Physical Activity

Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon – Monday 29th July 2024

Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon - Monday 29th July

From Monday 29th July, ActiveWestminster Network partners will have a second chance to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000. This funding can be used to support a new or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 25th August 2024 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: October 2024 – March 2025

 

Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you need here: Network Activity Project Funding

Sport for Confidence in Westminster – Open Day with free Taster Sessions on July 22

Sport for Confidence in Westminster - Open Day with free Taster Sessions on July 22

Sport for Confidence is organising an Open Day at Moberly Sports Centre (Sports Hall) on Monday 22nd July 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm to share the services they offer in Westminster.

The Sport for Confidence team will be discussing the benefits of physical activity on health and wellbeing, alongside delivering free taster sessions of:

  • Boccia
  • Racket Sports and
  • Seated Gentle Exercise

This is an open invite to all carers, health professionals, current and potential new participants and organisations! 

Come and meet the team and try a new activity!

 

This is an open invite to all carers, health professionals, current and potential new participants and organisations! 

Come and meet the team and try a new activity!

Park Sports offers a FREE Summer Multi-Sports & Tennis Programme for children 5-16

Park Sports offers a FREE Multi-Sports & Tennis Summer Holiday Camps for children 5-16

This Summer, Park Sports are running a new FREE Activity Programme during the holidays offering Multi-Sport Camps and Tennis for children ages 5-16 who qualify for benefit-related free school meals, have a valid HAF code, or meet other eligibility criteria.
 
Camp dates: Monday 22nd July – Friday 30th August
 
These are the venues:
  • Hyde Park
  • Regent’s Park
  • Greenwich Park
Park Sports is offering a fabulous selection of kids’ holiday camps this summer! With Tennis, Football, Netball, and Multi-Sport Camps to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find a fun-packed camp suited to your child’s sporting ability!
 
Don’t miss the fun!
 
Learn more about the summer programme on https://parksports.co.uk/free-summer-activity-programme

Girls Allowed Summer Holiday Activities in Moberly Sports Centre

Girls Allowed Summer Holiday Activities in Moberly Sports Centre

Are you ready for a summer full of fun and sport activities?
Girls Allowed movement from the ESP Foundation are organising 4 days full of activities from dance and football to boxing, rollerskating & more.
 
If you are a girl aged 8 -16, then join us at the Moberly Sports Centre NW10 3NB on these dates:
  • 31 July
  • 7 August
  • 14 August
  • 21 August
We guarantee getting fit while having fun!
Girls playing basketball summer camp

 

Read more about the Girls Allowed movement on the ESP Foundation website. 

Update on Pathway Works Paddington Recreation Ground – Tennis Courts 1-6

Update on Pathway Works Paddington Recreation Ground - Tennis Courts 1-6

The works that started at Paddington Recreation Ground back in April are getting closer to completion with the final pathway phase around the Tennis Courts 1-6 starting on Wednesday 10th July.

  • New edging being installed.
  • Asphalt works will commence on Thursday 11th July and be completed by the end of Friday 12th July.
  • Court users are advised to use the alternative gates where necessary.
  • Court No 5 will be closed on Thursday 11th July but all the other court will remain operational.
  • Courts 3 and 4 will be provided with a crossover point from the high level path to the courts the remaining courts can be entered by the side gates.
  • Three benches around that area will be removed prior to pathway works commencing and then reinstate when complete

We apologise for any inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation.

On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: the New NSC Spotlight Feature

On The Ground - Sharing Your Stories: the New NSC Spotlight Feature

Following the success of NSC Spotlight, we’re introducing the “On the ground – Sharing your stories” to share the real experiences of those attending the NSC sessions.
 
This month we have a Pimlico Academy pupil aged 15 who attended the Unity in the Community Tournament on 15 June at Paddington Recreation Ground and this is what he had to say:
First NSC Spotlight On the Ground_FBX

We can’t wait to hear more of your stories, contact us if you want to share your experiences from any of the NSC sessions by clicking the button below.