Leisure • Physical Activity • Sport

NSC Spotlight for August – Step Up 2 Fitness

NSC Spotlight for August - Step Up 2 Fitness Sessions

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. This month our Spotlight is on the community grassroots organisation Step Up 2 Fitness.

Step Up 2 Fitness Sessions

These are the sessions on offer under the NSC programme 150hr of low cost or free sessions:

  • Wednesdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Saturdays 10am – 12pm

These sessions are open to every woman and girl wanting to get in better shape or moving on to the next level or prepare for a new challenge.

The quality and effectiveness of SU2F programs delivery and the impact of their work is constantly being documented.

When you don’t know where to start, when you are unsure, just start with Step Up 2 Fitness, they will steer you in the right direction to accomplish your own personal goals and aspirations.

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The NSC programme offers a wide range of sports, times and venues to fit everyone. Find out about all the activities being offered by clicking the button below.

Notice of Cancellation: Today Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session ‘Porchester Walk with Simon’

Today's Wednesday 2nd Aug walking session 'Porchester Walk with Simon' has been cancelled

We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. However, due to illness we had no other option that to cancel the walk from the Porchester Centre from 12.30-1.30pm

Update 1 August on the improvements works in Paddington Recreation Ground

Update 1 August on the improvements works in Paddington Recreation Ground

The maintenance and improvement works keep progressing well. Here is the latest update for the following weeks.

  • The bark replenishment works along one section of the Environmental area is almost completed which includes the Forest and Wood Chip path.
  • The other path work on gravel and shrubs will start this week
  • Final planting will commence early next week.
  • The Pebble and Pond path is finished and planted up with new boulders and plants.
  • All fencing work has been completed.
  • The Pond works are likely to start in September. 

* Please note that all dates are inclusive and weather dependant.

Round 2 of the Network Activity Project Funding opens on Monday 31st July

Round 2 of the Network Activity Project Funding opens on Monday 31st July

Don’t miss the chance to submit your online application for funding from the 31st July until Sunday 27th Aug by 11:59. 

The ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000 to support the development or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project.

This is what you need to know for Round Two:

Applications Commence: Monday 31st July 2023
Submission Deadline: Sunday 27th August 2023
Project Delivery From:October 2023 – March 2024

It’s important to know that the borough is divided into three network areas: North, South and Central. We have received many applications for North and Central but not so many from the South sections, so we are encouraging any interested partners in the South to apply.

Find out the criteria and the process on our dedicated page

Plans for Seymour Leisure Centre passed at Planning Committee

Ambitious plans for Seymour Centre have been passed at planning committee

 
Westminster’s planning committee has passed a planning application and Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment of the historic Seymour Centre in Marylebone on 11th July.  
 
The refurbishment work includes new and enhanced facilities including an open plan gym, refurbished swimming pool, contemporary library, café, children’s soft play area, and upgraded climbing wall, all whilst maintaining the buildings art deco features.
 
Central to the plans is also accessibility throughout and a reduction in carbon emissions. We want to thank all groups and residents who took the time to input into and inform the plans.