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Drop In sessions for the ‘Know Ball Games’ Pilot Consultations starting today Tuesday 20th Jun

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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

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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

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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.
 
Learn more about our #FairerWestminster commitments:
 

ADVANCE NOTICE: Closure of the playground at Paddington Recreation Ground on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th May

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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.

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…/

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