Supporting men, families and communities through Connection and Adventure

“I met Paul and Andrew at a community event and was immediately sold on the work they're doing for men in the area. After going to a few of their Walking Football sessions, I went along to their Men's Monthly meeting. Sometimes it's easy to get tied up in work, family, and the rest of our busy lives so we forget how important it is to just sit down with a bunch of guys and talk. And...that's what the Monthly Meetings are. A chance to talk, no pressure, no judgement. Just open conversation, in a supporting atmosphere. I'd recommend that to anyone. There's a lot of guys who probably can't remember the last time they had the chance to do something like that.”

“Paul handed me a poster in the street and gave me some details. My daughter saw it and said I should go along. I did, and really enjoyed it. My daughter said it was nice to see me smiling and enjoying myself! I have attended three out of four sessions. I have found a reason to smile!”

“Saturday's at 9am is quite possibly the highlight of my week. I played football until I was in my late thirties. Since then, I tried to keep fit, but I found it a challenge and actually quite boring. However, I have been attending the Walking Football on the MUGA Pitch at Jardine Crescent for three weeks and it's given me back the enjoyment I used to have about playing the game. You may not be able to run after the ball, but you can still receive it and pass it with the same excitement as the original game. I'm beginning to see my fitness improve each week and for the first time in years, I'm not dreaming about playing football again - I'm actually doing it but this time in my fifties.”