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All improvement works at Paddington Recreation Ground are now complete

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All Improvement Works at Paddington Recreation Ground Now Complete

We are pleased to let you know that all planned improvement works at Paddington Recreation Ground have now been completed. 
 
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You can visit our dedicated page for the full details but here’s quick reminder of the facilities we invested in during this process:

  • Tennis Courts Refurbishment
  • Pavillion Changing Rooms
  • Pathways
  • Bluebell Glade/Forest School Extension
  • Environmental Area Works
As always we want to make sure our facilities are safe and of the best standard for all our users and we hope the improvements make your experience as a visitor better. Thank you for patience throughout the process.

Advanced Notice: Porchester Spa Closed for Critical Works from 1st August for 4 Weeks

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Porchester Leisure Centre Spa Closure from 1st August for 4 Weeks

 

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

There will be some roof steel works taking place for 1 August for a four week period (Subject to the the condition of the steel). During this time some repair and repainting works will also be taking.

The main pool will remain closed while critical works on the pool roof continue, which should be completed in Autumn 2024. 

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.

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

Dance Westminster 2024 is now open for registrations!

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Dance Westminster 2024 is now open for registrations!

Dance Westminster 2024 is now open for registrations! Now in it’s 5th year, our fun free, inclusive annual pan-disability dance competition has been designed to encourage and allow disabled people to become more active through dance. If you are a dance enthusiast please join us for this unique and wonderful opportunity. 

 

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Run in partnership with Step Change Studio, we want to make it bigger and better than ever! So if you are a dance enthusiast please join us for this unique and wonderful opportunity. 

Registrations for Dance Westminster are now open and anyone wanting to participate can sign up for one of the three following workshops:

  • 30th August (2pm – 3:30pm) at Forrester Court Cirencester Street, Off Harrow Road, W2 5SR. This session is for older participants over the age of 50
  • 13th September (10:00am – 11:30am) at Queen Elizabeth 2 Jubilee School. This session is for disabled children and young people ages 11- 17
  • 18th September (10:30am-12:30pm) at Everyone Active, Paddington Recreation Ground. This session is for young people and adults 18+

Full details of the workshops, auditions and how the whole competition works can be found on our dedicated page for Dance Westminster.

Barefoot Bowls Friday 2 Aug – Let’s Bowl

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Barefoot Bowls Friday 2 August - Let's Bowl

Join us for Barefoot Bowls this Friday and every first Friday of the month.
 
Playing bowls is good for you! Specially good for older people as a way to keep active and healthy. However, bows is open to everyone as it offers several health advantages such as increased physical fitness, enhanced dexterity and proficiency. 
 
Come along this Friday 2nd August at Paddington Sports Club and try it out. You will be surprised as it is a perfect evening to be physically active, socialise and have a great time.
 
From 6.30pm Friday 2nd August and every first Friday of the month
Entry £10
 
Castellain Road, Maida Vale W9 1HQ
 

June Barefoot Bowls
Fridays not a good day, check out Paddington Sports Club for differnt sessions and clubs during the week and over the weekend. 

Schools Out – Roll on the Fun with Edutain and Edutain+ Summer Holiday Camp!

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Schools Out - Get Ready for Some Fun with Edutain and Edutain+ Summer Camps!

Make sure you sign up for some Summer fun with Edutain and Edutain+ this summer holiday! From dancing, to arts, crafts, swimming and trips to cool places – there is something for everyone!

EDUTAIN SUMMER PROGRAMME

This year’s summer camp for children will run on the following dates (Monday to Friday) between 10am – 3:00pm:

  • Week 1: 29 July – 2 August
  • Week 2: 5 – 9 August
  • Week 3: 12 – 16 August
  • Week 4: 19 – 23 August
  • Week 5: 27 – 30 August

There are two great locations where you can attend:

  • Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EW
  • 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.

*Cost for non-Free School Meals Children and Young People: £1:00 child/day ECHP required

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EDUTAIN+ SUMMER CAMP

Edutain+ has been designed to allow children with disabilities to engage with their peers, have fun and get active.

This year’s Edutain+ Summer Camp will be running on the following dates (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) between 10 am – 3:00 pm: 

  • Week 1: 30, 31 July – 1 August
  • Week 2: 6. 7 & 8 August
  • Week 3: 13, 14, 15 August
  • Week 4: 20, 21, 22 August
The camp will take place at: 
  • Academy Sport, 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 too late.

*Cost for non-Free School Meals Children and Young People: £1:00 child/day ECHP required

For more information and to book your space please contact Ryan Denys on ryan.deny@sportwestminster.org or on  07956 956167

For more information and to book your space please contact Leonard Lionel on lionel.leonard@sportwestminster.org or on 07956 956167

Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today Monday 29th July 2024

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Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today - Monday 29th July

As of today Monday 29th July ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000. This funding can be used to support a new or to upscale an existing health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 25th August 2024 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: October 2024 – March 2025

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Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you need here: Network Activity Project Funding