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Stockport County Community Trust PALS Highly Commended at 2026 Northwest Football Awards

6 Nov 2026 1 min read No comments Uncategorized
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Sponsored by Stockport-based Fairhurst Buckley, Stockport County Community Trust’s project, County PALS (Parkinson’s Active Lifestyle Support), was Highly Commended in the Community Initiative of the Season (All Other Leagues) category.

County PALS has been running for over two years, with a weekly Walking Football session and a bespoke Physical Activity session, More than fifty local people attend, including people living with Parkinson’s, their families and their friends. Whether newly diagnosed or living with the condition for years, everyone can exercise together and meet like-minded people.

County PALS has been running for over two years, with a weekly Walking Football session and a bespoke Physical Activity session, More than fifty local people attend, including people living with Parkinson’s, their families and their friends. Whether newly diagnosed or living with the condition for years, everyone can exercise together and meet like-minded people.
Pic credit: Stockport County Community Trust FB

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Eddie Owen, Head of Health and Wellbeing (pictured above), said:

“Seeing the programme grow over the last two years has been amazing to witness. The award is all down to our participants, our brilliant staff team and the fantastic sponsorship of Fairhurst Buckley. The social group that has formed is truly inspiring.”

Fairhurst Buckley Directors Dave Buckley and Luke Atkinson attend and sometimes join in with walking footballers.

“We are delighted to have been able to sponsor the County PALS programme. It’s easy to see how much the players enjoy being back taking part in a sport that they all love,” said Dave.

Eddie Owen, Head of Health and Wellbeing said: “Seeing the programme grow over the last two years has been amazing to witness. The award is all down to our participants, our brilliant staff team and the fantastic sponsorship of Fairhurst Buckley. The social group that has formed is truly inspiring.”
Pic credit: Stockport County Community Trust FB

“It may be walking football, but it still gets very competitive on the pitch. I’ve been on goal and there’s no holding back! It’s also good to see the family members, carers and partners enjoying some free time and chatting together – an important social occasion for them too”, added Luke.

“What a brilliant achievement – congratulations to all involved! We’re very pleased and proud to play a part in such a terrific initiative.”

Stockport County Football Club were also winners at the Northwest Football Awards:

PFA League One Community Champion 2025/26 was won by Ben Hinchcliffe and Manager of the Season was Jimmy McNulty for his time at Rochdale AFC before joining SCFC at the beginning of the season.

Source: https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/stockport-county-community-trust-highly-commended-at-the-2026-northwest-football-awards/

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