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Bowls’ Big Weekend is back from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May

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Bowls’ Big Weekend is back from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May at Paddington Sports Club

Bowls’ Big Weekend will have 674 clubs across the country opening their doors to enable new participants to discover everything that is great about this great, sociable, accessible sport.

Be ready to have fun, bowls is for everyone!

The Big Bowl’s Weekend is funded by Bowls England in partnership with Aviva.
 
In Westminster, Paddington Sports Club, based at Castellain Road, W91HQ is offering during that weekend, every day from Friday to Sunday sessions from 2-4pm (weather permitting).
 
Big Bowls Weekend
This is a free event for adults and children, so contact  Paddington Sports Club on 0207 286 8448 for more information or just drop by. 
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Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport in Westminster

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Have Your Say to Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport in Westminster

We want to hear your ideas and vides on how to shape the future of sustainable transport in Westminster. Be a part of this important movement towards a greener, more efficient transportation system in Westminster.  Your input can make a real difference in building a sustainable future for generations to come. 

We really care about hearing from residents, visitors, businesses, partners, and local groups. 

sustainable survey poster
 Please take this short survey to share your thoughts. Your input is important! 

If you enter the prize draw after completing the survey, you could win up to £250 (if you win, you will be notified in August).

Please join us to make Westminster’s transport network more accessible, inclusive and sustainable!

Take the Survey

Become a Walk Leader

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If you want to become a Walk Leader, this is your chance

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Join the waitlist for the Walk Leader Training qualification run by Everyone Active on May 17th from 9:30am – 1pm at the Paddington Recreation Ground.
 
if you are passionate about physical activity and know that walking is a great way to stay active and healthy, here is your chance to become a certified Walk Leader. In this training course you will be able to:
  • Gain leadership skills
  • Learn about safety and route planning
  • Promote health and wellness in our community
  • Join a supportive network of fellow enthusiasts

Don’t miss this opportunity to access the FREE training and lead the way towards a healthier future. Limited spots available, so sign up for the waitlist now by emailing via the button below.

Join the Wailist

Pathway Works at Paddington Recreation Ground start Friday 12th April

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Pathway works start at Paddington Recreation Ground from Friday 12 April

We’re getting some pathway works done at Paddington Recreation Ground starting this Friday 12th April.

Westminster City Council working alongside Everyone Active and FM Conways are about to begin a  phased programme of pathway works to :

  • improve accessibility
  • alleviate trip hazards
  • reduce localised rainwater ponding, and
  • undertake necessary repairs to the underground drains.
Paddington Rec pathway works
Works commence on Friday 12 April and will complete by July 2024.

In order to carry out these works, certain areas will need to be closed to the public and the gates leading into the grounds will be closed in phases corresponding to the relevant pathway work. There will be some facility closures during these programme of works, please keep an eye out for notices, posters and social media posts to keep up to date.

As always our goal is to ensure that all our facilities are accessible and safe for all of our users. We will  ensure that there is as little disruption to your experience as possible.

These are the phases to the works, please bear in mind that dates are subject to change due to weather conditions:

Phase 1 – Tennis Courts pathways (Courts 7-13)

The work are to start on Friday 12th April. The courts will remain open during the period, but they will only be accessible via the double gates on court 8. Normal access will resume as of Monday 29th April which is when the works are due to be completed.

Phase 2 – Randolph Gate to the Café pathways

The work in this section will commence Monday 29 April and complete on Monday 13th May. Throughout this period the gate will remain closed and visitors are asked to use either the nearby Carlton Vale Gate, or the Grantully Gate. The Café and Gym will remain open, however Tennis Courts No 6 and 7 will be closed.

Phase 3 – Ornamental Garden (Knot Garden) to the Bandstand pathways

Work will commence on Monday 9th May and complete on Monday 20th May. The Grantully Gate will be closed throughout this period. The Bandstand will remain open. Patrons are asked to use the nearby Morshead Rd entrance.

Phase 4 – Moreshead Road Gate (Rose Garden) to the Café pathways

Works will commence on Tuesday 21st May and complete on Wednesday 5th June. The Morshead Gate will be closed throughout this period. Patrons should use the nearby Essendine Gate or The Grantully Gate entrances.

Phase 5 – Café to Carlton Gate Roundabout pathways

Works will commence on Wednesday 5th June and complete Friday 14th June. The Cricket nets will be open with access via the pathway behind the gym for this period. Carlton Road Gate and the Car Park will be CLOSED during this period. For access to the park and all facilities, please use the nearest entrance at Randolph Gate.

Phase 6 – Pathway behind the Football Pitch pahtways

Works will commence as soon as the Carlton Gate roundabout has fully completed. This section of pathway will be closed to the public throughout the works.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and patience.

* Please note all dates are estimated and subject to change due to certain weather conditions. Please check this website, notices and posters around the area and our social media channels for up to date information.

Update 24 January on the improvement works in Paddington Recreation Ground

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Update 24 January on the improvement works in Paddington Recreation Ground

With the exception of some minor planting and pathway repairs the works have been essentially completed. However, due to the earlier heavy rain, followed by the cold frosty period which was followed again by heavy rain, the new planting is in a fragile state. In order to give the plants every chance to thrive we have decided to postpone the opening of the area until mid-February.

* Please note that all dates are inclusive and weather dependant.

bluebell glade

Please visit our dedicated page for Paddington Recreation Ground Improvements to find out the status of each of the works. 

Westbourne Green Open Space Consultation is open – Survey now extended until 13th December

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Westbourne Green Open Space Development Consultation - The survey has been extended until Wednesday 13th December

If you are a resident or a user of Westbourne Green Open Space we want to hear from you!

Westminster Council aims to strengthen a culture of play, physical activity, leisure, and sport across our Lives, Neighbourhoods and City.

Being active and healthy goes hand in hand with an improved quality of life and wellbeing. Sport, Leisure & Active Communities aims to improve Westbourne Green open space by offering different types of space that are more accessible, provide a richer mix of playing opportunities and improve pollution and noise and overall environmental impact of the area.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather views and insights on how best to improve the space and maximise usage of outdoor space within the three workstreams:

  1. Inclusive Play – A menu of options will be presented to the local community prioritising the most wanted elements of inclusive play
  2. Soft landscaping – Proposals will include recommendations on the use of micro forests, semi-mature trees and hedge infill to improve air quality, increase park biodiversity, reduce noise and water loss amongst other benefits
  3. Creating space for girls and young women – Increase use of the area by girls and young women to encourage physical activity and community life

Your views are important to us, so please take the survey before it closes on Wednesday 13th December at midnight.

Take the Survey

Visit the Westbourne Green Open Space Consultation page to find out more about the whole pilot and consultation process.