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Diversity & Inclusion

Stepping to the Beat 2024 Edition – Another Exhilarating Day of Walking, Wheeling, Jogging and Running

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Stepping to the Beat - the 3km walk, jog or run event left us wanting for more

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

The 12th edition this year took place on Monday 24th June in the usual Regents Park and it left us wanting for more. The annual 3km jog, walk or wheel is an event specially designed to include residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers to be active and go outdoors.

start line
The course is set to 3km that participants can walk, run or wheel while playing instruments and sounds. The event, in its consecutive 12th 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 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 and the Sport, Leisure and Active Communities team in Westminster City Council are massively proud of.

If you would like more information, please email Claudia Linton

Empowering and accessible sessions of Bowls for the blind and visually impaired!

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Join the empowering and accessible sessions of Bowls for the blind and visually impaired!

Taking place every Thursday 2-5pm at Paddington Sports Club in Castellain Road W9 1HQ.
 
Playing bowls is good for you! Specially as a way to keep active and healthy. Bowls is open to everyone as it offers several health advantages such as increased physical fitness, enhanced dexterity and proficiency. 
 
Come along every Thursday at Paddington Sports Club and try it out. You will be surprised as it is a perfect session to be physically active, socialise and have a great time.
 
Bowls is fun and bowls is for everyone!
 
Give it a try!😉
 

VISUALLY IMPAIRED BOWLS 2024

Football unites Westminster community

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Football unites Westminster community once again

19 grassroots football clubs in Westminster came together last weekend for a day of friendly competition

Unity in the Community Football Tournament took  place on Saturday 15 June at Paddington Recreation Ground, the day kicked off with a mixed-gender competition, followed in the afternoon by a Girls Football Festival.

The event, organised by Active Westminster and its leisure operator Everyone Active as part of their Neighbourhood Sports Club programme, kicked off with the Unity in the Community (UITC) mixed-gender football tournament in the morning.

182 players aged seven to 16, regardless of abilities or backgrounds, took to the state-of-the-art pitches, competing in friendly matches aimed at uniting the community through sport.

“There was amazing community spirit, and everyone displayed great sportsmanship,” said Dilu Miah, Coordinator of the Queen’s Park Bangladesh Association, whose under-12 team participated. “This was the first tournament our U12 team have experienced, and they thoroughly enjoyed every minute.”

team of players with the Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, joined the morning’s activities.

Later in the afternoon, a Girls Football Festival was held to commemorate the upcoming Women’s World Cup.

Local girls took part in skills sessions and friendly matches, the festival celebrating women’s football’s growing popularity while encouraging young girls to try the sport themselves.

Nicole Fox, Everyone Active Contract Activity and Wellbeing Manager said: “We are extremely proud to be able to offer such amazing events and sessions to those throughout Westminster and beyond.

“Saturday was an incredible day, and the number of children we had attend reminded myself and the team how far we have come with reaching our goal of supporting children and other communities in their physical and mental wellbeing. Our goal is to ensure everyone – no matter their age or background – has the same opportunity to improve their mental and physical health to lead a happy and fulfilling lifestyle.”

The Lord Mayor said: “Football fever is gripping the nation with the Euros, and it certainly gripped Paddington Recreation Ground for the Unity in the Community football tournament. It was a pleasure to watch local teams go through their paces and hand out medals to winners”.

Unity in the Community back in September for a second event

If you would like to attend the next Unity in the Community, keep an eye on our dedicated page for when we confirm the date for the event in September.

Thanks for joining us for the Skills and Training Programme Launch!

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Thanks for joining us at the Skills and Training Programme Launch!

It was lovely to see so many of you for the launch of our Skills and Training Programme on the 6th June! We hope you found the evening useful.

A Quick Recap

The main aim of the programme is to provide support to those within the Sport Leisure and Physical industry seeking to improve themselves personally and professionally. The offering is split into the following three categories:

1. A free foundation training offer

2. Sign posting to further training opportunities 

3. Access to a training bursary scheme

Skills and Training Programme Launch (Instagram Post)

Whilst the programme is open to all individuals who live, work and study in Westminster, we do prioritise staff and volunteers who work with an ActiveWestminster Mark accredited organisation as well as those who face considerable cultural and socio-economic barriers to personal and professional development.

Find out more about our Skills and Training Programme

NSC Spotlight For June – Mind Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster

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NSC Spotlight for June - Mind Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. Our Spotlight for June is Mind Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster.

Take care of your mental health

Mind is an organisation that helps individuals living with mental health conditions to feel like themselves and get on with their lives no matter how their mental health affects them, through a range of clinically proven services that improve wellbeing whilst providing support to aid and sustain recovery.

Some ways you can get started

There are two sessions on offer at Studio 125, Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Road, W2 5EU

  • Mental Wellness, Yoga, Movement and Mindfulness: For adults on Wednesdays between 11:00 am -13:00 pm
  • Walking, Talking and Movement Group: For adults on Thursdays between 14:00 – 15:00 pm
Head over to the Mind Brent Wandsworth and Westminster website to find out more about what they do and all the resources they have on offer.
Mind Brent Wandsworth and Westminster

The NSC programme offers 150 hr of free or low cost physical activity and 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

Ladies Only Gym Sessions at Porchester!

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New Ladies Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Exciting news! From 1st June there will be a ladies only gym sessions available at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Timetable

These sessions will take place in the Programmable Zone on the 2nd Floor.

  • Mondays between 5.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Tuesdays between 2pm – 4pm
  • Sundays between 11:15am – 1:15pm

This will be a private, safe and friendly space that can be used for any type of workout. A female member of staff will periodically check on exercisers and be on hand for assistance.