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Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is on for this February half term

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Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is back for this February half-term holiday!

Edutain+ is a multi-sport program that allows children with disabilities to be active and play with their peers every half term!

This February half-term, it will run from Tuesday 13th to Thursday 15th February between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW

To be eligible children need to be 8 – 16 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Sessions are fun, accessible and inclusive to all. Spaces fill up quick – sign up before it’s to late!

Register today

For more information, please contact Leonard Lionel at leonard.ionel@sportwestminster.org or on 07891 386688 (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).

Multi-sport program Edutain is back for this February half-term holiday!

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Multi-sport program Edutain is back for this February half-term holiday!

Edutain is a multi-sport programme that is designed to educate and entertain young people through a variety of activities.

This February half-term, it will run from Tuesday 13th to Thursday 15th February, between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the following locations:

Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW

Lillington Garden Community Centre, Under Morgan House Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 16 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Sessions are fun, accessible and inclusive to all. Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to lateth

Lillington and Longmore Gardens

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Academy Sport

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For more information, please contact Ryan Denys on 07956 956167 or ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).

Applications are now open for Black on Board – A FREE Governance training programme for the Global Majority

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Applications are now open for Black on Board - a FREE Governance Programme for the Global Majority

Black on Board is a free governance training programme for the Global Majority – Black, Brown, Asian and dual heritage individuals. 

The programme is delivered by Olmec (an award winning, Black and Minoritised Communities led, Race Equality organisation) in collaboration with Westminster City Council and is designed to support personal development and improve management skills with a view to enable people to take on board positions.

The application deadline is Monday 19th February 2024 so make sure you take advantage of this amazing development opportunity!

Why apply?

As a participant you will receive:

– Knowledge of how to sit on a board

– CV and interview support

– Board opportunities

– Mentorship

– Network opportunities

Who can apply?

To be eligible to participate, you must be:

– 16 years of age and over

– From a Global Majority background

– Live, work or study in the Westminster

 

For further information about the programme or to get support completing the application form, you can email: communitydevelopmentteam@westminster.gov.uk

You can also find additional information here: Black on Board Application Process 

 

 

The Alfred Road Publication Consultation Survey is now open until Monday 18th March 2024

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The Alfred Road Public Consultation Survey is now Open until Sunday 18th February

The goal of this project is renovate the space to improve safety and install a more inclusive design with systems and components that will allow children from all walks of life with varying abilities to play together in a rich and engaging way. No child should be left out. 

As always your views matter. We see this project as a co-design and want to know what you think will improve the playground for maximum usage of an outdoor space whilst providing an inclusive and accessible play area. 

In the meantime please take the survey.

 

Paddington Recreation Ground Car Park Closure as of this Thursday 18th January

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Paddington Recreation Ground Car Park Will be Closed due to Filming as of this Thursday 18th January

Please note that the Paddington Recreation Ground car park will be closed as of this Thursday 18th January as outlined below. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

– 18th – 21st January: Accessible bays will be available

– 22nd – 26th January: Full car park closure

– 27th – 29th January: Accessible bays will be available

Normal access will resume as of next Tuesday 30th January.

 

Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon – Monday 5th February 2024

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Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon - Monday 5th February

From Monday 5th February, ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000. This funding can be used to support a new or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 3rd March 2024 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2024 – September 2024

Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you need here: Network Activity Project Funding 

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