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All improvement works at Paddington Recreation Ground are now complete

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All Improvement Works at Paddington Recreation Ground Now Complete

We are pleased to let you know that all planned improvement works at Paddington Recreation Ground have now been completed. 
 
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You can visit our dedicated page for the full details but here’s quick reminder of the facilities we invested in during this process:

  • Tennis Courts Refurbishment
  • Pavillion Changing Rooms
  • Pathways
  • Bluebell Glade/Forest School Extension
  • Environmental Area Works
As always we want to make sure our facilities are safe and of the best standard for all our users and we hope the improvements make your experience as a visitor better. Thank you for patience throughout the process.

Advanced Notice: Porchester Spa Closed for Critical Works from 1st August for 4 Weeks

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Porchester Leisure Centre Spa Closure from 1st August for 4 Weeks

 

We have some important information about Porchester Leisure Centre and Pools & Spa to share with you. 

There will be some roof steel works taking place for 1 August for a four week period (Subject to the the condition of the steel). During this time some repair and repainting works will also be taking.

The main pool will remain closed while critical works on the pool roof continue, which should be completed in Autumn 2024. 

Please remember you can still use the Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa and the Moberly Sports Centre.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Porchester Leisure Centre on 020 7221 6118.

Barefoot Bowls Friday 2 Aug – Let’s Bowl

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Barefoot Bowls Friday 2 August - Let's Bowl

Join us for Barefoot Bowls this Friday and every first Friday of the month.
 
Playing bowls is good for you! Specially good for older people as a way to keep active and healthy. However, bows is open to everyone as it offers several health advantages such as increased physical fitness, enhanced dexterity and proficiency. 
 
Come along this Friday 2nd August at Paddington Sports Club and try it out. You will be surprised as it is a perfect evening to be physically active, socialise and have a great time.
 
From 6.30pm Friday 2nd August and every first Friday of the month
Entry £10
 
Castellain Road, Maida Vale W9 1HQ
 

June Barefoot Bowls
Fridays not a good day, check out Paddington Sports Club for differnt sessions and clubs during the week and over the weekend. 

Westminster Athletes at the 2024 Olympics!

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Westminster Athletes at the Olympics!

We have some exciting news to share! Two of our Champions of the Future Athletes are competing in the Paris Olympics this year!

Our Active Westminster Champions of the Future programme runs each year and is designed to support talented athletes aged 12+ who live study and work in Westminster. In addition to being a bursary scheme, it gives athletes accepted onto the programme access to workshops and resources including free physio, to help them realise and fulfil their sporting potential. 

 

Introducing our Olympians

Ashely McKenzie

This is Ashley’s 4th time in the Olympics. Hopefully you caught him representing Jamaica in the Judo competition on Saturday 27th July. Previously he represented Team GB, winning a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics. 

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 is competing for Team GB in 200m athletics. 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. 

The schedule for Bianca’s Olympics is:

  • 4th August 09:55am 200m Round 1
  • 5th August 19:45pm 200m Semi-Final
  • 6th August 20:40pm 200n Final
Become a Champion of the Future!

If you are a gifted or talented young athlete who lives in Westminster, make sure you check out our Champions of the Future Programme. We want to help you get to the next level. The round of Applications open in February 2025 so make sure you keep an eye out. Who knows, next time around it could be you in the Olympics! 

 

Photo Credit: David Rock Design

Sport for Confidence in Westminster – Free Walking Group on selected Tuesdays

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Sport for Confidence in Westminster - Free Walking Group on Tuesdays

Did you know that just 30 minutes of walking every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance? It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.

Lucky for you Sport for Confidence are running FREE Walking Groups on the following Tuesdays between 10:15 am and 11:00 am

  • Tuesday 6th August
  • Tuesday 13th August
  • Tuesday 3rd September 
The meeting point is: Queen’s Park, Harvist Road, London, NW6 6SG
 
Make sure you wear appropriate clothing and bring water as the sun should hopefully be out! Please note that sessions are weather dependant.

Accessibility access and toilets available.

 

If you are a new participant to please ensure that you contact lead occupation therapist Ava Thomas on 077-6 364 225 or on ava@sportforcondence.com for an initial assessment. She will also be the point of contact to sign up for existing participants.

Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today Monday 29th July 2024

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Round 2 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today - Monday 29th July

As of today Monday 29th July ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000. This funding can be used to support a new or to upscale an existing health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 25th August 2024 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: October 2024 – March 2025

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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