Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

Exciting Half-Term Fun with Edutain+ and Edutain Camps!

Exciting Half-Term Fun with Edutain+ and Edutain Camps!

Looking for an engaging and inclusive way to keep your child active this February half-term? 

Edutain+ and Edutain camps are here to provide fun-filled activities in a supportive and vibrant environment!

Edutain+ – Inclusive Fun for Children with Disabilities! 

Edutain+ is specially designed for children with disabilities, offering a range of engaging activities to keep them active and entertained.

Dates: Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 February 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Ages: 8 – 16
Location: Academy Sports Centre – Torquay Street, W2 5EW

For more information, call 07891 386 688 or email leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org

BOOKING IS REQUIRED!

2025 Feb Edutain Plus

Be Active & Escape Boredom with Edutain Camps!

Looking for an action-packed way to keep your child engaged? The Edutain camp is the perfect solution!

Kids will enjoy a variety of sports, arts, and drama activities in a fun and energetic setting.

Dates: Monday 17 to Friday 21 February 2025
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Ages: 8–13

BOOKING IS REQUIRED!

LOCATION 1

Academy Sports Centre – Torquay Street, W2 5EW

2025 Feb Academy

LOCATION 2

Lillington Gardens, Community Centre (under Morgan House) –  SW1V 2LF

2025 Feb Lillington

For more information, call 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWestwww.sportwest.org.uk

Champions of the Future Programme 2025 – Applications NOW OPEN!

Champions of the Future Programme 2025 - Applications NOW OPEN!

This one is for all you talented athletes in Westminster! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought to by Westminster City Council, Everyone Active, London Sports Trust and Kings College London. 

Elevate your training and development to the next level!

The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme gives Westminster’s gifted and talented athletes an opportunity to access financial support and mentoring to help with training and development.

How to apply

The window for applications is now open until Monday 11th March 2025. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. 

Visit Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions website 

2025 intake champions future

Qualifying Criteria

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024 – 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 
 

Introducing the New ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028

Introducing the New ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028! This forward-thinking plan is designed to transform how physical activity, leisure, and sport are integrated into daily life across Westminster. Building on the successes of previous strategies, this updated vision focuses on inclusivity, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

Using the ‘Move for Life!’ framework, the strategy outlines three core themes of delivery:

  1. Active Lives: Encourage more residents to engage in regular physical activity by offering tailored programmes that focus on targeting different needs and abilities.
  2. Active Neighbourhoods: Create vibrant local environments with parks and open spaces, safe streets, and community-led initiatives that inspire movement and connection.
  3. Active City: capitalising on Westminster’s top-class facilities and meaningful partnerships to make physical activity a central part of its identity.

Why This Matters:

Westminster faces unique challenges, such as high rates of inactivity and childhood obesity. The strategy emphasises reducing health disparities, promoting sustainability through active travel, and fostering strong community networks. It also supports programs like Active Streets, which repurpose residential areas for play and active lifestyles, and Active Lives for All, ensuring no one is left behind.

With this strategy, Westminster aims to create a healthier, happier city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive through movement and physical activity.

young adults playing basketball

For more details, visit the ActiveWestminster Strategy page by following the link below.

Celebrating the Winners of the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024

Celebrating the Winners of the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024

The 15th edition of the ActiveWestminster Awards shone a spotlight on the incredible individuals, clubs, and organisations that make Westminster an active, inclusive, and vibrant community. Held at the historic Porchester Hall on Friday November 15, the event recognised the inspiring efforts that bring physical activity, leisure, and sport to the heart of our community.
 
The winners of the 2024 Active Westminster Awards are:
 
Thanks also to our wonderful host Qasa Alom https://qasaalom.co.uk/ and special guest Oliver Lam-Watson, Team GB Paralympian.
Also special thanks to Guy Lansiquot (Winner of the Dance Westminster 2024) who performed a fantastic opening dance with professional dancer from Step Change Studio, Georgia.
 
Well done everyone to all the winners and finalists! It was a great inspiring night. 

Highlights of the night of the Awards 2024

The Action-Packed Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is on Saturday 9 November

Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup - Saturday 9th November 2024

The Lord Mayor of Westminster Boxing Cup is back on the afternoon of Saturday 11th November. This is a brilliant Amateur Boxing event, organised by partners All Stars Boxing Gym
 
SAVE THE DATE:
  • Saturday 9th November
  • Doors Open: 6pm
  • Boxing Commences: 6.45pm
  • Venue: Porchester Hall, 45 Porchester Rd, W2 5HS
  • Tickets Adults: £20. / Kids: £10
Lord Mayor of Westminster Cup 2024

For more information, please visit https://www.allstars-gym.co.uk/ or call 07475 426327 

Making Play Inclusive – New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Making Play Inclusive - New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Official Launch of the First Inclusive Playground in Wesminster, the Alfred Road Playground
On 5th November 2024, Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster celebrated the launch of Westminster’s first-ever accessible playground at Alfred Road (W2).
Local community members, schools and children were invited to celebrate the official launch of the playground and try out the exciting new equipment designed by award-winning playground experts Playscheme.
 
The playground was co-designed with local parents and children to create a space that reflects the community’s needs. By collaborating with residents, the council has revived the old playground into something fresh and exciting where children of all abilities can have fun, learn and grow together.
A local parent who brought this initiative to the council’s attention, Sara said:
 
“As a parent of a child with complex needs, I am deeply committed to the idea that every child has the right to play, socialise, and learn together. While we have made significant progress in embracing diversity across various backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities often remain overlooked and undervalued within these discussions.
To effect real change in our attitudes and behaviours towards people with disabilities, we must focus on shifting perceptions. The best way to achieve this is by allowing children to interact with and learn from these differences, helping them realise that our shared experiences far outweigh our distinctions.
I take pride in being a resident of Westminster, a London borough that actively champions community initiatives to enhance the lives of all its residents.”
alfred road playground launch
photo group

The renovation of the Alfred Road Playground aims to revitalise a community space, enhance wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle by addressing barriers to outdoor play. The new and improved playground combines both traditional and innovative technology to create an inclusive playground that can be enjoyed by all.

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector, Cllr Nafsika Butler-Thalassis said:

“Inclusive and accessible spaces are necessary for the healthy functioning of our community. Play is an important part of a child’s development, and by renovating Alfred Road Playground with accessible equipment, we are fostering an inclusive environment where all children can be active, make friends and reap the benefits of outdoor play.”
“We look forward to continue working with the residents and local partners to build a healthier and happier future for Westminster.”
Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Cara Sanquest said:

“We are incredibly delighted to see the renovation of the Alfred Road playground into a space where children of all abilities can learn and play together. This was made possible by involving local parents and children throughout the entire process to ensure that the new playground reflected their needs.”
“It was energising to see so many community members at the launch and feel the excitement in person.”

Come along and join the fun!

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