See what is happening in Barking, England, United Kingdom. Join locals in the conversation, discover nearby events and groups, and engage with your community.
Dates:
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 10:30–11:30
- Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 10:30–11:30
🏆 [Barking Food Forest](https://www.instagram.com/barkingfoodforest/) is the #1 commuity growing garden in Barking & Dagenham, providing garden space for residents to grow their own food and take part in a calendar of community activities.
👀 They have an ambitious and bold vision for the future that includes a new Japanese water garden, terrace, polytunnel, pavillion, irrigation system and outdoor kitchen. You have to see it to believe it.
👉 Come along and meet some other cool locals, spend time in nature and get some physical activity. Check out a recent [Insta reel of one of sessions](https://www.instagram.com/goodgym/reel/DXyw9nSoVha/) at the Forest here for a flavour of what to expect
🧤 **What We’ll Do**
* using tools to level the ground (digging)
* lifting & move railway sleepers into position
* weeding, litter picking, watering
No experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
🕕 **Timings**
* 09:00 - (optional) meet at Barking Park cafe for [Barking Park Run](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking/), a 5km run with 100s of other people. Supportive, inclusive and with walking option. Afterwards, travel together by public transport to Barking Food Forest.
* 10:30am - meet at Barking Food Forest ready for instructions and safety briefing
* 10:35 - 11:25 - task time
* 11:25 - 11:30 – wrap-up and high fives
* 11:30am – finish (with the option to stay on and c...
Cost: Free
Bookings: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/saturday-session-10-30-11-30am-barking-food-forest-barking-riverside-8f3a8244-de11-463d-9e90-2d2b9c415ba0?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
Categories: Running
More information: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/saturday-session-10-30-11-30am-barking-food-forest-barking-riverside-8f3a8244-de11-463d-9e90-2d2b9c415ba0?utm_medium=openactive&utm_source=default
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Dates:
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 19:00–19:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CCF19000324&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 19:00–19:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CCF19000324&Culture=en-GB)
This class focuses on all areas of the core to create a strong back, improve posture and strengthen the ab muscles.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Abs/Core
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Dates:
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 18:30–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WLOGM183075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 18:30–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WLOGM183075&Culture=en-GB)
These are sessions for women and girls of any age to swim socially.
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 18:00–18:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CBR18000324&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 17:15–18:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CBR17150325&Culture=en-GB)
On yer bike! Calorie killing at it’s best without the stress of any complicated moves. Great music, motivational instructors and a chance to burn up to 450 calories per half hour will complete your journey to calorie burning heaven.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Indoor Cycling
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Dates:
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 20:30–21:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805WMOBM203026&Culture=en-GB)
These are sessions for men and boys of any age to swim socially.
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 11:00–12:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805WSQFM110022&Culture=en-GB)
These swim sessions are generally quieter and so may be more suitable for children living with SEND, neurodivergence and/or other long term health conditions. All under 8s must attend with an adult (18+), 1 adult for every 2 under 8s.
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 10:30–11:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801CBB10300126&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 10:30–11:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CBB10300324&Culture=en-GB)
BODYBALANCE™ Body Balance is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Bodybalance™
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Dates:
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 11:15–12:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806CBA11151125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 11:15–12:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806CBA11151125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 9:30–10:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CBA09300324&Culture=en-GB)
BODYATTACK™ is a high-energy, fun and athletic workout focused on cardio fitness, stamina and agility. Combining athletic movements like running, lunging and jumping with strength exercises such as push-ups and squats, you can burn up to 730 calories* during a workout.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Bodyattack™
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Dates:
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 20:00–21:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802WMOSM200075&Culture=en-GB)
These are sessions for men aged 16 and over only to swim socially in a lane.
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 12:15–13:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CAA12150124&Culture=en-GB)
A fun and invigorating instructor led all-over body work-out in the water designed to effectively burn calories with minimal impact on the body.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Aqua Aerobics
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Dates:
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 10:00–10:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B5110000523&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 12:00–12:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B5112000222&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 10:00–10:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B5110000523&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 12:00–12:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B5112000222&Culture=en-GB)
Maximise your workout time with a personal trainer and build team spirit with up to 3 other like-minded individuals whilst receiving motivation and guidance during a 30 minute high intensity workout.
Cost: GBP 10
Categories: Personal Training
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Dates:
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 20:30–21:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801WLOSM203075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 11:00–12:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804WLOSM110075&Culture=en-GB)
These are sessions for women aged 16 and over only to swim socially in a lane.
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 18:15–19:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801CRI18150226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 7:00–7:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CRI07000226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 11:30–12:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CRI11300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 7:00–7:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CRI07000226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 19:30–20:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CRI19300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 11:30–12:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CRI11300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 19:30–20:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CRI19300226&Culture=en-GB)
Join us for our brand-new Reformer Exercise Class and experience a revolutionary workout designed to sculpt, tone, and strengthen your body.
Cost: GBP 18
Categories: Group Exercise
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Dates:
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 15:00–16:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806B1511500621&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 16:30–17:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B1516300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 17:30–18:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803B1517300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 17:00–17:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805B1517000226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 16:30–17:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B1516300226&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 17:30–18:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803B1517300226&Culture=en-GB)
This is a gym induction designed specifically for our younger gym users, helping them to use our gym equipment safely, as well as to get the most out of their workout. Obviously, younger gym users have different bodies when compared with adults and are still developing and therefore need to be more careful so as not to injure themselves. That’s why we have developed a gym induction specifically for 11-15 year-olds.
Cost: GBP 26.85
Categories: Gym Workout
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Dates:
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 11:00–11:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B2211000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 19:00–19:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B2219000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 18:00–18:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804B2218000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 9:00–9:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806B2209000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 11:00–11:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B2211000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 19:00–19:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802B2219000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 18:00–18:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804B2218000125&Culture=en-GB)
This will give you a taster of what to expect from one of our Personal Training sessions. Describe what it is you want to achieve and your Personal Trainer will develop a personalised fitness programme for you, as well as giving instruction on how best to use the equipment they recommend to ensure you get the most out of each and every workout and you get one step closer to reaching your fitness goals.
Categories: Personal Training
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Dates:
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 9:30–10:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B5709300125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 12:00–13:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803B5912000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 19:00–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804B5819000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 19:00–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805B6119000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 9:30–10:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801B5709300125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 12:00–13:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803B5912000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 19:00–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804B5819000125&Culture=en-GB)
Would you like a better understanding of how to get the most from our gym equipment? We are running 45-minute sessions with the aim of improving your confidence in using the equipment.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Gym Workout
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Dates:
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 13:00–14:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFSM130075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 13:30–14:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFST133075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00–15:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFSM140075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:30–15:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFST143075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 15:00–16:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFSM150075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 15:30–16:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFST153075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 16:00–17:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFSM160075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 16:00–17:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807WFFSM160075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 17:00–18:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807WFFSM170075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 18:00–19:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807WFFSM180075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 13:00–14:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFSM130075&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 13:30–14:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1806WFFST133075&Culture=en-GB)
- 7 more dates available from Everyone Active via OpenActive (CC BY 4.0).
Sessions for everyone where floats or other equipment will be available...
Cost: GBP 5.9
Categories: Swimming
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Dates:
- [Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 10:30–11:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807CXI10300324&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 20:00–20:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CXI20000325&Culture=en-GB)
Providing a great workout for people of all fitness levels. This class concentrates on exercises associated to boxing, effectively toning the upper body and increasing stamina and strength.
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Boxing Fitness
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Dates:
- [Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 10:15–11:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807CRF10150325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 13:30–14:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1807CRF13300325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 7:00–7:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801CRF07000325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Mon, 24 Aug 2026, 19:15–20:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1801CRF19150325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 11:00–11:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CRF11000325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 12:00–12:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CRF12000125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 18:00–18:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CRF18000325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 6:45–7:30](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1803CRF06450325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 18:30–19:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805CRF17010125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 10:30–11:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CRF10300125&Culture=en-GB)
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 7:00–7:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805CRF07000325&Culture=en-GB)
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:30–10:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805CRC09300225&Culture=en-GB)
- [Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00–12:45](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1805CRF12000325&Culture=en-GB)
- 11 more dates available from Everyone Active via OpenActive (CC BY 4.0).
FitCore™ is a com...
Cost: GBP 18
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Dates:
- [Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 9:15–10:00](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1802CBP09150225&Culture=en-GB)
- [Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 9:30–10:15](https://book.everyoneactive.com/Connect/landing.aspx?Site=0180&Activities=1804CUW09300225&Culture=en-GB)
BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts and Curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weights inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast!
Cost: GBP 11.1
Categories: Bodypump™
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