Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

Move and Meet the Community with ActiveWestminster Weekend on 12 & 13 April!

Move and Meet the Community with ActiveWestminster Weekend on 12 & 13 April!

ActiveWestminster Weekend is back in partnership with Everyone Active to bring all you lovely residents of Westminster FREE fitness classes, sports events and taster sessions to get you moving whilst engaging with your local community. Our annual Unity in the Community Football Tournament will also be part of the schedule this year. Make sure you sign up soon for this one – Registrations close Friday 11 April!

This a a great opportunity to visit our sport and leisure facilities, and try new activities or restart ones you might not have engaged in for a while. Activities are open to all residents, including children and families (some age restrictions may apply – please check in advance to avoid disappointment) as well as visitors. 

Below is a list of all the participating centres:

To find out what going on head over to Everyone Actives ActiveWestminster Weekend Information page.

Please note that places per activity are limited. To avoid disappointment and help keep staff and participants safe, please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to sessions in order to complete registration with a member of staff. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult at all times.  

You will also have the chance to sign up for our ActiveWestminster Card. This is a free card for people who live or study in Westminster and gives access to a range of discounted activities such as group exercise classes, swimming and racquet sports. You will also be able to learn more about Everyone Active’s memberships. 

 

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FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Show off Your Fancy Footwork!

That’s right all you footballers out there! The Unity in the Community Football Tournament is a part of the Active Westminster Weekend this year on Sunday 13th April. There will be a Mixed Football Tournament as well a Girls Football Festival. Make sure you sign up soon –Registrations close Friday 11 April!

If you have any questions about the ActiveWestminster weekend, please contact us.

Fun times ahead this Easter with Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps!

Fun times ahead this Easter with Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps!

Are you looking for ways to keep the kids active this Easter? 

Look no further! As always The Edutain+ and Edutain holiday camps are going to be running and providing a supportive, inclusive and vibrant environment where children from all walks of life can participate in a variety of activities.

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: 

  • 1st Week: Tuesday 8th April, Wednesday 9th April, and Thursday 10th April
  • 2nd Week: Tuesday 15th April, Wednesday 16th April and Thursday 17th April.                                                                                                  

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*

Get Active this Easter With Edutain!

Looking for a way to get the kids to burn all that energy from the easter eggs? Make sure you sign them up for the Edutain Easter Camp!

From sports, and drama to arts and crafts, the camp team will keep the kids active and busy in a fun, engaging and safe environment. 

Dates: 

  • 1st Week: Monday 7th – Friday 11th April
  • 2nd Week: Monday 14th – Thursday 17th April

Time:

10am – 3pm

Ages:

8–13

Two Locations:

  • Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW
  • Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

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

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

Active Streets Programme: Transforming Westminster’s Streets into Spaces for Play

Active Streets Programme: Transforming Westminster’s Streets into Spaces for Play

The Active Streets Programme is an exciting initiative designed to bring physical activity to your doorstep in Westminster. By transforming residential streets into spaces for play, the programme encourages local engagement, boosts active travel, and improves air quality.

Let’s Play Outside!

With options such as Street Play and Play Street for residents and School Streets for schools, the programme allows to host safe play sessions that promote community connections and healthier lifestyles.

So explore now how you can take part in creating a more active and vibrant community right outside your door.

JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO! Network Funding Applications closing on Sunday 30th March

JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO! Network Activity Project Funding Applications Closing Sunday 30th March

The deadline for the ActiveWestminster Network partners to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £2000 is fast approaching. Make sure you apply by next Sunday 30th March at midnight.

This funding can be used to support a new or to upscale an existing health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2025 – March 2026

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 

Submission Deadline Fast Approaching: Sunday 30th March 2025 at midnight 

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 

Make an impact in your community, APPLY NOW!

Don’t Throw Away Your Chance to Help! Deposit It!

Deposit Your Single Use Bottles and Cans - Help North Paddington Receive £500 from Everyone Active!

 
Following one of the Climate Assembly’s recommendations, we installed in a new Reverse Vending Machine at Paddington Recreation Ground – a winning idea from the Westminster City Council Innovations Challenge hosted at the end of 2021. 
  
We just wanted to remind you that every little contribution helps!
 
Did you know that recycling aluminium cans saves energy and avoids the mining of new Bauxite Ore used for aluminium production. Every year, recycled cans help to avoid nearly five percent of the world’s total mining of Bauxite. 

How it works – Help North Paddington Youth Centre get a £500 donation!

Deposit all your single-use plastic bottles and aluminium drinks cans into the machine at Paddington Recreation.

Oh and by the way, for every item deposited, 10p will be donated to the North Paddington Youth Club!

And it get better! The wonderful folks at Everyone Active have kindly agreed to donate £500 if the youth club hits their target of 2,500. Let’s help them get there – not only are you doing something good for the planet but you are also contributing to a worthy cause! It’s a win-win!

So come on down to Paddington Recreation Ground and get depositing!

Help Shape the Future of Physical Activity and Leisure in Westminster

Join our FOCUS GROUPS and Help Shape the Future of Physical Activity and Leisure in Westminster

Do you face barriers to getting active or find leisure centres, parks or outdoor spaces difficult to access?

Do you have ideas on how to make activities more inclusive and welcoming?

Then come and join our FOCUS GROUPS discussions, we really want to hear from you. 

Details:

  • Wednesday 2nd April, 6 – 8pm in North Westminster
  • Thursday 3rd April, 6 – 8pm in South Westminster

(Exact locations to be confirmed after signing up).

join our ActiveWestminster FOCUS GROUPS and help shape the future of physical activity and leisure in Westminster.

We really want to hear from residents who face challenges accessing leisure spaces, including:

  • Women and girls
  • Global majority communities
  • Disabled people
  • Older adults (50+)
  • Low-Income households
  • Parents and carers
  • Young people (16-25)
  • LGBTQ+ communities
  • People with long-term health conditions

If you join our focus groups discussions, you will:

  • Have your voice heard and influence change
  • Help improve leisure centres, parks and sports facilities
  • Meet others and discuss shared experiences
  • Receive a small thank-you gift for your time!

Let’s make Westminster’s activity spaces accessible, welcoming and inclusive for everyone!

Sign up now, just follow the link below.

For full details, contact us on active@westminster.gov.uk