Sport

A skatepark for Broomfield Park?

09 March 2021

Two years ago Palmers Green resident Joseph, then aged 14, wrote a highly personal and persuasive letter to his local councillors suggesting that young people would greatly benefit from a skate park in Broomfield Park. A group of local parents have now begun a campaign to fulfil Joseph's vision and have launched an online petition. Friends of Broomfield Park have said that they would welcome a feasibility study and more detailed proposals and will be interested to hear what their members and other local residents think about the idea.

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'It's coming home, it's coming home, maternity's coming home...'

06 August 2020

As Premier League clubs prepare for the start of the new season, the world-first arrangement which has seen women's outpatient care delivered from Tottenham Hotspur's superb stadium approaches the full-time whistle. The groundbreaking arrangement which kicked off in mid-April, at the height of the covid-19 pandemic, has seen the state-of-the-art stadium host antenatal, gynaecology and obstetric services in its spacious facilities. The drive-through Covid-19 testing service will continue to operate from the THFC stadium roomy basement car park, and is even due to expand capacity in the near future.

70 years of netball history are in the hands of the planning committee!

29 June 2020

The 71st year of the North London Netball League's presence in Palmers Green might herald a (literally) brighter future for netball in our part of the capital, or it could be the League's final season - it all hangs on a vote that will be taken at next month's meeting of Enfield's planning committee. Your voice too might help sway the committee members in favour of granting planning permission for an upgrade to the courts which has the full support of the Friends of Broomfield Park.

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Starting in February: Run and Restore sessions

20 January 2020

Starting in February, Lara van Zuydam (Yogamancy) will be launching Run and Restore sessions in Palmers Green.

Turkish or Kurdish and over 16? Take part in a survey and be entered in a prize draw

19 January 2020

London Sport is carrying out research on behalf of Enfield and Haringey councils into participation in sport and physical activity amongst Turkish and Kurdish populations living across both boroughs. Statistics show that Turkish and Kurdish residents are less physically active than other residents, which can negatively affect their health. The research is aimed at finding out why this is and what could be done to improve the amount of physical activity by Turkish and Kurdish residents.

Further funding for Broomfield Park netball courts refurbishment

21 October 2019

Sport England will be offering Enfield Council £100,000 from its Community Asset Fund to go towards the extensive improvements needed for the netball courts in Broomfield Park.

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Horse trough bowled over!

29 May 2019

Horses are rarely seen now on the roads in Southgate but were once a common sight. Cars have now replaced carts and carriages. Petrol stations have replaced drinking troughs. There are presently nine remaining drinking troughs located in Enfield and these have all been planted out. Selborne Bowling Club took the community initiative to plant out this trough to brighten up this part of The Green opposite their club.

North London Netball League

06 May 2019

Watch Palmers Green Tales latest film, about the North London Netball League. Matches are played in Broomfield Park.

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Try out lawn bowls this summer at Arnos Bowling Club

29 January 2019

What are you doing this summer? Keeping fit? Socialising? Playing sports? Why not combine all of the above, come and try out lawn bowls with us at Arnos Bowling Club?

An invitation from the police to a 3-on-3 basketball tournament

30 October 2018

Enfield police invite you to participate in or watch a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Edmonton Leisure Centre, in aid of the Godwin Lawson Foundation

Walking the Big Half Marathon - Silverfit Nordic-style

20 March 2018

A team of Nordic Walkers from Palmers Green recently took part in the inaugural Vitality Big Half, raising funds for Silverfit, a London-wide charity which enables people over 45 to regain or maintain their lifelong fitness.

Fun and Games at Selborne Bowling Club

02 August 2017

A message from Elaine Hall-Freeman of Selborne Bowling Club Wild West Fun Day at Selborne bowling ClubHave you thought of trying a new sport? Why not give it a try at Selborne Bowling Club? Whether you're an experienced bowler or know nothing about the game but would like to find out more, we've got coaches who would show you the ropes and members who would make you very welcome. Pop in any Sunday morning to find out more or visit our website at selbornebc.co.uk. As much as we love our bowls,.......

Free training sessions at Southgate Adelaide Hockey Club

26 February 2017

The latest addition to the PGC Community Directory is a hockey club in Southgate which offers free weekly training sessions to members and non-members alike and is on the lookout for more members. Southgate Adelaide is a men's club, but shares its facilities with a ladies' club, Hendon and Mill Hill Hockey Club It runs three/four teams playing on the astroturf pitch at Ashmole Academy (Southgate, N14 5RJ) and does its socialising just down the road at the Walker Ground Clubhouse.......

Wanted: A Silverfit Ambassador for Broomfield Park

25 June 2015

As already announced, Silverfit Silver Fridays are about to be launched in Broomfield Park. Silverfit, a charity that promotes exercise and healthier lifestyles for older people, is looking for a volunteer to act as a "Silverfit Ambassador". Volunteer Positions: Silverfit Ambassadors Hours: 3 hours/week Silverfit isa charitable organisation promoting exercise and healthier lifestyles for older people. We need enthusiastic, highly motivated, enterprising individuals to be our Silverfit.......

Healthy Enfield Young People Active

05 June 2015

The Healthy Enfield Young People Active programme aims to get more young people aged 13-24 to take part in active activities, as part of a group and of their own accord. The aim is to enhance and connect young people to activity opportunities in their local area, help them make use of local facilities and prepare them to be active independently - contributing to creating a sporting habit for life. Please note that all participants will be required to have Height, Weight and BMI measured To.......

Hazelwood Rec to get money for multi-use games area

24 January 2015

A new multi-use games area will be installed at an Palmers Green park after the council successfully bid for £45,000 from the London Marathon Charitable Trust. The improvements to Hazelwood Recreation Ground off Hedge Lane, will significantly improve the current five a side grass football pitch and tarmac basketball area, be free to use all year round and will tackle problems with waterlogging on the football pitch in the winter. Read more on the Enfield Council.......

Winchmore Hill Bowling Club

12 January 2015

Winchmore Hill Bowling Club - entry in Palmers Green Community Directory

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