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Notice of Cancellation: Today Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session ‘Porchester Walk with Simon’

Today's Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session 'Porchester Walk with Simon' has been cancelled

We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. However, due to illness we had no other option that to cancel the walk from the Porchester Centre from 12.30-1.30pm

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

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!

New Changing Places Toilet opened at Queen Mother Sports Centre

New Changing Places Toilet opened today at Queen Mother Sports Centre

Today, Tuesday 30th May the brand new Changing Places Toilet was opened at Queen Mother Sports Centre to better meet the needs of our residents with disabilities.
New Changing Places Toilet launch at QM
We are striving to make buildings across Westminster more accessible to residents and this is the last addition to our other same facilities at Paddington Recreation Ground and Church Street Community Leisure Centre.
 
These new facilities are supported by the recent launch of our WelcoMe platform which enables residents to plan their visit to leisure centres, libraries and the Council’s buildings by advising venues prior to arrival of any specific requirements or adaptations required.
 

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.