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New Year, New Skills: Free Training For Westminster Residents

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New Year, New Skills: Free Training For Westminster Residents

The new year is the perfect time to upgrade your skills, build confidence and invest in your future. We’re offering a range of FREE Foundation Training courses for Westminster residents, designed to support both individual growth and stronger local communities.

Pratical skills for life and work

The Foundation Training Offer includes accessible, real world courses for residents aged 16 and over, including:

  • First Aid (In person) : Monday 23rd February
  • Safeguarding & protecting children workshop (In person) : Wednesday 25th February
  • Equality & Diversity & Inclusion Training (Online)
  • Unconscious Bias (Online)

Stronger skills, stronger communities

When residents build new skills, the benefits go far beyond the individual. For example residents experienced in first aid and safeguarding leads to the creation of safer neighborhoods, while learning about equality and inclusion supports more connected, supportive communities.

By up skilling residents are better equipped to support others, contribute to local organisations and play an active role in strengthening communities across Westminster.

Free and easy access

All courses are FREE of charge and delivered in partnership with Westminster City Council and trusted providers. Whether you are returning to learning, boosting employability or gaining useful life skills, this training is open to you.

Make 2026 the year you invest in yourself and your community.

Get all the details for our Foundation Training. Find out more about our Skills and Training Programme and Bursary Offer.

Sign Up and Level Up

Bust the Boredom This February Half Term With Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps

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Bust The Boredom This February Half Term With Edutain And Edutain+ Holiday Camps

School’s out and the fun is on! This February half term, ActiveWestminster’s Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps are back, bringing action-packed days of sport, play and creativity for children and young people in Westminster.

Edutain Camps Details

Edutain+ Camps Details

What’s on this February Half Term

We’re bringing action-packed days filled with sport, activity, creativity and plenty of opportunities to connect and make new friends.

  • For children and young people aged 8–13 for Edutain and 8-16 for Edutain+
  • FREE spaces available for those eligible for free school meals

Edutain camp dates:

Camps are open to children aged 8-13 and run from 10:00am to 3:00pm from Monday 16 – Friday 20 February

Two Locations:

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

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

For more information or to book, call Ryan Denys on 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

Edutain+: A place to play, belong and thrive

With Edutain+, children and young people with disabilities can explore, create, and stay moving in a fully supported, welcoming setting.

Camp will be open to children aged 8–16 where they enjoy exciting, accessible activities that spark imagination and build confidence and will run from 10:00 am to 3:00pm from Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 February.

Location: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain+

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

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

Ask, Learn And Be Heard At Westminster Together

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Ask, Learn And Be Heard At Westminster Together

Westminster City Council is inviting residents to take part in Westminster Together, a community event where you can ask councillors questions, learn more about local services and have your voice heard about the issues that matter the most to you.

Attend in person or online

Taking place on Wednesday 11 February, between 6-8:00 pm, this event gives Westminster residents the opportunity to put the their questions directly to Councillor Hug and members of his Cabinet.

What to expect

Between 6:00 – 7:00 pm, residents can visit information stalls and speak directly with council officers from key teams including:
  • Housing 
  • Environment and Waste
  • Employment 
  • Community Services
This is a great chance to get advice, raise concerns and learn more about the support available in your area.

From 7:00 – 8:00 p.m, the main Q&A session will take place, where you can ask your questions to Councillor Hug and this Cabinet members about the issues affecting you and your community. 

Make Your Voice Count

Westminster together is designed to bring people in the local community together, to share information to make sure residents voices are heard. This event gives you the opportunity to speak directly to councillors, learn more about the local services available and raise the concerns and issues that matter most to you and your community.

Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and be part of the conversation

Join the Conversation

Game On For A Good Cause At Little Venice

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Game On For A Good Cause At Little Venice

Join us for an evening of sport and fun all for a good cause. We’re inviting the local community to come together for our Charity Doubles Badminton Tournament at Little Venice Sports Centre.

The tournament takes place next Monday from 6:00 – 10:00pm, with a £5 entry fee that will be donated to the Ben Kinsella Trust.

Player for Safer Communities

The Ben Kinsella Trust is a UK charity working to prevent knife crime and serious youth violence through education, early intervention and community engagement. 

Founded in memory of Ben Kinsella, a 16 year old who tragically lost his life to knife crime, the Trust delivers vital programmes in schools and communities to help young people make safe choices, understand the risks of violence and build positive futures.

Your participation will not only guarantee you a great evening of sport and community connection, but you will also be helping to support safer, stronger communities for young people across the UK.

Scan the QR code and play your part in building safer communities.

Getting involved is simple. Just scan the QR code on the flyer, make your £5 donation, and show your confirmation at reception on the day to sign up for the tournament. 

No partner? No problem!

Whether you arrive with a teammate or come along on your own, we’ll pair you up on the night so everyone has the chance to play. Badminton is a brilliant way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition and when it’s for a great cause , it brings the community together even more.

So grab your trainers, bring your energy and get ready for a fantastic evening of sport, connection and fundraising. 

Let’s play together, support a great cause and make a difference.

Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

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Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

Our Westminster Mental Health Outreach Service is offering a range of friendly wellbeing workshops for local residents 18+. 

These sessions are designed to help look after your mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others and build healthy habits – all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No booking required, and all session are completely FREE of charge.

Support designed with you in mind

Our sessions take a holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting mental, emotional and physical health through mindfulness, nutrition and connect. 

Mindfullness: Take time to pause, breathe and reset with guided mindfulness sessions.

  • In Person: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm at 4 Frampton Street, NW8 8LF
  • Online: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Nourish and Thrive: A nutrition-focused wellbeing session exploring how food can support your mental and physical health. 
  • Wednesdays, 11:30 – 12:30am at 4 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SU
Talk it Out: Enjoy a relaxed peer support session over coffee, with space to chat, share and connect.
  • Fornightly every Friday, 12:00 – 1:00pm at Victoria Library – next session this Friday 23rd
Whether you decide to one or all three, these workshops offer a great opportunity to meet new people, learn practical wellbeing skills and feel more connected within the local community.

For more information contact the Westminster Mental Health Outreach Team at: WCCMHOUTREACH@westminster.gov.uk

Come along, take part and invest in wellbeing. Your community is here for you.

Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women’s Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

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Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women's Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Women’s Dance Fit class at Jubilee Community Centre, created to support women navigating the changes of pre-menopause while welcoming all women who want to move, connect and have fun.

Dance is a fantastic form of excercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, mobility, balance and muscle strength. For women experiencing menopause, regular physical activity can help manage stress, boost energy levels, improve sleep and support overall wellbeing.

The class also focused on the power of connection. Dancing together in a relaxed group settingcan lift mood, build confidence and create valuable bonds within the local community.

One tap, one scan, one great dance class! Book by clicking on the flyer, scan the QR Code or via the Everyone Active App.

Whether your looking for ways to improve your mobility, meet new people or simple enjoy moving to the music, all women are welcome to join

  • When: Monday between 1:00 – 1:45pm
  • Where: Jubilee Community Centre
  • Cost: £3:45
To book, scan the QR on the above flyer or book on the Everyone Active app.

Come along, dance your way to better health, happiness and community