Walking Football Limited

23/07/2025

Blackpool Walking Football Tournament 2025 Part 3 of 3.

In this episode Mr Podcast interviews his first 83 year old player!
Mr Podcast returns to the North West of England for another massive over 50s & 60s Blackpool Walking Football Tournament, and in the second of three parts, as the wind starts to hit hard, interviews the following fans, managers, tournament organisers players & tournament winners:
Ross playing for Shrewsbury following a penalty shootout
Mick Southern playing for Lytham Town
Steve playing for WEBATA following qualification
Blackpool seasiders Supporter Les
Matthew playing for Brymbo Lodge following penalty shootout
Neil playing for LRCFC who are through to the final
Motherwell coach Bobby following qualification to the semi final
Tony McFarlane playing for Blackfyne
Den playing for Dumbarton
Another Russ from Winstanley Strollers following qualification to the final
83 year old Tam playing for LRCFC
Ian Drakes playing for Shrewsbury
Back with Woodchurch Captain Tim following penalty shootout
Over 60s tournament winner Roger playing for Brymbo Lodge
Hucknall town supporter Mark
Back with winning Russ Marsden from Winstanley Strollers
Back with tournament winner Steve playing for WEBATA
Tournament organiser Lee
Tournament organiser Neil Mitchell

In this episode, Mr Podcast interviews his first 83-year-old player at the exciting Blackpool Walking Football Tournament.

16/07/2025

Blackpool Walking Football Tournament 2025 Part 2 of 3.
In this episode we find out Walking Football saved a marriage.

In the second of three parts, as the wind starts to hit hard, interviews the following fans, managers, Match Officials and players:

· Gordon Boyd playing for Dumbarton
· Mr George Cole playing for Dumbarton
· John Wield playing for Motherwell
· Scarborough Barons supporter Karen Jameson
· Woodchurch over 50s & over 60s manager Colin
· Fleetwood (Flyers) Town supporter Eddy
· St Annes supporter Lewis
· Vice-Captain Scot playing for Brymbo Lodge
· Brymbo Lodge supporter Chris
· Tom playing for Motherwell
· Hucknall Town supporter Carly
· Lee playing for Carrick Maypole
· Andy playing for South Birmingham
· Anthony Hidlestone playing for Oakwood Glossop
· Mark playing for Motherwell
· Russ Marsden playing for Winstanley Strollers
· Derek Walker playing for WEBATA
· Match Official Referee Alan Rushworth
· Kevin playing for Blackfyne
· Lee playing for Weymouth
· Nev playing for Hucknall Town
· Stuart playing for Hucknall Town
· David playing for Oakwood Glossop

https://walkingfootball.com/podcast/blackpool-walking-football-tournament-2025-part-2-walking-football-walking-football-tournament-2025/

Discover how Walking Football can save marriages in this episode, featuring insights from the Blackpool Walking Football Tournament 2025.

21/06/2025

Tri Nations & Celtic Nations Cup - run by women for women! Hot, hot, hot with storms in-between in Brum today... 📷🚶‍♀️⚽️

19/06/2025

Hemingford Pavilion
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/cambridgeshire/hemingford-grey/mixed-sessions/hemingford-pavilion/?feed_id=22670&_unique_id=68542816ad063
Walking Sports with One Leisure

Football and Netball sessions form our walking sports programme. Each session is slightly modified where players walk instead of run and all are suitable for adults aged 35+. We welcome players of any ability or fitness level.

Walking Football
• Tuesday 10am – 11am at Hemingford Pavilion * (this session is £2 and is currently self-led by regular participants)
• Wednesday 5pm – 6pm at One Leisure Huntingdon
• Friday 12pm – 1pm at One Leisure Huntingdon

Walking Netball
• Monday 10am – 11am at Brampton Memorial Centre (funded so free to attend)
• Wednesday 10:30am – 11:30am at Yaxley Amenity Centre (charged at £2)
• Thursday 12pm – 1pm at One Leisure Ramsey
• Friday 10am – 11am at One Leisure Huntingdon

Session details
The sessions are either £3.30 pay as you go, or you can buy a 10-session pass for £31 or it is included in your One Leisure Platinum Membership.

Advanced booking is required. You can book via the One Leisure website, the One Leisure App or by calling One Leisure Direct on 01480 388111. You can now also book in at reception.

Contact Dan Godward

Walking Sports with One Leisure Football and Netball sessions form our walking sports programme. Each session is slightly modified where players walk instead of run and all are suitable for adults aged 35+. We welcome players of any ability or fitness level. Walking Football • Tuesday 10am – 11a...

19/06/2025

New device to help people with Parkinson’s Disease regain their stride
https://walkingfootball.com/new-device-to-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease-regain-their-stride/?feed_id=22666&_unique_id=68541808cf8d2

Researchers are conducting the first-large scale trial of a device which could help people with Parkinson’s Disease to walk better.

Over 200 people with Parkinson’s at eight sites around the UK will test the use of a Functional Electrical Simulation (FES) device, which is already used by people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and those who’ve had a stroke to improve their walking ability.

The STEPS 2 trial is being led by Professor Paul Taylor at Salisbury District Hospital, working in partnership with the University of Southampton, University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter. It’s being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)…

David Muskett, 72, from Bournemouth, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago. He first took part in the trial at the beginning of June 2024 and has been using the FES device ever since. He says:

“Over the past two years walking has become increasingly difficult. The FES device has been an enormous help. It’s simple to set up, and I have been amazed at the difference it has made.

“Prior to using the device, walking was like wading through treacle. I have always been an active person, and having the FES device has made walking, golf and football a much more pleasurable experience. It has helped my balance, fitness and strengthened my legs.

“I play walking football with Dorset Parky Striders, which we formed in October last year. We all have Parkinson’s, but to see us all chasing a ball around the pitch you would never guess. There’s a tremendous camaraderie within the group, and it keeps us all fit.”

Pic credit: David Muskett / Dorset Parky Striders

STEPS 2 follows a 2020 feasibility study (STEPS 1). In this smaller study, 64 people with Parkinson’s who had difficulty walking received FES in addition to standard care or standard care alone.

A significant number of those who’d received FES had increased walking speed and fewer falls. The results were echoed in interviews with the participants receiving FES, who reported improved walking ability, mobility and confidence.

KEEP READING at source: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/06/new-study-to-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease-regain-their-stride.page

The STEPS 2 trial is currently recruiting patients. To find out more visit: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/penctu/steps-2

19/06/2025

Manchester Based Walking Football Research – Participants Wanted!
https://walkingfootball.com/manchester-based-walking-football-research-participants-wanted/?feed_id=22652&_unique_id=6853ede0ddc0d

Are you over 50, living in or around Manchester, and looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active or simply maintain your current lifestyle and see how that affects you? Join our PhD research study at Manchester Metropolitan University and help us understand how walking football vs a sedentary lifestyle can boost physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Why Get Involved?

Stay Active – Walking football is designed to be more inclusive, offering a supportive way to exercise without the high impact of traditional sports.

Boost Your Wellbeing – Early research shows that walking football can improve physical health and mental health, and strengthen social connections.

🩺 Free Health M.O.T. – Participants will receive state-of-the-art health assessments (including blood work, muscle function, mental wellbeing, etc.), providing a comprehensive check-up as part of the study.

Be Part of Something Bigger – With the 50+ age group growing rapidly, understanding how this sport supports healthy ageing is more important than ever.

Ease of participation – Reasonable travel costs for the health MOT will be reimbursed if required

Who We’re Looking For:

Aged 50+

Able to take part in light exercise OR simply maintain current relatively sedentary lifestyle

Based in or around Greater Manchester (or willing to travel)

Happy to commit 8 weeks of walking football OR habitual lifestyle (with health MOT at weeks 0 and end)

Interested in taking part or learning more? Please get in touch for further details!

Email: EGAN.GOODISON@stu.mmu.ac.uk

Phone: 01612275594

19/06/2025

Goodwin Park - Olympic FC
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/australia/queensland/yeronga/men-only-sessions/goodwin-park-olympic-fc/?feed_id=22644&_unique_id=6853e1988973a
Every Monday evening at 5pm on the enclosed synthetic small-field Goodwin Park grounds behind the Qlympic Football Club club/dressing rooms. Contact George for more details.

18/06/2025

North Kelvin FC Walking Football
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/glasgow-city/glasgow/men-only-sessions/north-kelvin-fc-walking-football/?feed_id=22640&_unique_id=68530eabf1a5a
North Kelvin Mens Walking Football for over 50s starts 30th January 2024

Firhill Sports Complex Tuesdays 10 – 11am

Come and join us for some FREE football sessions

If you are interested please get in contact with Tony

North Kelvin Mens Walking Football for over 50s starts 30th January 2024 Firhill Sports Complex Tuesdays 10 – 11am Come and join us for some FREE football sessions If you are interested please get in contact with Tony

18/06/2025

CALA Walking Football Club
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/mid-and-east-antrim/carrickfergus/men-only-sessions/cala-walking-football-club-2/?feed_id=22636&_unique_id=6852c89546675

Keeping active and connected with others as we get older can be of great benefit to our physical and mental wellbeing.

We use Walking Football (sometimes referred to as ‘Danderball’ in Northern Ireland) as our preferred way of looking after our bodies and minds.

• Danderball at Larne Leisure Centre (delivered by Community Sports Network) Monday 11am – 12pm FREE
• Danderball at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre Thursdays 10.30 – 11.30am

CALA Walking Football Club was formed in 2023 by a group of Over-50s who had been meeting for about a year, in an informal capacity, to participate in Walking Football sessions offered in Carrickfergus and Larne Leisure Centres.

18/06/2025

Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire ‘Strictly Walking Football’
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/worcestershire/worcester/mixed-sessions/age-uk-herefordshire-worcestershire-strictly-walking-football/?feed_id=22632&_unique_id=685282379aa02
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire (H&W) are launching a second Walking Football session in Worcester, taking place every Thursday from 11am-12.30pm at King George V playing fields.

The session branded Strictly Walking Football, is open to men and women over the age of 50 and will focus on maintaining the rules of the sport to ensure that all participants enjoy the pace whilst keeping them fit and active.

Jan Blazak who has supported Age UK H&W with the development of the group says:

“We want to attract people who are not currently playing, maybe nursing injuries, or simply wanting to dip their toes and test it out. We also want it to become a social support for those attending and engender a camaraderie amongst the group.”

“It will run every week regardless of numbers and if we do not have enough for a game, we will do low scale fitness work and drills as we build it up. We will do a proper warm up and warm down around each session, but mainly we will have a bit of fun and a laugh!”

The first session will begin on Thursday 15th February from 11am-12.30pm at King George V playing fields, Ash Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9TL.

If you are looking to give it a go, you can attend your first session for free with the following sessions costing £4. To find out more about strictly Walking Football then please contact Age UK H&W and ask for Carley

17/06/2025

Rising Stars YFC Walking Football
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/england/gloucester-1/mixed-sessions/rising-stars-yfc-walking-football/?feed_id=22628&_unique_id=6851af1f60a84
NEW Walking football sessions with Rising Stars YFC

Slow paced version of the beautiful game. Same rules, except no running.

Wednesdays 7pm Plock Court 3G Pitch

Suitable for adults. Have fun. Be active. Improve strength. Improve fitness. Meet new people.

17/06/2025

Phoenix 681 FC
https://walkingfootball.com/walking-football/united-kingdom/vale-of-glamorgan/llandough/walking-football-clubs/phoenix-681-fc/?feed_id=22624&_unique_id=685168d6c5a14
A group of people living with Parkinson's Disease supporting each other on and off the pitch.

Phoenix urges us to fight on… 681 is Dopamine’s number… the chemical that people challenging Parkinson’s have little of… we play football to tackle it