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Six Years Of junior parkrun At Paddington Recreation Ground!

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Paddington Recreation Ground Celebrates 6 Years Of junior parkrun This Jan!

On Sunday 26th January, Paddington Recreation Ground junior parkrun chanted “cheers to 6 years” as local children, young people, parents, guardians and volunteers set off for another weekly run. 

Humble beginnings

Starting with just 1 or 2 participants on occasion, the junior parkrun at Paddington Recreation Ground has gone strength to strength since launch. The site has since hosted 1,159 participants (approcx 85 runners per week) aged 4-14, who have run, walked, jogged and even skipped the 2K around the mapped out route. 

Our volunteers make it happen

The run solely relies on our dedicated troop of 370 primarily local volunteers (and some volun-tourists from as far as Texas and Australia). They do everything from setting, to ensuring the safety of participants and managing, marshaling, time keeping and tail walking.

We want to take this opportunity to give a special, heartfelt thanks to a number of our volunteers who have volunteered with us 100 times! This includes David Phillipa, Jawaid, Florentina, Kathy, and Genevieve. Local Resident John May has volunteered a whooping 216 times! Now that’s what you call dedication.

Through this initiative we have also supported 18 young peopke with volunteering opportunities as part of the their Duke of Edward Award.

Join us

Whether you want to volunteer or become one of our junior runners, we will welcome you with open arms to be part of this thriving community event. 

Join us every Sunday morning at 9:00 am at Padding Recreation Ground. 

Where little legs go far and big hearts make it happen

Join Junior Parkrun: run, cheer or volunteer

Let’s Get Westminster Moving: The ActiveWestminster Delivery Plan 2026

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Let's Get Westminster Moving: The ActiveWestminster Delivery Plan 2026

ActiveWestminster has launched it’s Strategy Delivery Plan for 2026, setting out how we’ll turn bold ambitions for health, wellbeing ad physical activity into real, measurable actions across Westminster. 

Building on the ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028, the Delivery Plan focuses on making it easier, fairer and more inclusive for people to be active, whether its walking, cycling, dancing, playing sport or simply moving more in everyday life.

From vision to action

This practical plan designed to deliver impact. It outlines clear priorities and actions for the year ahead, with progress monitored and shared to ensure transparency and accountability. 

Community-led, partnership-driven

The Delivery Plan put communities at the centre. By working closely with residents, community organisations, health partners, schools and local businesses, ActiveWestminster will deliver activity opportunities shaped by local needs.

Tackling inequality, opening opportunities

Access to physical activity isn’t equal. The plan targets inequalities by focusing support when barriers are greatest, helping more people experience the physical, mental and social benefits of being active.

Move for life!

Delivered through Move For Life! Framework, the plan champions everyday movement that fits eal lives, supporting people of all ages and abilities move more, more often.

Click the button below to read the Strategy Delivery Plan 2026 and see how we’re turning ambition into action for a healthier, more active Westminster.

Learn More About Our Delivery Plan For 2026

Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

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Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

Our Westminster Mental Health Outreach Service is offering a range of friendly wellbeing workshops for local residents 18+. 

These sessions are designed to help look after your mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others and build healthy habits – all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No booking required, and all session are completely FREE of charge.

Support designed with you in mind

Our sessions take a holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting mental, emotional and physical health through mindfulness, nutrition and connect. 

Mindfullness: Take time to pause, breathe and reset with guided mindfulness sessions.

  • In Person: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm at 4 Frampton Street, NW8 8LF
  • Online: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Nourish and Thrive: A nutrition-focused wellbeing session exploring how food can support your mental and physical health. 
  • Wednesdays, 11:30 – 12:30am at 4 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SU
Talk it Out: Enjoy a relaxed peer support session over coffee, with space to chat, share and connect.
  • Fornightly every Friday, 12:00 – 1:00pm at Victoria Library – next session this Friday 23rd
Whether you decide to one or all three, these workshops offer a great opportunity to meet new people, learn practical wellbeing skills and feel more connected within the local community.

For more information contact the Westminster Mental Health Outreach Team at: WCCMHOUTREACH@westminster.gov.uk

Come along, take part and invest in wellbeing. Your community is here for you.

Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women’s Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

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Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women's Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Women’s Dance Fit class at Jubilee Community Centre, created to support women navigating the changes of pre-menopause while welcoming all women who want to move, connect and have fun.

Dance is a fantastic form of excercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, mobility, balance and muscle strength. For women experiencing menopause, regular physical activity can help manage stress, boost energy levels, improve sleep and support overall wellbeing.

The class also focused on the power of connection. Dancing together in a relaxed group settingcan lift mood, build confidence and create valuable bonds within the local community.

One tap, one scan, one great dance class! Book by clicking on the flyer, scan the QR Code or via the Everyone Active App.

Whether your looking for ways to improve your mobility, meet new people or simple enjoy moving to the music, all women are welcome to join

  • When: Monday between 1:00 – 1:45pm
  • Where: Jubilee Community Centre
  • Cost: £3:45
To book, scan the QR on the above flyer or book on the Everyone Active app.

Come along, dance your way to better health, happiness and community

On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: January’s NSC Spotlight

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The Abbey Centre Is Impacting Women's Wellness With Their Weekly Yoga Sessions

The Abbey Centre  is spreading the zen throughout the borough with their weekly women’s wellness yoga sessions, which have been designed to give women a space to connect, socialise, stay active  and find their calm.

What to expect in the sessions

The sessions every Friday between 9:30-10:30 pm (with the exception of Easter and Christmas holidays).

Each session combines a series of stretching exercises and guided breathing techniques with a goal to help improve strength and flexibility whilst reducing stress and enabling participants to find balance in the fast moving chaotic place the world can sometimes be.

Programme Case Study

Highlights
  • The programme engaged 29 participants during December 2024 over three classes, maintaining consistency in attendance throughout the quarter.
  • Successful introduction of breathing techniques which have been positively received
  • Participants have reported feeling more relaxed and connected, reducing stress and isolation
  • This year there are plans to expand the offering in partnership with VICEC by providing classes at St Andrew’s Youth Club.

Participant Case Study

Participant Profile: Josephine, in her 70s, enjoys participating in the sessions  
Reasons for getting involved in the programme: Having had spinal surgery, Josephine wanted to regain her strength
Programme Impact: Getting involved in the programme has enabled her to gain hope, confidence and connection from being in a shared space with others. She has also been able to take the exercises learnt in the sessions to practice yoga at home. Josephine aspires to continue attending the sessions and build on the strength and confidence she has already gained.

Find out more about the Abbey Centre and the other sessions available through our Neighbourhood Sports Club programme, upcoming sessions, and how to register for future Unity in the Community tournaments on the NSC event page or contact Ryan Denys at ryandenys@everyoneactive.com.

 
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NSC Spotlight For May-London Sports Trust

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NSC Spotlight for May - London Sports Trust

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. Our Spotlight for March is the amazing London Sports Trust.

Aspire and Achieve Through the Power of Sport!

London Sports Trust is an organisation that aims to inspire positive change for disadvantaged young Londoners through sport, training and life skills to improve life outcomes as well as physical and mental health.

Sessions available

There are two sessions they are offering as follows:

  • Tag Rugby: For 11-16 year olds on Tuesdays between 4:00-5:00 pm at Eaton Square Park, SW1W 9BQ
  • Basketball: For over 55s on Thursdays between 3:00 – 4:00 pm at Peabody Trust, Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2JB.
For more information, click the button below for the London Sports Trust.
London Sports Trust

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.

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