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Seymour Leisure Centre closure set for Thursday 22nd Feb 2024

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Closure date for Seymour Centre set for Thursday 22nd Feb 2024

 
Westminster’s planning committee passed a planning application and Listed Building Consent application for the refurbishment of the historic Seymour Centre in Marylebone. 
 
This means that we can share the proposed date of closure, set for Thursday 22nd February 2024.
 
The refurbishment work will include 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.
 
Westminster City Council has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to answer any general questions you have regarding the project. Just click the button below.
 
Seymour Redevelopment Project FAQ

Everyone Active working has also created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, which will clarify any doubts regarding the closure of the centre. Just click the button below.

How the closure will affect you - FAQ

If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing: SeymourProject@westminster.gov.uk or call us on 0800 092 0485.

NSC Spotlight for September – Serpentine Running Club

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NSC Spotlight for September - Serpentine Running Club

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 famous running club Serpentine.

Serpentine Junior Sessions

These are the sessions on offer under the NSC programme 150hr of low cost or free sessions. The sessions are held at the Paddington Sports Centre Athletics Track inside the Paddington Recreation Ground 

  • Tuesdays 5.30 -7pm
  • Wednesdays 5.30 -7pm
  • Thursday 5.30 -7pm

New junior members are welcome throughout the year. Annual membership for Juniors is £0.00  From 1st Sept 2023 this will include a Serpie top and training sessions at Paddington track.

If you would like to try out a session or two before deciding whether to become a club member, they offer two taster sessions after which you will be expected to become a full Serpentine member.

If going for the first time, please email juniors@serpentine.org.uk so they know to expect your attendance. They ask for an adult to go with you and stay for the taster session/s too.

Serpentine Juniors
Visit Serpentine

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.

NSC Programme

ActiveWestminster Weekend – Enjoy a weekend of FREE activities across Westminster

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ActiveWestminster Open Weekend - A range of FREE activities across Westminter

The ActiveWestminster Weekend is set to take place at leisure centres across Westminster!

From Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 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.  

Activities Programme

You can find each of the leisure centres taking part in the ActiveWestminster Weekend by using the map on our leisure centre page. 

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

Stepping to the Beat on Monday 4th Sep 2023

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Stepping to the Beat - the 3km walk, jog or run event taking place on Sep 4 2023

Stepping to the Beat  is a 3km jog, run or wheel event for residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers.

The new edition this year will take place on Monday 4th September at the usual location, Regents Park.

Stepping to the Beat 2022

The course is set to 3km that participants can walk, run or wheel while playing instruments and sounds.  The event, in its consecutive 11th year, is an inclusive and welcoming event that encourages those with physical and learning disabilities to be more physically active. The event includes making sounds and noises as we go through the park. The Beat is contagious. The atmosphere, soul lifting.

Stepping to the Beat was created over 10 years ago and developed and directed by Claudia Linton, Care Manager – Planning & Information Coordinator from the Westminster Learning Disability Partnership Adult Services. This event has quickly become a celebration, a life-affirming, music-based event the Adult Social care team in Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster are massively proud of.

If you would like more information, please email Claudia Linton

Refurbishment of Academy Sport Two Multi-Use Games Areas and Skate Park

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MUGAs and Skate Park at Westminster Academy will be closed from the 11th Sep for improvement works

Westminster City Council has set to refurbish the skate park fencing and resurface the two outdoor macadam multi-use games areas (MUGA) located beneath the Westway Flyover at Torquay Street, off Harrow Road, W2.

Existing Skate Park and MUGAs

The MUGAs are enclosed by 3m high fencing to the north, east and west and a 4m fence to the south. The two MUGAs are surfaced with macadam and marked for basketball and football. The MUGA currently has no lighting. The skate park fencing currently consists of a 1m-1.23m brick wall with a 1m partial fence above this. The fence is currently on the northern side of the skate park only.

The MUGA fencing, and goal units are now outdated. The existing mesh fence panels are loose in some places which can cause finger traps for users. The MUGAs do not have any gates and therefore are open to misuse and vandalism at night. 

Skate park view
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westminster academy under the bridge
skate park view
westminster park map
skate park under the bridge area
basketball court
basketball court and graffiti
skate park area under the bridge

Improvement Works                                      

The existing fencing system will be removed as part of the refurbishment and replaced with a 5m high rebound sports fence with lockable gates. Fencing will provide security and the ability to stop balls from going outside of the facility. The new fence will be green to match the existing fence.

The MUGAs currently do not have any gates. The new fencing system will include 2 single gates on each MUGA in the current location of the MUGA entrances.

The skate park fencing will be a 3.6m prison mesh fencing system to match the Westminster Academy carpark fence. The fence will run along the Torquay Street side of the skate park and be attached to the pavement directly in front of the brick wall. The fence will include a 1.2m wide single gate in the western entrance of the skate park.

The Skatepark

The skate park fencing is also in poor condition. Majority of the fence panels are missing and there is no lockable gate, allowing the skate park to be vandalised and used for anti-social behaviour.

Design Plan

work improvements diagram

Time Scale

We aim to complete all the construction of works within eight to ten weeks provided there are no unforeseen difficulties or adverse weather.

If you would like more information, please contact us 

Nominations for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023 now open

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Nominations are open for the ActiveWestminster Awards 2023

Nominations are open for 2023 with 9 different categories! 

These annual awards recognise the communities and individuals who make Westminster a great place to get and stay active. Now in its 14th year, we look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the people and organisations who help us create an active city for everyone. 

AW Awards Nominations

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 24 September. 

Read the categories and make a nomination on https://www.westminster.gov.uk/activewestminster-awards/AW-awards-nominations 

Your nominations are integral to ensuring we recognise those who have supported the people who live, work and study in Westminster lead active lives.