THE town’s Walking Football Club is calling for help identifying its founding members in a 2015 photograph taken at the Beacon building in St Helens.
The club, launched by the council’s sports development team, has grown to 100 members today, offering sessions for all ages, genders, and abilities.
Initially created for men over 50, the club now embraces a wider community, including people with long-term illnesses and injuries, and mixes former semi-professional players with beginners.
Club secretary John Hawkins praised the inclusive environment, commenting on how players of all backgrounds blend seamlessly into the sessions.
The club’s sessions run twice a week, Monday mornings at Ruskin Sports Village and Wednesday evenings at Sutton Leisure Centre.
The February 2015 launch event was supported by former Forest, Leeds, and Everton player Duncan McKenzie, alongside Mayor Geoffrey Pearl.
In a 2015 photograph, the club has identified current club secretary John Hawkins, former treasurer Alex Jackson, present club member Derek Taylor, and founding secretary Michaylo Fedyk.
Mr Hawkins is hoping to find the names of the others who were there at the start.
The current list of identified people also includes Roy Jones and Ryan Burke.
The club is preparing a special June celebration night to collect the club’s past members and current players to share memories and stories.
People with information about the founding members from the photograph are being asked to contact Peter on 07799 643992, John on 07568 084594, or email enquiries@sthelenswalkingfootball.com
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Author: The Walking Football
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