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Half Term Fun And Free Activities In Westminster with HAF

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Make The Most Of Half-Term With Fun, Free Activities in Westminster

Join us for a wide range of FREE and LOW COST activities and events across the borough, giving children, young people and families a chance to stay active, try new things, build confidence and make connections during the February half term.

Fun for everyone

The half-term programme, brought together on the Our City website, features activities for children aged 4-16, including sports sessions, creative workshops, outdoor play and educational experiences. There’s something to suit different ages, interests and abilities.

Scan the QR code or click on the flyer to get in of the HAF action this half-term!

More than just entertainment

These activities do more than just keep the boredom at bay. Taking part helps children build confidence, social skills and wellbeing, while encouraging healthy habits, and positive use of free time. Many sessions also offer opportunities to try something new and meet new people in a safe, supportive and inclusive space.

Supporting Families And Communities

The programme forms pat of Westminster’s wider commitment to supporting families during school holidays, with a focus on accesibility and inclusion. Many activities are free and open to local residents, with the view to help reduce pressures on families while creating positive experiences for young people.

Explore and get involved

Parents and carers can explore the full list of activities, including dates, locations, and age on the Our City website,

Whether your planning days out or looking for ways to keep children active and engaged, there’s plenty happening in the City so make the most of it!

See Whats On This Half Term

Celebrating Erma: A Bikework’s Community Champion

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Celebrating Erma: A Bikeworks' Community Champion

We wanted to shine a light on one our local Bikeworks’ All Ability instructors, Erma. She has been an integral part of of the Cycle Connect Westminster Pilot and has recently been rcognised as a Community Champion in Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2025.

Community Legend Erma In Action

Erma has been a long standing member of the local community, is well known and highly regarded across the club and through Cycle Connect Westminster. She  consistently delivers sessions no matter what the weather, always putting the needs of residents first.

Erma’s leadership is grounded in putting the community first, with her work being firmly centred on day to day contact, building trust with participants over time. For her, cycling is more than just a physical activity. She uses it as a tool to provide an inclusive space and her presence has been key in making these services accessible to all.

Find Out More About Cycle Connects

New Year, New Skills: Free Training For Westminster Residents

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New Year, New Skills: Free Training For Westminster Residents

The new year is the perfect time to upgrade your skills, build confidence and invest in your future. We’re offering a range of FREE Foundation Training courses for Westminster residents, designed to support both individual growth and stronger local communities.

Pratical skills for life and work

The Foundation Training Offer includes accessible, real world courses for residents aged 16 and over, including:

  • First Aid (In person) : Monday 23rd February
  • Safeguarding & protecting children workshop (In person) : Wednesday 25th February
  • Equality & Diversity & Inclusion Training (Online)
  • Unconscious Bias (Online)

Stronger skills, stronger communities

When residents build new skills, the benefits go far beyond the individual. For example residents experienced in first aid and safeguarding leads to the creation of safer neighborhoods, while learning about equality and inclusion supports more connected, supportive communities.

By up skilling residents are better equipped to support others, contribute to local organisations and play an active role in strengthening communities across Westminster.

Free and easy access

All courses are FREE of charge and delivered in partnership with Westminster City Council and trusted providers. Whether you are returning to learning, boosting employability or gaining useful life skills, this training is open to you.

Make 2026 the year you invest in yourself and your community.

Get all the details for our Foundation Training. Find out more about our Skills and Training Programme and Bursary Offer.

Sign Up and Level Up

On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: January’s NSC Spotlight

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The Abbey Centre Is Impacting Women's Wellness With Their Weekly Yoga Sessions

The Abbey Centre  is spreading the zen throughout the borough with their weekly women’s wellness yoga sessions, which have been designed to give women a space to connect, socialise, stay active  and find their calm.

What to expect in the sessions

The sessions every Friday between 9:30-10:30 pm (with the exception of Easter and Christmas holidays).

Each session combines a series of stretching exercises and guided breathing techniques with a goal to help improve strength and flexibility whilst reducing stress and enabling participants to find balance in the fast moving chaotic place the world can sometimes be.

Programme Case Study

Highlights
  • The programme engaged 29 participants during December 2024 over three classes, maintaining consistency in attendance throughout the quarter.
  • Successful introduction of breathing techniques which have been positively received
  • Participants have reported feeling more relaxed and connected, reducing stress and isolation
  • This year there are plans to expand the offering in partnership with VICEC by providing classes at St Andrew’s Youth Club.

Participant Case Study

Participant Profile: Josephine, in her 70s, enjoys participating in the sessions  
Reasons for getting involved in the programme: Having had spinal surgery, Josephine wanted to regain her strength
Programme Impact: Getting involved in the programme has enabled her to gain hope, confidence and connection from being in a shared space with others. She has also been able to take the exercises learnt in the sessions to practice yoga at home. Josephine aspires to continue attending the sessions and build on the strength and confidence she has already gained.

Find out more about the Abbey Centre and the other sessions available through our Neighbourhood Sports Club programme, upcoming sessions, and how to register for future Unity in the Community tournaments on the NSC event page or contact Ryan Denys at ryandenys@everyoneactive.com.

 
NSC Programme

Want to share your experience?

Your stories inspire us — and others! If you’ve taken part in an NSC session and want to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Click the button below to reach out.

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Panathlon SEND Schools Competition Brings Energy and Inclusion to Moberly Sports Centre

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Panathlon SEND Schools Competition Brings Energy and Inclusion to Moberly Sports Centre

Moberly Sports Centre was full of energy on Thursday, 13 November as the annual Panathlon SEND Schools Multi-Sports Competition returned, bringing together pupils from across Westminster for a full day of inclusive sport.

Across morning and afternoon sessions, 64 young people took part: 38 primary pupils from five schools and 26 secondary pupils from four schools. With more schools keen to join next time, the event continues to grow as a key fixture for SEND engagement in the borough.

The competition featured a wide range of accessible and highly interactive activities, all designed to encourage teamwork, confidence-building and fundamental movement skills. Corporate volunteers from Aspen partnered with Panathlon to support each challenge, helping pupils rotate through stations, track scores and keep the momentum high throughout the day.

Everyone Active provided the space and coaching support, creating a dynamic environment where pupils could try new activities, compete with enthusiasm, and celebrate each other’s achievements. Representatives from London Marathon Events were also on-site, allowing schools to secure places in the Mini London Marathon 2026 – a highlight that captured the imagination of many pupils and teachers.

Both the primary and secondary school competitions were closely contested, with strong performances and evident team spirit across all participating schools. Edward Wilson Primary School emerged as the morning winners, and in the afternoon, our champions were Abingdon House School.

This event serves as a fantastic lead-in to UK Disability History Month (20th November – 20th December), highlighting the achievements of disabled people and the importance of inclusive opportunities for young people with SEND. 

ActiveWestminster continues to champion inclusive sport, ensuring children and young people with SEND have the chance to participate, grow and thrive through physical activity. Looking for more inclusive physical activity opportunities across the borough? Explore our full range of programmes by clicking on the button below

Get Active For All

This year, we captured some of the thoughts of teachers, volunteers, partners, and participants on film. They shared their reflections on what inclusive sporting opportunities mean for their school communities. 

Watch this space for a deeper look into what makes this event so valued across Westminster.

Temporary Car Park Closures At Paddington Recreation Ground

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Temporary Car Park Closure At Paddington Recreation Ground

We would like to inform all visitors of scheduled temporary car park closures at Paddington Recreation Ground over the coming weeks. These closures are required to support planned operational activity on site and ensure the space can be managed safely and efficiently.

Closure dates and times

  • Thursday 27 November 2025: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
  • Friday 28 November 2025:  6:30 am – 9:30 pm
  • Saturday 6 December 2025: 6:30 am – 8:30 pm

During these periods, no vehicle access or parking will be available. All other areas of the park will remain open as usual.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while these arrangements are in place. Please plan your visit accordingly and allow extra time for travel where needed.

If you require further information, please contact the site team.