Sport

Come and join Barnsdale Road Play Street on Tuesdays

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).

Barnsdale Road - Play Street Poster

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

New Women Only Gym Sessions at Porchester

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

new women only gym

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

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!

basketball tournament

Congratulations to our Westminster 2024 Olympians!

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. 

 

Get on board with Playwaze – It’s Free

Get on Board with Playwaze

Promote your Physical Activity for FREE with us on Playwaze!

At ActiveWestminster we’re always looking for ways to encourage and make it easy for people who live, study and work in Westminster to engage in an active lifestyle with a view to improve their overall wellbeing. 

That’s where Playwaze comes in.

Introducing Playwaze

Playwaze is a digital activity booking system that we use to enable you as a club, organisation, private coach or PT to display your sessions on our activity finder, allowing you to increase your visibility and potential pool of clients. And the best thing is, it’s completely FREE – no charges, no subscriptions, no hassle! 

Head over to our Playwaze page to find out more about how getting on board will benefit you. There’s a quick video that tells you more and quick and easy to follow user guide that walks you through how to get set up.

Free Open Age Bowls Monday Club – have fun and get active

Free Open Age Bowls Monday Club - give it a try!

Do you want to do some gentle exercise but not sure what?

Regular physical activity like bowls can improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and flexibility, promoting overall physical wellbeing (Source: Bowls England)
 
So why don’t give bowling a try. The Open Age club offers free sessions to older people every Monday, 10am to lunchtime.
 
No booking required, just pop in at Paddington Sports Club in Castellain Road, Maida Vale W9 1HQ and love Mondays!
 

Bowls Open Age Mondays
And if Mondays doesn’t suit you, you can also try Barefoot Bowls every first Friday of the month with a 6.30pm start. 
 
There are a variety of clubs available, check https://www.psclondon.com/bowls for more information.