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[Invisible Duck]

So it looks like I will be moving to London later on in the year for about 12 months.
Depending on a variety of things I would like to get a bit of work whilst there and coaching seems the obvious option. Which gyms (if any) are in north London? My knowledge of London geography is non existent but from what I know, I'll be based in Hendon.
My experience is mainly women's gymnastics.

Secondly, any good tips, advice, suggestions for living in London? I imagine it will be a bit of a change from Australia!

 

[MabelSt]

fun!

 

[floppycat]

Hendon gym is good small club I think but some elite girls

 

[Triadian]

You could check out BGA website put in the postcode of where you are based and that will tell you what registered clubs are closest to you.
They also advertise a few jobs on their site too.

http://www.british-gymnastics.org/other-careers/4230-gymnastics-coaches-london-and-south-east

 

[Invisible Duck]

Thanks for the info! I will definitely look at that club and any others in the area on the BG website.

Just wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea of what public transport costs? how much would you expect to pay per month for travel around the city?
Also, what kind of costs would a single person be looking at for food per week or month?

I realise there is a lot of room for movement here, but I just need a rough idea!

Also sorry, if this is not a good place to put these questions!

 

[OzZee]

Been 9 years since I lived in London, but
Transport, look up the fares for a zone 1-4 eg (central to mid suburbs, i'd say hendon would be zone 6? ) etc. For a weekly/monthly 'travel card'.
Food, depends what you eat, if you are happy to eat seasonal/specials/ how much meat, how much you cook etc. London is on the expensive side, though.

 

[floppycat]

Single most expensive cost will be rent then transport, which are related as always cheaper areas to rent further away so the tube pass costs more. Gd luck

 

[Lovelything]

Harrow Leisure Centre have a gymnastics club next door to them which may be looking for a coaches so it's worth giving them a try. It isn't far from Hendon

 

[Invisible Duck]

Harrow Leisure Centre have a gymnastics club next door to them which may be looking for a coaches so it's worth giving them a try. It isn't far from Hendon

Thanks! I'm going to start contacting some clubs very soon!

 

[Lovelything]

Good luck. I'm sure you will get something sorted. Let me know if you get anywhere with Harrow Gymnastic as I coach Trampolining for the Leisure Centre next door