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ActiveWestminster Awards Winners of 2023

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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

Awards 2023
Ebony Steel Band
Qasa Alom
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St. Mary’s Bryanston Square CofE School
Yiannis
Chelsea & Westminster Swim Club
Felix Thomis
Staff Awards
Caxton Youth Organisation
Yinanis
Charlotte Thomas-Rowe

ActiveStreets Programme – Opening Up Our Streets for Play and Community Life

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ActiveStreets Programme - Opening up our streets for play and community life

The impact of opening up streets for children to play and for the community to get together has shown to build a higher sense of trust and belonging, allowing people of all ages and walks of life to connect with each other and lead active, healthy and happy lives.

With this in mind, the Active Streets Programme is a key strategy commitment of The Active Streets Programme is a key strategy commitment of our ActiveWestminster Strategy that aims to  improve the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors across the city, by making physical activity more accessible for everyone. In addition, the programme is part of our Open Spaces and Biodiversity strategy and consists of three types of Active Street which as a Westminster resident or local school, you can apply to host.

The programme overall aims to open up residential streets across Westminster for play, creating space for physical activity right on your doorstep and increasing the number of people who know their neighbours. Play Streets, regular Street Play and School Streets sessions enable active travel and improve air quality.

Active Street Programm

Learn more about the programme and the process you must follow on our dedicated page ActiveStreets.

NSC Spotlight for November – The Avenues Youth Project

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NSC Spotlight for November - The Avenues Youth Project

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 Avenues Youth Project, a non-profit organisation offering free after-school activities for young people aged 8-18.

The Avenues Youth Project

Physical activity sessions offered as part of the NSC Programme

As part of the 150 hours of free or low cost physical activity and sport provided by programme, these are the available sessions in Westminster:

Girls’ Football

Saturdays 11am – 12pm

Queen’s Park Primary School
Droop Street, London W10 4DQ
Girls Only

Judo

Saturdays 12 -1pm

Avenues Youth Club
3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS
Children & Young People (Beginners)
Judo
Saturdays 1.30 – 5pm
 
Avenues Youth Club
3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4RS
Children & Young People Intermediate

Click the button below to know more about the organisation and how they help young lives to thrive.

Visit The Avenues Youth Project

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

Official Opening of the Jubilee Community Leisure Centre on Friday 10th November 2023

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Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, officially opens brand-new leisure centre with fantastic facilities that are more accessible to all

We are giving schools a dedicated opening from 12pm-1.45pm where teachers and children can explore all the leisure centre has to offer, including athletics, taekwondo and football.

From 2pm-5pm, everyone in the community will have a chance to join in some free activities, or just drop in to check out the facilities. 

Free activities available on the day:

  • Information on community activities with community champions (Health and Wellbeing)
  • Basketball
  • Health checks with the Exercise On Referral Teams
  • Circuit class
  • Badminton
  • Table tennis
  • African Yoga

There is something for everyone!!

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change places facilities

The leisure centre is run by Everyone Active in partnership with Westminster City Council, featuring a fantastic three-court sports hall where you can participate in activities ranging from 5-a-side football, futsal, basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton and table tennis.

The community studio offers affordable access for community groups and local residents to organise group exercise classes, events, community meetings, children’s parties and soft play. Hour-long sessions are available, helping boost heart rates to keep participants healthy and happy while increasing strength and agility.

Additionally, the facility has a private exercise consultation room for the Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS), where healthcare practitioners can refer patients to get a personalised exercise plan to assist with chronic health issues. 

The leisure centre offers a ‘changing places’ space allowing users with complex disabilities and their carers to fully adapt to their needs. 

Everyone’s welcome!

Find out more on Jubilee Community Leisure Centre website

Jubilee Community Leisure centre
22 Lancefield Street, London W10 4NW
0203 3761762

 

The Prestigious Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is back on Saturday 11 November

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Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup - Saturday 11th November

The Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is back on the afternoon of Saturday 11th November. This is a brilliant Amateur Boxing event, organised by partners All Stars Boxing Gym
 
SAVE THE DATE:
  • Saturday11th November
  • Doors Open: 3:30pm
  • Boxing Commences: 4pm
  • Venue: Porchester Hall, 45 Porchester Rd, W2 5HS
Mayors Cup

If you have any questions, please Martina on mchiccoli@westminster.gov.uk or call the centre on 020 7798 2040

Queen Mother Sports Centre Accessible Open Day on Tuesday 31 October

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Queen Mother Sports Centre Accessible Open Day on Tuesday 31 October

Have you ever thought of joining your nearby leisure centre but not sure it’ll work for you?
 
Or maybe you have accessibility issues or a disability that prevent you from exploring your local gym?
 
ActiveWestminster in collaboration with Everyone Active are organising an accessible open day at the Queen Mother Sports Centre Open Day on Tuesday 31st October. The aim of the event is to provide the opportunity to explore the facilities available and learn more how the WelcoMe service and the Changing Places toilets can make a difference on you being able to access Westminster Leisure Centres. and explore all what the leisure centre has to offer. 
 
There are four scheduled tours. No booking is required but you will need to be register at reception 5 to 10 mins before the tour starts.
 
It couldn’t be easier.
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If you have any questions, please Martina on mchiccoli@westminster.gov.uk or call the centre on 020 7798 2040