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ActiveWestminster Awards 2024 – Shortlisted Finalists Announced

The Active Westminster Awards 2024 - Shortlisted Finalists Announced

The ActiveWestminster Awards 2024 recognise those who change lives through their outstanding contribution to physical activity, leisure and sport.

We received over 300 nominations from residents for the awards, only possible thanks to everyone who took the time to recognise the hard work of inspiring people and organisations across Westminster.

The shortlisted finalists have been invited to the awards ceremony taking place on Friday 15 November at Porchester Hall.

This year’s shortlisted finalists

Inclusive Award

Girls Allowed
BikeWorks
Sport for Confidence

Rewarding and Celebrating Diversity Award

Hurdles2Hoop
Cory Kierstead
Park Sports

Change4Life Award

Renegades Netball Club
Park Sports
Girls Allowed

OneYou Award

Fit4Life – AgeUK
Zodiac Arts
Get Connected Fitness Programme – Turning Point

Active Place or Space Award

Sayers Croft London
St John’s Wood Local Nature Reserve
Porchester Centre, Hall and Spa

PE & School Sports Award

St Marys of the Angels
Marylebone Bridge
St Edwards

Club or Coach of the Year Award

Proud Sports
Amy Taalat
Alfie McGivern

Sports Personality of the Year

Edward Marcal Whittles
Niloufar Rezaei
Georgina Steele

The Lord Mayor of Westminster Unsung Hero Award, In memory of Mariam Sabir

Linger Zhou
Sarah Beshir
Anthony Lazare

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Good luck to all the finalists and thank you again to everyone who submitted a nomination.

For more information, please visit the main ActiveWestminster Awards page on the Westminster website.

Sport For Confidence Open Day at Moberly Sports Centre Monday 28th October

Sport For Confidence Open Day at Moberly Sports Centre Monday 28th October

SAVE THE DATE
 
Sport For Confidence are holding an OpenDay in Westminster on Monday 28th October 10.30pm – 12.30pm and we can’t wait to share a series of free taster sessions with you!
 
Location
Moberly Sports Centre
25 Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3NB
 
FREE TASTER SESSIONS
Come along to meet our team and find out more about our Sport for Confidence services in Westminster. Plus, FREE taster sessions of Boccia, Gentle Exercise and Racket Sports!

All abilities welcome!

sfc open day moberly full poster

For further information, please email info@sportforconfidence.com or contact Occupational Therapist Ava Thomas on 07706 364225.

Sport For Confidence Open Day at Queen Mother Sports Centre Friday 6th Sep

Sport For Confidence Open Day at Queen Mother Sports Centre Friday 6th Sep

SAVE THE DATE
 
Sport For Confidence are holding an OpenDay in Westminster on Friday 6th September 11am -1pm and we can’t wait to share a series of free taster sessions with you!
 
Location
Queen Mother Leisure Centre
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster SW1V 1EL
 
FREE TASTER SESSIONS
Come along to meet our team and find out more about our Sport for Confidence services in Westminster. Plus, FREE taster sessions of Boccia, Gentle Exercise and Racket Sports!

All abilities welcome!

sfc open day

For further information, please email info@sportforconfidence.com or contact Occupational Therapist Jennifer Brookland on 07355 093142.

New Alfred Road Inclusive Playground Opens on Friday 30 August

New Alfred Road Inclusive Playground Opens on Friday 30 August

The works to rebuild the Alfred Road Playground (W2) and make it inclusive are now finished.
 
From Friday 30 August, the playground will be open for kids of all abilities to play together.
 
The renovation of the Alfred Road playground aims to bring it back into use for the community, promote wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle. The new inclusive playground is designed with systems and components of both traditional and conventional technology , creating an environment for all children to play together in a rich and engaging way.
 
This is the first fully inclusive playground in Westminster and we are so excited about it.
 
 
Designed and built by Playscheme
 

Come along and join the fun!

Alfred road poster square

For any information or query, please use our Contact Us page or email active@westminster.gov.uk

New Women Only Gym Sessions at Porchester

New Women Only Sessions at Porchester Leisure Centre!

From 30th of August our programmable zone located on the 2nd floor will become a Women Only Gym.

The sessions’ capacity is 15 people, so check out the slots available and ensure to book it. 

Please remember that a Health Commitment Statement and an Online Induction must be completed before the start of your session.

Porchester Leisure Centre
Queensway
London W2 5HS
020 7221 6118

new women only gym

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.

3 days left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding – Deadline 25 August

3 Days Left to Apply for the Network Activity Funding Round 2 - Deadline 25 August

Round 2 of Applications for Network Activity Funding Support are closing this Sunday 25th August 2024 just before midnight.

Don’t miss your opportunity to get funding of up to £1000 to assist with a new health & wellbeing physical activity community project or upscale an existing one.

Project Delivery From: October 2024 – March 2025

Network partners & their projects must fulfil certain criteria in order to be awarded funding support.

Network Funding websitetwitter round 2 CLOSING DATE

Full details of this can be found here: https://active.westminster.gov.uk/network-project-funding/