Black History Month

In Centre This Month: Black History Month October

Date -
01 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
Venue -

Brixton Recreation CentreClapham Leisure CentreFerndale Community sport CentreFerndale Community Sports CentreFlaxmanHerne HillStreatham Ice & Leisure CentreWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre

Event Details

As part of Black History month we have prepared some fun fitness inspired activities for you to join in. Please regularly check this page or with your local centre to find out more information.

WEST NORWOOD

1. Marshall Major Taylor Spin Bike Speed Challenge

14th October –First Black American world Champion Cyclist (1899)

Session with Fitness Instructor – Jose.  4pm – 5.30pm

2. Empower in the Pool: Black History Fitness Splash

22nd October –  Session with Sarah 2:10pm – 3pm

3. Black History Dance Session

23rd October – Session with Gail 12pm – 12:55pm

HERNE HILL

1. Usain Bolt Sprint Challenge – HIIT session

21st October 1pm – 1:40pm

2. Mo Farah Endurance Run challenge – in the gym on treadmill – How long does it take you to complete 3k? – challenge will run from 13th – 31st October.

3. Pelé Power Circuit – Circuit Class

29th October 1pm – 1:40pm

4. Gails Dance Aerobics – (Soca based)

22nd October 6:45pm –  7:40pm

BRIXTON

1. “Legends of Strength” Challenge:

“Ali Rounds” – 3-minute boxing bag rounds, how many punches can you land on 23rd of October.

“The Bolt Sprint Challenge” – how fast can you run 100m on the treadmill on 28th of October.

2. “Miles for History” Challenge

Members collectively aim to cover a distance equal to an important route or milestone, such as:The distance from London to Accra (5,000 miles) on cardio machines.
Track progress on a wall chart or TV screen – challenge runs throughout October.

FERNDALE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE

1. Pele Football Sessions

Wednesdays: 9am – 11am, 3:30pm – 5pm, (£2.80 per Junior and £5per adult)

2. Serena Tennis Sessions

Wednesdays: 9am – 11am , 3:30pm – 5pm (£2.80 per Junior and £5per adult)

ARCHBISHOPS PARK

1. Pele Football Sessions

Wednesdays 9am – 11am, 3:30pm – 5pm, (£2.80 per Junior and £5per adult)

2. Serena Tennis Sessions

Wednesdays 9am – 11am , 3:30pm – 5pm (£2.80 per Junior and £5per adult)

FLAXMAN

1. Usain Bolt Sprint Challenge – HIIT session

21st October (7pm – 7:40pm)

2. Mo Farah Endurance Run challenge – in the gym on treadmill.

How long does it take you to complete 3k? Challenge will run from 13th – 31st October.

3. Pelé Power Circuit – Circuit Class

28th October 7:20pm – 8:00pm