WALKING sports sessions which launched over the summer have become a favourite with residents with another beginning this October due to popular demand.
Every Monday from today (October 24) , more residents can get active in a gentler way, enjoying the sport they love, as a new evening walking football session begins.
Running from 8pm until 9pm each week, the sessions will take place at Arrow Vale High School’s 3G pitch in Matchborough.
This is the first evening session organised by Redditch Borough Council and comes after the success of other walking sport sessions which launched over the summer, including walking football, women’s walking football and walking touch rugby.
Coun Jo Beecham, portfolio holder for leisure said: “When our team launched the other sessions, we were repeatedly told by people who were interested that they couldn’t make it due to work or family commitments but would love an evening session.
“Well, we listened and made it happen. I hope we see lots of people attending the new session because where there is a will, there is always another way to play!”
Leader of the Council, Coun Matt Dormer, added: “We are committed to getting Redditch active and opportunities for exercise should be available for everyone.
“We listened to what you wanted and have put that into action. Walking sports are proven to have lots of physical benefits as well as helping to improve mental health and well-being – it’s also a great way to meet like-minded people.”
Available sessions include Mondays Women’s Walking Football at 9.15am, Walking Football for all at 10.30am and Fridays Walking Touch Rugby at 10.30am at the Abbey Stadium outdoor pitch and evening walking football at Arrow Vale 3G Pitch.
These free sessions have been funded by Versus Arthritis through the council’s Sports Development Team.
Visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk/things-to-do/ for more information.
