Walking Football

Session at Denton Youth FC on King Street.

One of the fastest growing sports in the country has come to Denton with Age UK Tameside setting up a Walking Football group at the home

Session at Denton Youth FC on King Street. 

of Denton Youth FC on King Street with sessions every Tuesday at 10am.

The slowed down version of the beautiful game is especially attractive to older men who value the chance to spend time with other men like themselves, get some exercise and fresh air and have a good laugh.



Mick Owen who organises the session on behalf of a borough-wide partnership led by Age UK explained: "Essentially we play football but without the rushing about and the tackling which means older men who might have thought their playing days were long gone can enjoy the essentials of football without risking injury."

The almost magnetic lure of the game which every boy grew up playing is such that men with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and depression have all seen their health improve while men with new knees and new hips have been able to get back into physical activity and enjoy being part of the community again.

Anyone who would like to try Walking Football or knows someone who might enjoy it should contact Mick on 07944 605508 or at mickowen@talktalk.net or just turn up any Tuesday at King Street.