Havering Police set to continue their fantastic United in Basketball and Football sessions in Harold Wood.

This summer has seen Havering Police run their ‘United in basketball and football’ sessions take place across the borough. These sessions provide sport to children free of charge throughout the holiday periods. 

United in Basketball and Football forms part of ‘OUR HAROLD HILL’ that belongs to the Clear Hold Build initiative which has been branched out across the area. United in Basketball and Football has been run by PC Russ Harley and Inspector Charlie Routley.

Nicola Simmons and the Friends of Harold Wood Parks team were able to secure funding for these events at Harold Wood Park. 

The basketball and football sessions were put on by First Touch Sport and Bad Thunder basketball Club and they took place throughout August with 317 children attending, aged between of 6-17.

The Co-op Community team provided children with free water and fruit promoting healthy eating and being active.

PC Harley told the Havering Daily: “Amazing work from Nicola Simmons and the Friends of Harold Wood parks team for securing the funding for this event. As a community we have been able to deliver a superb event which we hope will continue to be a running success in the community, A huge thank you to the Co-Op for supporting us providing free fruit and water to the kids participating and Joe at First Touch sport and BAD Thunder basketball club, we are striving to put plans in place “

Nicola Simmons from the friends of Harold Wood Parks Team said: “Massive Thank you to our local Neighbourhood police team and especially to PC Russ Harley for giving our local children the opportunity to be a part of this important initiative. We were determined that our local children were able to gain the benefits of free sports sessions in our park during the summer holidays by funding the costs. The police team were outstanding with their interaction with the children and the local parents and guardians, feedback both on the day and after the events was so positive. Initiatives like this provide children with a healthy activity whilst building on an even healthier relationship with police. Healthy, respectful and happy children is what we are striving for – they are our future!!”

United in basketball and football will be returning in October half term across Havering with sessions planned on 

28th October –Cottons Park, Romford 11am-2pm

30Th October -Harold Wood Park 11am-2pm

1st November –Britton’s school & 4G facility 1pm-4pm

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