Table Tennis Launches
Darwin Green has a new community activity, and it’s already up and running!
Residents trying out the tables at the launch session on 30 May.
Residents getting a first taste of table tennis at Darwin Green Plaza.
Elenasy CIC, supported by Sport England funding, launched free drop-in table tennis sessions at Darwin Green Plaza on Saturday 30 May with a taster session that got the community moving. The response was great, and we’re now inviting more residents to come and join in.
Sessions run every Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, in front of the Community Rooms, and they’re open to everyone, adults and young people aged 11 and over. No experience needed, no kit required, just turn up!
The sessions are part of a 40-week programme designed to give Darwin Green residents a regular, free and fun way to get moving. Table tennis is one of those rare activities that works for almost anyone. It’s easy to pick up, gentle on the body, and genuinely enjoyable from the very first rally. For anyone who has been less active lately, it’s a low-pressure way back into regular movement without it feeling like exercise.
But it’s not just about physical activity. Regular sessions like these give neighbours a reason to meet, chat and spend time together, something that can be harder to find in a new and growing community like Darwin Green.
As previously announced, the programme has also secured funding for a permanent outdoor table tennis table to be installed in the local area, meaning the legacy of this project will outlast the sessions themselves. Once in place, it will be there for residents to use freely, at any time.
For more information, visit elenasy.org or email hello@elenasy.org.