NW8 | Westminster Community Information

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer groups covering ages from 6 to 18.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub and Scout groups covering ages from 6 to 18.

The contact for the Carlton Hill Estate Residents’ Association is Leo Falek who can be reached via the St John’s Wood Estate Office.

Drop-in-Centre for the over 50s and the retired. Lunch available daily and other other refreshments throughout the day.

The Cockpit houses a unique, purpose built, black-box theatre with a number of spaces available for hire.

The City of Westminster College’s performing arts course is based at the Cockpit Theatre.

Courses include: 

The London Early Years Foundation website provides information about its Westminster based nurseries:

Headteacher: Louisa Lochner.

Roll: 625

A mixed primary school. Pupils aged 3 – 11.

EYFS nursery and reception classes.

Kids Westminster provides a home learning service for children under three with disabilities.

The Lilestone Co-op contact is Philomena Conway.

The Lisson Green Tenants and Residents’ Association can be contacted directly or via the Greenside Community Centre.

The Marylebone Bangladesh Society (MBS) aims to promote and improve the economic well being of the Bangladeshi community in the Church Street, Marylebone and St John’s Wood areas.

Neighbourcare is a befriending organisation offering a range of services to people, especially older people, living in NW8, W9 (St John’s Wood, Maida Vale), and nearby areas.

Offers lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced, supervised practice and private tuition.

The predominant game at St John’s Wood Bridge and Social Club is cut-in Chicago.

Denomination: Baptist.

Pastor: Chris Hawthorne.

The Church is on the ground floor of Storey Court, 39 St John’s Wood Road, NW8, on the corner of Hamilton Close.

Formed in 1963 to conserve the unique character of the neighbourhood. The Society presents residents’ views to Westminster City Council and to developers.

The St. Martin in the Fields Almshouse is located in St. John’s Wood, and is a modern block of 19 unfurnished flats. These are mainly one bedroom flats and a small number of studios.

There are 19 units in the block. None are suitable for wheelchair users. Three of the units are self-contained bedsits on the ground floor.

Managed by Citywest Homes, the Greenside Community Centre serves as a hub of social, educational and leisure activity for local people in the Church Street ward.

The Liberal Jewish Synagogue complex provides purpose-built facilities for private parties, weddings and receptions. It also offers commercial amenities for meetings, classes and conferences.

Event type: meetings, receptions, dinners, launches, performances, exhibitions.

Studio: up to 60 people.

Gallery: up to 200 people.

The contact for the Townshend Estate Residents’ Association is Nancy Butcher who can be reached on 020 7722 9431 or via the Estate Office.

The contact for the Townshend Estate Residents’ Association is Nancy Butcher who can be reached on 020 7722 9431 or via the Estate Office.