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Boost Your Skills This Summer With ActiveWestminster Foundation Training Courses!

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Boost Your Skills This Summer With ActiveWestminster Foundation Training Courses!

Looking to enhance your skills, boost your employability, or take the first step into a career in sport, leisure, or physical activity? This June and July, ActiveWestminster is offering a range of FREE Foundation Training courses designed to help you grow, learn and thrive in your professional journey.

Whether you’re just starting out, looking for a career change, or want to build on your existing experience, our training offer provides high-quality, accredited courses that support you in becoming active in your community – and beyond.

What’s Coming up

These courses are ideal for aspiring coaches, volunteers, students, and professionals working across sport, leisure, health, and education sectors.

June:

  • British Fencing – Fencing Course: Wednesday 18 June 2025 between 9:00am – 5:00pm

July:

  • Safeguarding & Protecting Children: Wednesday 9 July 2025 between 6:00 – 9:00pm
  • First Aid Course: Tuesday 15 July 2025 9:30am – 4:00pm

Online Courses

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training
  • Unconscious Bias 

Why Join?

  • Learn from experienced instructors
  • Gain recognised certifications
  • Build your CV and confidence
  • Affordable or fully funded training options
  • Connect with the wider ActiveWestminster Network C

Spaces are limited and fill up fast, so don’t miss out!

Let this summer be the start of something great. Invest in yourself with ActiveWestminster Foundation Training. Find out more about our Skills and Training Programme and Bursary Offer.

Get All the Details and Book

Celebrate World Bicycle Day with ActiveWestminster: Ride Towards Better Health and a Greener City

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Celebrate World Bicycle Day with ActiveWestminster: Ride Towards Better Health and a Greener City

Tuesday 3rd June is World Bicycle Day – a global celebration of cycling and its power to transform lives and communities. At ActiveWestminster, we’re proud to support and promote cycling across the City of Westminster, encouraging residents and visitors of all ages to discover the many benefits of life on two wheels.

Why Cycle?

Cycling isn’t just a fun and sustainable way to get around – it’s also a powerful tool for improving both physical and mental health. Regular cycling can:

  • Boost cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength
  • Improve joint mobility and coordination
  • Help maintain a healthy weight
  • Reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression
  • Enhance overall wellbeing and mental clarity

Whether it’s a quick ride to work, a leisurely weekend cycle through one of our parks, or a family outing, getting on your bike can do wonders for your body and mind.

Get Involved with Cycling in Westminster

ActiveWestminster offers a range of free, fun and inclusive cycling activities throughout the year. From beginner cycling sessions to guided rides and maintenance workshops, there are so many ways to get involved.

This World Bicycle Day, why not take the opportunity to hop on your bike, embrace the freedom of cycling, and ride towards a healthier, happier you? Let’s keep Westminster moving – sustainably and actively.

Discover Cycling in Westminster

Make May Half Term Memorable With Edutain and Edutain+ Camps!

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Make May Half Term Memorable With Edutain And Edutain+ Camps!

Looking for a fun, active, and affordable way to keep the kids engaged this May half term? Edutain+ and Edutain Camps are back and better than ever this May!

These camps offers children and young people aged 8 to 16 years old safe, inclusive, and enriching experiences packed with multi-sport activities, arts and crafts, drama, swimming, and exciting Friday trips!

EDUTAIN

Maximum fun this May!

School’s out and the fun is on! Keep your kids moving, creating, and smiling this May with Edutain. Packed with sports, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, and more, there is something for everyone!

Dates: Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May

Time: 10am – 3pm

Ages: 8–13

Two Locations:

  • Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW
  • Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

For more information, call 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

EDUTAIN +

Allowing inclusive play for children with disabilities!

Looking for exciting, inclusive activities this half term? Edutain+ is perfect for children with disabilities aged 8–16. They have fun, get to be creative, and enjoy movement in a safe, supportive space!

Dates: Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th May                                                                                          

Time: 10am – 3pm

Ages: 8 – 16

Location: Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

For more information, call 07891 386 688 or email leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

Book Edutain+

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWest – www.sportwest.org.uk

Female Only LifeguardNPLQ Course at Porchester Centre – Sign Up by 10th June!

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Female Only LifeguardNPLQ Course at Porchester Centre - Sign Up by 10th June !

Are you ready to start an exciting new journey in the leisure industry? We are thrilled to announce the Female Only National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Course at the Porchester Centre, London this June 2025!

This course, accredited by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK), is internationally recognised and could open the door to an amazing career — from working at local pools to adventure parks around the world!

Course details

Location: Porchester Centre, Queensway, Porchester Road, London, W2 5HS

Dates and Times:

  • Deadline: Tuesday 10th June
  • Course Dates:
  • Friday 13th June: 12:00–5:00pm
  • Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June: 10:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June: 10:00am–6:00pm
  • Assessment: Sunday 29th June, during course hours

Cost: £300 or funded if you:

  • Commit to working full-time with Everyone Active
  • Stay with Everyone Active as a lifeguard for at least one year
  • Attend an interview at the site where you may be placed
**Please note that the decision will be made by the General Manager and Operations Manager of the site, as they will be covering the costs**

Course Requirements

To be considered you must fulfil the below requirements:
  • Be aged 16+ by the date of assessment
  • Be able to swim 50m in under 60 seconds
  • Be able to swim 100m continuously on front and back
  • Be able tread water for over 30 seconds
  • Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
  • Be able to climb out of the pool unaided

What You Will Learn

  • Pool Rescue Techniques
  • Lifeguard Theory
  • First Aid & CPR
  • AED & PXB Certification included!

This female-only course is designed to create a supportive and empowering environment. Whether you are looking for a rewarding part-time job, a stepping stone into the leisure industry, or just a new personal challenge, this is your opportunity!Tuesda

How to enrol

Enrol by 10th June – It’s quick and easy

  • If you aren’t already a member of the RLSS UK, you need to set up a RLSS UK account

  • Download and complete the NPLQ Enrolment Form

  • Once completed please send it to Anis Ukaye at EveryoneActive: anisukaye@everyoneactive.com
  • Anis is the main point of contact for all enquires, bookings and employment opportunities

Don’t miss your chance to gain a life-saving qualification that could take you anywhere! 

Find Out More About Porchester Centre

Swim for Free in Westminster

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Swim for Free in Westminster

Children and young people living and studying in Westminster and residents eligible for concessions can enjoy FREE SWIMMING in all of Westminster Council Leisure Centres operated by our partner, Everyone Active.

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Who can swim for free?

  • Children and young people under 19 or people with disabilities under 25 years of age who are residents and/or students in Westminster 

  • Residents with concessions, such as those receiving certain benefits.

  • Residents over 60

Please note: accompanying adults/parents will still need to pay standard entry fees.

Free swimming session times vary by location, so check with your local centre pool before you arrive:

How to get free swimming and other discounts

Register for the ActiveWestminster Card, it’s easy and free.

To take advantage of this offer, residents simply need to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Discount Card which also unlocks a variety of discounts and benefits across our leisure centres.

All you have to do is visit your local leisure centre and get proof of address and any additional documentation to get you started. Click the button below to check what you need.

More about the Discount Card

Even if you don’t qualify for free swimming…

There is still a fantastic range of savings, including:

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Reduced rates for exercise classes

  • Special prices on sports facility bookings

  • Access to community events and fitness programs

So, don’t miss out and check what benefits you are entitled to.

Westminster Gets Rolling For The London Cycling Festival!

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Westminster Gets Rolling For The London Cycling Festival!

Free, fun and family-friendly cycling events across Westminster – Sunday 25 May

The London Cycling Festival rolls into town on Sunday 25 May, and Westminster is ready to ride! Organised by the Zero Emissions Network and London Cycling Campaign, the festival celebrates cycling with free activities, led rides and bike hire offers for all ages.

Ready to ride?

Join us from 11am to 4pm at local hubs including Queen’s Park Gardens, Church Street, Sussex Gardens and Soho. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, there’s something for everyone – especially families and new riders. 

  • Led rides through Westminster
  • Free Santander Cycles & Lime bike codes
  • Explore your neighbourhood on two wheels

Keep pedalling all year round

ActiveWestminster offers a range of free, fun and inclusive cycling activities throughout the year. From beginner cycling sessions to guided rides and maintenance workshops, there’s always something to get involved in.

Cycle. Connect. Celebrate.

Join a Ride Near You