Pleased to be the first to review! Rabble's philosophy is that exercise should be fun, so their…read moregames are throwbacks to childhood and the playground (British Bulldogs, Dodgeball, all variations of Tag, Frisbee, Robin Hood, Zombie Hunt) and the equipment involves bouncy balls, Nerf guns, foam javelins, and (at one point) and inflatable banana. I once tracked a game with GPS and ran 5k within one session. They're reasonably priced - I've bought two £50 packages, each of which covers 10 games to be used anytime - and switch between North, South, and City; once a month is an epic North vs South playoff. Before you think this is like BMF but with "childish" games, come check out a session. Everyone enjoys themselves all the time. (Compare the smiling faces of Rabblers to the scowls of any other fitness group.) Charlotte & Rosemary, who run the sessions, are encouraging and playful themselves and never want anyone to have a bad time; there are no sore losers in Rabble! It's just the right amount of competitive for those who can't dedicate so much time and energy to playing an amateur sport, and while you'll be missed if you don't show up, the team won't lose because you're not there as teams are semi-randomly assigned at the start of each session. The question remains: do you run faster when you're chasing or being chased?? Either way, I've definitely improved my fitness over the past year with this gang and had a blast to boot. All sessions end with a trip to the pub for drinks (weeknights) or lunch (weekends). It's a great crowd!

Rabble makes me sad that I don't live in London right now…read more Rabble is absolutely great, the team are fantastic, and it's just so easy to meet people and enjoy exercise. There are a lot of throwbacks to your time on the playground, and it actually is super fun- when I first went it wasn't when I was converted to gym-bunniness either. It's outdoors, so it's as fresh as you can get for London, and gosh does it make you competitive! I don't know if it's because it's team games where you're against others, or because you refuse to be out of breath and lose at a game in your twenties that you won so much in first school, but it works! Make sure you take enough water, especially if it's hot.

I have had never been to a rowing club before, and it is a shame that on my first trip to one, i…read moreactually didnt go rowing, i went for a friends wedding. The Vesta Rowing Club sits right next to the bridge, giving great views of the Thames and Bridge. It is a great location to have a wedding. As for catering and service etc, I got far too drunk to remember if either were any good. It is quite a spacious venue and has great Rowing ornaments up on the walls, and old pictures of the club. Being a Rowing Club, it sits facing the Thames, and as the night went on, the tide went down. It was a warm night so quite a few of us walked down the ramp, closer to the water, and sat. if this was during the day, the current would have taken us. Speaking to the locals, sometimes the tide rises too high in the mornings and claims your car, so if you park in Putney and your next to the Thames, be very careful.

I was at the London Rowing Club for an event last night and really liked the space they had. The…read morewalls are adorned with some fascinating rowing memorabilia, it has wonderful views of the river and there was even an open fire which was lit last night and really made it quite special. I did a brief speech and was so pleased that they had a microphone and sound system so that everyone could hear me. They do all kinds of events, including weddings, and seem well set up for it. It's a little way from the train station but easy to find and the 15-20 minute walk was fine. I didn't eat or drink they're so can't comment on quality or price for that but it's worth checking out if you're looking for event space in the area.

For any ex-pat or American Football enthusiast, London Blitz is the numero uno team in London and…read moreEngland. They have proven this by booking themselves their fourth consecutive place in the Britbowl. The players are committed and play to a very high level. The coaches are thorough, and training is intense and well set out. There is a real team spirit about the Blitz, and everybody is there to win. Training is on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Game day is Sunday too. Equipment such as helmet and shoulder pads are supplied, but at some point you will need your own.

Hounslow Wildcats is a NEW Handball Club, located in Heston Community Sports Hall. We are looking…read morefor players to create a ladies development handball team to compete. So if you're an experienced handball player or a complete beginner why not come down and be part of the new club on the circuit. Session starts Wednesday 12th June and then every Wednesday onwards Time: 6pm to 7pm Location: Heston Community Sports Hall, Heston Road, Hounslow TW5 0QR Phone: 07830323839

Thank you to Marianne W. who reminded me of this. I can't believe I missed reviewing it back in…read more2010 when I went to a double-header match on 13-November. I remember hearing about it at a Yelp Elite event from the wonderful Lizzie G. but that was in the before times when Yelp had an international presence and actual Elite Events like WestFest https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-westfest-london?hrid=aVjHefRH-DhIDyr7P2qXcA and Yelp Will Rock You at the O2 https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelp-will-rock-you-london?hrid=em9CEJmV25oxTTKCZWu1EQ. I made my way into London to do some exploring that day and at the end of the evening, took the tube over to West Ken and the Olympia https://www.yelp.com/biz/olympia-london-london?hrid=89_b4LlfuSY8nUEmk80Kkg for the event. Bad ass women with clever monikers like "Crucial Taunt" and "Bad Faith", kicking butts and taking names while skating in circles. My night's match was the Ultraviolent Femmes vs The SuffraJets and while I can't remember who won. But it was fun to watch the sport and I had a great time. They're still skating. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for scheduled matches. [Review 16580 overall - 832 in United Kingdom - 90 of 2022.]

I hate sport. I love Derby. Teams of women is shiny outfits, skating around a big concrete rink,…read morethrowing themselves at each other. You'll find me at every game, standing at the side line, cheering these brave ladies on. Seriously, this has to be the most amount of fun you can have sober on a Saturday night in London. I've been twice now and every time I leave I thinking "Wow, that was fun. I want to take part!" Obviously, I fear for my own life and would never actually have the balance or skill to be able to do what these ladies do, but it's a serious amount of fun. There is beer, wine and donuts. That's me happy for the night! It's strange but it's a real family event too, which I didn't expect. Loads of kids there supporting their mums. Boyfriends, friends and dads screaming for their lady friends to beat the F#@king crap out of the other team. In the nicest way possible of course. I just have to say that last night when we were watching, Kamakazi Kitten who was the lead Jammer in the first bout, you are my hero. This woman is tiny and so fast. She really did make the whole game so exciting. When I grow up. I want to be just like you!

Now that the temperature is dropping and the dark nights are drawing in, we hockey players start to…read morelimber up and sharpen our hockey sticks in preparation for the forthcoming hockey season. Masochists? Us? Probably! After many years playing for a club in north London despite living south of the river for over 10 years, I finally changed clubs 3 years ago when I noticed Merton Hockey Club playing at the Hub, Tooting & Mitcham footballs club's venue about 10 minutes walk away from my house. Having been founded in 1894, the club's current main base is at the Hub Merton Hockey Club runs 4 men's league teams, 2 ladies league teams and a social mixed team. The teams all train together on Wednesday evenings and play their home league matches on the astroturf pitches at the Hub or at Bishopsford School a few minutes up the road There is a really friendly atmosphere within the club and players of all abilities are welcome. There is an active social program, an annual dinner and an Easter tour. The club supports members on umpiring and coaching courses in return for their participation in umpiring matches and joining the coaching team at the club. There is free hockey training for children on Saturday mornings So if you're looking for a hockey club, I can highly recommend coming to take a look at Merton Hockey Club

Our company hosted our football tournament here. The hosts were really nice and everything was…read morewell organized. The change room facilities could be of something more to be desired. There are 5 a side pitches and 7 a side pitches here with the astroturf with rubber pellets. It is located close to LIverpool St station so it is easy to get to.