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On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: September’s NSC Spotlight is Step Up 2 Fitness

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

 
This month we’re featuring  the testimonials of Step Up 2 Fitness

Step Up 2 Fitness  is a non profit community organisation 100% representative of the diverse community that aims to incorporate active lifestyle as a way of life, improve access to all sport ventures and much more.

These sessions take place at the Stowe Centre (W2):

  • Wednesday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
    Saturday 2pm – 4pm
 

Read about their experience and maybe you can give one of their sessions a go.  

You have no idea how the sessions have changed my life, I have more energy, I think more positively, my family has noticed the change and are happy to see me smile more and complain less about my knees and back.
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Basma
SU2F User
I tried other local classes but I am impressed about all the components of SU2F class, it covers everything. I am going to tell my friends about it, can I bring someone with me next?
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Wendy
SU2F User
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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

Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals

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Have Your Say on Westminster Play Streets Proposals

We are seeking views on a number of proposed Play Streets in Westminster.
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.

 

We are seeking views on proposed Play Streets on the following roads:  

  • 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

* Any other parts of Ashmore Road will be consulted on separately

ATTEND THE NEXT DROP-IN
17th September
3pm – 6pm
Community space
Jubilee Communit
22 Lancefield St
London W10 4NW

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

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

Visit Consultation Site

Consultation ends on the 23rd September 2024

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

Active Streets

Come and join Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesdays

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Come and join Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesdays

Come and join us on the following Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm for a Play Street set up in Barnstable Road (W9):

  • Tuesday 10th September
  • Tuesday 17th September
  • Tuesday 1st October
  • Tuesday 8th October

A few hours every week where children playing in the street takes priority with no “through traffic”. Oh yeah!!

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. 

Parents must be responsible for children at all times.

Everyone is welcome! So get ready for a few fantastic afternoons of Play Street at Barnsdale Road (W9).

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

Active Streets

New Women Only Gym Sessions at Porchester

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New Women Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

From 30th of August our programmable zone located on the 2nd floor will become a Women Only Gym.

The sessions’ capacity is 15 people, so check out the slots available and ensure to book it. 

Please remember that a Health Commitment Statement and an Online Induction must be completed before the start of your session.

Porchester Leisure Centre
Queensway
London W2 5HS
020 7221 6118

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This will be a private, safe and friendly space that can be used for any type of workout. A female member of staff will periodically check on exercisers and be on hand for assistance.

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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Congratulations to our Westminster 2024 Olympians!

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Congrats to our Westminster 2024 Olympians

We just wanted to say a huge congrats and well done to our two amazing Champions of the Future Athletes that made it to the Paris Olympics this year!

A reminder of who they are

Ashely McKenzie

Ashley represented Jamaica in the Judo competition and made it all the way to round 16! Ashley comes from Queen’s Park and joined Moberly Judo Club as a child. He has had an amazing career which has seen him win the Commonwealth Games Gold for England twice. 

 

 
Bianca Williams

Bianca represented Team GB in the women’s 200m athletics and made it all the way to the semi-final! She won bronze in last year’s World Athletics Championships as part of the 4x100m relay team and made the semi-final in 200m. Bianca has won multiple medals representing England and Team over her brilliant career and lives in Maida Vale and often trains at Paddington Recreation Ground. 

 

 
Find out how you can become a champion of the Future!

If you are a gifted or talented young athlete who lives in Westminster, be sure to check out our Champions of the Future Programme! Let us help you to elevate your career to the next level. The next round of applications opens in February 2025 so keep an eye out.