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First Walking Football group in Devon for People with Parkinson’s launches

12 Nov 2026 1 min read No comments Impairment / Disability
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I have Parkinson’s and decided to set up the first Parkinson’s Walking Football Group here in North Devon.

It’s proving very popular we have a good core of 21 people all with Parkinson’s playing the game of football the age range spans from 40 to 80 fully enjoying themselves in all weathers.

Also, it’s FREE to all – we rely on donations to pay for the pitch hire which we are doing at present

STILL KICKING! The Barum Parky Walking Football Group - a friendly, inclusive walking football group for people with Parkinson's. Walking together for a healthier, happier future in partnership with Parkinson’s UK. Every Friday 12 – 1pm Tarka Leisure Centre, Barnstable (during term time) FREE for all!

Browse Walking Football for people with health conditions

STILL KICKING! The Barum Parky Walking Football Group – a friendly, inclusive walking football group for people with Parkinson’s. Walking together for a healthier, happier future in partnership with Parkinson’s UK.

Every Friday 12 – 1pm Tarka Leisure Centre, Barnstable (during term time) FREE for all!

  • Keep active
  • Make new friends
  • Improve balance
  • Boost wellbeing
  • Have fun!

Contact Steve for more info 07825 550161 / sgkent57@gmail.com

Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/walkingfootball

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