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FREE Safeguarding Training Next Wednesday 7th October – Last Chance To Book!

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FREE Safeguarding Training Next Wednesday 7th October - Last Chance To Book!

Safeguarding starts with you. Build the confidence to spot concerns, take the right action and help create safer spaces for children and young people. 

Book your FREE spot for our training course next Wednesday 7 October – spaces are filling up fast but you’ve still got time to secure yours  before they all go.

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Skills that build confidence, strengthen communities and could one day make a life changing difference

If you coach, teach, volunteer or work with children and young people, safeguarding knowledge is essential. ActiveWestminster’s FREE Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop is a practical three-hour course designed to help coaches, volunteers, teachers, youth workers and community organisations create safer, more supportive environments.

Learn how to spot the signs

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Knowing how to spot a concern and take the right action can make a vital difference to a child, while giving families confidence and helping clubs, schools and community organisations strengthen their safeguarding practice.

Ready to build your safeguarding confidence? Click on the button below to sign up.

Secure Your Spot

Build skills that make a lasting difference

This workshop is just one way our Foundation Training programme helps coaches, volunteers and community organisations build the practical skills and confidence to deliver safer, stronger and more inclusive activities across Westminster. See what else is on offer by clocking on the button below.

Find Out What Else Is On Offer

Step Up, Join In: Dance Westminster Heats Are Almost Here!

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Step Up, Join In: Dance Westminster Heats Are Almost Here!

Three free heats. One unforgettable celebration. Your Dance Westminster journey starts this October.

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Last year brought the heat - now it’s your turn!

Dance Westminster is back, bringing disabled residents, workers and students together through movement, confidence and fun. Whether you are trying dance for the first time or ready to take centre stage, everyone is welcome—no experience needed.

Choose your heat and take the floor

Join a free workshop, learn a routine with professional instructors and, if you are ready, audition on the spot. Perform the routine or freestyle your own—the choice is yours.

  • Heat 1: Wednesday 7 October, 10:30am-12pm: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School, Kennet Road, W9 3LG – For disabled children and young people aged 11-17
  • Heat 2: Friday 9th October, 2:30pm-4pm: Forrester Court Care Home, Cirencester Street (Off Harrow Road), W2 5SR – For older disabled people aged 50+
  • Heat 3: Wednesday 14th October, 10am-12pm: North Paddington Youth Club, 229 Lanark Road, W9 1EA – For young people and adults aged 50+

Start at the heats, shine at the grand final

Ten finalists will be paired with professional dance partners for one-to-one coaching before taking the stage at Porchester Hall  on Tuesday 1 December. Join us from 12:30pm–3pm, with the show starting at 1pm, and help choose the People’s Champion alongside a celebrity judging panel.

Ready to move? Sign up for a heat and take your first step. Not dancing? Come along to support the performers, feel the energy and cheer them on at the Grand Final. 

Share this with someone who would love to take part or join the crowd. 

For help, email ibannister@westminster.gov.uk, or contact active@westminster.gov.uk for more information.

 

Make Your Move

The Vitality Westminster Mile Delivers An Iconic, Record-Breaking Day

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The Vitality Westminster Mile Delivers An Iconic, Record-Breaking Day

 
Over 8,000 finishers. One iconic route. A world-record pyjama party.

The 2026 Vitality Westminster Mile filled the heart of the capital with family fun, record-breaking moments and an unforgettable celebration of movement.

The 2026 Vitality Westminster Mile took over central London, with more than 8,000 finishers completing the iconic route around St James’s Park from The Mall to a spectacular finish outside Buckingham Palace.

The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Karen Scarborough, got the day under way as starter for the first wave, while Councillors Robert Rigby and Ben Sewell were among those joining in and celebrating the occasion.

The Mall became the world’s biggest pyjama party as hundreds of children, parents and families tackled the mile in PJs, stripes and fleecy onesies. From toddlers in buggies to three generations crossing the line together, the day captured what this London 2012 legacy event is all about: making activity fun, accessible and inclusive.

The buzz continued at the free Vitality Wellness Festival in Green Park, with cricket, basketball, dance, martial arts, crafts and high-energy Guinness World Record challenges. Olympians Chris Thompson and Montell Douglas joined the fun, before Cameron Boyek won the men’s BMC Bannister Mile and Kate Axford equalled the women’s course record in 4:23.

Run Back The Highlights

What an amazing day! A huge thank you to the organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers who made it all possible, and to every participant who brought such incredible energy to the course. Together, you made the 2026 Vitality Westminster Mile an iconic, record-breaking celebration that Westminster will never forget.

Ready for another unforgettable mile? Entries for the 2027 Vitality Westminster Mile on Saturday 25 September are now open.

Lock In Your 2027 Mile

Move, Groove, Connect And Celebrate This Black History Month

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Get Ready To Move, Groove And Connect This October For Black History Month

 
Join a special, all-levels Pilates session celebrating movement, wellness and unity at Porchester Leisure Centre.
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Move, stretch and celebrate to the best R&B tunes at our special Pilates class.

A celebration for movement

Come along on Saturday 3 October, from 3pm to 4pm, for a special Black History Month Pilates class at Porchester Leisure Centre, W2 5HS. This isn’t just any Pilates class. – you’ll move, stretch and connect to the best R&B tunes.
 
Open to all levels, the session will be led by local basketball star and Champion of the Future athlete Melita Carr-Emanuele.

Honouring our communities

Black History Month is a national moment for reflection, recognition and celebration, honouring Black contributions to Britain’s past, present and future. The 2026 theme, Honouring Our Communities, highlights the everyday people whose leadership, care, creativity and commitment help communities thrive.

Celebrating black excellence in Westminster

Across Westminster, Black residents are making a difference in sport, wellbeing and community life. This special session celebrates that impact through movement, connection and unity.

Come along, take part and celebrate with us.

Bright Ideas, Big Impact: Bring Your Vision To Life With Up To £500

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Bright Ideas, Big Impact: Bring Your Vision To Life With Up To £500

Aged 16–25 and ready to make a difference in Westminster? The Youth Empowerment Fund could help bring your community idea to life.

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Got a bright idea for your community? Apply for up to £500 and turn it into something with real impact.

Funding to power your idea

Young people can apply for up to £500 to create a project that makes a positive difference locally. Launched by Young Westminster Foundation and St Giles & St George, the Youth Empowerment Fund is designed to help young people turn fresh thinking into meaningful community action.

Ready to make it happen? Don’t leave your idea on the drawing board. Find out more about the fund and take the first step towards making a difference.

Bring Your Idea To Life

Access More Free Training This Autumn

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Access More Free Training This Autumn

ActiveWestminster’s Foundation Training Programme continues this autumn with two more FREE workshops at North Paddington Youth Centre this Autumn.

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FREE training to build safer, more inclusive sport in Westminster.

Coaches, volunteers, teachers, youth workers and community organisations can build practical skills to help make sessions safer, more welcoming and accessible for everyone.

The Emergency First Aid at Work course on Monday 5 October is now fully booked. Thank you to everyone who signed up — it is great to see such strong interest in gaining life-saving skills.

Upcoming training

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
Wednesday 7 October, 6pm to 9pm
North Paddington Youth Centre, 229 Lanark Road, London, W9 1EA

Build confidence in recognising concerns, responding appropriately and creating safe, supportive spaces for children and young people.

Inclusive Coaching Workshop
Wednesday 4 November, 6pm to 9pm
North Paddington Youth Centre, 229 Lanark Road, London, W9 1EA

Learn how to adapt activities so disabled people can take part with confidence in more accessible and inclusive sessions.

Places are limited, so sign up now and bring new skills back to your club, group or community session.

Book Your Place

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