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Register Now to attend the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification – FEMALE ONLY COURSE

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Register Now to Attend the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification - FEMALE ONLY

This is a Female Only course that will run on these dates:

  • Sat 19 Oct
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • Wed 30 Oct
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • Sun 3 Nov

Every day from 9am-6pm

Assessment day: Sunday 3rd November 9am – 6pm

Location: Porchester Centre

The criteria to register for this course is as follows:

  1. All applicants need to be over 16 yrs old
  2. On the day of assessment- Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
  3. Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
  4. Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
  5. Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
  6. Climb out of the pool unaided

Cost: Funded or £300

NPLQ Course Poster Porchester Female Only

For enquiries, bookings and employment opportunities please email nathanielthomas@everyoneactive.com

ADVANCE NOTICE – Westbourne Grove Open Space Parkour session on Tues 24 Sep is CANCELLED

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ADVANCE NOTICE - Westbourne Grove Open Space Parkour session on Tues 24 Sep is CANCELLED

 

The Parkour session in Westbourne Grove Open Space taking place every Tuesday 6-7.30pm will not take place on Tuesday 24th September. We apologise for any inconvenience but you can rest reassured, sessions will resume next week. 

Remember, you can check out many other sessions being organised as part of the NSC Programme. Just check out the schedule by clicking the button below.

NSC Programme

On The Ground – Sharing Your Stories: September’s NSC Spotlight is Step Up 2 Fitness

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On The Ground - Sharing Your Stories: September's NSC Spotlight

 
This month we’re featuring  the testimonials of Step Up 2 Fitness

Step Up 2 Fitness  is a non profit community organisation 100% representative of the diverse community that aims to incorporate active lifestyle as a way of life, improve access to all sport ventures and much more.

These sessions take place at the Stowe Centre (W2):

  • Wednesday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
    Saturday 2pm – 4pm
 

Read about their experience and maybe you can give one of their sessions a go.  

You have no idea how the sessions have changed my life, I have more energy, I think more positively, my family has noticed the change and are happy to see me smile more and complain less about my knees and back.
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Basma
SU2F User
I tried other local classes but I am impressed about all the components of SU2F class, it covers everything. I am going to tell my friends about it, can I bring someone with me next?
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Wendy
SU2F User
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You can check these sessions and others on the NSC programme by clicking the button below.

NSC Programme

As always we can’t wait to hear more of your inspiring stories. Contact us if you want to share your experiences from any of the NSC sessions by clicking the button below.

Share your NSC story

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

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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

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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!

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

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

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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.

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

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