Please note that the Paddington Recreation Ground car park will be closed as of this Thursday 18th January as outlined below. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
– 18th – 21st January: Accessible bays will be available
– 22nd – 26th January: Full car park closure
– 27th – 29th January: Accessible bays will be available
Normal access will resume as of next Tuesday 30th January.
From Monday 5th February, ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000. This funding can be used to support a new or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project.
Submission Deadline: Sunday 3rd March 2024 at midnight
Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2024 – September 2024
Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you need here: Network Activity Project Funding
We know that Winter can be a really tough time for all, with the long dark days and colder weather. That’s why it is so important to indulge in some self care and keep moving. And lucky for you there are some wonderful FREE NHS Community Workshops over the next few weeks that will help you do exactly that.
Dates: Thursday 25th January and Thursday 1st February
Time: Between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Jubilee Community Leisure Centre, 22 Lancefield St, London W10 4NW
These sessions are open to everybody aged 16 and above and have been designed to promote evidence-based knowledge that supports a healthier lifestyle and general wellbeing.
Each session will include light physical activity suited to all abilities and a variety of information stalls will be present, giving you access to a tonne of free resources.
Take positive steps towards better self care and sign up today: Community Living Well Workshops
Are you a running or fitness enthusiast or someone who is looking for an opportunity to do something meaningful? If so this one is for you!
Parkrun and Padding Recreation Ground are looking for a wonderful Event Director to run their junior parkrun every Sunday at 9:00am. You will get to manage a friendly weekly 2K event involving a group of 40-60 juniors aged 4 to 14.
*Please note applicants must be 18 and over due to some of the responsibilities involved in the role.
You can get more details about the role here: Junior Parkrun Event Director
And get more general information about the event here: Paddington Recreation Ground Junior Parkrun
The London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches Programme’s mission is to develop an inclusive community of coaches. This amazing opportunity is open to coaches and Instructors from all sport and movement backgrounds that are 18 years of age and over that live in London.
The programme includes:
1. Workshop and CPD Qualifications
2. Mentoring
3. Event and Club Development Opportunities
Applications close on Friday 12th January 2024 so make sure you get yours in as soon as possible: Apply now!
In the meantime for further information you can contact Emma Cranston via email at emma@londonyouthgames.org or by phone on 07794 485195 or Dhruvi Shah via email at dhruvi@londonyouthgames.org or by phone on 07590 362530.
Good luck!
The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. Our Spotlight for January is Open Age, who champion an active lifestyle for older people and enable anyone aged 50 years plus to sustain their physical and mental fitness.
Open Age are offering Fitness and Tai Chi sessions to older people aged 50 plus.
Fitness: Every Tuesday between 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays between 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Queens Park and Harrow Hub (New Avenues, 3-7 Third Avenue, London, W10 4RS)
Thai Chi: Every Tuesday between 14:00 p.m. – 15:00 p.m. at Paddington Recreation Ground (Randolph Avenue, London, W9 1PF)
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.
