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Closure of Swimming Pool and Spa at Porchester

Closure of Swimming Pool and Section of Spa at Porchester

We have some important information about Porchester Leisure Centre and Spa to share with you. 

There will be some decontamination works taking place in the plant room over a period of four weeks from 16 May.

Unfortunately this means that there will be no heating or hot water on site during that time and access to the some facilities will be impacted as follows:

  • The Main Pool: This will remain closed for an additional ten weeks (a total of 14 weeks) to allow from some critical roof and ceiling repairs to be completed above and in the main pool hall.
  • The Teaching Pool: This will reopen after the initial four week works period
  • Spa: Partially closed for a period of four weeks

Facilities operating as normal

  • The Spa – the following are remain open: Relaxation area, both steam rooms and the sauna and plunge pool
  • Toilet facilities
  • Showers – If you wish to have a cool one
  • The gym and studios
  • The Library

Those with swim bookings, parents part of the swim scheme and any general swim customers will be contacted by Everyone Active to offer alternative solutions over the coming weeks.

Please remember you can still use the Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa and the Moberly Sports Centre.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Click the button below to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information about how the planned works will affect you.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Porchester Leisure Centre on 020 7221 6118.

Are You An Aspiring Artist? Join the City Lions Creative Collective!

Are You An Aspiring Artist? Join the City Lions Creative Collective!

City Lions are inviting all talented and aspiring artists to join their Creative Collective for 2024! This is your opportunity to have your work showcased in public exhibitions across Westminster!

Submission Themes

Art work of any kind will be accepted, however it must relate to one of the following themes and be submitted by 21 June 2024
  • My Family
  • Self Portraits 
  • Social Media
  • How I see the World
For more info you can email City Lions on citylions@westminster.gov.uk

TCS London Marathon visit Paddington Recreation Ground!

Tree planting with 2024 TCS London Marathon Winners at Paddington Recreation Ground!

We were lucky to have some very special visitors at Paddington Recreation Ground! The four newly crowned 2024 TCS London Marathon champions came down to help us plant some lovely Cherry and Hawthorne trees (each athlete planted one tree) as part of the London Marathon Living Hall of Fame. And it just so happened to be World Earth Day!

They were joined by some of the wonderful children of Saint Saviour’s C of E local primary school who represented Westminster in the TCS Mini London Marathon this year. 

Introducing the Winners!

  • Male runner: Alexander Munyao
  • Female runner: Peres Jepchirchir – Who broke the Women’s only world record!
  • Male Para Athlete:  Marcel Hug of Switzerland
  • Female Para Athlete: Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland 

Congratulations and thank you again for joining us!

Get Ready for Unity in the Community!

Unity in the Community is Back this Summer!

Unity In The Community is a fun and FREE, event brought to you by the wonderful team at Everyone Active in partnership with ActiveWestminster. 

It takes place on 15th June at Paddington Recreation Ground, with not one, but two great events on the day which aim to bring the community together and provide a friendly environment where players can compete and show off their fancy footwork!

Unity in the Community (UITC)

Unity In The Community (UITC) is a mixed gender football competition, which invites local players and teams from all corners of Westminster and beyond to UNITE, compete and showcase their skills at our state of the art pitches. 

Girls Football Festival

That’s right girls this one is strictly for you! The Girls ONLY Football Festival will be taking place alongside UITC to commemorate the Woman’s World Cup! It kicks off with a fun filled skills session, followed by non-competitive friendly matches. 

Registrations are open until 14th June! Make sure you don’t miss it!

For full details visit our dedicated Unity In The Community webpage. And for any further questions please can contact Ryan Denys on ryandenys@everyoneactive.com

 

Represent the Westminster Netball Squad at London Youth Games 2024!

Westminster Netball Squad Trials for London Youth Games 2024!

The London Youth Games is a nine-month season of events, comprising School & Community competitions across 30 sports with 90 disciplines.

We’re looking for talented and passionate netball players to represent Westminster this year! If that sounds like you keep reading for all the details.

Get Involved!

The trials take place this Saturday 20th April and next Saturday 27th April between 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EW

For more information contact Angela Emanuel on 07940 021907 or on  aemanuel@westminster.gov.uk 

NSC Spotlight For April – Westbourne Park Family Centre – Hallfield Youth Multisport

NSC Spotlight for April - Hallfield Youth Multisport - Westbourne Park Family Centre

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. Our Spotlight for March is the wonderful Westbourne Park Family Centre – Hallfield Youth Multisport

Play Sport, Make Friends, Learn Something New!

This is great opportunity for children aged 7 – 16,  to get together, play sports with their existing friends, make new friends and learn new skills!

Sessions will take place on Thursday between 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at Hallfield Estate Sports Pitch, Westbourne Park Family Centre, Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Porchester Road, London, W2 5DX

Make sure you register before spaces fill up!

The NSC programme offers 150 hr of free or low cost physical activity and a wide range of sports, times and venues to fit everyone. Find out about all the activities being offered by clicking the button below.