Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

Hello Families! Check out the re-vamped Family Information Hub

Hello Families! Check Out the Revamped Family Information Hub

The council has recently revamped the dedicated website for families – the Family Information Hub. 

Get Access to a Wealth of Information

From what support is available at our physical family hubs, to free childcare, parenting programmes and support if you have a specific need, you can find it all there. You can access a variety of information on ways children and young people can get active. Many activities across the borough are also promoted on the Young Westminster Foundation’s website Our City.

Favourite the Family Information Hub and keep up to date with all the support and activities we offer in Westminster.

FREE PSC Open Age Monday Monthly Bowls – Get Involved!

FREE Bowls First Monday of Every Month at Paddington Sports Club - Get involved!

Whether you are a bowls enthusiast or someone that wants to try something new – this is for everybody! Enjoy a spot of bowls with Open Age the First Monday of Each Month between 10:00 – lunch time at Paddington Sports Club!

All equipment is supplied, you just need to arrive with flat footwear and comfortable clothing and it’s completely FREE!

To find out more visit Paddington Sport Club. They are located at: Castellain Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1HQ

Apply for a Summer Street Play by the end of May!

Let's Play Outside - Apply for a Summer Street Play by the end of May!

Streets can and should be places where people can sit, talk, read, play walk and connect. There are so many positive benefits:

  • It gives children the space and the freedom to be active and play safely outdoors, providing an opportunity to make friends near home, whilst gaining independence and learning new skills. 
  • It brings the wider community together, increasing connections, forming new friendships and trusts between neighbours of all ages and backgrounds.
Overall it leads to a higher sense of belonging, allowing people of all ages and walks of life to connect with each other and lead active, healthy and happy lives.
 
Applications take 25 days working days, so do something wonderful for your community and apply today!

Read more about the benefits and how to apply at our ActiveStreets webpage by clicking on the button below.

Become a Walk Leader

If you want to become a Walk Leader, this is your chance

Join the waitlist for the Walk Leader Training qualification run by Everyone Active on May 17th from 9:30am – 1pm at the Paddington Recreation Ground.
 
if you are passionate about physical activity and know that walking is a great way to stay active and healthy, here is your chance to become a certified Walk Leader. In this training course you will be able to:
  • Gain leadership skills
  • Learn about safety and route planning
  • Promote health and wellness in our community
  • Join a supportive network of fellow enthusiasts

Don’t miss this opportunity to access the FREE training and lead the way towards a healthier future. Limited spots available, so sign up for the waitlist now by emailing via the button below.

No Mow May is Back!

No Mow May is Back!

No Mow May
Following on from last year’s success, Westminster City Council is taking part in PlantLife’s campaign ‘No Mow May’ again this year to support biodiversity in our parks and estates.

Some of our parks, greenspaces and housing estates will not be mowed for the entire month of May.

Giving Nature a Chance for Nurture!

A healthy lawn with some long grass and wildflowers benefits wildlife. The wildflowers provide a vital food source for bees and butterflies. With their numbers in decline, they need all the help they can get.

Find out more about why we’re participating on the No Mow May dedicated webpage.

To join us head-over over to PlantLife’s website to find out how you can get involved!

NSC Spotlight For May-London Sports Trust

NSC London Sports Trust

NSC Spotlight for May - London Sports Trust

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. Our Spotlight for March is the amazing London Sports Trust.

Aspire and Achieve Through the Power of Sport!

London Sports Trust is an organisation that aims to inspire positive change for disadvantaged young Londoners through sport, training and life skills to improve life outcomes as well as physical and mental health.

Sessions available

There are two sessions they are offering as follows:

  • Tag Rugby: For 11-16 year olds on Tuesdays between 4:00-5:00 pm at Eaton Square Park, SW1W 9BQ
  • Basketball: For over 55s on Thursdays between 3:00 – 4:00 pm at Peabody Trust, Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2JB.
For more information, click the button below for the London Sports Trust.

The NSC programme offers 150 hr of free or low cost physical activity and a wide range of sports, times and venues to fit everyone. Find out about all the activities being offered by clicking the button below.