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Paddington Recreation Ground Track Closure Tonight – Thursday 15th February

Paddington Recreation Ground Track Closed This Evening - Thursday 15th February Due to a Private Event

We are sorry to inform you that the Paddington Recreation Ground track will be closed tonight between 18:00 – 20:00 p.m. due to a private event. Access to all other facilities will remain as normal

The track will be available to use again from tomorrow Friday 16th February.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Champions of the Future Programme 2024 – Applications NOW OPEN!

Champions of the Future Programme 2024 - Applications NOW OPEN!

This one is for all you talented athletes in Westminster! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought to by Westminster City Council, Everyone Active, London Sports Trust and Kings College London. 

Elevate your training and development to the next level!

The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme gives Westminster’s gifted and talented athletes an opportunity to access financial support and mentoring to help with training and development.

How to apply

The window for applications is now open until Monday 11th March 2024. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. 

Visit Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions website 

Qualifying Criteria

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2023 – 2024), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2023 – 2024).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated Champions of the Future Programme Page. 

Proud to Support Children’s Mental Health Week – 5th – 11th Feb. Get involved!

Get Involved and Show your Support for Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - 5th - 11th Feb

50% of lifetime mental health problems start before the age of 14. 1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder. That’s 5 in every classroom. 

Luckily wonderful organisations like Place2Be are raising awareness and making a difference. Place2Be are a charity who run Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week every year. This initiative was launched with the intention to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the U.K. In it’s tenth year, the theme this time around is “My Voice Matter”

Find out more and show your support: Place2Be

Join the Community Consultation Sessions Today Wednesday 7th February 2024

Join the Community Consultation Sessions TODAY Wednesday 7th February 2024

There are two community consultation sessions taking place TODAY. Make sure you join if you can and have your say.

Shape the Future of council-funded projects in your local area

These sessions are designed to gather valuable input and feedback from diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration and understanding within the community.  

Why Participate?

– Shape the future of your community 

– Influence Community Priorities Programme Criteria 

– Connect with neighbours and make a difference 


Register your interest and have your say!

Session Details:

Date: TODAY Wednesday 7th February 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and
            3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Queens Park Hall, 
                   Droop Street
                   W10 4QB

Do something good for the environment!

Do Something Good for the Environment Today!

We just wanted to remind you about the Reverse Vending Machine at Paddington Recreation Ground. 

Just to refresh your memory, following one of the Climate Assembly’s recommendations, the machine was installed with the aim to incentivise recycling. 

For every correctly recycled single use bottle or aluminium can, North Paddington Youth Centre will receive 10p worth of funding. How great is that? You can do something good for the environment, whilst raising funds!

Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today Monday 5th February 2024

Round 1 of Network Activity Project Funding is Open from Today - Monday 5th February

As of today 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 to upscale an existing 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