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New Free Parkour Sessions every Tuesday

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New Free Parkour Sessions every Tuesday

Discover the art of movement and conquer obstacles.

No registration is needed to join the new parkour sessions every Tuesday from 6.30 – 8pm at Westbourne Green Open Space.

Parkour offers numerous physical and mental benefits like strength and endurance, flexibility, agility, mental discipline, creativity and much more.. so why don’t  you give it a try and learn to leap, jump, vault and much more.

The sessions are part of the ActiveWestminster Parkmakers and the Neighbourhood Sports Club programme. 

The sessions are open to all skill levels, so just show up and jump right in!

 

NSC Spotlight for September – Serpentine Running Club

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NSC Spotlight for September - Serpentine Running Club

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. This month our Spotlight is on the famous running club Serpentine.

Serpentine Junior Sessions

These are the sessions on offer under the NSC programme 150hr of low cost or free sessions. The sessions are held at the Paddington Sports Centre Athletics Track inside the Paddington Recreation Ground 

  • Tuesdays 5.30 -7pm
  • Wednesdays 5.30 -7pm
  • Thursday 5.30 -7pm

New junior members are welcome throughout the year. Annual membership for Juniors is £0.00  From 1st Sept 2023 this will include a Serpie top and training sessions at Paddington track.

If you would like to try out a session or two before deciding whether to become a club member, they offer two taster sessions after which you will be expected to become a full Serpentine member.

If going for the first time, please email juniors@serpentine.org.uk so they know to expect your attendance. They ask for an adult to go with you and stay for the taster session/s too.

Serpentine Juniors
Visit Serpentine

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.

NSC Programme

Registering to take part in schools competitions opens today 4th Sep

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Registering to take part in schools competitions opens today 4th Sep

During the academic year Westminster-based Schools can participate in over 50 different competitions in sports ranging from athletics through to football. We now have the Autumn Term ready with competitions in a variety of sports.

Don’t miss out and register your school from the 4th to the 15th September.

For the full list of competitions during the first term in Autumn, head to our dedicated page PE and Schools Sports

Stepping to the Beat on Monday 4th Sep 2023

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Stepping to the Beat - the 3km walk, jog or run event taking place on Sep 4 2023

Stepping to the Beat  is a 3km jog, run or wheel event for residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers.

The new edition this year will take place on Monday 4th September at the usual location, Regents Park.

Stepping to the Beat 2022

The course is set to 3km that participants can walk, run or wheel while playing instruments and sounds.  The event, in its consecutive 11th year, is an inclusive and welcoming event that encourages those with physical and learning disabilities to be more physically active. The event includes making sounds and noises as we go through the park. The Beat is contagious. The atmosphere, soul lifting.

Stepping to the Beat was created over 10 years ago and developed and directed by Claudia Linton, Care Manager – Planning & Information Coordinator from the Westminster Learning Disability Partnership Adult Services. This event has quickly become a celebration, a life-affirming, music-based event the Adult Social care team in Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster are massively proud of.

If you would like more information, please email Claudia Linton

Nominations for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023 now open

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Nominations are open for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023

Nominations are open for 2023 with 9 different categories! 

These annual awards recognise the communities and individuals who make Westminster a great place to get and stay active. Now in its 14th year, we look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the people and organisations who help us create an active city for everyone. 

AW Awards Nominations

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 24 September. 

Read the categories and make a nomination on https://www.westminster.gov.uk/activewestminster-awards/AW-awards-nominations 

Your nominations are integral to ensuring we recognise those who have supported the people who live, work and study in Westminster lead active lives.

Dance Westminster is now open for registration

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Dance Westminster is now open for registration

Today we launch Dance Westminster 2023, a free to enter inclusive dance competition for disabled Westminster residents aged 10+.


Let's Dance

Run in partnership with Step Change Studio, we want it to be the most attended and fun competition in its 4 year history. 

Registration for Dance Westminster is now open and anyone wanting to participate can sign up for one of the following workshops:

  • 18th September (11am to 2pm) at Paddington Recreation Ground Dance Gym complex, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale W9 1PD
  • 20th September (10:00am – 12:00am) at College Park School, 1 Garway Rd, London W2 4PH
  • 25th September (10:30am-12:30pm) at Beachcroft House Residential Care Home, 111 Shirland Rd, London W9 2EL

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