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Update on Pathway Works Paddington Recreation Ground – Tennis Courts 1-6

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Update on Pathway Works Paddington Recreation Ground - Tennis Courts 1-6

The works that started at Paddington Recreation Ground back in April are getting closer to completion with the final pathway phase around the Tennis Courts 1-6 starting on Wednesday 10th July.

  • New edging being installed.
  • Asphalt works will commence on Thursday 11th July and be completed by the end of Friday 12th July.
  • Court users are advised to use the alternative gates where necessary.
  • Court No 5 will be closed on Thursday 11th July but all the other court will remain operational.
  • Courts 3 and 4 will be provided with a crossover point from the high level path to the courts the remaining courts can be entered by the side gates.
  • Three benches around that area will be removed prior to pathway works commencing and then reinstate when complete

We apologise for any inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation.

Stepping to the Beat 2024 Edition – Another Exhilarating Day of Walking, Wheeling, Jogging and Running

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Stepping to the Beat - the 3km walk, jog or run event left us wanting for more

Stepping to the Beat  is a 3km jog, run or wheel event for residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers.

The 12th edition this year took place on Monday 24th June in the usual Regents Park and it left us wanting for more. The annual 3km jog, walk or wheel is an event specially designed to include residents with learning disability/autism, families and support workers to be active and go outdoors.

start line
The course is set to 3km that participants can walk, run or wheel while playing instruments and sounds. The event, in its consecutive 12th year, is an inclusive and welcoming event that encourages those with physical and learning disabilities to be more physically active. The event includes making sounds and noises as we go through the park. The Beat is contagious. The atmosphere, soul lifting.
 
Stepping to the Beat was developed and directed by Claudia Linton, Care Manager – Planning & Information Coordinator from the Westminster Learning Disability Partnership Adult Services.
 
This event has quickly become a celebration, a life-affirming, music-based event the Adult Social care team and the Sport, Leisure and Active Communities team in Westminster City Council are massively proud of.

If you would like more information, please email Claudia Linton

Empowering and accessible sessions of Bowls for the blind and visually impaired!

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Join the empowering and accessible sessions of Bowls for the blind and visually impaired!

Taking place every Thursday 2-5pm at Paddington Sports Club in Castellain Road W9 1HQ.
 
Playing bowls is good for you! Specially as a way to keep active and healthy. Bowls is open to everyone as it offers several health advantages such as increased physical fitness, enhanced dexterity and proficiency. 
 
Come along every Thursday at Paddington Sports Club and try it out. You will be surprised as it is a perfect session to be physically active, socialise and have a great time.
 
Bowls is fun and bowls is for everyone!
 
Give it a try!😉
 

VISUALLY IMPAIRED BOWLS 2024

Thanks for joining us for the Skills and Training Programme Launch!

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Thanks for joining us at the Skills and Training Programme Launch!

It was lovely to see so many of you for the launch of our Skills and Training Programme on the 6th June! We hope you found the evening useful.

A Quick Recap

The main aim of the programme is to provide support to those within the Sport Leisure and Physical industry seeking to improve themselves personally and professionally. The offering is split into the following three categories:

1. A free foundation training offer

2. Sign posting to further training opportunities 

3. Access to a training bursary scheme

Skills and Training Programme Launch (Instagram Post)

Whilst the programme is open to all individuals who live, work and study in Westminster, we do prioritise staff and volunteers who work with an ActiveWestminster Mark accredited organisation as well as those who face considerable cultural and socio-economic barriers to personal and professional development.

Find out more about our Skills and Training Programme

Still time to sign up for Unity in the Community!

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You can still register for Unity in the Community!

Not long to go now but there’s still time to sign up for this year’s Unity in the Community competition. Make sure you join us and the Lord Mayor this Saturday 15 June!

There are two fantastic events on the agenda to bring the community together and provide a friendly environment where players can compete and show case their football skills.

Unity in the Community (UITC)

Unity In The Community (UITC) is a mixed gender football competition, which invites local players and teams from all corners of Westminster and beyond to UNITE, compete and showcase their skills at our state of the art pitches. 

Girls Football Festival

That’s right girls this one is strictly for you! The Girls ONLY Football Festival will be taking place alongside UITC to commemorate the Woman’s World Cup! It kicks off with a fun filled skills session, followed by non-competitive friendly matches. 

The registration deadline has now been extended to Friday 14th June!

For full details visit our dedicated Unity In The Community webpage. For all questions please can contact Ryan Denys on ryandenys@everyoneactive.com

 

 

 

Ladies Only Gym Sessions at Porchester!

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New Ladies Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Exciting news! From 1st June there will be a ladies only gym sessions available at Porchester Leisure Centre!

Timetable

These sessions will take place in the Programmable Zone on the 2nd Floor.

  • Mondays between 5.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Tuesdays between 2pm – 4pm
  • Sundays between 11:15am – 1:15pm

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.