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Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon – Monday 5th February 2024

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Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding Opens Soon - Monday 5th February

From Monday 5th February, 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 upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday 3rd March 2024 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2024 – September 2024

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 

Access FREE NHS Community Workshops This Winter!

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Take care of you mental wellbeing with some FREE NHS Community Workshops at Jubilee Community Leisure Centre this Winter!

We know that Winter can be a really tough time for all, with the long dark days and colder weather. That’s why it is so important to indulge in some self care and keep moving. And lucky for you there are some wonderful FREE NHS Community Workshops over the next few weeks that will help you do exactly that.

Chase those anxieties away and boost your mood!

Dates: Thursday 25th January and Thursday 1st February 

Time: Between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Jubilee Community Leisure Centre, 22 Lancefield St, London W10 4NW

These sessions are open to everybody aged 16 and above and have been designed to promote evidence-based knowledge that supports a healthier lifestyle and general wellbeing. 

Each session will include light physical activity suited to all abilities and a variety of information stalls will be present, giving you access to a tonne of free resources.

Take positive steps towards better self care and sign up today: Community Living Well Workshops

Volunteering Opportunity: Event Director Needed for junior parkrun at Paddington Recreation Ground

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parkrun and Paddington Recreation Ground are looking for an Event Director for the junior parkrun held every Sunday at 9:00am

Are you a running or fitness enthusiast or someone who is looking for an opportunity to do something meaningful? If so this one is for you!

Parkrun and Padding Recreation Ground are looking for a wonderful Event Director to run their junior parkrun every Sunday at 9:00am. You will get to manage a friendly weekly 2K event involving a group of 40-60 juniors aged 4 to 14.

*Please note applicants must be 18 and over due to some of the responsibilities involved in the role.

You can get more details about the role here: Junior Parkrun Event Director

And get more general information about the event here: Paddington Recreation Ground Junior Parkrun

Westminster Ladies start the new year right with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends

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Ladies, start the new year right with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends Challenge!

Calling all ladies in Westminster City – it’s time to get active this winter with the Westminster Women Winter Weekends – a joint initiative between Cancer Research UK London, Winter Run 10K and Westminster City Council. This is a free new app based challenge starting from Saturday 6th January through to Sunday 25th February 2024 

All you have to do is complete a distance of between 5 and 15km each weekend and it’s entirely up to you how. Walk, Run, Sprint, Jog or even glide, just get those steps in to unlock some great rewards along the way.

Get more info here: Westminster Women Winter Weekends

Sign up here: Register

Northumberland Place Play Street Public Consultation

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Northumberland Place Play Street Public Consultation is open from 8th December 2023 - 2nd January 2024

A Public consultation is taking place between 8th December until 2nd January 2024 for a proposed play street on Northumberland Place, between Talbot Road and Artesian Road. The Play Street would give pedestrians priority over traffic in the Spring and Summer months each year.

The goal of Westminster City Council is always to ensure that we do what we can to bring you the people in the community closer together. Opening up the streets for children to play and providing a safe opportunity for residents to meet and connect has proven to build a higher sense of trust and belonging. We take what you have to say very seriously so please do take the survey.

Visit our dedicated page to find out more: Northumberland Place Play Street Consultation and Have Your Say

Festive Fiesta – Saturday 16th December

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FREE Festive Fiesta - Saturday 16th December

Join in on a wonderful, vibrant community fusion celebration at the FREE Festive Fiesta! There will be live music, free food and refreshments, Santa’s grotto games and much more.

Date: Saturday 16th December

Time: 12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Address: Yaa Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN

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