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Help Shape the Future of Physical Activity and Leisure in Westminster

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Join our FOCUS GROUPS and Help Shape the Future of Physical Activity and Leisure in Westminster

Do you face barriers to getting active or find leisure centres, parks or outdoor spaces difficult to access?

Do you have ideas on how to make activities more inclusive and welcoming?

Then come and join our FOCUS GROUPS discussions, we really want to hear from you. 

Details:

  • Wednesday 2nd April, 6 – 8pm in North Westminster
  • Thursday 3rd April, 6 – 8pm in South Westminster

(Exact locations to be confirmed after signing up).

join our ActiveWestminster FOCUS GROUPS and help shape the future of physical activity and leisure in Westminster.

We really want to hear from residents who face challenges accessing leisure spaces, including:

  • Women and girls
  • Global majority communities
  • Disabled people
  • Older adults (50+)
  • Low-Income households
  • Parents and carers
  • Young people (16-25)
  • LGBTQ+ communities
  • People with long-term health conditions

If you join our focus groups discussions, you will:

  • Have your voice heard and influence change
  • Help improve leisure centres, parks and sports facilities
  • Meet others and discuss shared experiences
  • Receive a small thank-you gift for your time!

Let’s make Westminster’s activity spaces accessible, welcoming and inclusive for everyone!

Sign up now, just follow the link below.

Register Now

For full details, contact us on active@westminster.gov.uk

Get Ready for Another Unity in the Community on Sunday Apr 13

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Get Ready for the Unity in the Community Football Tournament on Sunday April 13

Unity In The Community is a fun and FREE, event brought to you by the wonderful team at Everyone Active in partnership with ActiveWestminster. 

The event takes place every year in Paddington Recreation Ground. This year is taking place on Sunday 13 April as part of the ActiveWestminster Weekend (12 and 13 April) happening across all the leisure centres in Westminster. 

Mixed Football Tournament

Unity In The Community (UITC) aims to bring the community together and provide a friendly environment where players can compete and show off their fancy footwork! This is mixed gender football competition, which invites local players and teams from all corners of Westminster and beyond to UNITE, compete and showcase their skills at our state of the art pitches. 

Girls Football Festival

The Girls ONLY Football Festival will be taking place alongside UITC! It kicks off with a fun filled skills session, followed by non-competitive friendly matches. 

Registrations are open until Wednesday 9th April. Make sure you don’t miss it!

2025 APR UITC Poster A3
Register Now

For full details visit our dedicated Unity In The Community webpage and for any further questions, please can contact Ryan Denys on ryandenys@everyoneactive.com

Champions of the Future Programme 2025 – Applications Deadline EXTENDED!

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Champions of the Future Programme 2025 - Applications Deadline EXTENDED!

This one is for all you talented athletes in Westminster! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought to by Westminster City Council, Everyone Active, London Sports Trust and Kings College London. 

Elevate your training and development to the next level!

The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme gives Westminster’s gifted and talented athletes an opportunity to access financial support and mentoring to help with training and development.

 

The window for applications has now been extended until Monday 25th March 2025.

How to apply

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. 

Visit Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions websit

Apply Now
deadline EXTENDED

Qualifying Criteria

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024 – 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 
 
Visit Champions of the Future page

Champions of the Future Programme 2025 – Applications NOW OPEN!

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Champions of the Future Programme 2025 - Applications NOW OPEN!

This one is for all you talented athletes in Westminster! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought to by Westminster City Council, Everyone Active, London Sports Trust and Kings College London. 

Elevate your training and development to the next level!

The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme gives Westminster’s gifted and talented athletes an opportunity to access financial support and mentoring to help with training and development.

How to apply

The window for applications is now open until Monday 11th March 2025. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. 

Visit Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions website 

Apply Now
2025 intake champions future

Qualifying Criteria

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024 – 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 
 
Visit Champions of the Future page

Update 14 October on the improvements works in Paddington Recreation Ground

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Update 14 October on the improvements works in Paddington Recreation Ground

Exciting transformations are underway at Bluebell Glade Forest Garden!

The grand finale included the stunning planting of elegant Hornbeam arches and a spectacular addition of 7,000 bluebell bulbs, creating a breathtaking floral display.

Meanwhile, the Sayers Croft Forest School activity space is taking shape with a creative twist: a repurposed bicycle store from the Queen Mother Sports Centre has been reimagined, relocated to Paddington Recreation Ground, and beautifully reclad in recycled timber, all in time for the school’s autumn term!

PRG Improvement works Promo (1)

In early summer, our team hit the ground running to revitalize the village green pathways, completing the project by the end of July. As we asphalted the paths, we also tackled major drainage improvements at Grantully Gate, Morshead Gate, and the car park entrance, ensuring a smooth experience for all visitors.

All benches received a stunning makeover—overhauled, recoated, and resealed to perfection! New fencing now graces the Rose Garden, adding to its charm, while fresh earth-retaining timber edging enhances the minor paths.

Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for exciting projects set to wrap up by December 2024. These include refurbishing the majestic main gates, enhancing the pathways from Essendine Gate to the pavilion trackside, and tackling additional drainage improvements at Randolph Gate. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to elevate this beautiful community space!

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

Please visit our dedicated page for Paddington Recreation Ground Improvements to find out the status of each of the works.

Women-Only 1v1 Street Basketball Tournament 21 August

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Women-Only 1v1 Street Basketball Tournament 21 August

Are you ready to show your skills on the court? Do you want to compete with other talented young women in a thrilling street basketball tournament? If you are under 17 or under 20, this is your chance to shine!

On Saturday, 21 August, Melita Emanuel-Carr is hosting a street basketball tournament for women only taking place at the Queens Park Gardens W10 4QH.

FREE entry!

The tournament will start at 4pm and end at 7pm.

This is 1v1 tournament is organised by Melita Emanuel-Carr, top team GB international player. The event aims to provide any player a great opportunity to have fun, make friends, and challenge yourself in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner, you are welcome to join us and enjoy the game. Street basketball is not only a sport, but also a culture, a lifestyle, and a way of expression.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something amazing!

We are rooting for you!

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