Sustainability

Join Pimlico Library’s Big Olympic Summer Move 2024

Join Pimlico Library's Big Olympic Summer Move 2024!

Head down to Pimlico Library next Saturday 8th June between 12:00 – 3:00 pm for what promises to be a great celebration of FREEfun activities to get us all moving and excited for this year’s Olympics!

So many great things to do!

Here’s a run down of all the amazing activities that will be taking place on the day inside the library:

  • 12:30 pm – Fencing Demonstration
  • 1:00 pm – Dancing by Unique Dynamites
  • 1:30 pm – Football Challenge by Pro Touch SA CIC
  • 2:00 pm – Street Dance Workshop Presented by USDD Networks
  • 2:30 pm = ‘Sing out’ Pimlico Choir

The below will take place at St George’s Square Street Play:

  • 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Football skills with Little Kickers & Techniques Football Academy

Pimlico Library is located at Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT.  Make sure you sign up for this fab FREE day of family fun!

The Know Ball Games Consultation Phase 4 – Drop-in sessions and survey on proposals starting Tuesday 28 May

Know Ball Games Pilot Consultation Phase 4 - Drop in sessions and survey on new proposal starting Tuesday 28May

The next stage of the Know Ball Games project, Phase 4, is to engage with residents on the new signage design, programming ideas and how tackling anti-social behaviour and the Ecological Emergency agenda aligns with this.
 
To begin this process, we are launching new design ideas for residents to comment on via an online survey and we encourage all residents to provide feedback. We are also hosting drop-in sessions with the Sport, Leisure and Active Communities and Housing teams in each area if you wish to talk to officer about the design.
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Drop-in sessions details are as follows:
  • Hallfield Estate – Tuesday 28th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate W2 6HF
  • Churchill Gardens Estate – Thursday 30th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at WCC South Area Service Centre, 137 Lupus Street SW1V 3HE
  • Queens Park – Monday 3rd June 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Queens Park Court Hall, Droop Street W10 4QB
For more details, sign up to the Know Ball Games Consultation mailing list or to complete the survey, please click the button below.s

Bowls’ Big Weekend is back from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May

Bowls’ Big Weekend is back from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May at Paddington Sports Club

Bowls’ Big Weekend will have 674 clubs across the country opening their doors to enable new participants to discover everything that is great about this great, sociable, accessible sport.

Be ready to have fun, bowls is for everyone!

The Big Bowl’s Weekend is funded by Bowls England in partnership with Aviva.
 
In Westminster, Paddington Sports Club, based at Castellain Road, W91HQ is offering during that weekend, every day from Friday to Sunday sessions from 2-4pm (weather permitting).
 
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This is a free event for adults and children, so contact  Paddington Sports Club on 0207 286 8448 for more information or just drop by. 

Know Ball Games Pilot Consultation – Results and Recommendations

Know Ball Games Pilot Consultation - Results and Recommendations

Westminster City Council is committed to ensuring that its streets, parks and spaces encourage and enable physical activity, particularly for children and families.

To encourage play, we are planning to pilot some work, which includes the removal of restrictive signage and by laws such as ‘No Ball Games’ and ‘No Cycling’ across the following estates: Churchill Gardens, Hallfield Estate, Queens Park Court and Queens Park Street.

Following community engagement which took place towards the back end of 2023 we are pleased to present the final findings and recommendations which can be found at Know Ball Games In Westminster Consultation – Commonplace

Summary of findings

These are the key things that were of importance to you:
  • Replacing ‘no ball games’ signs with signposting signage of where play should take place, alongside supervised programmed activity
  • Interventions to tackle anti-social behaviour also and protecte green areas in line with Westminster City Council’s Ecological Emergency.
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The next stage – Phase 5 Consultation on Pilot Signage Designs

Following on from the above we now want to engage with residents on the new signage design, programming ideas and how tackling anti-social behaviour and the Ecological Emergency agenda aligns with this. Your views matter.

To begin this process, from Tuesday 28th May 2024 we will be launching design ideas for residents to comment on via an online survey and we encourage all residents to provide feedback. We will also be hosting drop-in sessions with the Sport, Leisure and Active Communities and Housing teams in each area where you can share your comments in person.

Drop-in session details

  • Hallfield Estate: Tuesday 28th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate, London W2 6HF
  • Churchill Gardens Estate: Thursday 30th May 2024, 4pm to 6pm at WCC South Area Service Centre, 137 Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3HE
  • Queens Park Court and Queens Park Street: Monday 3rd June 2024, 4pm to 6pm at Queens Park Court Hall, Droop St, W10 4QB

Get Ready for Fun Times with the Edutain+ May Holiday Camp!

Get Ready for a Fun Filled Half Term with Edutain+ this May!

Edutain+ is a low cost half term provision for children with disabilities to play, engage and have fun with their peers. From swimming and dancing, to arts, crafts, football and tennis and trips to cool places – there is something for everyone!

Camp Details: 

The campaign will run from Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 May between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EW.

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 13 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late

For more information please contact Leonard Lionel on 07891 386688 or on leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday)

Fun Times Ahead with Edutain’s May Holiday Camp!

Fun Times Ahead with Edutain's May Holiday Camp!

Escape the boredom this May half term and join in the fun with Edutain’s activity packed holiday camp! From swimming and dancing, to arts, crafts, football and tennis and trips to cool places – there is so much to do!

Camp Details:

As always these sessions will run out of two great locations from Tuesday 28th – Friday 30th May between 10:00 am – 15:00 am at:

  • Academy Sports Centre, Torquay Street, W2 5EW
  • Lillington Garden Community Centre, Under Morgan House Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

To be eligible, children need to be 8 – 13 years old and live or study in Westminster.

Spaces fill up quickly, so make sure you sign up before it’s to late!

For more information please contact Ryan Denys on 07956  956 167 or ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org (between 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday)