£668 RAISED FOR CHEST, HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND
Dunbar Walking Football has raised an incredible £668.52 in aid of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.
During the month of October, all the group's regular walking sessions fees plus generous donations from our walking football festival on 6th October that involved players from Haddington, Midlothian Ladies, Cockburnspath, Dunbar and English guests, Wythenshawe were donated to CHSS.
Many thanks to you all for your overwhelming generosity to this extremely worthy cause.
Earlier this year, Walking Football Scotland announced a partnership with Scotland’s leading health charity Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.
The partnership will see the two charities work together to improve health outcomes for thousands of over fifties across the country. CHSS’s Health Defence Team will visit many of the walking football groups across Scotland to offer health checks such as blood pressure and cholesterol level tests. These tests can be early indicators of a risk of stroke or heart disease.
As part of the partnership, CHSS were the headline sponsor of the 2023 Walking Football Scotland Scottish Cup & Festival, which took place on 24th June and in return WFS agreed to encourage fund raising activities during October amongst their members and so far almost £7000 has been raised.
During the month of October, all the group's regular walking sessions fees plus generous donations from our walking football festival on 6th October that involved players from Haddington, Midlothian Ladies, Cockburnspath, Dunbar and English guests, Wythenshawe were donated to CHSS.
Many thanks to you all for your overwhelming generosity to this extremely worthy cause.
Earlier this year, Walking Football Scotland announced a partnership with Scotland’s leading health charity Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.
The partnership will see the two charities work together to improve health outcomes for thousands of over fifties across the country. CHSS’s Health Defence Team will visit many of the walking football groups across Scotland to offer health checks such as blood pressure and cholesterol level tests. These tests can be early indicators of a risk of stroke or heart disease.
As part of the partnership, CHSS were the headline sponsor of the 2023 Walking Football Scotland Scottish Cup & Festival, which took place on 24th June and in return WFS agreed to encourage fund raising activities during October amongst their members and so far almost £7000 has been raised.
NEIL PLAYS FOR WALKING FOOTBALL SCOTLAND'S PARKINSONS TEAM
Congratulations to Dunbar walking footballer Neil Brown who will represent Walking Football Scotland in an eight team UK national tournament for players living with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's is caused by the loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra that leads to a reduction in a chemical called Dopamine which plays a vital role in regulating the movement of the body.
Through medication, Neil is able to reduce the effects of the illness, minimising the impact and ensuring he is able to weave his footballing magic here at Hallhill.
Neil, a youthful 72 years young, also has the challenge of making the lengthy forty-five mile round trip from Duns to play here at Dunbar twice a week and, despite living with Parkinson’s, is a brilliant example to us all on how to play in the relaxed, enjoyable way walking football was always intended.
It is a pleasure to know Neil, and all at Dunbar Walking Football wish him good luck on the 21st October.
𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏’𝒔, 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒔, 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉, 𝒄𝒐-𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑰𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 & 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔 & 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏'𝒔.
Parkinson's is caused by the loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra that leads to a reduction in a chemical called Dopamine which plays a vital role in regulating the movement of the body.
Through medication, Neil is able to reduce the effects of the illness, minimising the impact and ensuring he is able to weave his footballing magic here at Hallhill.
Neil, a youthful 72 years young, also has the challenge of making the lengthy forty-five mile round trip from Duns to play here at Dunbar twice a week and, despite living with Parkinson’s, is a brilliant example to us all on how to play in the relaxed, enjoyable way walking football was always intended.
It is a pleasure to know Neil, and all at Dunbar Walking Football wish him good luck on the 21st October.
𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏’𝒔, 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒔, 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉, 𝒄𝒐-𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑰𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 & 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔 & 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏'𝒔.
DUNBAR WF WIN COMMUNITY AWARD FOR SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE
Dunbar Walking Football were delighted to receive a Dunbar Community Council Award for Services to Older People.
The group was founded in 2017 by local lads Kenny Kinnear, Graham Cross and Chris Eden and they, along with treasurer Clive Chatwin are pictured here after collecting the award earlier this week.
The group has grown from an initial three players six years ago, to over 60 regulars, aged from mid 40's to early 80's with an average age of over 65!
You are never to old to start playing so players of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to come along to Hallhill and join this vibrant community group, every Monday and Friday between 1.00 and 2.00pm.
- it could change your life!
The group was founded in 2017 by local lads Kenny Kinnear, Graham Cross and Chris Eden and they, along with treasurer Clive Chatwin are pictured here after collecting the award earlier this week.
The group has grown from an initial three players six years ago, to over 60 regulars, aged from mid 40's to early 80's with an average age of over 65!
You are never to old to start playing so players of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to come along to Hallhill and join this vibrant community group, every Monday and Friday between 1.00 and 2.00pm.
- it could change your life!
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR DUNBAR
Delighted to announce that Dunbar Walking Football have been succesful in our recent funding application to the East Lammermuir Community Fund.
This substantial grant will be used to fund a secure storage container, permantly based at Hallhill, that will be used to store all our equipment such as balls, bibs, cones, first aid etc. In addition to this all participating players will be provided with warm weather training tops.
We would like offer our sincere thanks to ELCC, who assess and allocate suitable applications on behalf of the Crystal Rig Wind Farm and Fred Olsen Renewables, for their fantastic support of walking football in the community.
https://eastlammermuircommunitycouncil.org.uk/apply-for-windfarm-funding/
This substantial grant will be used to fund a secure storage container, permantly based at Hallhill, that will be used to store all our equipment such as balls, bibs, cones, first aid etc. In addition to this all participating players will be provided with warm weather training tops.
We would like offer our sincere thanks to ELCC, who assess and allocate suitable applications on behalf of the Crystal Rig Wind Farm and Fred Olsen Renewables, for their fantastic support of walking football in the community.
https://eastlammermuircommunitycouncil.org.uk/apply-for-windfarm-funding/
DUNBAR WF SUPPORTS CANCER RESEARCH
Dunbar's walking footballers enjoyed a brilliant day at Hallhill Sports Centre in Dunbar on Saturday 25th June as the local community came together to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research UK at the Relay for Life.
Well over a thousand folks were involved in the all-day event with Dunbar WF hosting their own stall to raise awareness of walking football within the community, but more importantly staging a series of fundraising events for Cancer Research that included:
Thanks so much to you all for your generous donations, commitment and great humour throughout the day and a special shout out to Liz Crawford for delivering several brilliant CPR/Defibrillator training sessions to young and old that was so much appreciated.
Badges and promotional leaflets were handed out by the bus load and what joy to introduce walking football to the younger members of the community. The Beat the Goalie session was outstanding with some exceptional young penalty takers giving poor Marc a hard time with several worthy winners of the raffle prizes.
Many thanks to Richard, Hearts, Steve, David Gray, Rachel Corsie and Davie Swivelhips for the generous donations which raised £250.
In total an amazing £675 was raised on the day by Dunbar WF as well as greatly raising awareness of the health benefits, social connectedness and generosity of walking football within the local community.
What a wonderful effort folks, walking football - so much more than just a game!
Well over a thousand folks were involved in the all-day event with Dunbar WF hosting their own stall to raise awareness of walking football within the community, but more importantly staging a series of fundraising events for Cancer Research that included:
Thanks so much to you all for your generous donations, commitment and great humour throughout the day and a special shout out to Liz Crawford for delivering several brilliant CPR/Defibrillator training sessions to young and old that was so much appreciated.
Badges and promotional leaflets were handed out by the bus load and what joy to introduce walking football to the younger members of the community. The Beat the Goalie session was outstanding with some exceptional young penalty takers giving poor Marc a hard time with several worthy winners of the raffle prizes.
Many thanks to Richard, Hearts, Steve, David Gray, Rachel Corsie and Davie Swivelhips for the generous donations which raised £250.
In total an amazing £675 was raised on the day by Dunbar WF as well as greatly raising awareness of the health benefits, social connectedness and generosity of walking football within the local community.
What a wonderful effort folks, walking football - so much more than just a game!
DUNBAR WALKING FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
Dunny was certainly sunny when six teams took to the hallowed Hallhill "turf" as Dunbar staged their first ever walking football festival on Wednesday 15th June 2022.
Teams from as far afield as Dunfermline and Newcastle joined Tranent, Port Seton and two Dunbar teams in a round-robin tournament.
Some excellent games took place with the well drilled Newcastle Blue Flames side lifting the trophy followed closely by a strong Tranent side. Many thanks to all the participating players with a special shout out to Big Davie Sommerville for organising the event, buying the trophies, ordering the buffet and scoring a few goals assisted by John "P.A." Falconer plus Bill Shearing and Brian Gallacher for being brave enough to blow the whistle.
Great night was had by all - here's to the next one.....
Teams from as far afield as Dunfermline and Newcastle joined Tranent, Port Seton and two Dunbar teams in a round-robin tournament.
Some excellent games took place with the well drilled Newcastle Blue Flames side lifting the trophy followed closely by a strong Tranent side. Many thanks to all the participating players with a special shout out to Big Davie Sommerville for organising the event, buying the trophies, ordering the buffet and scoring a few goals assisted by John "P.A." Falconer plus Bill Shearing and Brian Gallacher for being brave enough to blow the whistle.
Great night was had by all - here's to the next one.....
WALKING FOOTBALL FOR DNIPRO KIDS EVENT
Dunbar Walking Footballers were delighted to be involved in a wonderful charity event recently when they took part in a fundraiser to support the Ukrainian Dnipro Kids Appeal at the Oriam Performance Centre in Edinburgh.
The true spirit of the game was on show when Dunbar joined walking footballers from the Edinburgh City, Hearts and Oriam groups who mixed up their squads and enjoyed a wonderful hour of laid back fun and jollity.
Later in the main stadium, four highly competitive Oriam and Hearts teams fought it out for Edinburgh's walking football bragging rights in front of an enthusiastic audience and in a great example of walking football at it's best the substantial crowd were royally entertained.
A splendid day was had by all, but the real winners were the Dnipro Kids, where £2400 was raised on the day plus an additional £1800 from a very generous benefactor.
Many thanks to all the Dunbar players who generously contributed to this and played in the games.
Walking football....certainly much more than just a game!
The true spirit of the game was on show when Dunbar joined walking footballers from the Edinburgh City, Hearts and Oriam groups who mixed up their squads and enjoyed a wonderful hour of laid back fun and jollity.
Later in the main stadium, four highly competitive Oriam and Hearts teams fought it out for Edinburgh's walking football bragging rights in front of an enthusiastic audience and in a great example of walking football at it's best the substantial crowd were royally entertained.
A splendid day was had by all, but the real winners were the Dnipro Kids, where £2400 was raised on the day plus an additional £1800 from a very generous benefactor.
Many thanks to all the Dunbar players who generously contributed to this and played in the games.
Walking football....certainly much more than just a game!
DUNBAR WALKING FOOTBALLERS WIN THE LOTTERY!
Delighted to report Dunbar have been succesful in obtaining a grant of £2,795 from the Big Lottery Awards for All Fund.
Initially we were not too confident, however after stressing that our walking football sessions were much more than just a "sport," the kind Lottery people have agreed that we offer a worthwhile experience to the good folks of Dunbar and surrounding hamlets!
The main thrust of the application was to ensure our sessions remain safe during covid times, encouraging older members of the community to become active outdoors and reduce the sharing of bibs etc. We plan to supply everyone who has been a regular participant over the last few months with a waterproof jacket and training tops to replace our existing shared bibs. We will also be ordering some playing kit for use by the team in competitions, friendly games etc.
Edinburgh firm Football Nation has been selected as our kit supplier and Richard has volunteered to access samples for everyone to try on to ensure you get the right size. Suggest players may wish to consider ordering a larger size of training top so it can fit over other layers on chillier days.
Whilst this is a great result for us here in East Lothian, let's never forget those currently suffering in Eastern Europe.
Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦
Initially we were not too confident, however after stressing that our walking football sessions were much more than just a "sport," the kind Lottery people have agreed that we offer a worthwhile experience to the good folks of Dunbar and surrounding hamlets!
The main thrust of the application was to ensure our sessions remain safe during covid times, encouraging older members of the community to become active outdoors and reduce the sharing of bibs etc. We plan to supply everyone who has been a regular participant over the last few months with a waterproof jacket and training tops to replace our existing shared bibs. We will also be ordering some playing kit for use by the team in competitions, friendly games etc.
Edinburgh firm Football Nation has been selected as our kit supplier and Richard has volunteered to access samples for everyone to try on to ensure you get the right size. Suggest players may wish to consider ordering a larger size of training top so it can fit over other layers on chillier days.
Whilst this is a great result for us here in East Lothian, let's never forget those currently suffering in Eastern Europe.
Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦
RULES OF WALKING FOOTBALL
There is often hearty discussion on what the exact rules are of walking football and the link below will take you to those that Walking Football Scotland apply to all their competitions and events.
🌐 https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/rules
Whilst these are strongly recommended, individual groups can amend to suit their own requirements at local sessions but it must be empathised that these rules and guidelines are to ensure the safety and enjoyment of older adults, many who may have underlying health conditions.
Remember during a pre-covid Scottish National survey, the average age of walking footballers across Scotland is around 63!
The main differences to mainstream football are:
⚽️ 3 touches only
⚽️ Ball kept below crossbar height
⚽️ No heading the ball
⚽️ No slide tackling
⚽️ No tackling from behind or the side
⚽️ No contact at all in all competitive events
⚽️ No Running both on and OFF the ball
Are you unsure of the difference between walking and running?
Walking - Heel contacts the ground first.
Running - Toe/front of foot contacts the ground first. - simples!!!!
🌐 https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/rules
Whilst these are strongly recommended, individual groups can amend to suit their own requirements at local sessions but it must be empathised that these rules and guidelines are to ensure the safety and enjoyment of older adults, many who may have underlying health conditions.
Remember during a pre-covid Scottish National survey, the average age of walking footballers across Scotland is around 63!
The main differences to mainstream football are:
⚽️ 3 touches only
⚽️ Ball kept below crossbar height
⚽️ No heading the ball
⚽️ No slide tackling
⚽️ No tackling from behind or the side
⚽️ No contact at all in all competitive events
⚽️ No Running both on and OFF the ball
Are you unsure of the difference between walking and running?
Walking - Heel contacts the ground first.
Running - Toe/front of foot contacts the ground first. - simples!!!!
BACKGROUND TO WALKING FOOTBALL IN DUNBAR
Dunbar Walking Football Group supports and encourages members of the local community over the age of 50 to become more active, healthier and socially engaged through walking football.
The initial idea for this group was conceived back in 2017 by two Dunbar locals who started playing walking football in Edinburgh and on recognising the benefits this activity could offer older people in their own local community, raised the possibility of creating a session in Dunbar with a local facility provider (Hallhill Sports Complex) who embraced the initiative and offered reduced cost playing and social facilities and have been very supportive over the years.
Following almost a year out of action during the Covid lockdown the sessions are now back up and "walking" with over thirty participants now regularly involved every Monday and Friday. The group have recently launched a promotional campaign across the local community and is hoping to grow these numbers in future.
Amongst those currently involved are individuals recovering from serious illness/heart disease and major surgery including a few living with Parkinsons and other longer term ailments and it is hoped to attract more through the East Lothian's Ageing Well programme.
Recently the group has created strong links with the Dunbar youth and senior football teams to create a "Football for Life" pathway in line with the Scottish Football Association strategic plan and following discussions with local authorities, a grant to purchase a defibrillator was secured and is now available at all sessions.
National studies across the UK continually highlight the incredible physical, mental and social benefits of walking football and a recent post lockdown survey amongst the current Dunbar walking footballers produced the following exceptional results:
⚽️ 74% have lost weight
⚽️ 78% now play twice a week
⚽️ 87% improved their balance and flexibility
⚽️ 95% improved their general fitness levels
⚽️ 100% reported improved mental wellbeing, increased friendships and greater social activity
Currently the sessions attract participants from towns all round Dunbar, including North Berwick, Innerwick, East Linton, Haddington, Cockburnspath and Dirleton and even folks on holiday in the local hotels and holiday parks, who find their way down to Hallhill.
The group now offers participants the opportunity of playing competitive games having entered a team into the Over 60 East Regional leagues as well as arranging friendly games against other walking football groups.
The initial idea for this group was conceived back in 2017 by two Dunbar locals who started playing walking football in Edinburgh and on recognising the benefits this activity could offer older people in their own local community, raised the possibility of creating a session in Dunbar with a local facility provider (Hallhill Sports Complex) who embraced the initiative and offered reduced cost playing and social facilities and have been very supportive over the years.
Following almost a year out of action during the Covid lockdown the sessions are now back up and "walking" with over thirty participants now regularly involved every Monday and Friday. The group have recently launched a promotional campaign across the local community and is hoping to grow these numbers in future.
Amongst those currently involved are individuals recovering from serious illness/heart disease and major surgery including a few living with Parkinsons and other longer term ailments and it is hoped to attract more through the East Lothian's Ageing Well programme.
Recently the group has created strong links with the Dunbar youth and senior football teams to create a "Football for Life" pathway in line with the Scottish Football Association strategic plan and following discussions with local authorities, a grant to purchase a defibrillator was secured and is now available at all sessions.
National studies across the UK continually highlight the incredible physical, mental and social benefits of walking football and a recent post lockdown survey amongst the current Dunbar walking footballers produced the following exceptional results:
⚽️ 74% have lost weight
⚽️ 78% now play twice a week
⚽️ 87% improved their balance and flexibility
⚽️ 95% improved their general fitness levels
⚽️ 100% reported improved mental wellbeing, increased friendships and greater social activity
Currently the sessions attract participants from towns all round Dunbar, including North Berwick, Innerwick, East Linton, Haddington, Cockburnspath and Dirleton and even folks on holiday in the local hotels and holiday parks, who find their way down to Hallhill.
The group now offers participants the opportunity of playing competitive games having entered a team into the Over 60 East Regional leagues as well as arranging friendly games against other walking football groups.
DEFIBRILLATOR NOW AT ALL DUNBAR WF SESSIONS
Did you know that we have a Defibrillator present at every Dunbar walking football session?
This is thanks to Clive who managed to secure funding from local organisations, The Area Partnership, Dunbar Community Council, Dunbar Rotary and Be Green. Each contributed £250 with Dunbar Walking Football supplying around £50 from our own funds to secure this essential life saving piece of equipment.- what a brilliant effort.
These are incredibly straightforward to use so never be afraid to get it open and follow the "idiot proof" instructions if ever required.
It is hoped, in the not too distant future, to arrange a joint CPR & Defibrillator training session in partnership with St Johns Scotland however in the meantime why not have a wee look at this educational video - it might help you save the life of a family member, friend or team mate.
🌐 https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/cpr-training-videos?fbclid=IwAR3H_iHt5R8fZTkmXosFYcKlFcmWJzLymNa3Jywr3cI69UWtz2lK1tY7hqw
This is thanks to Clive who managed to secure funding from local organisations, The Area Partnership, Dunbar Community Council, Dunbar Rotary and Be Green. Each contributed £250 with Dunbar Walking Football supplying around £50 from our own funds to secure this essential life saving piece of equipment.- what a brilliant effort.
These are incredibly straightforward to use so never be afraid to get it open and follow the "idiot proof" instructions if ever required.
It is hoped, in the not too distant future, to arrange a joint CPR & Defibrillator training session in partnership with St Johns Scotland however in the meantime why not have a wee look at this educational video - it might help you save the life of a family member, friend or team mate.
🌐 https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/cpr-training-videos?fbclid=IwAR3H_iHt5R8fZTkmXosFYcKlFcmWJzLymNa3Jywr3cI69UWtz2lK1tY7hqw
HISTORY OF WALKING FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND
Walking football was first introduced to Scotland in 2012, initially starting in Loanhead, Midlothian with early games also played in Tranent through the Hibs Fit Fans in Training programme and, despite the Covid Pandemic, has now become one of the fasting growing sports in the country.
AgeScotland initially funded a walking football development officer in 2015 who set up the Scottish Walking Football Network, a steering group made up of representatives of participating clubs and groups from across the country. When funding for the development officer ended it was decided to create a lead body to develop and promote walking football across Scotland, run by volunteers.
In April 2017, Walking Football Scotland was formed, electing six trustees who created a development strategy, set up media platforms and in September 2017 achieved charitable status. WFS now works in close partnership with the Scottish FA, Active Scotland, SAMH, AgeScotland, Drinkaware, St John Scotland and Prostate Cancer UK to raise the profile and support groups and participants across Scotland.
Dunbar Walking Football were the 76th group to affiliated in November 2018 and there are now over 115 walking football groups in Scotland ranging from Gretna to Kelso in the south, Campbelltown and Stornoway in the west to Inverness and even further north to Orkney and Shetland. Pre Covid it was estimated there were almost 3,500 participants covering an age range from early 40’s to 92 years of age!
Membership in the group/clubs vary from small groups of 10 to 15 to larger organisations with 50 to 60. Many of the groups welcome participants with disabilities, dementia, parkinsons and those recovering from major illnesses and injuries, offering an opportunity to greatly increase fitness levels and improve social integration.
The past two years have posed many challenges for Walking Football Scotland however the organisation continues to develop and nitiatives for the following year or so include:
• Ongoing discussions with the Scottish Government to fund and create a professional staffing structure
• In partnership with NHS Scotland and other health organisations launch three pilot schemes through social prescribing/signposting into walking football programmes to deliver supervised "low intensity" walking football sessions.
• Develop and roll out the Educational Pathway programme across all Regions
• Organise and deliver Regional and National Competitions
• Create and launch a quality Membership/Affiliation Scheme
For more information on Walking Football Scotland including Aims & Objectives, Resources, Affiliated Groups, Events etc at https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/
or follow them on:
🌐 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WalkingFootballScotland
🌐 Twitter | @walkingfootscot
Get yourself Walking Football Scotland branded, warm up top, t-shirt, hoodie etc and help support the development of walking football across Scotland.
🌐 https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/club-shop
AgeScotland initially funded a walking football development officer in 2015 who set up the Scottish Walking Football Network, a steering group made up of representatives of participating clubs and groups from across the country. When funding for the development officer ended it was decided to create a lead body to develop and promote walking football across Scotland, run by volunteers.
In April 2017, Walking Football Scotland was formed, electing six trustees who created a development strategy, set up media platforms and in September 2017 achieved charitable status. WFS now works in close partnership with the Scottish FA, Active Scotland, SAMH, AgeScotland, Drinkaware, St John Scotland and Prostate Cancer UK to raise the profile and support groups and participants across Scotland.
Dunbar Walking Football were the 76th group to affiliated in November 2018 and there are now over 115 walking football groups in Scotland ranging from Gretna to Kelso in the south, Campbelltown and Stornoway in the west to Inverness and even further north to Orkney and Shetland. Pre Covid it was estimated there were almost 3,500 participants covering an age range from early 40’s to 92 years of age!
Membership in the group/clubs vary from small groups of 10 to 15 to larger organisations with 50 to 60. Many of the groups welcome participants with disabilities, dementia, parkinsons and those recovering from major illnesses and injuries, offering an opportunity to greatly increase fitness levels and improve social integration.
The past two years have posed many challenges for Walking Football Scotland however the organisation continues to develop and nitiatives for the following year or so include:
• Ongoing discussions with the Scottish Government to fund and create a professional staffing structure
• In partnership with NHS Scotland and other health organisations launch three pilot schemes through social prescribing/signposting into walking football programmes to deliver supervised "low intensity" walking football sessions.
• Develop and roll out the Educational Pathway programme across all Regions
• Organise and deliver Regional and National Competitions
• Create and launch a quality Membership/Affiliation Scheme
For more information on Walking Football Scotland including Aims & Objectives, Resources, Affiliated Groups, Events etc at https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/
or follow them on:
🌐 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WalkingFootballScotland
🌐 Twitter | @walkingfootscot
Get yourself Walking Football Scotland branded, warm up top, t-shirt, hoodie etc and help support the development of walking football across Scotland.
🌐 https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/club-shop