Paddington Recreation Ground

22/10/2026

💬 "It's one of the best things I've done with my children and now my grandchild."

Did you know that more than 8 in 10 parents say swimming with their children makes them feel closer as a family?

Time spent in the water isn't just about learning a life skill. It's about sharing experiences, building confidence and having fun together. 💙

Give your child skills for life, find swimming lessons 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6AK8

21/10/2026

💪 40 years of membership. One big refurbishment. A gym that keeps evolving!

Westway Portobello Fitness Club has officially unveiled its £395,000 refurbishment, with a very special person cutting the ribbon: local member Christina Sesay, who first joined the gym back in 1986! 🎉

Four decades later, Christina is still a regular, often visiting twice a day for gym sessions and Zumba classes. And she’s seen plenty of changes along the way.

The latest investment has transformed the gym floor, introducing more strength and functional training equipment, a dedicated recovery area and a refreshed look throughout.

Here’s what’s new:

🏋️ Strength equipment increased by 10%, from 40 to 44 pieces

💪 New Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment

🔄 A more open, spacious gym layout

💆 A dedicated recovery area featuring Theragun massage guns

✨ Refreshed spaces for members to enjoy

But for Christina, it’s about more than the equipment. It’s the welcoming community that has kept her coming back for 40 years.

💬 “What I love most is the wonderful mix of members; people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and mostly locals, which gives it such a welcoming community feel.”

With more than 2,200 members, Westway Portobello continues to play an important role in its local community, and this investment will help it support members for years to come.

A huge thank you to Christina for helping us celebrate this exciting new chapter, and to everyone involved in bringing the refurbishment to life 💙👏

20/10/2026

🎿 Bet you didn’t know we had SKI SLOPES 👀

And we’re throwing a party on them!

Join us at Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Centre this Friday 23 October for our Après Ski Party, bringing alpine vibes to Sunderland with DJ Charlie Hedges, skiing, tubing, food, drink and plenty of party anthems 🎶

Whether you’re ready to hit the slopes or just fancy a night out with a difference, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are just £10, with under-5s going FREE!
⏰ It’s happening THIS FRIDAY, so don’t leave it until the last minute. Grab your tickets now and get ready to party!

👉 Book now: https://brnw.ch/21x6y0g

18/10/2026

VO₂ max is an important indicator of cardiovascular fitness and is associated with long-term health and longevity. 💪

If you haven't completed your baseline test yet, start with our 2-minute marching knees or high knees test to see where you're at!

Then, it's time to work on improving your VO₂ max with interval training. ⏱️

🔥 30 seconds of hard work
🚶 15 seconds of active recovery
🔁 Repeat for 10–20 minutes

It’s all about pushing yourself in short bursts, recovering, and going again!

Ready to build your fitness and work towards a healthier future? Let’s get moving and ! 🚀

16/10/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Knowing CPR and how to use a defibrillator could help save someone’s life. You don’t need to be a medical professional to make a difference, just the confidence to act when it matters most.

Learn more here ➡️ https://www.rlss.org.uk/learn-cpr

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

Restart a Heart Day ❤️

What would you do if someone suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing?

Knowing how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator could help save a life. That’s why this Restart a Heart Day, we’re supporting the campaign to help more people feel confident learning these potentially lifesaving skills.

As a leisure community, we’re proud to play our part in raising awareness and helping people understand that you don’t have to be a medical professional to make a difference.

Take a few minutes to learn the basics. You never know when you might need them.

14/10/2026

💬 "No matter what your age is, you can learn something new."

Many people think learning to swim is something you do as a child. Aghogho's story proves otherwise.

No matter your age, swimming can open the door to new experiences, build confidence and provide a lifelong skill.

If you've been putting it off, perhaps now is the perfect time to take that first step. Find your local pool now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6pnt

Find your local swimming pools and baths in England, Scotland and Wales. Also find English swimming clubs, diving clubs, water polo clubs, synchro clubs, disability swimming clubs, and Masters clubs. Enter your postcode to find British pools and clubs.

13/10/2026

Swimming is for everyone.

💙 Every age. 💙 Every ability. 💙 Every background.

Today we're launching the latest wave of , celebrating swimming pools as welcoming community spaces where everyone can learn, connect and belong.

Follow along as we share inspiring swimming stories from across England and discover why it's never too late to start your journey through water. 💧

Find out more information 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x6nwd

12/10/2026

⏰ A little reminder for tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow for our Nutrable webinar with nutritional therapist Mike Murphy, exploring heart health, the factors that influence heart disease, and practical ways to support your health through everyday nutrition and lifestyle choices. 🫀🥗

📅 Tuesday 13th October | 12:30pm

And while you're thinking about your health, have you tested your VO₂ Max yet? 👀

Your VO₂ Max gives you an insight into how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise, helping you understand your current fitness and build a baseline to track your progress.

📲 Head to the MAX YOUR LIFE section of the Everyone Active app or visit your centre to find out how to get tested.

Your number is just the start. It's about building a healthier future and having more capacity for the life you want to live. 💙

09/10/2026

FOUR wins at the ukactive Awards 2026! 🎉

What a night! We’re incredibly proud to have taken home four awards at the ukactive Awards 2026, celebrating the brilliant work of our colleagues, centres and local authority partners. 👏

Here’s what we’re celebrating:

🏆 Outstanding Public Club/Centre of the Year: Moulton Leisure Centre

🏆 The Jan Spaticchia Special Recognition Award: Stephen Hulme, Founder of Everyone Active, and David Bibby, former Managing Director

🏆 Healthy Communities Award: Dacorum Community Programme

🏆 Regional Public Club/Centre of the Year, Midlands & East Anglia: Moulton Leisure Centre

A special congratulations to Stephen Hulme and David Bibby on their well-deserved recognition for their leadership and lasting contributions to the physical activity sector. ❤️

These awards reflect the dedication of our 16,000-strong workforce and the fantastic partnerships that help us make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of communities across the country.

A huge well done to everyone involved. This is a team effort, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🙌

07/10/2026

👀 Qualified Group Exercise Instructor? We want you!

Got the qualification, the energy and the passion to get a room moving? 🔥

We’re looking for enthusiastic instructors who can bring energy, motivation and personality to every class, while helping people feel confident, have fun and enjoy being active.

Whether you’re already teaching or looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

💬 Speak to a colleague at your local centre to register your interest.

06/10/2026

❤️ Your heart health is shaped by more than just exercise.

So, what really drives heart disease, and what can we do every day to better protect our hearts?

Join Nutritional Therapist Mike Murphy for a 30-minute talk exploring the science behind heart disease, the everyday factors that can influence our heart health, and practical food and lifestyle strategies you can put into practice.

🗓️ Tuesday 13 October
⏰ 12:30pm

Whether you’re looking to understand more about your heart health or simply make more informed choices for your wellbeing, this session is a great place to start.

RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21x6d9C

06/10/2026

❤️ Your heart health is shaped by more than just exercise.

So, what really drives heart disease, and what can we do every day to better protect our hearts?

Join Nutritional Therapist Mike Murphy for a 30-minute talk exploring the science behind heart disease, the everyday factors that can influence our heart health, and practical food and lifestyle strategies you can put into practice.

🗓️ Tuesday 13 October
⏰ 12:30pm

Whether you’re looking to understand more about your heart health or simply make more informed choices for your wellbeing, this session is a great place to start.

RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21x6d3s

01/10/2026

Your number is just the start. 👀

This October, it’s time to Max Your Life.

Together with the HERO app, we’re putting VO₂ Max at the heart of this month.

Helping you discover your number, understand your starting point and see what could change when you build more fitness into your life.

Because it’s not about chasing a number...

It’s about having more capacity for the life you want to live. 💪

Ready to find out what you’re capable of?

30/09/2026

Performance starts the night before. 🌙

Every day brings its own challenges, and how you prepare can make a difference to how you show up for them.

Good sleep is a vital part of your wellbeing, helping you feel ready to move, think, recover and make the most of whatever the day brings.

Because feeling MORE well starts long before the day begins.

30/09/2026

Everyone Active centre in Westminster are raising the bar 👏

Four Westminster leisure centres have achieved one of Quest’s two highest ratings, with Paddington Recreation Ground and Porchester Centre both receiving an ‘excellent’ rating, while Moberly Sports Centre and Queen Mother Sports Centre were rated ‘very good’.

And there’s plenty to celebrate beyond the ratings too...

💷 £2 million invested across Westminster’s leisure centres

📈 58% increase in visits at Paddington Recreation Ground in recent years

♿ Accessibility and inclusion recognised across the assessments

💪 New equipment, refurbished gyms and modernised studio spaces

🧘 A new 18-bed Reformer Pilates studio at Moberly Sports Centre

A huge congratulations to everyone involved!

27/09/2026

Breathe in. Something big is coming 👀

It’s got something to do with oxygen.
Something to do with movement.
And a whole lot to do with your future self.

VO₂ Max testing is coming!

Ready to MAX YOUR LIFE? 💚

24/09/2026

🔥 JUST TURN UP! 🔥

Looking for something fun, active and free after school?

Join our FREE "Just Turn Up" multi-sport sessions at Paddington Recreation Ground! 🏃‍♂️🏀⚽🎯

📍 Meet at the MUGA (by the track)
📅 Every Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
👥 Ages 11–16

Whether you love sport or just want to try something new, these sessions are all about having fun, staying active and meeting new people in a welcoming environment.

✅ No experience needed
✅ No pressure
✅ Everyone welcome
✅ Completely FREE

Come along, get involved and just turn up!

22/09/2026

A gym membership? You could get 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 💙

At Everyone Active centres*, you can experience more than you think.

✅Swimming Pools
✅Exercise Studios
✅Recovery Areas
+ much more

So, why settle for just the gym?

Discover Much More and unlock your full potential.

👉 https://muchmore.everyoneactive.com/



*facilities at Everyone Active centres will differ

21/09/2026

POV: You want to check in on what the team are up to… 🤔😂

🎥 Southam Leisure Centre

17/09/2026

🚨 Become a Qualified Lifeguard – NPLQ Course at Queen Mother Sports Centre! 🏊‍♂️🚨

Looking for a rewarding career, a new qualification, or your first step into the leisure industry? Join our National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course at Queen Mother Sports Centre this October!

📍 Location: Queen Mother Sports Centre, 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1EL
📅 Course Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm (5-day course)
💷 Cost: £300 or funded places available!
✅ Assessment Day: Friday 30th October 2026

Entry Requirements:
✔️ Be 16 years old or over on the day of assessment
✔️ Swim 50m in under 1 minute
✔️ Swim 100m continuously on your front and 100m on your back
✔️ Tread water in deep water for 30+ seconds
✔️ Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
✔️ Climb out of the pool unaided

🌟 Gain a nationally recognised qualification and open the door to exciting lifeguarding and leisure industry opportunities.

📧 To book your place or enquire about employment opportunities, email: [email protected]

🏊‍♀️💙

16/09/2026

🚨 Your Nike savings just got a serious upgrade!

Your usual 10% discount has doubled to 20% off Nike trainers, sportswear, activewear and everyday favourites. 👟🔥

Whether you’re refreshing your training kit, heading to a class or upgrading your everyday style, now’s the time to make the most of the extra savings.

⏰ Hurry, this boosted offer ends at midnight on 20th September, when your discount returns to the usual 10%.

👉 Unlock your 20% Nike discount now when you spend over £50: https://brnw.ch/21x5IVE



*Offer available for Everyone Active members

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04/09/2026

👋 Meet the Team – Part 4!

Getting to know more of the people behind the scenes at Paddington Rec 🙌🏾

And we’re not done yet… 👀
One final instalment coming next week!

31/08/2026

Everyone recovers differently 💚 We asked our members and colleagues:
“What’s one recovery habit you swear by?”
From slowing down and spending time outdoors, to movement, mindfulness and making time to recharge, we loved hearing the different ways our community looks after their mind and body.
Here are some of the habits you shared:
💬 “A walk in the park ”
💬 “Ice bath”
💬 “Meditation”
Now it’s your turn...
💚 What’s one recovery habit you swear by? Share yours in the comments and inspire someone else.

27/08/2026

🏆 WE’VE ACHIEVED EXCELLENT! 🏆

Paddington Recreation Ground has achieved an EXCELLENT QUEST assessment! 🙌🏾

A fantastic recognition of our team, our community and everything we do to make Paddington Rec a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming place for everyone. 💚

Almost 2 million visits a year and counting! 👏🏾

25/08/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️ Track closure Notice!

Our athletics track will be unavailable at the times shown on the poster due to upcoming private events.

Running during these times? Make use of our Park Run routes instead! 🌳🏃🏾‍♂️

Thanks for your understanding 💚ActiveWestminster