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Over-60s Go Free at Westminster Pools

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Over-60s Go Free at Westminster Pools

Westminster residents aged 60 and over can enjoy FREE swimming at our leisure centres with pools across the borough with an ActiveWestminster Card. Children and young people under 16 are also included,  helping residents of all ages stay healthy, active, and connected.

Find your local pool

Get your ActiveWestminster Card and dive in, it’s free for over-60s and under-16s!

Apply and Get Swimming!

How to get started – it’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Apply for your ActiveWestminster Card (if you don’t already have one)

  2. Visit your nearest participating pool.

  3. Show your card and enjoy your swim. No fee, no fuss.

It’s about more than just a swim

Swimming isn’t just fun, it’s a simple way to boost your health, wellbeing, and confidence.

  • It supports health and wellbeing for older adults and young people
  • It encourages regular activity in safe, welcoming spaces
  • It helps break down barriers to participation with free access

For more information or help applying:

New Disability Swimming Club Making Waves at Moberly Sports Centre

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New Disability Swimming Club Making Waves at Moberly Sports Centre

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new swimming club for adults with disabilities at Moberly Sports Centre, delivered by WeSwim, an organisation dedicated to supporting inclusive swimming opportunities across London.

Where: Moberly Sports Centre, 25 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3NB
When: Mondays from 22nd September 2025
Time: 18:15 – 19:45

WeSwim runs volunteer-led clubs across the capital, empowering adults with disabilities to get active, connect with others, and build lasting confidence in and out of the pool.

This exciting new session also offers a brilliant opportunity for volunteers to get involved and support the club, helping to make a real difference in the community.

WeSwim new club at Moberly

Find out more about WeSwim, their sessions across London, and FAQs here: WeSwim – Supporting disability swimming across London

Volunteer with WeSwim and Support Disability Swimming

To make this club a success, they are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team.

As a WeSwim volunteer, you’ll:

  • Support adults with disabilities in and around the pool

  • Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment

  • Gain valuable experience, training and community connections

  • Make a real difference to people’s lives through the power of swimming

Volunteering with WeSwim is a rewarding way to give back, build confidence, and be part of a growing community that champions inclusion and activity for all.

Find out more and register your interest: WeSwim – Volunteer Opportunities

Bursaries Available to Boost Your Skills Development in Sport & Physical Activity

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Bursaries Available to Boost Your Skills Development in Sport & Physical Activity

Do you live, work, study, or volunteer in Westminster’s communities?

Now’s your chance to enhance your skills, achieve new qualifications, and make a positive impact on healthier, more active lives in Westminster.

Westminster City Council’s ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme offers a fantastic bursary scheme to help you take the next step toward your goals. With funding of up to £2,500 available, you can pursue accredited and certified courses to grow your expertise in sport, physical activity, leadership, health, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is open to:

  • Those aged 16+ who live, work, study, or volunteer in the City of Westminster.

  • Individuals earning under £21,000 per year or currently unemployed.

  • People committed to supporting Westminster’s communities and helping create healthier, more active lives.

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The funding covers up to 80% of course fees (you’ll contribute the remaining 20%) for a wide range of qualifications in Sport & Physical Activity.

Applications are accepted throughout the year, giving you the flexibility to start when it suits you best. 

Please note: Only one application can be submitted per person each year.

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Not yet sure about a career in Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity?

Then download and read our quick guide giving you 5 tips on how to develop a career in the industry.

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Your Weekly Boost: Football For Mind, Body And Community

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Free Multi-sport Sessions at Hallfield Estate with AC-TI-VATE Project

As part of the Activate Neighbourhoods programme, Westminster City Council is committed to encouraging and empowering individuals, groups and communities to lead active, healthy and happy lives. 

To support this mission, we are offering FREE physical activity sessions across a selection of neighbourhoods, with plans to expand to even more areas over time.

We currently have three locations providing a variety of exciting physical activity opportunities for everyone including Hallfield Estate in Bayswater.

Scan the QR Code on the left to find the fun and the scan the QR code on the right or click on the flyer to join the fun! 

Hallfield Estate Sessions

In partnership with our friends at SportWestminster and Westbourne Park Family Centre, ActiveWestminster is serving up a double win at Hallfield: fun-packed multisport sessions to get you moving, plus fresh fruit to keep you fuelled. Think of it as your weekly dose of fitness and five-a-day, every Monday and Tuesday from 4pm – 6pm.

  • Multisport Sessions with SportWestminster: Well known for delivering school holiday activities across the borough, SportWestminster, is delivering lively multi-sport sessions for all ages.

  • Multi-skills and Games with Westbourne Park Family Centre: Just around the corner, the Family Centre is hosting inclusive and interactive sessions perfect for children and families in the Hallfield community.

What’s Next?

We’re continuing to grow the Active Neighbourhoods programme. At Maida Hill Market, exciting new activities will soon be available to help residents stay active locally, and we aim to expand similar offers around Hallfield too.

Let’s continue to keep communities to active, connected and thriving!

Activate Your Neighbourhood

Free Swims In Westminster For Over 60s And Under 16s!

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Free Swims In Westminster For Over 60s And Under 16s!

Make a splash this summer with FREE* swimming for children and young people at Westminster City Council leisure centres! It’s the perfect way to stay active, have fun, and cool off during the school holidays and even better when shared with family.

*Terms and conditions apply

Make the most of what’s left of the summer holidays!

Westminster residents aged 60 and over can also enjoy FREE swimming at all council leisure centres. Whether you’re staying fit, supporting your wellbeing, or just fancy a relaxing swim, it’s completely free and easy to get started.

All you need is an ActiveWestminster Card, which gives discounted access to a range of sport, leisure, and wellbeing benefits across the borough.

Dive into summer fun, fitness, and family time, all for FREE!

Apply for your card today

Your Weekly Boost: Football For Mind, Body And Community

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Your Weekly Boost: Football for Mind, Body & Community

A new community-led initiative is bringing people together through the power of football to support mental health, tackle social isolation, and promote physical wellbeing.

The Football for Wellbeing Hub, run in partnership with West London NHS Trust, QPR in the Community Trust, Everyone Active’s Neighbourhood Sports Clubs programme, and Footy Addicts, offers free, safe, and inclusive football sessions for adults aged 18+ across West London.

Open to everyone — including community members, NHS service users, and West London NHS Trust staff — the hub provides therapeutic and social sessions designed to boost confidence, foster connections, and encourage healthy lifestyles. No prior football experience is needed.

Sessions are available in men-only, women-only, and mixed-gender formats at venues in Shepherd’s Bush, Paddington Recreation Ground, and Amberley Pitch in Westminster:

  • Men Only: Wednesdays, 3–4pm – PowerLeague, Shepherd’s Bush
  • Women Only: Saturdays, 11–12pm – Amberley Pitch, W9
  • Mixed Gender: Saturdays, 12–1pm – Amberley Pitch, W9
  • Mixed Gender: Fridays, 6–7pm – Paddington Recreation Ground, W9

The programme is delivered by the Lived Experience Hub, an outreach initiative that creates safe, supportive spaces for wellbeing in the local community.

Whether you want to meet new people, get active, or simply enjoy a kickabout in a welcoming environment, the Football for Wellbeing Hub is here to help you take that first step.

Sign Up and Play!