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Register Now to attend the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification – FEMALE ONLY COURSE

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Register Now to Attend the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification - FEMALE ONLY

This is a Female Only course that will run on these dates:

  • Sat 19 Oct
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • Wed 30 Oct
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • Sun 3 Nov

Every day from 9am-6pm

Assessment day: Sunday 3rd November 9am – 6pm

Location: Porchester Centre

The criteria to register for this course is as follows:

  1. All applicants need to be over 16 yrs old
  2. On the day of assessment- Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
  3. Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
  4. Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
  5. Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
  6. Climb out of the pool unaided

Cost: Funded or £300

NPLQ Course Poster Porchester Female Only

For enquiries, bookings and employment opportunities please email nathanielthomas@everyoneactive.com

Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals

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Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals

We are seeking views on a number of proposed Play Streets in Westminster.
Play Streets provide priority for children and families to enable them to play in the designated streets.

A Play Street is open to all, regardless of where they live.

 

We are seeking views on proposed Play Streets on the following roads:  

  • Ashmore Road (between Kilburn Lane and Marban Road)*
  • Kilravock Street (between the junction of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue)
  • Marne Street (between the junction of Fifth Avenue and Third Avenue)
  • Peach Road
  • Ranelagh Road

* Any other parts of Ashmore Road will be consulted on separately

ATTEND THE NEXT DROP-IN
17th September
3pm – 6pm
Community space
Jubilee Communit
22 Lancefield St
London W10 4NW

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Visit our dedicate commonplace site to read the proposals and share your views, just click the button below.

Visit Consultation Site

Consultation ends on the 23rd September 2024

play street 2

Find out more about Westminster’s Active Streets Programme but clicking the button below.

Active Streets

Nominations for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024 Still Open

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Nominations for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024 Still Open

Nominations are open for 2024 with 9 different categories! 

These annual awards recognise the communities and individuals who make Westminster a great place to get and stay active. Now in its 15th year, we look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the people and organisations who help us create an active city for everyone. 

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 29 September. 

You can nominate in the following categories:

  • Active Inclusive Award
  • Rewarding and Celebrating Diversity Award
  • Change4life Supporting Children and Young People Award
  • One You Westminster Supporting Adults Award
  • Active Place or Space Award
  • PE and School Sport Award
  • Club or Coach of the Year Award
  • Sports Personality of The Year Award, for anyone aged 12 and over
  • The Lord Mayor of Westminster – Unsung Hero Award, in memory of Mariam Sabir

Make a difference and nominate now to recognise those who have supported the people who live, work and study in Westminster lead active and healthier lives.

Nominate Now

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Check out last year’s ActiveWestminster Awards video

Come and join Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesdays

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Come and join Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesdays

Come and join us on the following Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm for a Play Street set up in Barnstable Road (W9):

  • Tuesday 10th September
  • Tuesday 17th September
  • Tuesday 1st October
  • Tuesday 8th October

A few hours every week where children playing in the street takes priority with no “through traffic”. Oh yeah!!

Neighbours will be able to come out and enjoy a cup of tea, talk with other residents or just enjoy the outdoors with limited car traffic (only access to residents and deliveries). Staff will be available to facilitate street games and ensure everyone has a great time. 

Parents must be responsible for children at all times.

Everyone is welcome! So get ready for a few fantastic afternoons of Play Street at Barnsdale Road (W9).

Barnsdale Road - Play Street Poster

Find out more about Westminster’s Active Streets Programme but clicking the button below.

Active Streets

Sport For Confidence Open Day at Queen Mother Sports Centre Friday 6th Sep

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Sport For Confidence Open Day at Queen Mother Sports Centre Friday 6th Sep

SAVE THE DATE
 
Sport For Confidence are holding an OpenDay in Westminster on Friday 6th September 11am -1pm and we can’t wait to share a series of free taster sessions with you!
 
Location
Queen Mother Leisure Centre
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster SW1V 1EL
 
FREE TASTER SESSIONS
Come along to meet our team and find out more about our Sport for Confidence services in Westminster. Plus, FREE taster sessions of Boccia, Gentle Exercise and Racket Sports!

All abilities welcome!

sfc open day

For further information, please email info@sportforconfidence.com or contact Occupational Therapist Jennifer Brookland on 07355 093142.

New Alfred Road Inclusive Playground Opens on Friday 30 August

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New Alfred Road Inclusive Playground Opens on Friday 30 August

The works to rebuild the Alfred Road Playground (W2) and make it inclusive are now finished.
 
From Friday 30 August, the playground will be open for kids of all abilities to play together.
 
The renovation of the Alfred Road playground aims to bring it back into use for the community, promote wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle. The new inclusive playground is designed with systems and components of both traditional and conventional technology , creating an environment for all children to play together in a rich and engaging way.
 
This is the first fully inclusive playground in Westminster and we are so excited about it.
 
 
Designed and built by Playscheme
 

Come along and join the fun!

Alfred road poster square

For any information or query, please use our Contact Us page or email active@westminster.gov.uk