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
Grab a friend or few for a lovely leisurely walk around Regents Park tomorrow Wednesday 29th November between 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The nearest postcode is NW1 4RD and the Start and Finish entrance is at the Outer Circle off Clarence Terrace.
There is still plenty of time to sign up
To get more detailed information visit: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks/winter-wellbeing-walk
The Paddington Recreation Ground Christmas Lights will be switched on by the lovely Deputy Lord Mayor and Honorary Alderman Guthrie Mckie this Friday 1st December between 16:00 p.m. – 18:00 p.m.
There will be lots of festive cheer, mince pies and Christmas Caroling from the wonderful children of St Augustine’s Primary School from 16:15 p.m. onwards to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Make sure you don’t miss it!
The address is: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, London, W9 1PD
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With the festive season approaching, it’s only right to kick it off with the Annual Light Switch on at Church Street which takes place this Thursday 30th November between 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm.
The Lights will be switched on by Deputy Lord Mayor at 5:30 p.m.
The proceedings will take place On the Triangle, corner of Church Street and Sailsbury Street.
There will be festive activities, free food and drink and live performances from the South Westminster Penfold and Hub Choirs to get you in the festive spirit. And you’ll even have a chance to visit Santa’s Grotto!
The Neighbourhood Sports Club programme is delivered in collaboration with members of the ActiveWestminster partnership and Everyone Active. This month our Spotlight is on the Avenues Youth Project, a non-profit organisation offering free after-school activities for young people aged 8-18.
As part of the 150 hours of free or low cost physical activity and sport provided by programme, these are the available sessions in Westminster:
Girls’ Football
Saturdays 11am – 12pm
Queen’s Park Primary School
Droop Street, London W10 4DQ
Girls Only
Judo
Saturdays 12 -1pm
Click the button below to know more about the organisation and how they help young lives to thrive.
The NSC programme offers 150 hr of free or low cost physical activity and a wide range of sports, times and venues to fit everyone. Find out about all the activities being offered by clicking the button below.
The ActiveWestminster Awards 2023 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 17 November at Porchester Hall where the winners will walk away with some great prizes donated by our sponsors.
Paul Davis – Pro Touch Soccer Academy
One Westminster Learning Disability Volunteering Project
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Caxton Youth Organisation
Hurdles2Hoops
Aimee Pickering
Renegades Netball Club
London Capital FC
Aya Kassem – Hurdles2Hoops
Paula Andrea – Fun4Over50’s
Hurdles2Hoops
Tess Jelen – Breath Easy; Fit for Life
Moberly Sports Centre
The Porchester Centre
Paddington Recreation Ground
Queen Mother Leisure Centre
St Marys Bryanston Square
Queens College Preparatory School
St Augustine’s High School
Chelsea & Westminster Swim Club
Connor Bagenal
Francis Almeida; Green House Sports
Felix Thomis
Edward Whittles
Niloufar Rezaei
Charlotte Thomas – Rowe – Hurdles2Hoops
Abdul Aziz Toki
Yunus Ahmed
For more information, please visit the main ActiveWestminster Awards page on the Westminster website.