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Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

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Boost Your Wellbeing With Free Community Workshops Across Westminster

Our Westminster Mental Health Outreach Service is offering a range of friendly wellbeing workshops for local residents 18+. 

These sessions are designed to help look after your mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others and build healthy habits – all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No booking required, and all session are completely FREE of charge.

Support designed with you in mind

Our sessions take a holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting mental, emotional and physical health through mindfulness, nutrition and connect. 

Mindfullness: Take time to pause, breathe and reset with guided mindfulness sessions.

  • In Person: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm at 4 Frampton Street, NW8 8LF
  • Online: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Nourish and Thrive: A nutrition-focused wellbeing session exploring how food can support your mental and physical health. 
  • Wednesdays, 11:30 – 12:30am at 4 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SU
Talk it Out: Enjoy a relaxed peer support session over coffee, with space to chat, share and connect.
  • Fornightly every Friday, 12:00 – 1:00pm at Victoria Library – next session this Friday 23rd
Whether you decide to one or all three, these workshops offer a great opportunity to meet new people, learn practical wellbeing skills and feel more connected within the local community.

For more information contact the Westminster Mental Health Outreach Team at: WCCMHOUTREACH@westminster.gov.uk

Come along, take part and invest in wellbeing. Your community is here for you.

Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women’s Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

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Dance Together And Feel Great At Our New Women's Dance Fit Class At Jubilee

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new Women’s Dance Fit class at Jubilee Community Centre, created to support women navigating the changes of pre-menopause while welcoming all women who want to move, connect and have fun.

Dance is a fantastic form of excercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, mobility, balance and muscle strength. For women experiencing menopause, regular physical activity can help manage stress, boost energy levels, improve sleep and support overall wellbeing.

The class also focused on the power of connection. Dancing together in a relaxed group settingcan lift mood, build confidence and create valuable bonds within the local community.

One tap, one scan, one great dance class! Book by clicking on the flyer, scan the QR Code or via the Everyone Active App.

Whether your looking for ways to improve your mobility, meet new people or simple enjoy moving to the music, all women are welcome to join

  • When: Monday between 1:00 – 1:45pm
  • Where: Jubilee Community Centre
  • Cost: £3:45
To book, scan the QR on the above flyer or book on the Everyone Active app.

Come along, dance your way to better health, happiness and community

Westminster MUGAs Shortlisted For Prestigious SAPCA Award!

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Westminster MUGAS Shortlisted For Prestigious SAPCA Award!

Come and celebrate community, play and active spaces in Westminster!

We’re excited to share some fantastic news for Westminster!

Our recently completed MUGA projects at Kennet House and Johnson’s place have been shortlisted for a prestigious SAPCA Award, recognising excellence in the design and delivery of active, inclusive outdoor spaces. 

Delivered in partnership with Play Innovation, these projects have transformed both locations into vibrant, high quality space where residents of all ages can enjoy sport, fitness and play.

Filming Day – Everyone is Welcome!

As part of the awards process, the SAPCA team will be visiting Johnsons Place to film the site and capture what makes it so special and we would love it if you could join.

We are warmly inviting residents, community groups and local partners to come along, take part and help showcase how this space is making a positive difference in the neighbourhood.

  • Location: Johsons Place
  • Date: Friday 23rd January
  • Time: 1:30 p.m

Get involved

If you would like more information or want to attend the filming day, please contact:

Let’s come together to celebrate this wonderful achievement and show why Active Westminster is proud of the spaces that help our communities move more, play more and feel better.

TCS Mini London Marathon Championships 2026: Your Chance to Race on The Mall

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TCS Mini London Marathon Championships 2026: Your Chance to Race on The Mall

The TCS Mini London Marathon Championships 2026 return on Saturday 25 April 2026, offering young people the chance to race along the final 2.6km of the London Marathon route, finishing on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.

This iconic, FREE event welcomes thousands of young runners from across London and beyond, and Westminster is once again selecting a team to represent the borough.

2026 TCS Mini London Marathon

To be eligible, participants must live in Westminster, go to school in Westminster, or have been born in Westminster. Selection is based on your best 5km parkrun or accredited race time, recorded between Monday 13 January and Monday 31 March 2026. Team confirmation will take place in the week commencing 23 March.

With updated age categories in line with UK Athletics guidance, this is a brilliant opportunity to challenge yourself, experience a world-class event and be part of something unforgettable. 

To get full details about the event and how to register please click on the below button

Run for Westminster

A New Women Only Move-Dance to African Music Class at Paddington Recreation Ground

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A New Women Only Move-Dance to African Music Class at Paddington Recreation Ground

If you’re looking for a fun way to move your body, build confidence, and enjoy good music, a new women-only African dance class is now taking place in Paddington.

Set to uplifting African rhythms, this class is all about movement, energy and feeling good.

You don’t need any dance experience, just come as you are and move at your own pace. Many women who attend say it’s not only helped them feel stronger and more confident, but it’s also been a great way to meet new people and make friends.

The session combines gentle cardio with expressive dance, making it a great workout without feeling like one. Expect laughter, sweat and music that lifts your mood long after the class ends.

Class details

  • When: Thursdays (term time only)

  • Time: 11:00am – 11:45am

  • Where: Community Suite, Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD

Cost and booking
Sessions start from £4.05 per class.

Booking is available through the Everyone Active App.

Local residents can also apply for the ActiveWestminster Card for discounted rates.

WOMEN ONLY MOVEDANCE TO AFRICAN MUSIC CLASS

 For more information, contact the centre on 020 7644 6880 or email the instructor Faith at faithndirangu@everyoneactive.com

A New Year, A Fresh Start: Begin Running This January

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A New Year, A Fresh Start: Begin Running This January

The start of a new year is a great opportunity to build healthy habits that last. This January, a welcoming weekly running session is launching at Paddington Recreation Ground, offering a supportive and realistic way to begin or return to running.

The sessions are open to adults aged 34 and over and are suitable for both beginners and intermediate runners. Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to regain consistency, the focus is on steady progress, confidence, and enjoying movement at your own pace.

There’s no pressure to keep up or push beyond your limits. The sessions are designed to help you feel comfortable, motivated, and positive as you build fitness week by week.

Session details

  • When: Every Tuesday

  • Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

  • Where: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, London W9 1PF

  • Cost: £3.00 per session

  • Who: Adults 34+ | Beginner & Intermediate

Registration is required before attending.

 

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For more information or to register, contact Faith Gathoni on 07804 560378 or email afrovng@gmx.com