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ADVANCE NOTICE: Closure of the playground at Paddington Recreation Ground on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th May

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The playground at Paddington Recreation Ground will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May for maintenance work

Urgent tree and essential works need to be carried out in the playground to guarantee everyone’s safety, therefore we will need to close the playground.
 
We know it’s a very popular feature and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused but these works are necessary so that everyone can continue to use the area safely.
 
Please contact the reception at Paddington Recreation Ground on 020 7644 6880 if you would like further information.

Are you into road cycling? Register your interest to time trial for the London Youth Games Road Cycling Event – 1 July 2023

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Expression of Interest - London Youth Games Road Cycling Event - 1 July 2023

Are you ready to test your cycling skills against other cyclists in London? Then register your interest in representing the borough of Westminster at this year’s London Youth Games road cycling event https://bit.ly/3BNGeQx

The road race takes place on the open road on the 1st July over pre-determined lap/s and the time trial is a specialist branch of road cycling where you will be riding against a set course  in a race against the clock.

LYG Logo

For more information on the event, criteria and age categories, visit the London Youth Games page https://www.londonyouthgames.org/events/road-cycling/

Enjoy fun activities at the ActiveWestminster Weekend on the 15 & 16 April

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Enjoy fun activities on the next ActiveWestminster Weekend 15 & 16 April

This year, the ActiveWestminster Weekend is set to take place at leisure centres across Westminster on the second week of the Easter School Holiday. 

From Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 April, 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. 

The ActiveWestminster Weekend event runs twice a year and is a great opportunity to visit our sport and leisure facilities, whilst trying a new activity or revisiting one you’ve not done for a while. Those who take part in the weekend will also have the chance to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Card or learn more about Everyone Active’s memberships. 

The ActiveWestminster Card is a free card for people who live or study in Westminster and grants the cardholder access to a range of discounted activities such as group exercise classes, swimming and racquet sports. 

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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.  

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. 

Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is on for this week’s half-term

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Disability multi-sport program Edutain+ is back for this week's half-term holiday

Edutain+ is a multi-sport program for children with disability to be active and play with their peers every half term!

This February half-term, it will run on:

  • Tuesday 14th ,
  • Wednesday 15th
  • Thursday 16th February

10am -3pm @ Academy Sports Centre in Torquay Street, W2 5EW

Cost:
£1 per day

To be eligible, the child needs to be 8 – 16years old that live or study in Westminster.

Sessions are fun, accessible and inclusive to all. For the first time, Edutain+ will be able to accept children that require 1:2:1 care/assistance with their carer in the program, once proof of registration/qualification, most recent EHCP and DBS check is provided.

Register today

For more information, please contact Leonard Lionel on 07891386688 or Leonard.Lionel@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday).

Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

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Official Opening of Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Wednesday 8th Feb 2023

Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, officially opens brand-new leisure centre with fantastic facilities for the community

We are giving schools a dedicated opening from 1pm-3pm where teachers and children can explore all the leisure centre has to offer.

From 3pm-5pm, everyone in the community will have a chance to join in some free activities, or just drop in to check out the facilities. Book below any of the FREE activities organised by Everyone Active and ActiveWestminster to mark the official opening of the centre!

Free activities available on the day:

    • Basketball

    • Walking Football

    • Volleyball

    • Badminton

    • Table Tennis

    • Zumba

    • Exercise To Music

    • Pilates

    • Yoga

 

Book Open Day Activities

Appealing to people of every age, gender and fitness level, it features a massive three-court sports hall with activities like 5-a-side football, while the community studio caters for group exercise classes and children’s parties.

The private exercise consultation room (for the Physical Activity Referral Scheme) enables healthcare practitioners to refer patients for personalised exercise regimens to assist with chronic health issues.

Customer platform lifts and a ‘changing places’ space allow users with complex disabilities and their carers to fully adapt to their needs.

Everyone’s welcome!

Find out more on Church Street Community Centre website

Church Street Community Leisure centre
1 Fisherton Street, London, NW8 8BF
020 3535 6302

 

Can’t wait for the opening or can’t make it?

Don’t worry!

Take a quick peek with the virtual tour.

Take the virtual tour

NSC Spotlight for December – The Abbey Centre

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NSC Spotlight for December - The Abbey Centre

This month of December our Spotlight is on The Abbey Centre, a community and conference centre offering Women Only yoga sessions every FRIDAY 10-11am.

The Abbey Centre Building

The is the first of our Neighbourhood Sports Club (NSC) Spotlight. The series aim to feature every month one of the clubs, centres or organisations that offer part of the 130 hr of free sports activities across Westminster.

The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster and Everyone Active partnership and includes a range of activities from boxing, football, multi-sports, table tennis and walking groups.

Sessions take place during weekdays and weekends and in the majority of cases do not require booking in advance. Find out all the activities being offered on https://active.westminster.gov.uk/neighbourhood-sports…/

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