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Enjoy fun activities at the ActiveWestminster Weekend on the 15 & 16 April

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Enjoy fun activities on the next ActiveWestminster Weekend 15 & 16 April

This year, the ActiveWestminster Weekend is set to take place at leisure centres across Westminster on the second week of the Easter School Holiday. 

From Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 April, enjoy a range of free activities across the city of Westminster. Activities are open to all residents, including children and families (some age restrictions may apply) as well as visitors. 

The ActiveWestminster Weekend event runs twice a year and is a great opportunity to visit our sport and leisure facilities, whilst trying a new activity or revisiting one you’ve not done for a while. Those who take part in the weekend will also have the chance to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Card or learn more about Everyone Active’s memberships. 

The ActiveWestminster Card is a free card for people who live or study in Westminster and grants the cardholder access to a range of discounted activities such as group exercise classes, swimming and racquet sports. 

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Places per activity are limited. To avoid disappointment and help keep staff and participants safe, participants should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to sessions in order to complete a registration with a member of staff. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult at all times.  

You can find each of the leisure centres taking part in the ActiveWestminster Weekend by using the map on our leisure centre page. 

If you have any questions about the ActiveWestminster weekend, please contact us. 

Happy International Women’s Day – Come and join us at Little Venice Sports Centre for a day packed of free activities for all women

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Happy International Women’s Day – Embrace equality

Embrace equality - IWD2023 
Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Enjoy International Women’s Day  at Little Venice Sports Centre
 
We have an exciting day planned at Little Venice Sports Centre to welcome women from across the local community with a variety of free exercise activities organised by Everyone Active in partnership with Westminster City Council 
 
From a female DJ on the courts, to female only fitness classes and gym sessions – activities for women of all ages and abilities will be on offer to members and non-members.
 
The free activities will run from 12:30pm to 9:30pm, kicking off with local school, King Solomon Academy King Solomon Academy participating in tennis serve sessions, followed by Zumba fitness classes, Unique Dynamites Cheer and Dance Academy, offering street dance, jazz, cheerleading and acrobatics taster sessions, alongside PT Taster sessions and free use of the courts.
 
Champions of the Future athlete, Niloufar Rezaei, will also be attendance. Having recently won the ActiveWestminster Sports Personality of the year award, Niloufar will be delivering sessions with local school children and the community.
 
Families are welcome, with the centre also offering face painting and games for children.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: You don’t need to be a member to take advantage of the free activities on offer and there’s something for everyone! It’s set to be a fantastic day of celebration and fun.
 
All sessions will be bookable via the app, online and in centre. To find out more, please visit: https://www.everyoneactive.com/…/little-venice-sports…/

Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is on for this week’s half-term

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Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is back for this week's half-term holiday

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

This February half-term, it will run on:

  • Tuesday 14th ,
  • Wednesday 15th
  • Thursday 16th February

10am -3pm @ Academy Sports Centre in Torquay Street, W2 5EW

Cost:
£1 per day

To be eligible, the child needs to be 8 – 16years old that live or study in Westminster.

Sessions are fun, accessible and inclusive to all. For the first time, Edutain+ will be able to accept children that require 1:2:1 care/assistance with their carer in the program, once proof of registration/qualification, most recent EHCP and DBS check is provided.

Register today

For more information, please contact Leonard Lionel on 07891386688 or Leonard.Lionel@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).

Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

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Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, officially opens brand-new leisure centre with fantastic facilities for the community

We are giving schools a dedicated opening from 1pm-3pm where teachers and children can explore all the leisure centre has to offer.

From 3pm-5pm, everyone in the community will have a chance to join in some free activities, or just drop in to check out the facilities. Book below any of the FREE activities organised by Everyone Active and ActiveWestminster to mark the official opening of the centre!

Free activities available on the day:

      • Basketball

      • Walking Football

      • Volleyball

      • Badminton

      • Table Tennis

      • Zumba

      • Exercise To Music

      • Pilates

      • Yoga

     

    Book Open Day Activities

    Appealing to people of every age, gender and fitness level, it features a massive three-court sports hall with activities like 5-a-side football, while the community studio caters for group exercise classes and children’s parties.

    The private exercise consultation room (for the Physical Activity Referral Scheme) enables healthcare practitioners to refer patients for personalised exercise regimens to assist with chronic health issues.

    Customer platform lifts and a ‘changing places’ space allow users with complex disabilities and their carers to fully adapt to their needs.

    Everyone’s welcome!

    Find out more on Church Street Community Centre website

    Church Street Community Leisure centre
    1 Fisherton Street, London, NW8 8BF
    020 3535 6302

     

    Can’t wait for the opening or can’t make it?

    Don’t worry!

    Take a quick peek with the virtual tour.

    Take the virtual tour

    Two schemes to keep you warm, healthy and save money this winter

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    Two schemes to keep you warm, healthy and save money this winter

    As the weather starts to turn it is natural that we start thinking about how to efficiently heat our homes. Due to the ever-present cost of living crisis which we find ourselves in, this is becoming more of a pressing issue. However, the Green Doctors and Warmer Homes schemes can support you.

    Green Doctors

    Struggling to make ends meet? Call the Green Doctors who can support you if you have a low household income!

    • Explain how to make homes energy efficient
    • Install energy saving devices and measures
    • Offer impartial advice on switching energy providers to save money
    • Give income support and debt advice
    • Connect residents with other health and support services

    Referrals can be made by calling 0300 365 3005 or completing this referral form for a free phone consultation or home visit. More information can be found here: Green Doctors London.

    Green Doctor Shakiru

    Warmer Homes

    The Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme provides free heating, insulation and ventilation improvements for low-income Londoners who own their own homes or rent privately.

    Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available to eligible low-income homeowners and private tenants, with funding amounts depending on existing energy efficiency rating, tenure, and current fuel type (i.e., gas, electricity, oil, or LPG)

    Warmer Homes Scheme

    Applications can be made here with more information found here.

    ActiveCommunities Survey deadline extended

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    ActiveCommunities Survey deadline extended

    • Your views are very important to us.

      We really aim to hear everything you have to say about your physical activity and wellbeing, so we have extended the deadline to give you an extra two weeks to have your say.

      NEW DEADLINE: Monday 12th December.

      If you are over 16 and live, work, study or regularly visit the City of Westminster, we really want to understand how you engage in play, physical activity, sport and leisure services and the key challenges you are facing.

      We want to hear from you as your views will provide valuable insights that will help us shape and improve a range of community services.

      The questionnaire takes around 15 minutes, and you will get the chance to enter the prize draw to win one of the following prizes:

      • 3 x £50 Amazon voucher
      • 2 x 3-month free membership or
      • 2 x 1-month free membership

      The winners of the prize draw will be notified by 15 December, in time to do some shopping before the holidays or start the new year’s resolution of being more active early! 

      Click the button to complete the survey.
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