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On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: December’s NSC Spotlight is The Avenues Youth Project

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On The Ground - Sharing Your Stories: December's NSC Spotlight

 
This month we’re featuring  the story of Leo and his Judo progress with The Avenues Youth Project

The Avenues Youth Project is an open-access youth provision based in Queen’s Park ward in Westminster, one of the UK’s 10-20% most deprived neighbourhoods. It is an area of high youth crime, where serious incidents are frequent. Their team of qualified youth professionals welcome young people aged 8-18 to engage in activities, create positive relationships, ignite a passion, and have fun. 

Their youth work is primarily delivered on-site in their purpose-built youth centre, but they also take our young people out into their community and beyond. With the support of Everyone Active and ActiveWestminster’s NSC Programme they run free weekly Saturday Judo sessions for young people in our community aged 8-15 years.

Read Leo’s story 

Leo is a regular member of The Avenues and participates in our Saturday Judo sessions.
Over the past year, Leo has developed from a beginner to a competitor, showing not only improvement in his techniques but also in his personal development. The physical and mental demands of Judo, the structured nature of the sessions, along with personalised attention from our Judo coach have been a huge benefit to Leo. Judo's discipline is helping Leo to direct his energy in a positive way. As a result of his hard work Leo was selected to participate in a Judo competition. Despite nerves and a highly stimulating environment, Leo maintained focus and performed exceptionally well; winning a medal for his efforts. This achievement reflected not only Leo’s Judo skills but also his increased confidence, resilience, and ability to face challenges head on. Leo’s journey with a dedicated Judo coach, who has also become a mentor, highlights the importance of focused, personalised mentorship in sports.

You can check these sessions and others on the NSC programme by clicking the button below.

NSC Programme

As always we can’t wait to hear more of your inspiring stories. Contact us if you want to share your experiences from any of the NSC sessions by clicking the button below.

Share your NSC story

Come and join Girls Allowed on Lancefield Street for a Street Play on 30 Oct

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Come and join Girls Allowed on Lancefield Street for a Street Play on 30 Oct

Come Girls Allowed on Wednesday 12pm – 3pm for a Street Street set up in Lancefield Road, just outside the Jubilee Community Leisure Centre.

A few hours every week where children and youth can play in the street takes priority with no “through traffic”. Amazing!

Neighbours will be able to come out and enjoy a cup of tea, talk with other residents or just enjoy the outdoors with limited car traffic (only access to residents and deliveries). Staff will be available to facilitate street games and ensure everyone has a great time. This time we have group Girls Allowed run by the ESP Foundation, in partnership with ActiveWestminster and Everyone Active.

Everyone is welcome! 

So get ready for a few fantastic afternoons of Play Street with a wide range of activities indoor and outdoors, from basketball and badminton to skateboarding, dancing and more.

No booking is required. Just come along and join the fun!

LANCEFIELD STREE ACTIVE PLAY (1)
October Half Term 2024

Find out more about Westminster’s Active Streets Programme but clicking the button below.

Active Streets

ADVANCE NOTICE: The Pavilion public toilets at Paddington Recreation Ground CLOSED FOR WORKS

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ADVANCE NOTICE: Changing rooms and toilets at Paddington Recreation Ground will be CLOSED FOR WORKS

The changing rooms and toilets in the Gym at Paddington Recreation Ground will be closed from Monday 14th October to Mondat 21st October due to ventilation works.
 
Customers can use the public toilets at the bowls pavilion or in the main pavilion during this time.
 
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.
notice sign for PAVILION TOILETS CLOSED

New No Strings Badminton Sessions at Jubilee Community Leisure Centre

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New Over 50s Multi-Activity Mornings at Jubilee Community Leisure Centre

No Strings Badminton is now available every Wednesday 6pm-7pm at the Jubilee Community Leisure Centre, thanks to Everyone Active
 
From the 2nd October, every Wednesday 6pm – 7pm after that. At only £3.45 per session, there is something for everyone. Go back to badminton or if you are new, try it out. You will love it.

No Strings Badminton is a national participation programme offering instructor-led, low-cost, fun ‘pay and play sessions’ for all abilities within the local community. Badminton is a fantastic sport for those looking to get active, meet new people and improve your mental health.

Why not join in and get involved?

For more information or to book your spaces please visit Jubilee Community Leisure Centre, come into centre or contact the team on 0203 3761762.
 
JUBILEE COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE
Lancefield street, London W10 4NW
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Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals for Ashmore Rd South and Chippenham Mews

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Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals for Ashmore Rd South and Chippenham Mews

For the second part of the consultation, we are seeking views on the proposed Play Streets for Ashmore Road South (between Shirland and Riverton Close) and Chippenham Mews.

Play Streets provide priority for children and families to enable them to play in the designated streets.

A Play Street is open to all, regardless of where they live.

For your information, the first part of the consultation for the following streets has already been CLOSED:

  • Ashmore Road (between Kilburn Lane and Marban Road)*
  • Kilravock Street (between the junction of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue)
  • Marne Street (between the junction of Fifth Avenue and Third Avenue)
  • Peach Road
  • Ranelagh Road

ATTEND THE NEXT DROP-IN
Tuesday 8th October
2.45pm – 3.45pm
Pyramid Room
Paddington Arts
32 Woodfield Road
W9 2BE

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Visit our dedicate commonplace site to read the proposals and share your views, just click the button below.

Visit Consultation Site

This second consultation is running from 2nd October until 23rd October 2024

play street 2

Find out more about Westminster’s Active Streets Programme but clicking the button below.

Active Streets

AgeUK Silver Sunday Activities Not To Miss until 8th October

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AgeUK Silver Sunday Activities Not To Miss until 8th October

Age UK Silver Sunday is the National Day for Older People that provides a range of activities and events to celebrate older people across the country.
 
ActiveWestminster in partnership with Everyone Active is offering a range of activities from 1st to the 8th October.
There is something for everyone from tai chi to badminton to zumba, climbing and pilates.
 
Check out the program below 👇🏽or visit your local Westminster leisure centre.
 
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