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50 Steps Blog

• World Breastfeed week: We are supporting parents returning to work

  Newham Council supports World Breastfeeding Week: Friday 1 to Thursday 7 August. This is a global campaign celebrating the benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and parents. This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents”, highlights the importance of workplace support for those returning after parental leave. If you have any questions […]

  Published: 15 Aug 2025

• Joe Wicks ‘Activate’ campaign

  This summer, Joe Wicks has released a new animated physical activity series, Activate, which aims to get children moving and having fun. Co-created by Joe Wicks and Studio AKA (the makers of ‘Hey Duggee’), Activate is backed by the government as part of a new partnership to reach families and schools across the country. Activate […]

  Published: 12 Aug 2025

• Well Newham Health Day

  On Saturday, 12th July, the Public Health team joined forces with the World Council of Hindus UK (Newham branch) to deliver a Well Newham Health Event. Over 30 health and wellbeing services took part, reaching around 400 residents from across the borough. The day featured a wide range of activities, including free health checks, financial […]

  Published: 11 Aug 2025

• Nutrition support to Newham families

  The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Book onto a webinar run by expert Registered Nutritionists for information, tips and advice, plus a chance to ask questions:   Weaning your Baby   This 45-minute webinar will support you on your weaning journey. We’ll cover […]

  Published: 11 Aug 2025

• Newham Healthy Schools Celebration Event – 25th June 2025

  Theme: Belonging in Newham On Wednesday, 25th June, the London Borough of Newham proudly hosted the annual Newham Healthy Schools Celebration Event at the Old Town Hall in Stratford, bringing together over 65 attendees from across the borough. From 10 schools in 2020 we now have over 60 schools with Healthy School awards – with […]

  Published: 11 Aug 2025

• How our Family Hubs are supporting Newham families

  We are proud to be marking four years of our Family Hubs! With thousands of sessions delivered, around 3,500 Newham residents registered, and a growing network of professionals, partners and volunteers working together to ensure every child in Newham has the best start in life, it’s the ideal time to take the next step. We […]

  Published: 07 Aug 2025

• GLL Summer Programme

  If you are looking to keep your child entertained over the summer, Better have a range of activities on offer, from Family Fun Swims and Soft Play, to Junior Gym sessions and sports activities across Newham parks. Discover a fantastic range of activities for children and families to enjoy at Holiday Activities | Atherton, East […]

  Published: 07 Aug 2025

• Summer Holiday Tennis Camps in Newham!

  Looking for an exciting activity for your child/chidren this summer? Sign up for a Tennis Camp at Stratford Park or Gooseley Playing Fields! Open to 5–15-year-olds, these fun-filled sessions are perfect for beginners and young players to learn tennis skills, stay active, and make new friends. Don’t miss out! Dates & Booking: Click here to […]

  Published: 06 Aug 2025

• Have you heard of the BetterPoints Newham Challenge?

  Newham Council has partnered with BetterPoints to deliver the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, an app-based programme and dedicated website, aimed at encouraging users to walk, wheel, cycle or run, in order to improve their health and wellbeing. Once users start moving, activity is automatically recorded. Users then start to receive BetterPoints rewards, a digital currency which […]

  Published: 05 Aug 2025

• Equipment Lockers

  Enjoy free sports equipment across Newham’s parks this summer. Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? Thanks to a partnership with London Sport and Equip, we have fifteen free equipment lockers located across our parks. To use the equipment, download the free Equip Sport app https://equip.sport/download/  Take […]

  Published: 05 Aug 2025