Dads, granddads and councillors – get fit with walking football!

Dads, granddads and local town councillors are being invited to join a

game of ‘walking football’ in Memorial Park, Whaley Bridge, and

experience the fitness and fun idea that is sweeping the country.
The group plays every Wednesday at the all weather

pitch near Whaley Bridge FC’s ground in the top part of the park. The signed

entrance is off Macclesfield Road, turning into Park Road. Get togethers will

take place weekly on Wednesdays at the same time.
The sessions, supported by High Peak Borough Council and Whaley Bridge

Town Council, are organised by WellFit Health and Wellbeing. Director Mick

Owen has been running well supported games for the past year in the

Glossop area. Last October, a promotional tour with a travelling game took in

Buxton, Bradwell, Whaley Bridge and Glossop.

 

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Mick says: “It makes people feel happier and healthier. We have

evidence that people who come to us enjoy an increase of wellbeing.

Between January and June last year, 40 per cent had improved feelings about

life.”
Anyone coming on Wednesday should wear casual clothing and footwear

such as astroturf trainers.
While Mick was distributing posters in Whaley Bridge, a visitor from Blackpool

stopped to discuss walking football which he plays and enjoys in the resort.
Walking Football developed slowly through the Extra Time programme

initiative by Sport England and the Football Association. It is now widespread,

with support from such top clubs as Manchester City,

Final word from Mick Owen: “Women have more places to go and do thing

Men like the link with football and are enjoying Walking Football all over the

country. Come on, men of Whaley Bridge, and have a good time while

keeping fit and healthy.”

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