Gayzelles Sporting Club
We are a free LGBT+ sporting club based in Southeast London
Abbey Wood, Thamesmead and Woolwich
We host weekly local events. Everyone is friendly and everyone is welcomed.
Committee Members:
- Matty Andersen (Co-Chair)
- Ana Banha (Co-Chair)
- Dongshen Li (Treasurer)
- Pheng Taing (Co-Secretary)
- Daniel Brittle (Co-Secretary)
Sub-committee Members:
- Running - Matty A and Ana B
- Climbing - Steven L and Thomas M
- Hiking - Steven L and Mel R
- Cycling - Pheng T and Ashley M
- Paddling - Thomas M and Lee K
- Swimming - Aiobean M and Alessandro M
- Sports Dev - Jack S and Ramone P
- Welfare Officer - Daniel B
- Social Officer - Milton S and Franklin O
- FLINTA - Aiobean M and Lee K
Constitution
Our club's constituion document can be read hereWhere it all began. Our Tuesday evening run loops around Woolwich and Thamesmead. We run together supporting different pace groups. Our Saturday morning run is the Woolwich Thamespath Parkrun. It is the closest parkrun for most of our members.
Contact our Running Co-Leads Matty & Ana to join one of our runs! Events are constantly added to Heylo, so sign up there so we can lookout and welcome new members.
We meet at The Reach every Monday for an evening of bouldering, top rope and lead rope climbing. We usually have experience and certified members who can teach you the basic and build up your skills. The Reach has given us a great deal with off peak entry price and free equipment hire. The more reason to join us for climbing! In 2026 we made two trips to climb outdoor at Harrisons Rock.
Contact our Climbing Co-Leads Steven & Thomas to join our climbing session, or sign up to the next session on Heylo.
The summer of 2026 we added cycling to the list of sports. It was a massive success with over 5 events throughout July, August and September. We have some keen cyclists who have joined us for rides ranging from 50 to 70 kilometers. We have cycled to Kent, Richmond Park, Lee Valley and Ware. Cycling is our warmer season sport.
Keep an eye out on Heylo or contact our Cycling Co-Leads Pheng & Ashley to join our next ride.
Southeast London is right on the doorstep of Kent, so we have been organsing hikes since 2025. We get there by carpool or train. The hike is usually a full day event, starting early at a meeting point for the carpool, then drive out. We always end the hike with a pub meal and drinks. Hiking is our warmer season sport.
Keep an eye out on Heylo or contact our Hiking Co-Leads Steven & Mel to join our next hike.
The summer of 2026 we added paddling to the list of sports. It was a massive success offering kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. We have local access to the Southmere Lake and good relation with the Southmere Water Sport Centre. We go paddling at 6 pm Thursday fortnightly. Paddling is a warmer season sport.
Keep an eye out on Heylo or contact our Paddling Co-Leads Thomas & Lee to join.
The summer of 2026 we added swimming to the list of sports. We have local access to the Thamesmead Leisure Centre and we swim for an hour starting 7:30 pm every Wednesday. We have swimming programs to help you improve your skills or build confidence in the water. All skill levels are welcomed!
Keep an eye out on Heylo or contact our Swimming Co-Leads Aiobean & Alessandro to join our swim session.