22/07/2025
⚽ New Walking Football Sessions for People with Parkinson’s in Lincolnshire! 🧠
Lincoln City Foundation has launched a brand-new walking football session designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s or similar neurological conditions.
📍 Where: 3G Pitch, LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD
🕐 When: Mondays, 1–2pm
💷 Cost: £3 per session
☕ Includes time for socialising and refreshments after the session!
Supported by Parkinson’s UK and the EFL in the Community, these sessions offer a fun, friendly, and inclusive way to stay active. No experience is needed, and carers and relatives are welcome to join or watch.
🏃♂️ Benefits of walking football include:
✅ Improved balance and coordination
✅ Reduced risk of falls
✅ Better cardiovascular health
✅ Boosted energy and sleep
✅ Increased strength
✅ Social connection and improved mental wellbeing
🗣️ Alice Carter, Head of Healthier Communities at Lincoln City Foundation, said:
“Football is a powerful platform to bring people together. We hope these sessions will support physical health and create a welcoming space for social connection and community.”
📞 Want to get involved?
Email: health@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk
Call: 01522 563792
Let’s kick off better health together! ⚽💬