Physical Activity

Access FREE NHS Community Workshops This Winter!

12 January 2024 by Sheena Kotecha

Take care of you mental wellbeing with some FREE NHS Community Workshops at Jubilee Community Leisure Centre this Winter!

We know that Winter can be a really tough time for all, with the long dark days and colder weather. That’s why it is so important to indulge in some self care and keep moving. And lucky for you there are some wonderful FREE NHS Community Workshops over the next few weeks that will help you do exactly that.

Chase those anxieties away and boost your mood!

Dates: Thursday 25th January and Thursday 1st February

Time: Between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Jubilee Community Leisure Centre, 22 Lancefield St, London W10 4NW

These sessions are open to everybody aged 16 and above and have been designed to promote evidence-based knowledge that supports a healthier lifestyle and general wellbeing.

Each session will include light physical activity suited to all abilities and a variety of information stalls will be present, giving you access to a tonne of free resources.

Take positive steps towards better self care and sign up today: Community Living Well Workshops

Volunteering Opportunity: Event Director Needed for junior parkrun at Paddington Recreation Ground

4 January 2024 by Sheena Kotecha

parkrun and Paddington Recreation Ground are looking for an Event Director for the junior parkrun held every Sunday at 9:00am

Are you a running or fitness enthusiast or someone who is looking for an opportunity to do something meaningful? If so this one is for you!

Parkrun and Padding Recreation Ground are looking for a wonderful Event Director to run their junior parkrun every Sunday at 9:00am. You will get to manage a friendly weekly 2K event involving a group of 40-60 juniors aged 4 to 14.

*Please note applicants must be 18 and over due to some of the responsibilities involved in the role.

You can get more details about the role here: Junior Parkrun Event Director

And get more general information about the event here: Paddington Recreation Ground Junior Parkrun

London Youth Games – Inclusive Coaches Programme

3 January 2024 by Sheena Kotecha

Applications For The 2024 London Youth Games - Inclusive Coaches Programme Are Now Open

The London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches Programme’s mission is to develop an inclusive community of coaches. This amazing opportunity is open to coaches and Instructors from all sport and movement backgrounds that are 18 years of age and over that live in London.

The programme includes:

1. Workshop and CPD Qualifications

2. Mentoring

3. Event and Club Development Opportunities

Applications close on Friday 12th January 2024 so make sure you get yours in as soon as possible: Apply now!

In the meantime for further information you can contact Emma Cranston via email at emma@londonyouthgames.org or by phone on 07794 485195 or Dhruvi Shah via email at dhruvi@londonyouthgames.org or by phone on 07590 362530.

Good luck!

Westminster Ladies start the new year right with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends

22 December 2023 by Sheena Kotecha

Ladies, start the new year right with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends Challenge!

Calling all ladies in Westminster City – it’s time to get active this winter with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends – a joint initiative between Cancer Research UK London, Winter Run 10K and Westminster City Council. This is a free new app based challenge starting from Saturday 6th January through to Sunday 25th February 2024

All you have to do is complete a distance of between 5 and 15km each weekend and it’s entirely up to you how. Walk, Run, Sprint, Jog or even glide, just get those steps in to unlock some great rewards along the way.

Get more info here: Westminster Women Winter Weekends

NSC Programme – Last Sessions Before The Christmas Break

21 December 2023 by Sheena Kotecha

NSC Programme - Last Sessions Before Christmas Break

You’ve still got some time to get last minute sessions in with the awesome NCS. And if you can’t make it before the break, not a problem, make sure you refer to the timetable below to check start dates and times for the new year.