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The ‘New Approach to Working with Communities’ launching on Tuesday 27th June

The ‘New Approach to Working with Communities’ launching on Tuesday 27th June

This is a chance for the community – residents, community organisations, local businesses etc. – to join us to learn about the important things we have been working on but it will also be a chance for them to engage with Council officers and ask any questions.

New approach to working with the communities

We would like as many community members as possible to attend, just book your free tickets by clicking the button below.

There will be a free halal lunch, refreshments and entertainment. So join us in what we hope will be a fantastic day to connect and find out more how we plan to engage and work with communities.

Drop In sessions for the ‘Know Ball Games’ Pilot Consultations starting today Tuesday 20th Jun

Starting on Tuesday 20th June - First Phase Housing Estates Drop In Sessions

The ’Know Ball Games in Westminster’ pilot scheme aims to work with communities to strengthen a culture of play, physical activity, leisure, and sport across housing estates, parks, and open spaces by removing prohibitive play signage.

Westminster City Council believes that participation in play, physical activity, leisure, sport, and play can be truly transformative, inclusive, and inherently positive. Being active and healthy goes hand in hand with an improved quality of life.

The aim of ‘Know Ball Games’ pilot is to remove the ‘No ball games’ signs in a selection of housing estates and parks and open spaces and replace them with a new culture which encourages everyone to use the space for play and be physically active.

Just come along to the sessions on the dates and times below to learn more about the pilot scheme and share your views and insights.

Queens Park Court

  • Tuesday 20 June 5pm to 7pm at Queens Park Court Hall, Droop Street, W10 4QB
  • Thursday 22 June 2pm to 4pm – St Jude’s Hall, 71 Ilbert Street, W10 4QH

Churchill Gardens

  •  Tuesday 27 June 5pm to 7pm – South Area Service Centre, 137 Lupus Street, SW1V 3HE
  • Thursday 29 June 10am to 12 noon at Churchill Gardens Hall, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AG

Hallfield Estate

  • Monday 3 July evening 5-7pm, West Area Service Centre, 155 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6JX
  • Thursday 6 July morning 10am-12pm, Pickering Hall, Pickering House, W2 6HF

Become a Walk Leader – Next free training course on 27th June

Become a Walk Leader - Next free training course on 27th June

We are hosting a Ramblers’ Wellbeing Walks Training that can allow you to host community walks for all, exploring parts of the city that may be unknown to many. Once training is complete all you have to do is commit to hosting a walk within Westminster but you can make these as creative as you like, why not start a bird watching walk, a dog walk, a bug walk or even a photo competition. It’s entirely up to you!

You will be required to complete a shadow walk and e-learning prior to the face to face training.  

This will take place at Paddington Recreation Ground on the 27th June 2023 from 10-1pm.

Limited places are available so be sure to book as soon as possible!

Book your place by emailing us on the button below with your name and contact number..

NSC Spotlight for June – Disability Sports Coach

NSC Spotlight for June - Disability Sports Coach

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership, this month our Spotlight is on Disability Sports Coach.

Disability Sports Coach provides sport and physical activity sessions for disabled people. 

Multisport session 

 These are the sessions on offer under the NSC programme which offers 150hr of low cost or free sessions:

  • Thursdays 
  • 16.30 – 18.00pm
  • @ Little Venice Sports Centre
  • 8 years olds and older
Session Disability Sports Coach

Award-winning community clubs

There are other local disability sports clubs, inclusive sport coaching and training courses for sports providers on offer.

The award-winning Community Clubs bring disabled people together across London to keep active and connected. Reaching over over 21,000 disabled
people and their families through the power of inclusive sport and physical activity.

Volunteering

You can support us by volunteering your time and helping disabled people enjoy the lifelong benefits of sport and physical activity.

Find out more by clicking the button below.

The NSC programme offers a wide range of sports, times and venues to fit everyone. Find out about all the activities being offered by clicking the button below.

Come along to the Walk towards Wellness on Friday 2 June

Come along to the Walk towards Wellness on Friday 2 June

Join the Walk towards wellness tomorrow Friday 2nd June organised by the charity  Mind in partnership with Everyone Active
 
The set off is from outside the Queen Mother’s Leisure Centre at 10:20 AM. The walk will explore the local area and end  at Monck Street around 11:30 AM.
This can be a starting point to be active and meet new people. A chance to
Walk for health, walk towards wellness!!
 
Book your place on 👉 community@bwwmind.org.uk or call 07710092811
 
Come along and boost your mental wellbeing!

ADVANCE NOTICE: Closure of the playground at Paddington Recreation Ground on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th May

The playground at Paddington Recreation Ground will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May for maintenance work

Urgent tree and essential works need to be carried out in the playground to guarantee everyone’s safety, therefore we will need to close the playground.
 
We know it’s a very popular feature and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused but these works are necessary so that everyone can continue to use the area safely.
 
Please contact the reception at Paddington Recreation Ground on 020 7644 6880 if you would like further information.