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Host, Create, Connect: Hire the Bowls Pavilion At Paddington Recreation Ground

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Host, Create, Connect: Hire the Bowls Pavilion At Paddington Recreation Ground

Looking for a welcoming, community-friendly venue in the heart of Westminster? The Bowls Pavilion at Paddington Recreation Ground offers a bright, spacious and affordable 63 m² dry‑hire space – a blank canvas ready for your ideas. Whether you’re hosting:

  • Community meetups and clubs
  • Dance, fitness or movement classes
  • Drama workshops or rehearsals
  • Support sessions or quiet group work

…this flexible room adapts to your needs.

Facilities and hire rates

A local space built for community, with scenic green views, essential facilities and an affordable pricing structure that supports local residents, groups and schools, the Bowls Pavilion is ideal for low-impact activities that bring people together.
  • Bright open-plan room with tranquil views over the bowling green
  • Tables, chairs, kitchenette (sink, hot water, fridge), and on-site toilet
  • Non-residents: £57.90
  • ActiveWestminster card holders: £40.55 (30% discount)
  • Concession card holders (youth, seniors, etc): £34.75 (40% discount)
  • Westminster schools and ActiveWestminster Mark holders: £40.55 (30% discount)\

To book all you need to do is check availability and email: paddingtoninfo@everyoneactive.com – discounts are applied automatically for eligible users.

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Launching Now: Westminster 3X3 Skills Clinic with Top GB Talent

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Launching Now: Westminster 3X3 Skills Clinic with Top GB Talent

Train with the best – right here in Westminster!

We’re thrilled to launch the brand-new Westminster 3X3 Skills Clinic, a high-energy training experience designed specifically for women and girls who love basketball — or are ready to give it a try.

Led by two of the biggest names in the game right now, this is your chance to learn from the very best:

  • Shanice Beckford-Norton – GB International and 3X3 star
  • Lindsey Cleary – WNBL MVP and elite-level performer

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, or simply get inspired by some of the UK’s top basketball talent, this clinic is for you.

Event Details

This amazing event will be taking place on Saturday 9 August, between 9:50 AM – 12:50 PM at St Augustine’s Sports Centre, Oxford Road, London NW6 5AW

What to Expect

  • Exclusive training for girls under 18, coached by Shanice Beckford‑Norton (GB International) and Lindsey Cleary (WNBL MVP) 

  • All participants receive a Jordan Kit!

  • A Supportive, inclusive environment to help build skills and confidence

Entry & Booking

  • Cost: £5 per person
  • Booking: Sign up via TicketTailor – spaces are limited, make sure you secure yours! 

*Please note: Parental supervision is required once the session ends. Active care responsibility reverts back to parents/guardians afterwards.*

Train with the Best!

Ladies! Get Moving With Free Outdoor Exercise at Grosvenor Estate From This Friday 1st August

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Ladies! Get Moving With Free Outdoor Exercise at Grosvenor Estate From This Friday 1st August

Looking to boost your fitness, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors? Join Our Parks for FREE weekly WOMENS ONLY group circuit classes at Grosvenor Estate, right in the heart of the city.

Whether you’re a beginner or getting back into a routine, these friendly and inclusive sessions are open to all ages and abilities, no experience needed!

Scan the QR code on the flyer above or book at: ourparks.org.uk/borough/city-westminster for your FREE session

Fun, fitness & fresh air

Led by our wonderful, fully qualified expert trainers at  Everyone Active , these sessions provide an enjoyable and invigorating way to: 
  • Reap the rewards of outdoor exercise – fresh air natural light, and scenery changes can lift your spirits and drive 
  • Connect with new people nearby – feel more linked and backed up
  • Gain strength, self-assurance and improve fitness – at a pace that suits you. You don’t need gear or prior knowledge — just show up in comfortable clothes and prepare to feel fantastic!

Everything you need to know

Sessions will take place, every Friday between 10:45 – 11:45 a.m at Grosvenor Estate Outdoor Gym, Grosvenor Estate, Page Street, London, SW19 4BH

Let's Go Ladies!

Let Play Begin At Northumberland Place!

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Let the Play Begin at Northumberland Place!

We’re gearing up for the exciting launch of Westminster’s newest Play Street at Northumberland Place, W2 5BS.

Join us on Monday 4 August 2025, from 5–7pm for the official launch event. It will be a free, fun-filled evening where the street will be transformed into a safe, car-free space for children to play and neighbours to connect.

This is the first of three new Play Streets being introduced across Westminster as part of a resident-led initiative supported by Westminster City Council and partners. It’s all about creating safer, more Active Streets for our communities to enjoy.

What is a Play Street?

If you don’t already know, Play Streets are temporary, resident-organised closures that turn streets into places for play, community and creativity—making neighbourhoods healthier, safer, and more social for everyone.

Get ready to play and connect!

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
  • Space to scoot, cycle, draw and play
  • Games, chalk art, and community fun
  • A chance to meet neighbours and celebrate the space together

Come along, bring your family, and experience how a local street can become a shared space full of colour, energy and connection.

More Play Streets Coming Soon

Northumberland Place is just the beginning! Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates on when the other Play Streets are launching – we’ve got another two in the pipeline!

Bring Play Streets To Your Neighbourhood!

Support Inclusive Swimming in Westminster with WeSwim

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Support Inclusive Swimming in Westminster with WeSwim

With your support, WeSwim can:

  • Expand their weekly sessions across more pools and times

  • Recruit and train more volunteers, including in-water support

  • Invest in essential equipment to ensure sessions remain inclusive and accessible for all

  • Build stronger community ties through social and wellbeing-focused activities alongside swimming

Their crowdfunder is now live, and every contribution – big or small – will help WeSwim continue offering life-changing, inclusive opportunities to get active in Westminster.

This is more than swimming. It’s about belonging, breaking down barriers, and building healthier, more inclusive communities.

With your support, WeSwim can:

  • Expand their weekly sessions across more pools and times
  • Recruit and train more volunteers, including in-water support
  • Invest in essential equipment to ensure sessions remain inclusive and accessible for all
  • Build stronger community ties through social and wellbeing-focused activities alongside swimming

Their crowdfunder is now live, and every contribution, big or small, will help WeSwim continue offering life-changing, inclusive opportunities to get active in Westminster.

This is more than swimming. It’s about belonging, breaking down barriers, and building healthier, more inclusive communities.

Support WeSwim

Cycle Connect – Ride Together, Stay Connected!

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Cycle Connect - Ride Together, Stay Connected!

Looking for a fun, free way to get around and connect with your community? Cycle Connect, brought to you by Bikeworks, is here to help you do just that!

Cycle Connect is a FREE service that brings people together while making local travel easier than ever. Friendly Cycle Pilots will take you (and up to two friends or family) on trips to appointments, community events, leisure rides, and more — all while you enjoy fresh air, great company, and a greener way to travel!

Why ride with Cycle Connects?

  • Feel connected: Meet new people, chat with your pilot, and enjoy a social journey instead of sitting in traffic.
  • Move more: Cycling keeps you active, boosts your mood, and gives you that fresh air glow.
  • Go green: Help cut down on local traffic and reduce emissions – every ride makes a difference!
  • Access for all: Whether you pedal or prefer to sit back and relax, you choose how you want to ride.

How to get cycling with Cycle Connects

Find Out More and Sign Up!

Follow these 3 Simple and Free Steps to Get Started with Cycle Connect

     1. Check Your Eligibility – You can sign up if you are:
  • An older adult, person with mobility restrictions, or have a disability
  • A community organisation supporting these groups
  • Within our service area (check the map on the page)

     2. Book Your Free Ride:

     3. Enjoy the Ride

  • Relax and enjoy a side-by-side e-assist cycle. Bring a friend, family, or carer along—up to 3 passengers per ride.

 

Cycle Connect is funded by local councils and partners to offer this service for free!

Discover more about our Cycling and Walking provisions. Just follow the link below to explore and discover a variety of initiatives designed to make active travel easier and more accessible in Westminster. 

Walking & Cycling