An Ilford shopping centre is hosting a Ping Hub, offering free table tennis.
The Exchange Ping Hub will be a permanent feature in the Loft area of the centre, with four table tennis tables available to use at no cost.
The Ping Hub will be open to everyone, regardless of age or ability, with bats and balls provided.
The Ping Hubs are a new initiative developed by Table Tennis England's Ping! programme.
The Ilford Ping Hub is a joint venture between Table Tennis England, the Exchange, and the Ilford Business Improvement District (BID).
It is the second of its kind in the country, following the Great Northern Warehouse Ping Hub in Manchester, which has seen more than 15,000 visitors since it was launched in February 2024.
Andrew Wilesmith, head of development at Table Tennis England, said: "We are delighted to get our second Ping Hub over the line.
"Working closely with the Ilford BID and the Exchange shopping centre has been great and allowed us to get this fantastic community asset up and running.
"Taking the sport to where people are makes it easier to break down barriers to participation."
Over the coming months, the venue will host coaching sessions, competitions, and health and wellbeing-focused table tennis sessions.
Cyril Bekoe, Ilford BID manager, said: "This programme enhances the shopping experience, benefiting businesses and customers alike by fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment."
The launch of the Ping Hub was celebrated with an open day on Saturday, January 25.
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