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Updated Times and Venue: Walking Football programme launches across Bristol for Over 55s

Published on 18 October 2021 08:34 AM

** Updated Times and Venue **

As the Winter months draw near, the Walking Football times and venues have changed to accommodate for colder weather. Sessions will be led by Qualified Coach, Jeff Dickens and will take place:

  • Mondays – Broad Plain Riverside Youth Project (Clement St, St Philip's, Bristol BS2 9ES)  – 9:45am -11:45am – Indoor court – 1st Nov start date
  • Tuesday – BS14 Youth Club (Stockwood Ln, Bristol BS14 8SJ) – 6:30pm - 8:30pm – Indoor Court – 2nd Nov start date
  • Thursday – Broad Plain Riverside Youth Project  (Clement St, St Philip's, Bristol BS2 9ES) – 11am - 1pm – Indoor court – 4th Nov start date
  • Friday – BS14 Youth Club (Stockwood Ln, Bristol BS14 8SJ) – 10am -12pm – Indoor court 

Enjoy a kick about at Age UK Bristol’s new Walking Football sessions, in partnership with Young Bristol.

Age UK Bristol and Young Bristol have come together to deliver a new programme of Walking Football sessions for people 55+ across Bristol. The partnership which launches the week commencing 10th May 2021, will see sessions take place at Young Bristol’s Community Youth Clubs, which are under-utilised whilst children and young people attend school.

Walking Football is, as the name suggests, a version of football where players walk instead of run. The project will offer people aged 55+ the opportunity to get involved with a low-impact version of the sport; supporting you to keep fit and socialise with like-minded people.

Karen Lloyd, Active Ageing Bristol Manager says, “These walking football sessions are ideal for over 55’s but open to all ages of people who may enjoy the game at a slower pace. We are delighted  to offer this new opportunity in partnership with Young Bristol and hope the sessions will lead to more people keeping active, learning new skills and making friends in the community.”

Lucy Saunders, Young Bristol’s Development and Fundraising Manager adds, “Young Bristol are passionate for our venues to become a vibrant hub for the whole community to benefit from. We look forward to developing this work with Age UK Bristol, providing positive opportunities that will connect communities.”

Sessions cost £4 per person and include a hot beverage. All sessions will take place in the Youth Clubs outdoor courts, so please dress appropriately. All abilities welcome.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, booking is essential.

Please visit www.youngbristol.com/walkingfootball to register your place. If you would like more information contact Jeff Dickens on 0787 728 7072.

 

This programme is supported by: