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Winter Wellbeing Walk at Regents Park – Wednesday 29th November

Winter Wellbeing Walk at Regents Park - Wednesday 29th November

Grab a friend or few for a lovely leisurely walk around Regents Park tomorrow Wednesday 29th November between 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

The nearest postcode is NW1 4RD and the Start and Finish entrance is at the Outer Circle off Clarence Terrace.

There is still plenty of time to sign up

Paddington Recreation Ground Christmas Lights Switch on – Friday 1st December

Paddington Recreation Ground Christmas Lights Switch On - Friday 1st December

The Paddington Recreation Ground Christmas Lights will be switched on by the lovely Deputy Lord Mayor and Honorary Alderman Guthrie Mckie this Friday 1st December between 16:00 p.m. – 18:00 p.m. 

There will be lots of festive cheer, mince pies and Christmas Caroling from the wonderful children of St Augustine’s Primary School from 16:15 p.m. onwards to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Make sure you don’t miss it!

The address is: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, London, W9 1PD

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

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.

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

Church Street Christmas Lights Switch On – Thursday 30th November

Church Street Christmas Lights Switch On - Thursday 30th November

With the festive season approaching, it’s only right to kick it off with the Annual Light Switch on at Church Street which takes place this Thursday 30th November between 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm.

The Lights will be switched on by Deputy Lord Mayor at 5:30 p.m. 

The proceedings will take place On the Triangle, corner of Church Street and Sailsbury Street.

There will be festive activities, free food and drink and live performances from the South Westminster Penfold and Hub Choirs to get you in the festive spirit. And you’ll even have a chance to visit Santa’s Grotto! 

 

Leisure facilities opening hours during Christmas and New Year

Leisure facilities opening hours during Christmas and New Year

Please see below the altered hours that will operate in all of our leisure facilities during the Christmas holidays.

In case of any doubt, please contact each centre directly.

Academy Sport

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec to Monday 1 Jan (inclusive): CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan 2023: Open normal hours

 

Skate Park and Basketball Court

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Church Street Community Leisure Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Jubilee Community Leisure Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Little Venice Sports Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Moberly Sports Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 8pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Porchester Leisure Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 8pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Seymour Leisure Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

St Augustine’s Sports Centre

Saturday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 24 Dec to Monday 1 Jan (inclusive): CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan 2023: Open 6pm to 10pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Gym)

Saturday 23 Dec: 8am – 6pm
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open 8am – 6pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Sports Facilities)

Saturday 23 Dec: 8am – 9pm
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Tuesday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Monday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tuesday 3 Jan: Open 8am – 9pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Park)

Saturday 23 Dec: 7am – 9.30pm
Sunday 24 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Monday 25 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 26 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 Dec: Open 7am – 6.30pm
Sunday 31 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Monday 1 Jan: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 2 Jan: Open 7am – 9.30pm

Season Greetings

ActiveWestminster Awards Winners of 2023

ActiveWestminster Awards Winners of 2023

The Awards night took place last Friday 17 November.
Thank you everyone who attended, you made it a very special evening, full of excitement, emotion and fun.
 
The winners of the 2023 Active Westminster Awards are:
 
Thanks also to our wonderful host Qasa Alom https://qasaalom.co.uk/ and special guest Bianca Williams (British Athlete).
 
Also special thanks to Marilyn Laban (Winner of the Dance Westminster 2023) who performed a fantastic opening dance with song Icky.
 
Well done everyone to all the winners and finalists! It was a great night. 

Highlights of the night