The rising Cost of Living affects more than just bills.
Our free activities provide various opportunities: to de-stress, to have fun with the family, to make connections within your community. Below is a list of activities for residents to access, facilitated by LWNT, Lancaster West Residents' Association and wider RBKC.
You should also check out our calendar:

W11 Volunteering

Our volunteering scheme is a cost-free way to take up a new hobby and socialise, all whilst contributing to your LancWest community.
As a volunteer you could learn about gardening and help to deliver our plans to make the Estate green. Or why not help your Residents’ Association with running community events of all kinds?
You can volunteer as much or as little of your time as suits you – weekly, monthly, or just pop along occasionally.
If you’re interested, please contact Phoebe:

Coffee & community at Baseline Studios

As it gets colder, remember you can enjoy the warm indoor spaces at Baseline Studios during working hours. With complimentary Wi-Fi and hot drinks, relax or chat in the Garden Café, or pop into one of our pods if you need a desk space.
On Monday mornings, 10am – 12pm, there is a dedicated Coffee Morning here at Baseline. This is hosted by the NHS wellbeing team and is open to all residents.
Baseline studios is located on the ground level of Barandon Walk, accessed from Whitchurch Road. Please do pop in and chat to our friendly reception if you need any assistance.

Women's Wednesday Yoga

When: 9-45 -10-45am and 11am – 12pm
Where: North Kensington Resource Centre
Midweek boost!
Revitalise and centre yourself with yoga on a Wednesday. Improve your flexibility, mobility and mental wellbeing with this guided session. No equipment needed, as we provide mats.
Provided by Community Champions.

Massages

When: Last Tuesday of each month
Where: North Kensington Resource Centre
Relax and unwind with our free massage offer, as part of our Respite offer during the refurbishment. It is a great stress relief for the end of the month, aiding both physical and mental wellbeing.
To schedule in a session, please contact Fatma:

Contact Fatma

Community Fridge

When: Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Where: St Clements Church, opposite the front of Baseline Studios.
LWNT and Hubub support Lancaster West Residents’ Association to run a Community Fridge for residents of LancWest.
Donated food is diverted from being wasted and instead distributed amongst Lancaster West residents. You will receive a bag of groceries at no cost. The items in a food bag vary week by week but cater for all diets.
To register for the Community Fridge, please contact Phoebe on email or ask a volunteer running community lunch for a registration form.

Community Meals

On Thursdays, your Residents' Association offers Association a community lunch from 12pm. Come along and enjoy a free home-cooked meal and refreshments, sat with other members of the community.
There is also a monthly breakfast! This popular event brings the community together to enjoy a hot, cooked breakfast together. Cereal, fruit and yoghurt is also on offer. Vegetarian and halal diets are both widely catered for, with options for vegans too.
The next community breakfast is on Friday 6 January, 10am – 12pm.

Estate Community Hour

When: Next session on Sunday 26 March, 2-3pm!
Where: Kensington Leisure Centre
Join us for our monthly Leisure Centre takeover! The sports hall is open to the LancWest community for families and friends of all ages to take part in multi-sports session. This will be led by sports coaches and have an emphasis on fun

Family Fun Run

When: Sundays, 11.00– 12.00am.
Where: Little Wormwood Scrubs, meet at the vehicle entrance by Delgarno Gardens.
Do you want to be active and have fun with the family? Join RBKC at Little Wormwood Scrubs (W10) for a 2k run, jog or walk. You're welcome whatever your pace.
For more information, contact Jonas: Jonas.Charles@rbkc.gov.uk

Monday gym sessions

When: Mondays, 5 – 5:45pm
Where: Avondale Park gym (by Sirdar Road entrance)
Workout in nature! Free group workouts as a circuit on the new park equipment. Anyone over 14 can enjoy this guided session, located in the peaceful setting of Avondale Park.
For more information, contact Jonas:

Weekend Tai-Chi

When: Sundays, 10.30 – 11am
Where: Avondale Park, meet in front of Avondale Park Café
Stress relief for Sundays. Join this group to get moving gently, practicing this ancient art that benefits your mobility, strength and posture.
For more information, contact Jonas:

Employment & Training hub: Digital room

This is a dedicated space for LancWest and North Ken residents to learn, browse and connect. The computers will be available for all to use, with ICT training available, and training courses will run in the space too.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the suite!

Activities, clubs and camps for young people

Our City offers a wide range of free activities, clubs and camps for young people aged between 1 –25!
With basketball, zookeeping, DJing, art and more on offer, there’s something for everyone. All in your local area!
Browse and book the sessions below.

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Kensington Leisure Centre

LancWest residents can get a free Residents Pay & Play card for the leisure centre. They come in adult or junior (under 16), and if you're a full-time student or receive state benefit then you qualify for a Residents Pay & Play Concession card.
This membership gives you up to 50% off all leisure centre activities - classes, using the gym or having a swim.

Get one here

Children's Centres

There are free Stay & Play sessions for under 3s around North Kensington, as well as music, language and movement classes for babies.
Stay & PlayMonday - Thursday 9:30 - 12:15 pmIlys Booker Centre @ The Curve (W10)
Term time only
For the full timetable of all children's centres in North Ken, please click the link below.

Timetable here