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The Action-Packed Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is on Saturday 9 November

Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup - Saturday 9th November 2024

The Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is back on the afternoon of Saturday 11th November. This is a brilliant Amateur Boxing event, organised by partners All Stars Boxing Gym
 
SAVE THE DATE:
  • Saturday 9th November
  • Doors Open: 6pm
  • Boxing Commences: 6.45pm
  • Venue: Porchester Hall, 45 Porchester Rd, W2 5HS
  • Tickets Adults: £20. / Kids: £10
Lord Mayor of Westminster Cup 2024

For more information, please visit https://www.allstars-gym.co.uk/ or call 07475 426327 

Making Play Inclusive – New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Making Play Inclusive - New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Official Launch of the First Inclusive Playground in Wesminster, the Alfred Road Playground
On 5th November 2024, Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster celebrated the launch of Westminster’s first-ever accessible playground at Alfred Road (W2).
Local community members, schools and children were invited to celebrate the official launch of the playground and try out the exciting new equipment designed by award-winning playground experts Playscheme.
 
The playground was co-designed with local parents and children to create a space that reflects the community’s needs. By collaborating with residents, the council has revived the old playground into something fresh and exciting where children of all abilities can have fun, learn and grow together.
A local parent who brought this initiative to the council’s attention, Sara said:
 
“As a parent of a child with complex needs, I am deeply committed to the idea that every child has the right to play, socialise, and learn together. While we have made significant progress in embracing diversity across various backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities often remain overlooked and undervalued within these discussions.
To effect real change in our attitudes and behaviours towards people with disabilities, we must focus on shifting perceptions. The best way to achieve this is by allowing children to interact with and learn from these differences, helping them realise that our shared experiences far outweigh our distinctions.
I take pride in being a resident of Westminster, a London borough that actively champions community initiatives to enhance the lives of all its residents.”
alfred road playground launch
photo group

The renovation of the Alfred Road Playground aims to revitalise a community space, enhance wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle by addressing barriers to outdoor play. The new and improved playground combines both traditional and innovative technology to create an inclusive playground that can be enjoyed by all.

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector, Cllr Nafsika Butler-Thalassis said:

“Inclusive and accessible spaces are necessary for the healthy functioning of our community. Play is an important part of a child’s development, and by renovating Alfred Road Playground with accessible equipment, we are fostering an inclusive environment where all children can be active, make friends and reap the benefits of outdoor play.”
“We look forward to continue working with the residents and local partners to build a healthier and happier future for Westminster.”
Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Cara Sanquest said:

“We are incredibly delighted to see the renovation of the Alfred Road playground into a space where children of all abilities can learn and play together. This was made possible by involving local parents and children throughout the entire process to ensure that the new playground reflected their needs.”
“It was energising to see so many community members at the launch and feel the excitement in person.”

Come along and join the fun!

For any information or query, please use our Contact Us page or email active@westminster.gov.uk

Come and join Girls Allowed on Lancefield Street for a Street Play on 30 Oct

Come and join Girls Allowed on Lancefield Street for a Street Play on 30 Oct

Come Girls Allowed on Wednesday 12pm – 3pm for a Street Street set up in Lancefield Road, just outside the Jubilee Community Leisure Centre.

A few hours every week where children and youth can play in the street takes priority with no “through traffic”. Amazing!

Neighbours will be able to come out and enjoy a cup of tea, talk with other residents or just enjoy the outdoors with limited car traffic (only access to residents and deliveries). Staff will be available to facilitate street games and ensure everyone has a great time. This time we have group Girls Allowed run by the ESP Foundation, in partnership with ActiveWestminster and Everyone Active.

Everyone is welcome! 

So get ready for a few fantastic afternoons of Play Street with a wide range of activities indoor and outdoors, from basketball and badminton to skateboarding, dancing and more.

No booking is required. Just come along and join the fun!

LANCEFIELD STREE ACTIVE PLAY (1)
October Half Term 2024

Find out more about Westminster’s Active Streets Programme but clicking the button below.

New Athletics Sessions for Children & Young People at Paddington Recreation Ground

New Athletics Sessions for Children & Young People at Paddington Recreation Ground

Come along and improve your foundation skills like balance, coordination and agility, always useful for any sport. These sessions are part of our NSC programme and they are FREE.
 
Check below the sessions days and times for each age category

If you have a questions about the athletics sessions, visit the Paddington Recreation Ground reception or call 020 7644 6880

Fun Times Ahead this October Half Term with Edutain and Edutain+

Fun Times Ahead this October Half Term with Edutain and Edutain +

Escape the boredom this October half term and join in the fun with Edutain and Edutain + activity packed holiday camp! From swimming and dancing, to arts, crafts, football and tennis and trips to cool places – there is so much to do!

edutain programme Octo

EDUTAIN HALF TERM PROGRAMME

Edutain Programme Details:

As always these sessions will run out of two great locations from Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November between 10am – 3pm at:

  • Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW
  • Lillington Garden Community Centre, Under Morgan House Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 13 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late!

For more information please contact Ryan Denys on 07956  956 167 or ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday)

EDUTAIN+ HALF TERM PROGRAMME

Edutain+ Programme Details:

This programme is specially designed for children and young people with disabilities, running from Tuesday 29th October – Thursday 31st November between 10am – 3pm at:

  • Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 16 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late!

For more information please contact Leonard Lionel on  07891 386 68 or leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).

Dance Westminster 2024 Grand Final – Celebrating Every Step Together!

Dance Westminster 2024 - List of winners

Our annual pan-disability dance competition, designed to encourage disabled people to be more active through dance, celebrated the Grand Final on Tuesday 15 October.

All the participants attended the workshops and auditions led by Step Change Studios. As a result, the finalists going had their final dance off competition. This is the list of winners for the Dance Westminster 2024.

 

DANCE WESTMINSTER CHAMPION 2024

Guy and dance partner Georgia with song ‘Let’s get loud’

Guy and Georgia dancing

SECOND POSITION

Martia and dance partner M with song ‘See the day’

Martia and M

THIRD POSITION

Nazifa and dance partner Chloe with song ‘What Jhumka’

Nazifa &Chloe

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Jacob and dance partner Evelyn with song ‘Atia Donko’

Jacob and Evelyn

Photography by John Trigg.

Congratulations and thank you to all the other finalists for their inspiring performances:

  • Sandra & Jessica with song ‘Do You Love Me’

  • Sam & Georgia with song ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling

  • Fadwa & Lily with song ‘Zero to Hero’

  • Lorraine & Rachel with song ‘Sisters’

  • James & Ellen with song ‘Something Just Like This’

  • Angelo & Joelle with song ‘Level Up’

Visit the main Dance Westminster page for more information.