Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

New Women Only Gym Sessions at Porchester

New Women Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

From 30th of August our programmable zone located on the 2nd floor will become a Women Only Gym.

The sessions’ capacity is 15 people, so check out the slots available and ensure to book it.

Please remember that a Health Commitment Statement and an Online Induction must be completed before the start of your session.

Porchester Leisure Centre
Queensway
London W2 5HS
020 7221 6118

This will be a private, safe and friendly space that can be used for any type of workout. A female member of staff will periodically check on exercisers and be on hand for assistance.

Enjoy a weekend of FREE activities across Westminster with ActiveWestminster Weekend

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September

The ActiveWestminster Weekend is set to take place at leisure centres across Westminster in partnership with Everyone Active.

Use the links below to connect directly with each centre:

Free Swim, Gym & classes are available to new users that sign up for an ActiveWestminster Card on the day.

On Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September, 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.

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.

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

3 days left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding – Deadline 25 August

3 Days Left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding Round 2 - Deadline 25 August

Round 2 of Applications for Network Activity Funding Support are closing this Sunday 25th August 2024 just before midnight.

Don’t miss your opportunity to get funding of up to £1000 to assist with a new health & wellbeing physical activity community project or upscale an existing one.

Project Delivery From: October 2024 – March 2025

Network partners & their projects must fulfil certain criteria in order to be awarded funding support.

Full details of this can be found here: https://active.westminster.gov.uk/network-project-funding/

Women-Only 1v1 Street Basketball Tournament 21 August

Are you ready to show your skills on the court? Do you want to compete with other talented young women in a thrilling street basketball tournament? If you are under 17 or under 20, this is your chance to shine!

On Saturday, 21 August, Melita Emanuel-Carr is hosting a street basketball tournament for women only taking place at the Queens Park Gardens W10 4QH.

FREE entry!

The tournament will start at 4pm and end at 7pm.

This is 1v1 tournament is organised by Melita Emanuel-Carr, top team GB international player. The event aims to provide any player a great opportunity to have fun, make friends, and challenge yourself in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner, you are welcome to join us and enjoy the game. Street basketball is not only a sport, but also a culture, a lifestyle, and a way of expression.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something amazing!

We are rooting for you!

Congratulations to our Westminster 2024 Olympians!

Congrats to our Westminster 2024 Olympians

We just wanted to say a huge congrats and well done to our two amazing Champions of the Future Athletes that made it to the Paris Olympics this year!

A reminder of who they are

Ashely McKenzie

Ashley represented Jamaica in the Judo competition and made it all the way to round 16! Ashley comes from Queen’s Park and joined Moberly Judo Club as a child. He has had an amazing career which has seen him win the Commonwealth Games Gold for England twice.

Bianca Williams

Bianca represented Team GB in the women’s 200m athletics and made it all the way to the semi-final! She won bronze in last year’s World Athletics Championships as part of the 4x100m relay team and made the semi-final in 200m. Bianca has won multiple medals representing England and Team over her brilliant career and lives in Maida Vale and often trains at Paddington Recreation Ground.

Find out how you can become a champion of the Future!

If you are a gifted or talented young athlete who lives in Westminster, be sure to check out our Champions of the Future Programme! Let us help you to elevate your career to the next level. The next round of applications opens in February 2025 so keep an eye out.

Get on board with Playwaze – It’s Free

Get on Board with Playwaze

Promote your Physical Activity for FREE with us on Playwaze!

At ActiveWestminster we’re always looking for ways to encourage and make it easy for people who live, study and work in Westminster to engage in an active lifestyle with a view to improve their overall wellbeing.

That’s where Playwaze comes in.

Introducing Playwaze

Playwaze is a digital activity booking system that we use to enable you as a club, organisation, private coach or PT to display your sessions on our activity finder, allowing you to increase your visibility and potential pool of clients. And the best thing is, it’s completely FREE – no charges, no subscriptions, no hassle!

Head over to our Playwaze page to find out more about how getting on board will benefit you. There’s a quick video that tells you more and quick and easy to follow user guide that walks you through how to get set up.

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New Women Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Porchester Leisure Centre
Queensway
London W2 5HS
020 7221 6118

Enjoy a weekend of FREE activities across Westminster with ActiveWestminster Weekend

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September

3 Days Left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding Round 2 - Deadline 25 August

Women-Only 1v1 Street Basketball Tournament 21 August

We are rooting for you!

Congrats to our Westminster 2024 Olympians

Get on Board with Playwaze

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Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

New Women Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Porchester Leisure CentreQueenswayLondon W2 5HS020 7221 6118

Enjoy a weekend of FREE activities across Westminster with ActiveWestminster Weekend

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September

3 Days Left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding Round 2 - Deadline 25 August

Women-Only 1v1 Street Basketball Tournament 21 August

We are rooting for you!

Congrats to our Westminster 2024 Olympians

Get on Board with Playwaze

Join our Mailing List:

About Us

Contact Information

Privacy Policies

© Westminster City Council

Porchester Leisure Centre
Queensway
London W2 5HS
020 7221 6118