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Football, Fun And Community Spirit Take Centre Stage

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Football, fun and community spirit take centre stage

 
More than 150 young people came together for Unity in the Community — a brilliant celebration of grassroots football, teamwork and local pride in Westminster.
 
UITC Sept 26 - Participants in action on pitches at PRG
UITC Sept 26 - Taking a photo with the selfie frame
UITC Sept 26 - Tournament in action at PRG pitches
UITC participating players bonding on the pitches
UITC Sept 26 Players on PRG Pitches
UITC participating players bonding on the pitches
 
From friendly competition to cheering from the sidelines, the event was all about helping young residents get active, build confidence and feel part of something bigger.
 

A brillitant day on and off the pitch

Unity in the Community brought young players, families, local clubs and community partners together for a fun-filled day of football and connection.
With four age categories taking part, the event created a safe, welcoming space for young people to enjoy sport, meet others and celebrate the power of community.

More than just football

The day was about much more than the final score. It supported grassroots football, strengthened local partnerships and helped young people build confidence through organised sport.
 
A huge thank you goes to everyone who helped make the event possible — from clubs and coaches to volunteers, families, partners and supporters.

Get the full lowdown

Want to see how the day went?
 
Head to the Unity in the Community event page for the full recap, key highlights and event impact.
 
Keep an eye on the ActiveWestminster website for next year’s event dates  and in the meantime, explore more ways to get active, try something new and connect with sport in your local area.
Get the Full Lowdown

ActiveWestminster Weekend Ends Summer on a High!

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ActiveWestminster Weekend Ends Summer on a High!

 
ActiveWestminster Weekend brought August to a lively close with free activities, big energy and plenty of community spirit across Westminster.

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Jordan Gray bringing his energy, skill and inspiration at the basketball scrimmage
 
Residents, families, children and visitors came together to try something new, revisit old favourites and enjoy getting active in a fun, welcoming way.
From sports and swimming to family-friendly sessions, it was a brilliant celebration of movement, leisure and local community.

Westminster turned up the energy

Everyone Active leisure centres across Westminster opened their doors for two days of free activities, giving people the chance to explore what’s on offer and get active their way.

Champions of the Future ambassadors in action

Our Champion of the Future athletes brought skill, inspiration and plenty of feel-good moments to ActiveWestminster Weekend, joining sessions across Westminster and encouraging residents to get involved.
 
Jordan Gray, basketball KoTT Tournament winner, took part in Gym Tasters at Moberly Sports Centre on Saturday before joining the Basketball Scrimmage at Church Street Community Leisure Centre on Sunday. Zarah Butt, Taekwondo World Champs bronze medallist, joined Pilates at Paddington Recreation Ground on Saturday. Ismael Berkoun, 2x ISKA British Champion, brought the action to HIIT and Muay Thai at Porchester Centre on Sunday.
 
A huge thank you to our champions for helping make the weekend even more memorable and inspiring people across Westminster to move, try something new and have fun. Find out more about how our Champions of the Future scheme, supports talented local athletes to inspire our communities.

 Keep it moving

Missed out this time? ActiveWestminster Weekend will be back next spring and again in summer/autumn, with more free activities and chances to get moving. 

In the meantime uou can also explore your local leisure centres to see what’s available near you, from swimming and fitness classes to sports sessions and family-friendly activities. And don’t forget Westminster residents and students can sign up for the FREE ActiveWestminster Card to access discounts on activities including group exercise classes, swimming and racquet sports.

Help Shape The Future Of FREE Fitness In Westminster

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Help Shape the Future of FREE Fitness In Westminster

FREE fitness equipment could be coming to a park near you. Westminster City Council is exploring two innovative outdoor activity options – Swing Fitness Boxes and Equip Boxes – bringing FREE, flexible workouts to parks, community centres and public spaces across the borough. Help us decide where and how.

Equip Box in use
FREE workouts. Zero barriers. Could this be coming to a local park near you?

Two new ways to move

Both offers unlock via a simple mobile app, giving residents the freedom to train solo, join a group session, or follow a coach-led workout – no membership required, no barriers to entry.

Your feedback shapes the outcome

This is a second consultation process, and your input will directly influence where these boxes are placed and how the service is designed. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just looking for an easy way to get started, this is your chance to have a say.

Have your say

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and will close on 28 September 2026. 

Don’t miss the chance to shape a more active Westminster

Take The Survey

Still Not Sure Where To Start? SfC Connect Is Here To Help

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Still Not Sure Where To Start? SfC Connect Is Here To Help

FREE, personalised support to help Westminster residents facing health conditions, disability, loneliness or major life changes take their first step back into activity. Referrals are open now.

Your reminder to take the first step

Since launching, SfC Connect has been quietly changing things for Westminster residents, one first step at a time. Haven’t looked into it yet? Know someone who could use a nudge? This is your sign.

Support build around you

Delivered by Sport for Confidence CIC, in partnership with Everyone Active and Active Westminster, SfC Connect pairs residents with an occupational therapist who builds a personalised plan around their goals, at their own pace. 

On offer at three of our leisure centres

The barrier nobody talks about

Fitness isn’t always the barrier, and it rarely gets talked about that way. Sometimes it’s confidence, anxiety, or simply not knowing where to begin, and that unspoken first step is often the harder part of the whole journey. SfC Connect meets residents exactly where they are, because activity should feel accessible to everyone, not just those who already feel comfortable walking through the door.

Working together for Westminster

Hear from key partners and the Cabinet Member as they share why SfC Connect is an important step in helping more Westminster residents become active, improve their wellbeing and access personalised support when they need it most.

Refer yourself, or be referred by a healthcare professional or partner organisation. 

Reach Out Now

Pimlico Comes Alive: More Ways to Move, Play And Connect

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Pimlico Comes Alive: More Ways to Move, Play And Connect

Across Churchill Gardens, Lillington & Longmore Gardens and Tachbrook Estate, ActiveWestminster is turning streets, parks and leisure centres into spaces to move, play and connect. Free swimming, local sport sessions, pop-up street playgrounds and community-led activities are already happening, all open to everyone, at a pace that suits you.

Pimlico Programme Flyer outlining everything available to the community
Pimlico Comes Alive: more ways to move, play and connect, right on your doorstep.
From streets to swimming pools

From neighbourhood sport sessions to streets transformed into playgrounds and social hubs, there’s a growing range of ways to get active close to home. Add discounted leisure activities and free swimming through Everyone Active, plus community-led programmes shaped by residents themselves, and there’s something for every age and ability.

It all starts with you

Many of Pimlico’s best activities started with a resident reaching out. If something’s missing from your neighbourhood, get in touch at: active@westminster.gov.uk.

Bone Health Screening Now Available At Queen Mother Sports Centre

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Bone Health Screening Now Available At Queen Mother Sports Centre

1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Most never see it coming – until now.

Bone health rarely gets the attention it deserves, until it’s too late. Everyone Active’s new Screen My Bones® service, now available at Queen Mother Sports Centre, is changing that with a fast, simple scan that gives a complete picture of your bone strength.

EA Bone Screening Flyer with details of service, and facts about bone health, in black text, with a QR code to scan and a picture of a woman in running motion with the bones in her leg highlighted to stand out
Your bones carry you. Give them 20 minutes back - scan the QR code to book.
The Silent Risk, Made Visible

Osteoporosis is often called a silent condition, developing without symptoms until a fracture happens. Screen My Bones® takes just 20 minutes, is radiation-free, and requires no referral, yet delivers results that go further than a standard scan. Catching risk early means taking action early, whether that’s through diet, exercise, or medical support, before a break forces the issue.

Scan, Book, Done

Sessions are running now at Queen Mother Sports Centre, 223 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1EL. Booking takes seconds: scan the QR code on-site or visit the Everyone Active website to secure a slot.

Book My Bone Scan

For more information, contact Queen Mother Sports Centre directly or visit the Everyone Active website.

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