Active

Sutton
Active
Directory
2011

It is never too late to
think about adopting a
healthier lifestyle
Small changes can make a big difference to your health
• making you feel better
• giving you more energy
• helping you to sleep more soundly
Staying active
helps us to feel more energetic
• manage high blood pressure and angina
• keep weight under control
• maintain regular bowel movements
• stimulate a poor appetite
• strengthen muscles and bones
• alleviate discomfort if you have
arthritis or Parkinson’s
Regular exercise increases
production of brain chemicals
that lift your mood and make
you feel happy so it can also
be a good way to deal with
stress and anxiety.
This directory is brought to
you by the Stay Active Everyday
Leisure Team.
Find a class you are interested in
from the at a glance timetable on
the next page, then consult the
alphabetical listings for more details.
If you’d like your activity added
to the next directory or if you’d
like to join the Stay Active Everyday
campaign please contact us on
020 8770 5676

Exercise
classes in Sutton
Aerobics
Salvation Army Centre, Benhill Road,
Sutton SM1 4DD
Tel: 0208 642 9862
Wednesday 7.30-8.30
Chair based exercise
Granfers Community Centre,
73-79 Oakhill Rd, Sutton SM1 3AA
Tel: Age Concern: 0208 770 4096
Sutton Lodge Day Centre
139 Brighton Road Sutton
Tel: 0208 642 5496
Trinity Methodist Church
Oasis Centre
St Nicholas Way
Tel: Susan Burgess: 0208 405 2909
South Carshalton Day Centre
Oaks Way, Carshalton.
Tel: 0208 647 8990
The Thomas Wall Centre
Tel: Senior Forum: 0208 401 2741
Granfers Community Centre,
73-79 Oakhill Rd, Sutton SM1 3AA
Tuesday 14.30-15.30
Tel: 0208 401 2701
Yoga 50+
All Saints Centre, New Road, Hackbridge
Monday 9.30-11.00
Tel: 0208 770 5676 to book a place
The Fitness League
Monday
Trinity Church Hall, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
Gentle class: 11.30am – 12.30 pm
Tel: Karen Douglas: 0208 642 0892
General class: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Tel: Margaret McAllister: 020 8643
4696
Thursday
Sutton High School, Cheam Rd, Sutton
Women only class 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Tel: Karen Erasmus: 020 8643 6171
Before attending classes, please check
details will the relevant qualified teachers:
Pilates
Salvation Army Centre, Benhill Road,
Sutton SM1 4DD
Tel: 0208 642 9862
Thursday 7.00-8.00pm
Tai Chi
Salvation Army Centre, Benhill Road,
Sutton
Tel: 0208 642 9862
Monday 10:00-12 noon
Contact: Paul Crompton
cromptnph@aol.com

Athletics
Sutton and District Athletics Club (SADAC)
Sutton Arena is the home club of SADAC. The Club has
priority use of the indoor and outdoor track and field facilities
on a Tuesday and Thursday night 6.30pm - 8.00pm during
the winter season (October - to end of March).
The club welcomes new members. Any one wishing to join
the club should go along to the centre on club night and
speak to Alyson Euridge or John Vernon. Or visit the website
www.suttondistrict.co.uk
email: clubsecretarysutton@live.co.uk
Contact: Steve Holt 0208 687 0334
Archery
Thomas Wall Archers Club.
The Thomas Wall Park, Green Lane, Sutton, Surrey
Contact: Mrs Gascoigne, 020 8395 8305
email: steph1gas@aol.com
www.twarchers.co.uk

Korfball
Boxing
Rose Hill Amateur Boxing Club
Thomas Wall Pavillion / Playing Fields
Tel: Jim Barrett 0208 785 6741
** early 2011 - club will be moving to old
pavillion at Sutton Arena
Nomads Korfball Club
Beginners welcome - Korfball is a sport where athletic people or sport enthusiasts will
excel quickly, particuarly with netball, basketball, handball or rugby experience
Contact: Cara Allan 0795 215 6352, Email: info@nomadskc.co.uk
Web: www.nomadskc.co.uk
Badminton
South Sutton Badminton Club
John Crisp 0208 642 7829
Email: neil@suttonbad.freeserve.co.uk
St. Andrews Badminton Club
St. Andrews Church, Northey Avenue,
Cheam, Surrey SM2 7HF.
Tel: 0137 281 1535
Email: NeilBarty@gmail.com
Westcoft Leisure Centre
Westcroft Road
Carshalton
SM5 2TG
Tel: 020 8770 4812
Multi purpose halls
including the Sports Hall
(10 badminton courts)
Basketball
CIA Basketball Club
Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft
Road, Carshalton, SM5 2TG
Sutton Arena, Middleton Road,
Carshalton, SM5 1SL
Tel: Luke Bowler 0795 288 4601
Email: luke@ciabasketball.com
Web: www.ciabasketball.com
Sutton Storm Basketball Club
Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, Middleton
Road, Carshalton SM5 1SL
& Carshalton Boys Sports College,
Winchombe Road,
Carshalton SM5 1RW
email: hannah@activecommunities.org.uk
or beverley.rand@sutton.gov.uk
Hannah: 0208 770 4680
Beverly: 0208 770 4667

Bowls
Sutton Common Bowls Club
Recreation Ground, Sutton Common
Road, Sutton SM3
Tel: 0208 395 8388
Email: billang3@activemail.co.uk
Web: www.rodsbowlsclubs.yolasite.
com/sutton-common-bowling-club.php
Rose Hill Bowling Club
Recreation Ground, Angel Hill,
Sutton SM1 3HH
Tel: 020 8644 9238 (Men’s club contact)
Tel: 020 8686 7165 (Ladies club contact)
Tel: 020 8641 7496 (Clubhouse)
Email: john72lowe@btinternet.com
Climbing
It’s for Beginners upwards! The only
outdoor climbing wall in Sutton is to be
found on the back wall of the Sutton
Life Centre! Designed for climbers of
all abilities the wall offers the chance to
scale the heights under the careful eye of
qualified instructors.
Of contemporary design and offering
a challenge for a range of abilities Sutton’s
answer to the mountains is a great
new facility that offers access to
climbing for all.
With a range of climbing options the
Climbing Zone will appeal to experienced
wall climbers and those who are new to
the sport.
Sutton Life Centre
24 Alcorn Close, Sutton SM3 9PX
Tel: 020 8296 1284

Cricket
Sutton Cricket Club
Gander Green Lane, Sutton SM1 2EH
Tel: 0208 241 8477
website: www.suttoncricketclub.com
email: admin@suttoncricketclub.com
Club Wellness 50+
Tuesdays from 7.00am - 2.00pm
Fitness Centre
Table Tennis
Badminton/ Short Tennis
Short Mat Bowls
Aerobics
Line Dance
‘We’re active together.’ 50 years +
*Available to prepaid members only
n Inclusive access to swimming during off peak times*
n Inclusive access to the Fitness Centre during off peak times*
n Inclusive personalised Fitness Induction at off peak times*
n Inclusive access to Wellness Group Exercise classes during off peak times
n Inclusive access to Sutton Evergreen’s Club Wellness sessions
n No minimum contract
n Members joining pack*
n 6 days advance telephone booking
n Access to courses and other member only activities
n Up to 30% off non-member prices for any other activities
Sutton Arena Leisure Centre
Middleton Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 1SL
Tel: 0208 770 4088

Football
Sutton United Football
The Borough Sports Ground,
Gander Green Lane, Sutton SM1 2EY
Tel: 020 8644 4440
Wolves Football Club
128 Stayton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2PU
Email: philmason7@msn.com
Little League Football
Organised Cup and League football for boys
and girls of all abilities between 6yrs and 15yrs.
For more information about Little League in
your local area visit:
www.littleleaguefootball.com
‘Active at the Arena’ 2011 returns as a
Festival style weekend and will take place
on Saturday 16th July and Sunday 17th
July from 10.30am – 4pm focusing on
getting people physically active in a fun
and engaging way.
Rugby
Sutton & Epsom Rugby Football Club
Rugby Lane, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7NF
Tel: 020 8642 0280
website: www.suttonrugby.co.uk
email: theclub@sutton.co.uk
A full programme of activities is
promised for this lively activities
weekend, organised by LBS Leisure
Team and funded by Sports England,
Safer Sutton Partnership and hosted by
our leisure provider, GLL.
Planned activities will include
participatory events such as basketball,
football tournaments, outdoor circuits,
cycling skills and demonstrations as well
a fun classes, activities, fun inflatable
volleyball ,crazy golf and the popular
climbing wall, to name few!. We will again
be offering healthy eating ideas and
tasting sessions, Complimentary Health
therapies from the team at SCOLA and
volunteering opportunities,plus an insight
into the variety of sports clubs that are
operating in the borough.
‘Active at the Arena’ will also offer
health advice from Sutton & Merton
PCT and suggestions of ways to be
more active and make healthy lifestyle
choices.
The weekend event will be held at
Sutton Arena and is a FREE day open
to all ages with activities suitable for
youngsters and those slightly older!!
Bring family and friends or come on
your own and enjoy this local annual
festival of healthy living.
For further details contact
Karen Holt on 020 8770 4610 or
email: Karen.holt@sutton.gov.uk
www.sutton.gov.uk/
stayactiveeveryday

Kids
Kids
for a
for a
Quid!
Quid
worth making
a splash about
Plus get a
FREE
leisure centre
membership
Golf
Oaks Sports Centre
Tel: 0208 643 8363
Web: www.oaksportscentre.co.uk
Woodcote Park Golf Club
Tel: 0208 660 0176
Web: www.woodcotepgc.com
Aged 11-15?
Swim for £1 Monday - Saturday during public swimming sessions
To claim your FREE pay and play membership visit Westcroft Leisure
Centre with proof of age (11-15 year olds only)
For more information contact
Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton SM5 2TG.
Tel: 020 8770 4800
Terms and conditions of offer: This free membership offer is only available to new leisure centre members
(not existing ones) and is subject to availability.
Purley Downs Golf Club
Tel: 0208 657 8347
Web: www.purleydownsgolfclub.co.uk

Martial Arts
Arena Karate Club.
Junior 7-15, Adults 15-60 years
Contact: Tom Smith 0208 642 7223
or on 0773 286 1360
Email: t.smith738@btinternet.com
Chi Combat System Martial Arts
Chi Combat System is for Adults and Kids.
See all locations on our website:
www.chicombatsystem.com
Our activities include: Karate, Martial Arts,
KickBoxing and Jiu Jitsu.
Clubbz link: www.karateinsutton.clubbz.com
Judo Club- at Westcroft
Contact: Suzanne Ede: 0845 056 0241
Email: info@westcroftschoolsjudo.co.uk
Web: www.westcroftschoolsjudo.co.uk
Kamon Martial Arts Federation
Trinity Church, Sutton (URC/Methodist)
Cheam Road Sutton Surrey SM1 1DZ
Contact: Steven Barclay: 07906 121 533
www.kamonwingchun.com
Beginners are always welcome. You can
usually join straight away, or watch a class
first if you prefer.
Kick Boxing Class
Phoenix Marital Arts
Granferes Community Centre, 73-79 Oakhill
Road Sutton Surrey SM1 3AA
Contact: Antony Claydon: 0777 079 4042
Web: www.pmakickboxing.com
Southern Crane Kungfu & Tai chi
Sutton Junior Tennis Centre and Granfers
Community Centre
Contact: Darren Trottman: 0208 395 2623 or
on 07958 382 389
Email: darrent@southerncranekungfu.com
Taekwondo
Salvation Army Centre, Benhill road, Sutton
Web: www.POWtkd.co.uk
Team Sutton was established to maximise
the benefits of London hosting the Olympic
and Paralympic Games, it is made up of local
representatives and groups who are working
towards and promoting sporting, cultural and
personal achievement in celebration of the
Games in 2012 and beyond.
The main focus of Team Sutton is our
potential local Olympians and Paralympians,
Sutton has a wealth of sporting talent, with at
least nine potential members of Team GB.
You may not know that there are
also many past Olympians with a
connection to the Borough – some
household names and some not
so well known – but all with an
interesting story to tell.
For further information,
please contact Iqbal Husain at
iqbal.husain@sutton.gov.uk
www.teamsutton.co.uk

Tennis
Downs Lawn Tennis Club
50 Holland Avenue, Sutton SM2 6HU
Tel: 020 8642 3019
www.downsltc.co.uk
email: info@downsltc.co.uk
Welcome to the Downs Lawn Tennis Club
Our member run club has been successfully
running since 1945, attracting a wide variety of
players. We have players of all ages and abilities,
plus a dedicated coach for either individual or
group coaching. The Club has four Macadam
courts, three of which are floodlit.
Sutton Churches Tennis Club
97-101 Gander Green Lane, Sutton,
Tel: 0208 274 0630
Email: info@clubtennis.co.uk
Web: www.clubtennis.co.uk
All standards welcome from beginner
to team player.
Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club
Junction of Mayfield Road & the Ridgway, Sutton
SM2 5DT
Tel: Mrs Gregg, Club Secretary: 01737 830380
Email: greggsandra8@aol.com
Web: www.suttonhighfieldsltc.org.uk
Sutton Tennis Academy
Rose Hill Park, Sutton SM1 3HH
Tel: 0208 641 6611
Email: info@suttontennisacademy.com
Location of
FREE Tennis
Courts
Beddington Park
Church Road, Beddington
Carshalton Park
Ruskin Road
Cheam Rec
Tudor Close
Corrigan Avenue Rec
Corrigan Avenue Clockhouse
Cuddington Rec
St. Clair Drive
Rosehill Park (West)
Rosehill
Roundshaw Park
Foresters Drive
Sutton Common Rec
Sutton Common Road
All tennis courts are free
to use and do not require
booking in advance. Just
turn up and play. For more
information visit:
www.sutton.gov.uk
Facilities include 11 indoor tennis courts, 8 clay
courts, 5 floodlit outdoor tennis courts and
modern gyms.
Sutton Tennis & Squash Club
19 Devonshire Rd Sutton SM2 5HH
Tel: 020 86422940
Web: www.stscsport.co.uk/Tennis
A members’ sports and social club with modern
facilities including 9 all-weather floodlit tennis
courts, 2 squash courts, sociable bar with food
menu and a variety of social events.

60+ FREE TO SWIM
It’s free to
swim in
Sutton for
people 60
and over.
Sutton council and Sutton
& Merton Primary Care
Trust are joining up to
participate in Sutton’s free
swimming campaign for
people aged 60 and over.
Free swimming is
available daily from
8am during all public
swimming sessions.
SUTTONS
CELEBRATING
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS 2011
These Awards recognise the achievements of local
sports people, groups, schools and clubs in Sutton
over the last 12 months. Sponsored by Sutton
Guardian and Cheam Sports.
Nominations for Awards open from 15 March 2011.
Nominations close in June with the Awards
Ceremony taking place at the Secombe
Theatre, Sutton on 14 July.
To find out
how you can
nominate your
local sporting hero
call Beverley Rand,
Sutton Sports
Development Team
on: 020 8770 4667
or e-mail:
beverley.rand@
sutton.gov.uk or
check it out on Sutton
Council website:
www.sutton.gov.uk,
click on ‘Leisure’
and then ‘Sports
Development.
For more details contact:
Cheam Leisure Centre
020 8770 4830
Westcroft Leisure Centre
020 8770 4800
www.gll.org/freeswimming
Table Tennis
Rosehill Table Tennis Club
Email: rosalyndelewis@talktalk.net
Web: www.rosehillttc.co.uk
Tel: 0208 644 3332

Woman’s
recreation
morning
Ramblers Assocation
Sutton & Wandle Valley Group
Contact Peter Rogers 0208 641 4339
Email: peterogs@aol.com
Sutton & Merton
Healthy Walks Programme 2011
Monday
Morden Hall Park, Merton SM4 4JD
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Meeting Place: Outside National Trust Cafe
Contact: Diana Henry 0208 542 4160
Tuesday
Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road
Morden SM4 6BF
Time: 2pm – 2.40pm
Meeting Place: The Hub, Café/Bar
Contact: Member of the Gym Team
0208 685 6193
Wednesday (fortnightly)
All parks and open spaces in Merton
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Meeting Place: Depends upon venue
Contact: Merton Council 0208 545 3663
Thursday
Beddington Park, Sutton SM6
Time: 10.30 meet - 10.45 – 11.30am
Meeting Place: St. Mary’s Church on Church
Road off Croydon Road, Wallington
Contact: Sutton Centre for Voluntary Services
Bridie Alexander 0775 970 0187
Thursday
Parks and open spaces in Sutton
Time: 10.15 – 11.15am
Meeting Place: Depends upon venue
Contact: Imogen Butler, Sutton Mencap
0208 647 8600
Friday
Beddington Park or Waddon Ponds Sutton SM6
Time: 10.00 – 11.00am (Refreshments in
Church last Friday of every month)
Meeting Place: Carew Manor, Church Road,
off Croydon Road
Contact: Melanie Nunzet 0794 483 3605
Saturday
First Saturday of the month, Picnic Walk
Time: 12 – 2pm With break for your picnic
Meeting Place: Depends on venue
Contact: Diana Henry 0208 542 4160
Every Wednesday 9.00am - 12 noon
Sutton Arena Leisure Centre
Middleton Road, Carshalton SM5 1SL
Tel: 020 8770 4088
Yoga
Saraswati Yoga Studio
122 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton
Classes throughout the week
Suitable for beginners & intermediate
We also offer specialised classes:
n Advanced class
n Gentle class
(for the elderly or less physically able)
n Antenatal yoga
For more information:
Tel: 020 8641 1792
Web: www.theyogastudio.org.uk
Ruth White Yoga Centre
Church Farm House, Springclose Lane,
Cheam, SM3 8PU
Tel: 020 8644 0309
Email: info@ruthwhiteyoga.com
Web: www.ruthwhiteyoga.com

Sutton Arena Leisure Centre
This exciting facility provides excellent facilities for local residents, schools and
community groups to participate in a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities.
In addition, the athletics facilities provide an excellent training centre for elite athletes
across the South East, local club athletes and those who just want to participate in
athletics on an informal basis.
Facilities at Sutton Arena Leisure Centre
n Freedom Fitness Centre
n Exercise & Dance Studio
n Multi purpose Sports Hall for activities including Football, Basketball, Netball,
Badminton, Cricket, Short tennis, Table tennis, Bowls and Marital Arts
n Merlin’s Magic Castle Adventure Play Land
n Indoor Athletics Hall
n 60m Indoor Sprint Hall
n 400m Outdoor Synthetic Athletics Track
n Field Event Hall
n Sutton Evergreens 50 + Club multi-activity sessions
n Women’s Recreation Morning multi-activity sessions
n Covered Spectator Seating for 300 people
n Top Tier Bar & Cafeteria
n Free Car Parking
Sutton Arena Leisure Centre
Middleton Road, Carshalton SM5 1SL
Tel: 020 8770 4088
Email: stuart.hutchison@gll.org
Web: www.gll.org

The Zone – health & fitness suite
Membership Enquiries
020 8641 8343
zone@suttontennisacademy.com
Both Members and Non-members welcome
Most classes are free for members. For non-members, classes are charged at various
rates and are subject to change. Please call The Zone on 0208 641 8343
The Zone Xtreme’s aim is to assist those between the ages of 6 and 16 to develop their
mental and physical wellbeing, whilst providing a safe environment in which children can
enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Whether you are parent or youth, please take your time to browse our site and take a look
at some of the fantastic services and facilities we have to offer - these include our martial
arts, dance and gymnastics academies.
Sutton Tennis Academy
Rose Hill Park, Sutton
Surrey SM1 3HH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8641 6611
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8641 9676
Community venues
Granfers Community Centre
73-79 Oakhill Road
Sutton Surrey SM1 3AA
Tel: 020 8401 2701
Email: benhiltongranfer@btconnect.com
St Helier Community Centre
Hill House
Bishopsford Road
Morden SM4 6BL
Telephone: 020 8648 3917
Salvation Army Centre
45 Benhill Avenue
Sutton Surrey SM1 4DD
Tel: 0208 642 9862
www2.salvationarmy.org.uk/sutton
SCOLA
Sutton College of Learning
for Adults (SCOLA) is the
premier provider of Adult
Education and Community
Learning in the London
Borough of Sutton offering
over 1000 part-time courses
in the day and evening.
For general enquiries please
contact
Sutton Centre
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
Drop in or telephone:
0208 770 6901
You can email any
enrolment queries to
suttoncentre@scola.ac.uk

The Sutton Life Centre
The Life Centres community attractions include a state of the art library, more akin to a
High Street bookshop than a traditional library.
Equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and linked to the Café zone so it’s a place to sit and
enjoy a read and a cup of coffee and relax in an informal and well designed space.
The Sutton Life Centre’s ‘Life Zone’ is a world class learning facility that puts children
in real life scenarios, including teenage drinking, bullying and making green choices, so
they can cope with the challenges of growing up and get involved in today’s society. The
Life Zone focuses on safety, fairness and green issues.
The MUGA (multi use games
arena) will offer a space that will
accommodate a range of sports and
games for groups and individuals of
all ages.
Supported by great changing
facilities the MUGA is available to
local groups and clubs.
The Climbing Zone
Sutton Life Centre: The Climbing Zone
It’s for Beginners upwards! The only
outdoor climbing wall in Sutton is to be
found on the back wall of the Sutton
Life Centre! Designed for climbers of
all abilities the wall offers the chance to
scale the heights under the careful eye of
qualified instructors.
Contact Details:
Tel: 0208 296 1287
The Life Centre
24 Alcorn Close
Sutton
SM3 9PX
Sports Development
We aim ‘to provide opportunities for affordable, accessible, quality, sporting
opportunities for the community and identified target groups.’
The Sports Development Team provides community outreach work, a
Swimming Development Programme and Sports Specific & Target Group
orientated programme.
The service reaches over 60,000 people annually, who are actively involved
in a range of events and activities across Sutton through regular weekly
sessions & coaching courses, various taster and turn-up sessions, holiday
programmes and annual sporting events.
www.sutton.gov.uk
Sports Development Team
For general enquires, schools and
community club links and
development programme contact:
Beverley Rand - 0208 770 4667
email: beverley.rand@sutton.gov.uk
Leisure Management,
24 Denmark Road,
Carshalton,
Surrey, SM5 2JG
Sports Development Projects
Karen Holt - 0208 770 5676
email: karen.holt@sutton.gov.uk
Leisure Management,
24 Denmark Road,
Carshalton,
Surrey, SM5 2JG
STAY ACTIVE EVERYDAY
Swimming Development Officer
The London Borough of Sutton takes
pride in being forward thinking and
progressive. To this end the post
of Swimming Development Officer
(SDO) was created in order to bring
together and co-ordinate all parties
interested in aquatic activity.
Nick Ibrahim - 0208 770 4646
email: nick.ibrahim@sutton.gov.uk
Leisure Management,
24 Denmark Road,
Carshalton,
Surrey, SM5 2JG
Stay Active Everyday 50+ programme, Team Sutton promotion for 2012
and marketing for Active Directories, physical activity event days and sports
development.
3 year Sports England funded programme to encourage borough residents
16yrs + to be more physically active though FREE 6 week Gym passes and
Active event days at Sutton Arena and Phoenix Centre

Want to get more
active but finding
it hard to get
motivated?
Call 020 8770 5676
www.sutton.gov.uk/stayactiveeveryday