website or get in touch for the latest news.

4th Eastcote Brownies
Contact name: Valerie Copenhagen 
Email: copenhagenvalerie@hotmail.com  
Mobile: 0777 1652245 
Venue: 53 Manor Way Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8HE

About us: We offer outdoor activities, crafts, holidays, cinema visits.  We meet fortnightly on Mondays 6.30-8pm, for ages 7-10yrs.

32nd Deptford (All Saints) Scout Group
Website: www.32deptford.ukscouts.org.uk  
Contact name: Reese Ludlow   
Email: darzee32nd@gmail.com
Mobile: 07950476996       
Venue: All Saints Community Centre, 105 New Cross Road, New Cross, London SE14 5DJ
 
About us: The 32nd Deptford (All Saints) is a thriving Scout Group based at All Saints Community Centre at the heart of New Cross Gate, South London. With over 100 members taking part in our weekly meetings, we pride ourselves on offering only the best adventurous activities and events for our young people through our weekly balanced programme.
When do we meet? Beavers age 6-8- Wednesdays 5-6.15
Cubs age 8-10.5- Wednesdays 6.30-8 or Thursdays 5.30-7
Scouts age 10.5-14- Mondays 6.30-8
Explorers age 14-18- Thursdays 7-9

Mousetrap Theatre Projects
Website: www.mousetrap.org.uk 
Contact name: Jo Pelly 
Email: jo@mousetrap.org.uk 
Phone: 0207 632 4117 
Fax: 020 7836 4111  
Venue: 23-24 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8ND

About us: We are a Theatre education charity, that will run days at West End Theatres for deaf and hard of hearing young people, for 4 days of the year. For ages 11-18yrs.  Please be in touch for further information.

Action Dog CIC
Website: www.actiondog.net 
Contact name:  Alana Marmion-Warr
Email: info@actiondog.net
Phone: 0207 998 8376 
Mobile: 07943804034
Venue: ActionDog CIC, Shacklewell Studios, 18-24 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London, E8 2EZ

About us: We are a production company that delivers creative projects for a wide range of young people and abilities.  Our exciting projects range from filmmaking to cooking to music making.  We always have activities going on throughout the year, all over the UK, so get in touch for more information.  We meet weekly,mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm for all ages!

                   September 2011

Chickenshed Theatre
Website: www.chickenshed.co.uk
Contact name: Charlotte Bull 
Email: charlotteb@chickenshed.org.uk 
Phone: (18001) 02082929222 
Fax: 02082920202
Mobile: 07931692585 
Venue: Chickenshed Theatre Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PE

About us:We provide drama, dance, music, workshops, rehearsals and performances. For ages 5-21yrs, we meet weekly at various times, please be in touch for more details.

Maeka Bears
Website: www.meakabears.org 
Contact name: Andre Ferguson  
Email: drezar@yahoo.co.uk 
Phone:  
Fax:
Mobile:07809 409 887 
Venue: 27 Brixton Station Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8QQ

About us: We offer swimming, football, karate, yoga and ballet to children and young people aged 2-12yrs.  We meet every Sunday 9am-10.30am, please contact us for further details.

"NDCS and the Me2 project are not responsible for checking the quality of the activities listed, nor whether the people involved in delivering services and activities have received the necessary clearance from Criminal Records Bureau."  

"If you are concerned about this or require any further information please contact the organisation offering the activity or the NDCS Inclusive Activities Manager —0121 234 9820 or email me2@ndcs.org.uk"