Active Guide, April - September 2012

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CONCession card discounts Westminster residents can get great deals on sport and leisure, with a choice of cards giving you discounts depending on your age and circumstances.

• M yWestminster ResCard For all Westminster residents.

Pick up an application form from your local leisure centre and see page 6 for venues where these concession cards can be used.

• C oncession Card For those who are disabled, seeking employment or aged 60 plus.

• A ctiveWestminster Passport For young people aged 19 and under.

Prepaid membership Our leisure centres are open to the public on a casual pay-as-you-play basis, but if you exercise more than once a week you could save money by joining a membership scheme.

Ask at your local leisure centre for details.

westminster.gov.uk/sport

Call: 020 7641 2012

Welcome to YOUR Active Westminster Active places

Sport and leisure facilities Outdoor adventure Outdoor sports pitches Parks and open spaces

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Clubs

Sports clubs ActiveWestminster Mark

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Competitions and supporting excellence

Football leagues and tournaments Support for talented athletes

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Activities

Early years Get involved in sport in 2012 Neighbourhood Sports Programme Older people’s activities Women only activities Sports activities Walking and cycling Holiday activities Classes for people with disabilities

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Volunteering, training and education

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Sport and leisure volunteering programme School sports courses Sports coaching courses

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Welcome

What’s new?

Welcome to YOUR Active Westminster

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WHAT’s NEW?

New ActiveWestminster Mark sports clubs

New activities

Sports coaching courses

See pages 12 and 13

See pages 24 – 28

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• C helsea and Westminster Swimming Club

Neighbourhood Sports Programme

• Using sport to tackle youth crime

• Martial arts fitness

• S treet League Football at Moberly Sports and Education Centre

• A career in sport

• St. Andrew’s Youth Club • Kick London • Sports Xtra

• O utdoor fitness at Paddington Recreation Ground Older people’s activities • Brazilian dance for over 50s • Pilates • Yoga

• Boccia tutor training

Free sport an d leisure 21st – 22nd A pril Head to your local leisure ce ntre on 21st an for a weekend d 22nd April of FREE and discounted ac tiv ities.

It’s an ideal tim e to try out a new activity or your centre fo sport or visit r the first time to find out wha t’s on offer.

Call 020 7641 2012 for detai ls of what’s on visit westmin near you or ster.gov.uk/ac tiveweekend There will be another weeke nd of free spor leisure in Nov t and ember. Check the website ne time for detai ar er the ls.

Some activities require bookin g and others you ca n just turn up to on the day.

Supported by the ActiveWes tminster Partn ership.

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SPORT AND LEISURE FACILITIES

Get great value for money by using one of our nine low-cost leisure centres.

We have also included details of leisure centres run by our partners to help you access even more sport and leisure on your doorstep.

Our centres are pay as you play with some of the lowest prices in London, so there are no joining fees or contracts. For further information contact the venue direct.

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WCC = Westminster City Council

Astroturf/ grass pitches

Jubilee Sports Centre

Caird Street, W10 4RR

Little Venice Sports Centre

10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH

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Paddington Recreation Ground

Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD

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Porchester Centre & Spa

Queensway, W2 5HS

Queen Mother Sports Centre

223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL

Seymour Leisure Centre

Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ

St. Augustine’s Sports Centre

Rudolph Road, NW6 5SN

Beach Climbing volleyball wall court

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Academy Sport

Torquay Street, W2 5EZ

Imperial College - ETHOS

7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ

Imperial College - Paddington site

St. Mary’s Campus, Norfolk Place, W2 1PG

Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden

30 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE

St. George’s Sports Centre

Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1RB

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The Hub, Regent’s Park

Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU

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The Venue @ Pimlico Academy

Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT

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Westminster City School

53-57 Palace Street, SW1E 5HJ

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Live a healthy and active lifestyle in Westminster.

* Westminster residents can get great discounts at council and BETTER leisure centres. See page 2 for details.

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Outdoor Adventure Academy Sport

Paddington Recreation Ground

Torquay Street (off Harrow Road), W2 5EJ Tel: 020 7121 0642 Email: academysport@westminsteracademy.biz Web: westminsteracademy.net/ Academy-Sport.php Facilities include football pitches, netball courts, sports courts and dance facilities, plus:

Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrec.enquiries@gll.org Web: better.org.uk

• beach volleyball • L.E.A.P Parkour Park.

Contact the centre to find out more.

Skate park Visit the skate park next to Academy Sport – it’s FREE. Find it under the Westway on Torquay Street (off the Harrow Road), W2 5EJ.

Westminster’s largest open space, Paddington Recreation Ground has 28 acres for walking, jogging and play as well as sport and leisure facilities, including: • outdoor gym • cricket nets • tennis courts – six synthetic and seven hard court • bowling green and pavilion • table tennis – indoor and outdoor • multi-games court for basketball and netball • full size water-based and ‘Tiger Turf’ synthetic pitches for hockey and football • two five-a-side 3G synthetic pitches • children’s play area • pavilion with changing facilities • environmental area and wetland pond.

Workshops for schools and groups Explore the natural world with hands-on environmental workshops for children aged 7 to 11. Investigate pond and woodland habitats, followed by team building and environmental or sensory games.

Cost: £200 per group Tel: 01483 275 541 Email: paddington.rec@sayers-croft.org.uk

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Westminster Boating Base

A children and young person’s charity for ages 10 plus. Take part in sailing, kayaking and powerboating at greatly subsidised prices.

Also available to adults.

Pensioners’ Playground Improve your strength and flexibility at this free open-air gym for the over 60s. The playground is near the Hyde Park Tennis and Sports Centre.

Call Royal Parks on 020 7298 2000 for details.

Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7SS Tel: 01483 275 541 Email: info@sayers-croft.org.uk Web: sayers-croft.org.uk Outdoor learning for young people: • 56-acre site just 30 miles from London • orienteering, wall climbing, adventure courses and a high level zip wire • educational environmental activities • accommodation for 200 people.

The centre has achieved a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality badge.

Active Places

136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Tel: 020 7821 7389 Email: enquiries@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk Web: westminsterboatingbase.co.uk

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Outdoor sports pitches There are over 15 outdoor sports pitches in Westminster, many of which are managed by CityWest Homes.

They are free to use on a turn up and play basis and are great for enjoying a kick-about with friends. There are also club activities and coaching courses throughout the year.

These pitches are also used for our Neighbourhoods Sports Programme, see page 24 for details.

For further information email sport@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.

North Westminster Pitch Kennett House pitch and Church Street ‘underground pitch’ Lisson Green football and basketball pitch Lydford Estate pitch Maida Vale pitch Mozart Estate pitch

Address Church Street Estate, Penfold Street, NW1 Off Rossmore Road, NW8 Lydford Estate, W9 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, NW6 Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR

Central Westminster Pitch Amberley Estate pitch Brunel Estate pitch Hallfield Estate pitch John Aird Court pitch Wessex Gardens Estate small pitch Westbourne Skate Park and multi-use games areas

Address Amberley Estate, W9 Brunel Estate, Great Western Road, W2 Hallfield Estate, Bayswater, W2 Howley Street, off Paddington Green, W2 Sandbourne, Wessex Gardens Estate, W11 1DS Torquay Street, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EJ

South Westminster Pitch Abbots Manor kick-about area Churchill Gardens Estate pitches Ebury Bridge Estate pitch Grosvenor & Regency Estate Russell House small pitch Trinity Mews multi-use games area

Address Pimlico, SW1 Pimlico, SW1 Off Pimlico Road, SW1 Vincent Street, SW1 Cambridge Street, SW1 Bessborough Place, Pimlico, SW1

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Parks and open spaces

Berkeley Square Gardens, W1 5AX Drury Lane Garden, Drury Lane, WC2B 5TB

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Westminster’s green spaces are some of the best in the capital, having won the most Green Flag Awards in 2011.

Find them where you see this symbol.

Active Places

Westminster has over 80 parks and open spaces with recreational facilities. Take a look at just some of the highlights below, visit westminster.gov.uk/parks for full listings or email parks@westminster.gov.uk for more information.

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Sport

Club

Aquatics

Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club London Pioneers Westminster Warriors All Stars Boxing Club High Sports West 1 Coral Tuition Regent’s Park Cricket Club Capital Kids Cricket Ballet for You Hypnotick Innovation Dance Union Dance Freshly Squeezed Zodiac Arts Open Age Green Talent - Fitness For Women Pimlico Fitness Salle Boston Fencing Club Arsenal in the Community Chelsea FC Queen’s Park Rangers FC Samba Soccer Regent’s Park Rangers Ladies FC Sport London e Benfica FC Aslan FC London Tigers Little Kickers Westminster Gymnastics Club Shentie Martial Arts Academy Martial Art Fitness SportWestminster Fourth Feathers Youth Club St. Andrews’ Youth Club Fit for Sport Kick London Kyu Yo Bu Shin Sports Xtra Poly Netball One Netball Parkour Generations Westminster Boating Base London Moberly Table Tennis Club Paddington Recreation Ground Tennis Club

Clubs

Basketball

There are over 100 sports clubs in Westminster offering, teams, leagues, tournaments and competitions to get involved in.

Boxing Climbing Course training provider Cricket Dance

Clubs with talented athletes can also benefit from excellent support programmes including Champions of the Future – see page 15.

The ActiveWestminster Mark

Apply for our quality accreditation mark.

Disability multi-sports Exercise and fitness (50+) Exercise and fitness (women) Exercise and fitness Fencing Football/multi-sports

By becoming an accredited club you receive: • a 25% discount on fees (15% for private organisations) • priority bookings at Westminster facilities for junior provision • a ccess to training and development for your workforce or volunteers • the chance to get involved with initiatives such as the London Youth Games and holiday camps • s upport to help you develop.

Football/Futsal Football

Gymnastics Martial arts Martial arts (Karate) Multi-sports

Join one of the ActiveWestminster Mark Clubs opposite.

Contact Westminster Sports Unit on 020 7641 2012 or email sport@westminster.gov.uk for further information.

Netball Netball league Parkour Sailing/kayaking Table Tennis Tennis

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office@cwswimming.com

cwswimming.com londonpioneers.com westminsterwarriors.com allstars-gym.co.uk high-sports.co.uk

020 7828 1034 07789 742 919 020 7821 7389 07545 581 624/07427 651 429

bill2@mac.com westminsterwarriors@hotmail.com pmurray.jduncan@virgin.net Paul.Ackland@High-Sports.co.uk coraltuition@gmail.com daellis@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk info@capitalkids.org.uk mail@balletforyou.co.uk tekla@activeaspirations.com info@innovationdance.co.uk corrine.bougaard@uniondance.co.uk michelle@freshlysqueezed4d.co.uk lcc@zodiacarts.org.uk hleech@openage.org.uk fitness4women@hotmail.co.uk chris@pimlicofitness.co.uk tomek.boston@btinternet.com jmonteith@arsenal.co.uk paul.barnes@chelseafc.com community@qpr.co.uk sambastreetsocceruk05@yahoo.co.uk julie.syer@disney.com info@sportlondonebenficafc.co.uk thecoachingteam@aslanfootball.org johir@londontigers.org rrf@littlekickers.co.uk westminstergym@aol.com shentie_martialarts@hotmail.co.uk hatem.martialartfitness@yahoo.co.uk ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org andrew.mederick@feathersassociation.org.uk info@standrewsclub.com info@fitforsport.co.uk chrisevans@kicklondon.org.uk kyu.yobushin@btopenworld.com andrew.franco@sports-xtra.com lesley@polynetball.co.uk info@onenetball.com contact@parkourgenerations.com alan@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk lmttc@yahoo.co.uk

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clubwebsite.co.uk/sportlondonebenficafc aslanfootball.org londontigers.org littlekickers.co.uk shentie-martialarts.com martialartfitness.co.uk sportwestminster.org feathersassociation.org.uk standrewsclub.com fitforsport.co.uk kicklondon.org.uk sports-xtra.com polynetball.co.uk onenetball.com parkourgenerations.com westminsterboatingbase.co.uk londonmoberly.co.uk

Clubs

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Competitions & supporting excellence

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Competitions There are lots of opportunities to get involved in competitive sport across the city. Call 020 7641 2012 for details.

Unity in the Community football tournament Paddington Recreation Ground Saturday 18th August 2012 Registration 9.30am – u12 mixed and u14 boys (10am kick off) 1.30pm – u16 and u19 boys (2pm kick off) Regent’s Park Junior football league

• seven-a-side (up to 10 players in a squad) • maximum of 10 teams per age group • places are filled on a first come first served basis.

An 11-a-side football league for junior teams aged 9 to 15-years-old. Call 020 7641 2012 to find out more.

FREE Unity in the Community football league

Aslan League

Thursdays from 6-9.30pm at Academy Sport: • u14s and u16s • up to 10 teams per age group. Each team will play each other twice over 18 weeks and take part in a cup competition • games will be 12 minutes with two halves • 6-a-side: maximum 10 players in the squad each week • prizes for winners and runners up.

Saturdays at Paddington Recreation Ground: • 11-13s from 11am-12.30pm • 14-15s from 12.30 - 2.30pm • up to 8 teams per age group • 7-a-side • League lasts 6-8 weeks • entry fee is £1 per week • awards night and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places

Summer league: April – August Winter league: October – February

Spring League: March – May Winter League: October – December For more information call 0750 489 5135 or visit aslanfootball.org

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Support for talented athletes Champions of the Future If you are a gifted or talented young athlete aged 5 to 19 you may qualify for mentoring and financial support to help you with your training.

Secondary school children can also attend an annual seminar to learn more about their sport, meet other young athletes and hear from inspirational speakers.

Visit westminster.gov.uk/cof or call 020 7641 2012 to find out more.

Competitions

Sports Foundation athlete bursaries and support If you compete at district, regional or national level, you could receive: • up to £1,000 funding for travel, equipment and accommodation • free mentoring and training support including athlete and performance workshops, technique enhancement sessions and nutrition, psychology and lifestyle coaching • free entry to council swimming pools, fitness suites and classes

Gifted and talented support for primary and secondary school children Schools can refer young athletes to 13-week (primary schools) or 6-week (secondary schools) training sessions to develop their sporting skills.

We can also recommend clubs and activities that will help them to progress in their chosen sport.

Early Years

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Introduce your little ones to sport and leisure with these early year activities for you to enjoy together.

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Time 10-11am

Activity Movement and Music

Venue The Abbey Centre

Age Under 5s

Contact 020 7222 0303

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Waterbabies

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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020 7630 5522

3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm, 5.10-6pm

Little Kickers football

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

4-5pm

Junior Splash

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7871 7222

9.30-10.15am, 10.30-11.15am

Little Kickers football

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

10-10.30am

Parent and baby swimming sessions

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

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020 7871 7222

12 midday-1pm

Waterbabies

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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020 7630 5522

9.30-10.30am

Waterbabies

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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020 7630 5522

4-6pm

Gymnastics

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

5-12

020 7641 4807

4.15-5pm, 5.15-6pm

Little Kickers football/ rugby

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

9.30-10.30am

Waterbabies

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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020 7630 5522

2-4pm

Toddler football

Paddington Recreation Ground

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020 7641 3642

3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm

Little Kickers football

Seymour Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

4-5pm

Junior Splash

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7871 7222

30-minute sessions from 9.30am-5pm

Toddler tennis classes

Paddington Recreation Ground

2-3

020 7641 3642

10-11am, 11am-12 midday

Movement and Music

The Abbey Centre

Under 5s

020 7222 0303

1-2pm

Waterbabies

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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Activity Parent and baby swimming sessions

Venue Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Age All

Contact 020 7871 7222

3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm

Little Kickers football

Seymour Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

4-5pm

Toddler football

Academy Sport

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020 7121 0642

4-5.30pm

Junior Splash

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Call for details

020 7630 5522

4-7pm

Trampolining

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

7-12

020 7641 4807

8am-5.30pm

Family swim

Queen Mother Sports Centre

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020 7630 5522

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Junior Splash

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7871 7222

10am-12 midday

Family parkour

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

020 7641 4807

10am-1pm

Junior Splash

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Parents and children aged 18 months – 6 years Call for details

11.30am-1pm

Family swim

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7871 7222

8am-5.30pm

Family swim

Queen Mother Sports Centre

All

020 7630 5522

10am-1pm

Junior Splash

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Call for details

020 7630 5522

10.10-11am, 11.10am-12 midday

Little Kickers football

Little Venice Sports Centre

Call for details

020 7348 0121

12 midday-1.30pm

Junior Splash

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

Call for details

020 7871 7222

1.30-3pm

Family swim

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

All

020 7871 7222

Costs vary so please call ahead to check.

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Get involved in 2012 Opening Ceremony open days

Learn to swim

The Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announce the start of London 2012 to the world. To help you enjoy more sport this extraordinary summer, we’re offering FREE events and activities at your local leisure centre.

• FREE activities • Try a new sport in our FREE taster classes • Special offers • Membership discounts.

Head to your local leisure centre on 27th July, 12th August, 29th August and 9th September 2012.

Visit westminster.gov.uk/olympics for details.

If you’re inspired by Olympic hopefuls Rebecca Adlington, Liam Tancock and Keri-Anne Payne, but aren’t confident in the water why not learn to swim at Marshall Street Leisure Centre? As well as regular lessons, you can also take part in holiday and short-term courses and one-to-one lessons. Visit sportscourses.org

Membership offers Keep active this summer with the help of discounted membership and other offers at your local leisure centre during the 2012 Games.

You can join the gym, go swimming, try out an exercise class at discounted prices and lots more with no need for a long-term contract.

Visit better.org.uk

Develop your skills in your chosen sport, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.

Our sports courses offer high quality teaching programmes for all ages and include ballet, basketball, cricket, fencing, fitness, football, swimming, multi-sports and tennis.

Visit sportscourses.org to book.

What better time to develop your coaching skills than during the Olympic and Paralympic Games? From 26th July to 13th August you can visit the London Headquarters for Olympic sport coaching at Coaching House in Central London.

You can learn more about kinetics, safe coaching, coaching software systems and go along to sport-specific seminars.

If you’re a sports coach in Westminster, you will have exclusive access to Coaching House through our accreditation programme in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University and Imperial College. Call 020 7641 2012 for information.

Community Games A week of sports festivals taking place in various locations across the city in June. Call Westminster Sports Unit for more information 020 7641 2012.

Activities

Improve your sporting skills

Be a sports coach

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Games Time Activity The capital will be buzzing with cultural and sporting activities during Games time. Here is a selection of the best FREE activities in Westminster.

West End LIVE, 23rd-24th June, 12 midday-6pm Enjoy music and performances from West End theatre. This annual event kicks-off the first weekend of the Cultural Olympiad in Trafalgar Square. Visit westendlive.co.uk Exhibition Road Music Day, 23rd June Join the English National Opera Community Choir and get the chance to perform at this annual free music festival. Full programme details are to be confirmed. Visit exhibitionroad.com Big Dance Week, 7th-15th July Various times and locations across London.

The UK’s biggest ever celebration of dance featuring thousands of events in all sorts of locations and dance styles.

Events include classes, performances, film screenings, world record attempts and dancing in unusual spaces – shops, parks, galleries and schools. Visit bigdance2012.com Showtime, London Outdoor Arts Festival, 21st July-9th September Wherever you are in London, it’ll be showtime this summer as London comes alive with fantastic free outdoor performances for the whole family.

Visit molpresents.com/showtime

Beach Sports If you’re inspired by the Olympic Beach Volleyball on Horse Guards Parade, why not try it out for yourself? Academy Sport has a summer programme of beach sports. Head to their Beach Volleyball court to try out: • B each Volleyball • Beach Tennis • Footvolley.

Play in a team, with a group of friends or take part in a structured programme. For more information call Academy Sport on 020 7121 0642.

Park Makers Make the most of Westminster’s award winning parks and open spaces by joining in a Park Makers activity session. From June, you can join parks staff and volunteers as they run ad hoc and programmed activities to help you stay healthy and active in the open air.

Available at St. George’s Square Gardens, St. John’s Wood Church Grounds, Paddington Recreation Ground, Porchester Square Gardens, Victoria Embankment Gardens and Westbourne Green Open Space. More details will be available at westminster.gov.uk/sport from May.

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There will be travel hotspots across London during the Games 27 July – 12 Aug and 29 Aug – 9 Sept Find out which journeys will be busier and how to get around more easily at GetAheadoftheGames.com and follow us on Twitter @GAOTG

Transport for London

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Westminster Olympic Legacy Programmes Legacy We want you to benefit from living in an Olympic city and have developed 12 ways you can get involved in sport and leisure in your community in the run-up to London 2012.

Neighbourhood Sports Programme Active early years Everyday activity ActiveWestminster clubs Facilities

Games-inspired school sport

We’re investing in local facilities to bring you some of the best sporting venues in the country.

By 2017 you will be able to take part in sport and physical activity across 27 venues, a huge increase from just seven in 2007.

Champions of the Future

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Chelsea Barracks From 2017 you will be able to use a new multi-million pound community sports centre at Chelsea Barracks.

ActivePlaces Pledge Access to sporting facilities at schools and Academies FREE swimming Volunteering Teacher development

These opportunities are detailed throughout the guide. For more information call Westminster Sports Unit 020 7641 2012.

Activities

Subject to planning permission, plans for a new £18 million sports centre at Moberly are underway. We’re talking to local people to find out what they want from their new facilities, which will be funded by a development partner at no cost to the tax payer. For more information visit westminster.gov.uk/newmoberly

Park Makers

Westminster offers plenty of great value activities to help you to take part in the activities you want, including free swimming and over 100 hours of free sports activities every week.

Neighbourhood Sports Programme

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Eight to 19-year-olds can enjoy FREE activities all year round.

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Football (Chelsea Kickz)

Bramwell House, Churchill Gardens Estate 11-19

Age

5.30-7.30pm

Football

Medway House

8-19

6.15-8.45pm

Fitness

Lillington and Longmore Youth Club

16-24

6.30-8.30pm

Football

Lydford Estate

8-19

6.30-8.30pm

Gym/multi sports

The Stowe Centre

8-19

6.30-8.30pm

Basketball

Mozart Estate Sports Cage

8-19

7.30-9.30pm

Girls circuit/cardio

St. Andrew’s Youth Club

16-19

2.30-4.30pm

Football

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

16-25

3.30-5pm

Parkour (term-time only)

St Augustine’s Sports Hall

8-19

4-6pm

Football (April – Sept)

Hallfield Estate Sports Cage

8-19

4.30-5.30pm

Multi sports

Elmfield Way

8-13

5.30-7.30pm

Boxing

All Stars

11-14

6-8pm

Street League – football

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

16-24

6.15-8.15pm

Weights and fitness

St. Andrew’s Youth Club

14-19

6.30-8.30pm

Football

Amberly Estate Sports Cage

8-19

6.30-8.30pm

Football

Brunel Estate Sports Cage

8-19

6.30-8.30pm

Boxing

The Stowe Centre

10-19

4-5.30pm

Football (Arsenal Kickz)

Westminster Academy

12-14

4.30-5.30pm

Football (Arsenal Kickz)

Academy Sport

15-18

4.30-6pm

Met Track

Paddington Recreation Ground

11-16

5-7pm

Football

Trinity Mews

8-19

6-7.30pm

Outdoor fitness

Paddington Recreation Ground

4-19

6-7.30pm

Boxing

Little Venice Sports Centre

8-19

6-9pm

Football (Chelsea Kickz)

Pimlico Academy

11-19

6.15-8.45pm

Boxing

St. Andrew’s Youth Club

11-14

6.30-8.30pm

Multi-sports

Mozart Estate Sports Cage

8-19

6.30-8.30pm

Football

Lydford Estate

8-19

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100 hours of FREE activities for children and young people every week.

Sunday

Time

Activity

Venue

3.30-5pm

Parkour (term-time only)

Quintin Kynaston School

Age 8-19

4.30-6.30pm

Parkour

Queen Mother Sports Centre

8-19

5-6pm

Football (April – Sept)

Queens Park Gardens

8-19

5.30-7.30pm

Boxing

All Stars Boxing Club, Harrow Rd

11-14

6-9.30pm

Unity in the Community football league (April-July)

Academy Sport

10-16

6.15-8.45pm

Boxing

St. Andrews’ Youth Club, Old Pye St

15-19

6.15-8.45pm

Fitness (girls only)

Lillington and Longmore Youth Club 14-19

6.15-8.45pm

Boxing

The Stowe Centre

10-19

4.30-6pm

Cheerleading

Avenues Youth Club

11-19

4.30-6pm

Football

Moberly Sports and Education Centre 8-19

6-7.30pm

Dance Leadership Level 1 Course (Street Dance)

Westminster Academy

13-19

6.30-8.30pm

Parkour

Westminster Academy

8-19

6-9pm

Community football night

Paddington Recreation Ground

8-16

6.30-9pm

Table tennis / gym

The Stowe Centre

11-19

7-9.30pm

Football (Chelsea Kickz)

Pimlico Academy

11-19

9.30-11.30am

Athletics (Apr-Sept)

Regent’s Park

10-17

10.00-11.30am

Football

Queen’s Park Gardens

8-19

10.00-11.30am

Football

Amberly Estate Sports Cage

8-19

10.30-11.30am

Football

Abbotts Manor

8-19

12-2pm

Football/basketball

Brunel Estate Sports Cage

8-19

12-2pm

Football

Medway House

8-19

12-2pm

Football

Hallfield Estate Sports Cage

8-19

3-4.30pm

Cheerleading

Avenues Youth Club

11-19

10.15-12.45am

Fitness

Lillington and Longmore Youth Club 14-19

12-2pm

Boxing

All Stars Boxing Club, Harrow Rd

12-18

12-3pm

Multi-sports

Moberly Sports and Education Centre 8-19

4-5.30pm

Football (Arsenal Kickz)

Academy Sport

12-14

5.30-7pm

Football (Arsenal Kickz)

Academy Sport

15-18

Activities

Saturday

Friday

Thursday

Contact the Sports Unit at sport@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.

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Older residents in Westminster can take part in free and discounted activities, including FREE swimming at any of the council’s five pools.

Older people’s activities The Abbey Centre, 020 7222 0303

Moberly Sports and Education Centre, 020 7641 4807

Monday

Movement and exercise

Monday

10-11am

Pilates

2.45-3.45pm

Chair based exercises

Tuesday

12.30-1.30pm

Aerobics

Wednesday

9am-1pm

9.45-10.45am

Yoga

2.45-3.45pm

Tai Chi

50+ morning: aerobics, table tennis, gym and short bowls

11.20am-12.20pm

Fitness

Friday

12.30-1.30pm

Aerobics

12.30-1.30pm

Pilates-style exercise

2-3.30pm

Bowls

Paddington Recreation Ground, 020 7641 3642

Tuesday Friday

11am-12 midday

Academy Sport, 020 7121 0642 Thursday

Saturday Sunday

5-6pm

Multi-sports (badminton, table tennis, boules/ Boccia)

2-4pm

Social lawn bowls

Tuesday Wednesday

6.30pm

Pilates

1-3pm

Table tennis

Thursday

7.30pm

Yoga

Sunday

9.30am

Pilates

5-6pm

Relaxation/fitness/ dance

Porchester Centre, 020 7792 2919

11am-12 midday

Keep fit/get strong

Tuesday

2-3pm

Dance moves

12 midday-1pm

Stretch and relax

Thursday

1.15-2pm

Aqua aerobics 50+

2-4pm

Ballroom and Latin dance

3-4pm

Swimming 50+

Jubilee Sports Centre, 020 8960 9629 Monday

Monday

11am-12 midday

1-2pm

Aqua workout 50+ Non-swimmers welcome

Queen Mother Sports Centre, 020 7630 5525 Tuesday

3-4pm

Aerobics

Wednesday

10.30-11am

Cycling

12 midday-1pm

Swimming

3.15-4pm

Aqua

12 midday-1pm

Swimming

1-4pm

Fitness gym

Brazilian dance Friday

Little Venice Sports Centre, 020 7641 5111 Tuesday

9.30-11am

Yoga

12 midday-1pm

Pilates

Seymour Leisure Centre, 020 7723 8019 Monday

11am-12 midday

Chair exercise

Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 020 7871 7222

Tuesday

11am-12 midday

Pilates

Monday

10-11am

Aqua aerobics 50+

Thursday

10am-12 midday

Gym

Tuesday

10am-12 midday

Community gym 50+

Sunday

11am-12 midday

Brazilian dance

Wednesday

1-1.45pm

Pilates 50+

3-4pm

Swimming 50+

Thursday

12 midday-4pm

Community gym 50+

Friday

1-2pm

Brazilian dance

Jubilee Hall Trust, 020 7836 4007 Monday

Friday

12.30pm

Ballroom dancing

The Abbey Centre

4.30pm

Country line dancing

Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden

4pm

Salsa/Latin

The Abbey Centre

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COMMUNITY HUBS The council and NHS are funding a network of four new community hubs for people over 50. The hubs offer activities in Church Street, Regent’s Park, Churchill, Queen’s Park and Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.

Call Open Age on 020 8964 1900 for more information.

Community Hubs Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

9.15am 10.30am 11am 3pm 12.30pm

Edward Wilson School Brunel Mini Hub Thamesbank Centre Paddington Arts WECH Community Centre

1pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 12 midday 2pm 2pm 2pm 2.15pm 10am 11am 11am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 3pm 5pm

Paddington Arts Churchill Gardens: first floor Moberly Sports and Education Centre WECH Community Centre Beethoven Centre Churchill Gardens: first floor Churchill Gardens: hall Amberley Clubroom Paddington Arts Chair Exercise to Music Churchill Gardens: hall WECH Community Centre Hardy House Rayne House Barbara Brosnan Court Moberly Sports and Education Centre Ernest Harriss House St. Stephen’s Church Hall Paddington Arts Academy Sport

5pm 10.30am 11am

Academy Sport Paddington Arts Churchill Gardens: first floor

12 midday 2pm 2pm 2pm

Jubilee Sports Centre Disabled Living Foundation Juniper House Academy Sport

Activities

Friday

Walking to fitness Good health session Yoga Swiss ball Exercise to music (women only) Dance for health course Beginners T’ai Chi Zumba Gold Chair exercise Yoga Chair exercise Pilates T’ai Chi Salsa Chair exercise to music Breathing yoga Chi Gong Chair exercise Chair exercise Chair exercise Pilates Chair Zumba Chair exercise Pilates Boules, Badminton, Table Tennis and more Mixed dance and exercise T’ai Chi Gentle exercise from MyAction Water splash Chair exercise to music T’ai Chi BIG DANCE rehearsal: monthly

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We strive to provide our activities and facilities in an environment which suits you.

There is a range of activities every week exclusively for girls and women.

Follow us on Facebook. Search ‘ActiveWestminster’.

Women only activities The Abbey Centre Monday

10-11am

Porchester Centre Fitness for women

Academy Sport Thursday Friday

8-10pm 7.30-8.30pm

Ladies basketball Aerobics

Jubilee Sports Centre Wednesday 8.15-9pm Friday 7.30-9pm Sunday 3-4.30pm

Aqua Swimming Swimming

Marshall Street Leisure Centre Tuesday

9-10am 12 midday-2pm 2-9pm Wednesday 10.30-11.30am Thursday 2-4pm 2-9pm Friday 7-8pm Sunday 2-7pm

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Moberly Sports and Education Centre Wednesday 6-10pm

Friday

8.30-9.30pm

Women only eveningZumba, aerobics, netball, gym and multi-sports Zumba

Paddington Recreation Ground Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Sunday

7.30-8.30pm 6.30-7.30pm 7.30-8.30pm 6.30-7.30pm 9.30am

Tai Bo Pilates Yoga Bums, tums and thighs Pilates

Monday

8-9am 6.30-7.30pm Tuesday 9am-12 midday 10am-10pm Wednesday 8.15-9.15pm Thursday 10am-10pm 8-9am and 8-9pm Friday 10am-10pm 11.30am-12 midday 7.30-8.30pm Sunday 10am-4pm

Spa Women and toddler session Swimming Spa

Queen Mother Sports Centre Monday

9.30-11.30am 2.30-4.30pm 9.30-11.30am Tuesday 9.30-11.30am Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Friday 9.30-11.30am 2.30-4.30pm

Health suite Health suite Community gym Community gym Community gym Health suite Health suite

Seymour Leisure Centre Monday

9.30-10.30am (school term only) 10am-9pm Wednesday 10am–9pm 10am–12 midday Thursday 9-9.45pm Friday 10am-12 midday Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday

For further information please contact the facility (see back page).

Swimming Middle Eastern dancing Gym sessions Spa Middle Eastern dancing Spa Swimming

Mother and toddler session Health suite Health suite Gym Swimming Gym Sauna

10am-9pm

Health suite

7-8pm

Swimming

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Sports activities Swimming lessons We offer an extensive programme of swimming lessons throughout the year to suit all ages and abilities.

To find out more, contact these leisure centres with swimming pools: • • • • •

Jubilee Sports Centre: 020 8960 9629 Marshall Street Leisure Centre: 020 7871 7222 Porchester Centre: 020 7792 2919 Queen Mother Sports Centre: 020 7630 5522 Seymour Leisure Centre: 020 7723 8019

Junior sessions Make the most of gym sessions for young people. Costs vary so call the centre to check.

Junior gym Venue: Queen Mother Sports Centre When: Weekdays except Tuesdays from 4-6pm Age: 14-15

Junior gym Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre When: Weekdays from 4-6pm Age: 14-15

Junior circuit Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Wednesdays from 4.30-5.30pm Age: 11-16 Junior martial arts Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Sundays from 10-11am Age: 11-16 Junior fitness Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre When: Tuesdays from 5-6.30pm and Saturdays from 11am-12.30pm Age: 14-15 Sportivate Free sports activities for 14 to 24-year-olds across 6-8 weeks. Activities include tennis, basketball, dance, boxing, football, canoeing, sailing, power boating and other multi-sports.

To find out more call 020 7641 2012 and select option two from the menu.

Activities

Junior gym Venue: Seymour Leisure Centre When: Weekdays except Wednesdays from 4-6pm Age: 14-15

Community gym sessions Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5.30pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm Age: 11-16

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Walking and cycling Walking

Cycling

Walking can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease and stress. Organised walks in Westminster are a great way to become more physically active, in a friendly and social environment.

Cycling is a great way to get around London – it’s quick, convenient, environmentally friendly and keeps you fit. And many journeys are quicker by bike than by public transport.

There is a variety of different types of walks available.

Cycle training

• Power walk – a brisk walk for fitness.

• H ealth walk – a brisk walk suitable for those new to walking or exercise.

• I nterest walk – a slower guided walk of the local area.

To find out about organised walks in Westminster contact Ruth Barber at Ruth.Barber@clch.nhs.uk, call 020 7563 6217 or visit walkingforhealth.org.uk You can find out more about walks in Paddington at inpaddington.com/walks Walk4Life The Walk4Life website lists thousands of walks, and you can also record your own walks, test your fitness and search for groups to walk with.

It also provides hints, tips and advice on making the most of walking for all ages.

Visit walk4life.info to get involved.

Free adult training is available to anyone living in Westminster, whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist. We also offer basic bike maintenance courses, which cost £15 and cover everything from wheel removal and puncture repair to brake and gear adjustment.

For further information or to book, visit westminster.gov.uk/cycletraining or call 020 7641 2016.

Bike It - cycle training in schools Sustrans is working with Westminster’s schools, teachers, pupils and parents to give children the encouragement, skills and confidence to cycle to school safely and reap the health and environmental benefits.

Call: 020 7017 2362 Email: lana.simpson@sustrans.org.uk Visit: sustrans.org.uk/bikeit

Bike clubs

Barclays Cycle Hire

Cycling activities for young people, including bike maintenance sessions and cycle training.

If you don’t own a bike but want to cycle in Central London then Barclays Cycle Hire offers great value for money. Simply pick up a bike from one of the 600 cycle hire stations. Then, when you have finished your journey, drop it back at any other station in the network.

You can use the scheme without having preregistered if you have a debit or credit card.

Or for £3, you can become a member and receive a key which means you don’t have to use the on-street terminals.

The Tutu Foundation UK Bike Club Room 410, Westminster Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, SW1H 9NH Call: 020 7654 3819 Fourth Feathers Bike Club 12 Rossmore Rd, NW1 6NX Call: 020 7723 8308

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Visit tfl.gov.uk/cyclehire to find out more.

Queen’s Park Forum Bike Club Office 1, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Call: 020 8964 8024 Parking your bike To search for cycle stand locations in Westminster visit westminster.gov.uk/cycleparking

Planning your journey To help plan your cycle journey, free cycle maps of London are available at tfl.gov.uk/cyclemaps Transport for London’s online journey planner can also help you to plan your route.

Visit tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES EDUTAIN

Banana Kids Camp

EDUTAIN meaning to EDUcate and enterTAIN, is a sports and arts activity programme for young people aged 8 to 13. The programme helps young people to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution to their community.

Jubilee Sports Centre offers a half-term kids camp run by qualified workers for ages 8 to 15.

Your children can get involved in fun activities and games including swimming, football and trips to the zoo, museums and other local attractions. Ask at reception for details.

When: 23rd July-24th August,10am-3pm North: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ South: St. Andrews’ Youth Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG Call: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Kids Camp Children aged 8 to 13 can join in holiday camps at the Queen Mother Sports Centre during the school holidays. Activities include football, badminton, netball, dancing, rounders, cricket and swimming. Call 020 7630 5522 for more information.

Holiday sport camps Head to Paddington Recreation Ground and St. Augustine’s Sports Centre to get involved in tennis, football, basketball, cricket and multi-sport. Call 020 7641 3642 for dates, times and prices.

Academy Sport drop-in sessions Academy Sport offers a range of all-day and two-hour drop-in sessions for children aged 6 to 13. Activities include football and basketball camps, archery, street dance, multi-sports and more.

When: 23rd July-24th August Call 020 7121 0642 for more information.

Find out what’s on for children and young people in the school holidays at westminster.gov.uk/inthecity or call 020 7641 7929.

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L.E.A.P Parkour Park

Parkour camp

Parkour is a new and innovative sport, where you move your body from one point to another efficiently and effectively, overcoming obstacles around you.

You will be shown the techniques and moves you need to perfect the art of movement and can receive an AQA Unit 1 and/or 2 accreditation.

London’s first and the world’s largest purposebuilt outdoor managed parkour facility provides the ideal place for all ages to practice parkour in a safe environment.

The site mimics an urban landscape with walls, rails and stairs for people to vault and scale.

Parkour camps take place at the L.E.A.P Parkour Park at Academy Sport. Call 020 7121 0642 to find out more.

30th July-3rd August, 10am-1pm 13th-17th August, 10am-1pm 28th-31st August, 10am-1pm Cost: £5 per day

Over 8s can join regular classes or qualified traceurs can use the park unsupervised once they pass a competence test with instructors from Parkour UK. The facility is funded by the council and London Marathon Trust.

Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZ

Activities

For more information on parkour or to book, email parkour@westminster. gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.

The latest updates on course sessions and times will be available on our Facebook page, search ‘ActiveWestminster’.

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Health and wellbeing programmes There are lots of dedicated programmes and activities to help you take part in and enjoy physical activity.

Health Trainers

NHS health checks

Funded by the NHS and delivered by the Rain Trust and Living Well, Westminster Health Trainers can help you improve your health and prevent illness by offering a confidential one-to-one community-based service to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. It focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking and moderating alcohol intake.

To find out more or make an appointment call 020 8964 2727 and press 3 or visit westminsterhealthtrainers.com

Free NHS health checks are available for anyone aged between 40 to 74 in local pharmacies and GP practices. A health professional will check your blood pressure, height, weight and cholesterol levels. You will be given a score to calculate your risk of developing a vascular disease within the next 10 years. You will then be signposted to other health services if needed.

Mini Kickstart and Kickstart Mini Kickstart is a free six-week healthy lifestyle programme for toddlers aged 2 to 5 and their families, run by a qualified dietician and nutritionist.

Sessions include dancing, football, arts and crafts and advice on healthy food choices, reading nutrition labels and coping with fussy eating.

Call 020 7313 3060 or email minikickstart@westminster-pct.nhs.uk Kickstart is a free healthy lifestyle club for children aged 6 to 12 and their families. Sessions include cooking, games, physical activities, competitions and prizes. It runs after school for 10 weeks in locations across Westminster.

Call 020 7563 6110 or email healthy.lifestyle@westminster-pct.nhs.uk

For a list of pharmacies offering health checks in Westminster, call NHS Westminster’s Patient Advice and Liaison service (PALS) on 0800 587 8818 or visit westminster.nhs.uk Community gyms The community gym at Queen Mother Sports Centre has a private training space and a programme of activities to introduce first-time gym goers and disabled people to the facilities.

Call the centre for more information.

Community gyms are also available at Paddington Recreation Ground and Marshall Street Leisure Centre. The Queen Mother Sports Centre is also an option for the Exercise Referral Scheme.

For information call 020 7641 5898.

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Exercise Referral Scheme This is a 10 or 12-week programme for people who have a medical condition. An instructor will support you through a healthy lifestyle programme tailored to suit your fitness levels and medical condition. Your programme can include gym workouts, exercise classes, walking, outdoor activity and swimming.

Programmes take place at: • • • • • • •

Jubilee Hall Little Venice Sports Centre Moberly Sports and Education Centre Paddington Recreation Ground Queen Mother Sports Centre The Hub, Regents Park The Porchester Centre.

The scheme is referral only. Speak to your doctor or health professional to find out if you are eligible or call the NHS Health Improvement Team on 020 7563 6217.

NHS Westminster recommends that adults do at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week and that children should take part in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

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Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI)

The IFI mark is funded by the Mayor of London to ensure that fitness facilities in London are accessible to and inclusive of disabled people.

IFI accredited facilities are: • Little Venice Sports Centre • Marshall Street Leisure Centre • Moberly Sports and Education Centre • Paddington Recreation Ground • Queen Mother Sports Centre

CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Westminster Sports Unit is committed to providing inclusive sport and leisure opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity.

Contact the venues direct for details of costs.

Exercise type

Venue

Day

Time

Contact

Swimming lessons for people with physical and learning disabilities

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Mon

8-9pm

Natasha Flemming Tel 07747 690 858

Multi-sport Tuesday Club: 18+

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Tues

6-7.30pm

Westminster Sports Unit Tel 020 7641 2012

Swimming session for the visually impaired

Porchester Centre

Tues

7-8pm

London Sports Club for the Blind Tel 07711 659 851

Exercise class for Westminster day service users

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Wed

11am-1pm

Westminster Sports Unit Tel 020 7641 2012

DS Football (football for people with Down Syndrome)

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Wed

5-6pm

QPR FC and Westminster Sports Unit Tel 020 7641 2012

Multi-sport Thursday Club: 18+

Little Venice Sports Centre

Thurs

4-5.30pm

Westminster Sports Unit Tel 020 7641 2012

Pan-disability football for all ages

Paddington Recreation Ground

Thurs

5-6pm

QPR in the Community Matthew Lock Tel 020 8740 2509

Body management class for people with profound disabilities

Moberly Sports and Education Centre

Fri

11am-12 midday

Zodiac Arts Tel 07714 177 911

Community gym class for people with learning disabilities

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Fri

11am-12 midday

Daniel Blackmore Tel 020 7630 5522

Football for deaf people

Academy Sport

Sat

5-6pm (young people) Conor McBrearty 6-7pm (adults) Tel 07428 459 633

Volunteering, training and education If you want to become more involved in sport in Westminster as a coach or instructor, we’ve got lots of volunteering, coaching, training and employment opportunities.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Sport and leisure volunteering programme

Aged 14 to 25? Why not make all the activities you are doing count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award? Complete four challenges once a week for three to six months to achieve the award. The challenges are in four different areas:

If you are interested in becoming a coach, referee, administrator or instructor you can receive support in finding a role that matches your skills, interests and availability, along with funding for training courses and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.

• get fitter or more skilled at a sport

The Westminster Sports Unit have teamed up with Volunteer Centre Westminster to help and support people to volunteer in sport.

• volunteer or qualify as a coach • l earn or improve a skill eg referee, admin, planning • T ake the Expedition Challenge (training course over eight weeks including two camping and trekking trips).

Registration – £20 (financial support may be available)

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Sports organisations looking for volunteers can also benefit from support to recognise and develop new volunteer opportunities.

Please call Stephanie Taylor on 020 7087 4352, or email stephanie.taylor@volunteer.co.uk to find out how to get involved.

Expedition Challenge starts from £120.

Training & Courses

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is widely recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers. It will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure.

For more information call 020 7641 4030.

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School sports courses

Sports coaching courses

There is a range of training opportunities for education professionals, including Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) programmes.

Join one of our free or low cost courses to help you get involved in sport.

CPD is provided by the Westminster School Sports Partnership for teachers across Westminster and includes teacher support, conferences, specific whole school INSET training and PE co-ordinator days.

Other programmes available are: • • • •

the newly qualified teachers programme INSET/team teaching programme annual review day secondary programme.

For further information contact the Westminster School Sports Partnership on 0207 641 5879 or email aemanuel@westminster.gov.uk

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Attendance is required on all dates to complete the course. Priority is given to Westminster residents, clubs and organisations. Call 020 7641 2012 for more information.

Walk Leader Course Age: 16+ When: 1st May, 2-4pm and 3rd May, 10am-1pm (candidates must attend both sessions) Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Cost: Free Using Sport to Tackle Youth Crime (1st4sport Level 2 VRQ Award) Age: 16+ When: 9th, 16th and 30th May,10am-4pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: Free Boxing Level 1 Age: 16+ When: 29th May, 8.30am-4pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £100

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A career in sport Age: 16+ When: 30th May, 6.15pm-9.15pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £30

Safeguarding and Child Protection Workshop Age: 16+ When: 9th July, 6-9pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £15

Boccia Tutor Training Course Age: 16+ When: 6th June, 10am-3pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Cost: £15

Football (1st4 sport Football Level 1 Coaching Award) Age: 16+ When: 13th-16th August, 9.30am-4pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Cost: £50

Organising and managing events Age: 16+ When: 13th June, 6.15pm-9.15pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £30 Table Tennis (ETTA Level 1) Age: 16+ When: 15th June, 9.45am-4.30pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH Cost: £35

Sports Leadership (UK Level 2 Community Award) Age: 16+ When: 29th October-2nd November, 10am-4pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £50 Funding workshop – funding for sport and physical activity Age: 16+ When: 20th June, 6.15pm-9.15pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre, Crompton Street, W2 1ND Cost: £30

For further information call 020 7641 5882 or email rspencer@westminster.gov.uk

Training & Courses

A number of parkour coaching courses will be running from May – August.

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For further information Facility

Address

Telephone

Website

Academy Sport

Torquay Street, W2 5EZ

020 7121 0642

westminsteracademy.biz

020 7594 6660

imperial.ac.uk

Imperial College - Ethos Sports Centre 7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ Imperial College - Paddington site

St. Mary’s Campus, Norfolk Place, W2 1PG 020 7594 9073

imperial.ac.uk/sports

Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden

30 The Piazza, WC2E 8BE

020 7836 4007

jubileehalltrust.org

Jubilee Sports Centre

Caird Street, W10 4RR

020 8960 9629

better.org.uk

Little Venice Sports Centre

10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND

020 7641 5111

better.org.uk

Marshall Street Leisure Centre

15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL

020 7871 7222

better.org.uk

Moberly Sports and Education Centre Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH

020 7641 4807

better.org.uk

Open Age

1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL

020 8964 1900

openage.org.uk

Outdoor sports pitches

Various

020 7641 2012

westminster.gov.uk/active

Paddington Recreation Ground

Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD

020 7641 3642

better.org.uk

Parks and open spaces

Various

020 7641 6000

westminster.gov.uk/active

Pimlico Academy

Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT

07855 330 000

pimlicoacademythevenue.org

Porchester Centre and Spa

Queensway, W2 5HS

020 7792 2919

better.org.uk

Queen Mother Sports Centre

223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL

020 7630 5522

better.org.uk

Sayers Croft Field Centre

Cranleigh Road, Surrey, GU6 7SS

01483 275 541

sayers-croft.org.uk

Seymour Leisure Centre

Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ

020 7723 8019

better.org.uk

St. Augustine’s Sports Centre

Rudolph Road, NW6 5SN

020 7641 3642

better.org.uk

St George’s (Maida Vale) RC School Lanark Road, W9 1RB

020 7328 0904

stgeorgesrc.org

The Abbey Centre

34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU

020 7222 0303

theabbeycentre.org.uk

The Hub, Regent’s Park

Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU

0300 061 2326

royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Westminster Boating Base

136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY

020 7821 7389

westminsterboatingbase.co.uk

Westminster City School

53-57 Palace Street, SW1E 5HJ

020 7641 8760

wcsh.com

Westminster Sports Unit

Paddington Recreation Ground Pavilion, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD

020 7641 2012

westminster.gov.uk/sport

www.westminster.gov.uk/sport Please note that details of activities, programmes and facilities in this publication were correct at the time of print but may be subject to change.