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The Half-Term Countdown Is On: It’s Time To Hit The Pool!

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The Half-Term Countdown Is On - Time To Hit The Pool

The February half term is fast approaching, and in Westminster that means one thing – it’s time for families to get active with our popular FREE Swimming sessions, available every school holiday.

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*Terms and conditions apply

Spaces fill up quickly during the school holidays, so book early and get ready to get those lengths in this February half term!

Westminster resident children can swim for free when accompanied by an adult at our leisure centres with pools, making it an easy, affordable way to keep children active, build water confidence and enjoy quality time together during the break.

Check eligibility and rules

  • One free adult per qualifying child.
  • Free swim session times vary by leisure centre – check websites for details.
  • Children under 8 must be supervised in the water by an adult (18+), with a maximum ratio of two children to one adult.
  • Participants must register for the ActiveWestminster card in advance. All children must be residents to quality for the scheme.
  • All swim sessions must be pre-booked. Wristbands to be collected at reception.
  • Available Monday – Friday, from 10am to 4pm during school holidays (times may vary by pool).

FREE Swimming Session Slots

Booking your free swimming sessions is simple! Sessions are available in one-hour slots. Times vary by pool, please check beforehand to avoid dissappointment.

This is just one of our swim offers – explore what else we have on

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Network Activity Project Funding Applications NOW OPEN!

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Applications for the Network Activity Project Funding are now Open

As of today Monday 9th February 2025, ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £2000.

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

Submission Deadline: Sunday 16th March 2026 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2026 – March 2027

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 on the link below.

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Invest in a Greener Westminster

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Invest In A Greener Westminster

Residents this is your opportunity to support local climate action while investing in a greener future for the City of Westminster.

The council has partnered with Abundance Investment to launch the Westminster Green Investment, giving people the chance to invest directly in local sustainability projects from as little as £5. 

Investing in local climate action

Westminster is working towards becoming a net zero city, and this investment helps fund practical projects that reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency across the borough.

By investing, residents can support climate action happening right here in the City, to help create a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone.

How the Westminster Green Investment Works

UK residents aged 18 and over can invest online through Abundance Investment’s platform. Investors can earn a return over a fixed term while knowing exactly where there money is being used.

Investments can also be held within an Innovative Finance ISA, meaning any returns may be tax-free.

Projects currently being supported

Funds help deliver energy-saving improvements in community buildings including leisure centres and day centres, such as LED lighting, insulation, draught proofing and solar technology.

Get involved

 This scheme offers a simple and accessible way to support ethical investing while backing real projects that benefit people and the planet.

FInd Out More and Invest

Smash Into Saturdays With Junior Squash At Lord’s

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Smash Into Saturdays With Junior Squash At Lord's

Our brand new Junior Squash sessions at Lord’s Cricket Ground designed to give young residents a fun and welcoming way to get active, learn new skills and be part of a sporting community.

Sessions will take place every Saturday from 12:20 – 13:40pm at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord’s Cricket Ground, NW8 8QN, and are open to juniors of all abilities.

Squash is a fast-paced sport that helps young people develop fitness, agility, co-oridnation and reaction speed, whilst also building confidence, focus and resilience. It’s a great way for juniors to stay active, make friends and enjoy learning in a supportive environment.

Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to improve their game, these sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to move, play and grow through sport.

For more information contact Ivy Deltiends at admin@middlesexjuniorsquash.co.uk

Nurture your child’s confidence and co-oridination through sport

Bust the Boredom This February Half Term With Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps

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Bust The Boredom This February Half Term With Edutain And Edutain+ Holiday Camps

School’s out and the fun is on! This February half term, ActiveWestminster’s Edutain and Edutain+ Holiday Camps are back, bringing action-packed days of sport, play and creativity for children and young people in Westminster.

Edutain Camps Details

Edutain+ Camps Details

What’s on this February Half Term

We’re bringing action-packed days filled with sport, activity, creativity and plenty of opportunities to connect and make new friends.

  • For children and young people aged 8–13 for Edutain and 8-16 for Edutain+
  • FREE spaces available for those eligible for free school meals

Edutain camp dates:

Camps are open to children aged 8-13 and run from 10:00am to 3:00pm from Monday 16 – Friday 20 February

Two Locations:

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

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

For more information or to book, call Ryan Denys on 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

Edutain+: A place to play, belong and thrive

With Edutain+, children and young people with disabilities can explore, create, and stay moving in a fully supported, welcoming setting.

Camp will be open to children aged 8–16 where they enjoy exciting, accessible activities that spark imagination and build confidence and will run from 10:00 am to 3:00pm from Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 February.

Location: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain+

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

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWest – www.sportwest.org.uk

Six Years Of junior parkrun At Paddington Recreation Ground!

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Paddington Recreation Ground Celebrates 6 Years Of junior parkrun This Jan!

On Sunday 26th January, Paddington Recreation Ground junior parkrun chanted “cheers to 6 years” as local children, young people, parents, guardians and volunteers set off for another weekly run. 

Humble beginnings

Starting with just 1 or 2 participants on occasion, the junior parkrun at Paddington Recreation Ground has gone strength to strength since launch. The site has since hosted 1,159 participants (approcx 85 runners per week) aged 4-14, who have run, walked, jogged and even skipped the 2K around the mapped out route. 

Our volunteers make it happen

The run solely relies on our dedicated troop of 370 primarily local volunteers (and some volun-tourists from as far as Texas and Australia). They do everything from setting, to ensuring the safety of participants and managing, marshaling, time keeping and tail walking.

We want to take this opportunity to give a special, heartfelt thanks to a number of our volunteers who have volunteered with us 100 times! This includes David Phillipa, Jawaid, Florentina, Kathy, and Genevieve. Local Resident John May has volunteered a whooping 216 times! Now that’s what you call dedication.

Through this initiative we have also supported 18 young peopke with volunteering opportunities as part of the their Duke of Edward Award.

Join us

Whether you want to volunteer or become one of our junior runners, we will welcome you with open arms to be part of this thriving community event. 

Join us every Sunday morning at 9:00 am at Padding Recreation Ground. 

Where little legs go far and big hearts make it happen

Join Junior Parkrun: run, cheer or volunteer