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Netball Squad Trials 2026: Game On Westminster

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Netball Squad Trials: Game On Westminster

Think you’ve got what it takes? Westminster Netball Trials 2026 OPEN March 2026! This is your chance to earn a place on a representative squad and compete at regional level. 

Whether you are playing for a school, college or club, this is your opportunity to step up and represent Westminster. 

Two trials dates to choose from:

  • Saturday 7th March 2026, 12 – 1pm
  • Saturday 14th March 2025, 12 -1pm

Location: Academy Sport, W2 5EW

The next level starts here

Hungry to raise your game? The trials are open to ambitious netballers, ready to compete, commit and grow. We’re on the hunt for players who are driven, disciplined and have team first mentality on and off the court.
 
All you have to do to take advantage of this amazing opportunity is book your trial by choosing from one of the dates above and completing the booking form.

This is more than a trial, it’s your pathway to sharper skills, stronger performances and bigger opportunities.

For more information, please contact Angela on aemanuel@westminster.gov.uk

Network Activity Project Funding Applications NOW OPEN!

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Applications for the Network Activity Project Funding are now Open

As of today Monday 9th February 2025, ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £2000.

This funding can be used to support a new health and wellbeing community project or to upscale an existing one. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 16th March 2026 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2026 – March 2027

Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you need here: Network Activity Project Funding 

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Invest in a Greener Westminster

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Invest In A Greener Westminster

Residents this is your opportunity to support local climate action while investing in a greener future for the City of Westminster.

The council has partnered with Abundance Investment to launch the Westminster Green Investment, giving people the chance to invest directly in local sustainability projects from as little as £5. 

Investing in local climate action

Westminster is working towards becoming a net zero city, and this investment helps fund practical projects that reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency across the borough.

By investing, residents can support climate action happening right here in the City, to help create a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone.

How the Westminster Green Investment Works

UK residents aged 18 and over can invest online through Abundance Investment’s platform. Investors can earn a return over a fixed term while knowing exactly where there money is being used.

Investments can also be held within an Innovative Finance ISA, meaning any returns may be tax-free.

Projects currently being supported

Funds help deliver energy-saving improvements in community buildings including leisure centres and day centres, such as LED lighting, insulation, draught proofing and solar technology.

Get involved

 This scheme offers a simple and accessible way to support ethical investing while backing real projects that benefit people and the planet.

FInd Out More and Invest

Smash Into Saturdays With Junior Squash At Lord’s

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Smash Into Saturdays With Junior Squash At Lord's

Our brand new Junior Squash sessions at Lord’s Cricket Ground designed to give young residents a fun and welcoming way to get active, learn new skills and be part of a sporting community.

Sessions will take place every Saturday from 12:20 – 13:40pm at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord’s Cricket Ground, NW8 8QN, and are open to juniors of all abilities.

Squash is a fast-paced sport that helps young people develop fitness, agility, co-oridnation and reaction speed, whilst also building confidence, focus and resilience. It’s a great way for juniors to stay active, make friends and enjoy learning in a supportive environment.

Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to improve their game, these sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to move, play and grow through sport.

For more information contact Ivy Deltiends at admin@middlesexjuniorsquash.co.uk

Nurture your child’s confidence and co-oridination through sport

Six Years Of junior parkrun At Paddington Recreation Ground!

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Paddington Recreation Ground Celebrates 6 Years Of junior parkrun This Jan!

On Sunday 26th January, Paddington Recreation Ground junior parkrun chanted “cheers to 6 years” as local children, young people, parents, guardians and volunteers set off for another weekly run. 

Humble beginnings

Starting with just 1 or 2 participants on occasion, the junior parkrun at Paddington Recreation Ground has gone strength to strength since launch. The site has since hosted 1,159 participants (approcx 85 runners per week) aged 4-14, who have run, walked, jogged and even skipped the 2K around the mapped out route. 

Our volunteers make it happen

The run solely relies on our dedicated troop of 370 primarily local volunteers (and some volun-tourists from as far as Texas and Australia). They do everything from setting, to ensuring the safety of participants and managing, marshaling, time keeping and tail walking.

We want to take this opportunity to give a special, heartfelt thanks to a number of our volunteers who have volunteered with us 100 times! This includes David Phillipa, Jawaid, Florentina, Kathy, and Genevieve. Local Resident John May has volunteered a whooping 216 times! Now that’s what you call dedication.

Through this initiative we have also supported 18 young peopke with volunteering opportunities as part of the their Duke of Edward Award.

Join us

Whether you want to volunteer or become one of our junior runners, we will welcome you with open arms to be part of this thriving community event. 

Join us every Sunday morning at 9:00 am at Padding Recreation Ground. 

Where little legs go far and big hearts make it happen

Join Junior Parkrun: run, cheer or volunteer

Let’s Get Westminster Moving: The ActiveWestminster Delivery Plan 2026

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Let's Get Westminster Moving: The ActiveWestminster Delivery Plan 2026

ActiveWestminster has launched it’s Strategy Delivery Plan for 2026, setting out how we’ll turn bold ambitions for health, wellbeing ad physical activity into real, measurable actions across Westminster. 

Building on the ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028, the Delivery Plan focuses on making it easier, fairer and more inclusive for people to be active, whether its walking, cycling, dancing, playing sport or simply moving more in everyday life.

From vision to action

This practical plan designed to deliver impact. It outlines clear priorities and actions for the year ahead, with progress monitored and shared to ensure transparency and accountability. 

Community-led, partnership-driven

The Delivery Plan put communities at the centre. By working closely with residents, community organisations, health partners, schools and local businesses, ActiveWestminster will deliver activity opportunities shaped by local needs.

Tackling inequality, opening opportunities

Access to physical activity isn’t equal. The plan targets inequalities by focusing support when barriers are greatest, helping more people experience the physical, mental and social benefits of being active.

Move for life!

Delivered through Move For Life! Framework, the plan champions everyday movement that fits eal lives, supporting people of all ages and abilities move more, more often.

Click the button below to read the Strategy Delivery Plan 2026 and see how we’re turning ambition into action for a healthier, more active Westminster.

Learn More About Our Delivery Plan For 2026