Recently, Old Bexhillians Walking Football Club welcomed Dr Kieran Mullan, MP for Bexhill & Battle, to one of their sessions. He met players, joined the session, and discovered more about the club’s role in promoting sport, inclusion, and wellbeing among older adults.
Founded 10 years ago by Age UK East Sussex to offer an inclusive version of football for older adults, the club has grown from 15 members to 150 and runs multiple weekly sessions across Bexhill. The club is known for its welcoming atmosphere and emphasis on participation over competition – though as the game has developed nationally, they take part in friendlies and are the driving force behind a competitive league. They have won the East Sussex league 4 times and now have multiple competitive teams across different age groups!
Old Bexhillians Walking Football Club
Committed to helping the wider community, the club also raises money for local charities including 1066 Pink Ladies and Warming Up the Homeless. They also have an in-house band who perform locally, their own professional impersonator and a member who is a qualified international referee.
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Speaking about the visit, Kieran said “It’s inspiring to see how Old Bexhillians Walking Football Club is bringing people together through sport. This is more than just football – it’s about friendship, fitness, and fun. I commend the club for its commitment to wellbeing and community engagement.”
This visit highlights the growing recognition of walking football as a valuable community sport, especially in promoting active lifestyles among older populations.
FULL STORY at source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/walking-football-scores-with-kieran-mullan-mp-during-club-visit-5381267
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