Story 3 : Fit and Fun

Story 3 : Fit and Fun  

Our Best Foot Forward service is ever popular. Walking has many proven health benefits, from helping you lose weight to reducing your risk of developing type-2 diabetes or certain cancers, Best Foot Forward walks are led by trained walk leaders, one who leads from the front and the other who follows at the back of the group. Walks are FREE and everyone is welcome, though we ask that people under the age of 18 are accompanied by an adult. Our walks take place whatever the weather, so simply dress appropriately and join the group at the start location ‘Best Sports and Leisure Programme at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2022’ 

To find out more  

This year, our Walking Football projects became independent but while they were under our care, the whole project of 35 participating Age UKs won 

‘Best Sports and Leisure Programme at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2022’ 

Funding for the projects was provided by Sport England and the Football Association and Walking Football is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy being part of a team.  We celebrated the end of our involvement with a friendly match, quiz and refreshments – everyone’s a winner!  Here’s what a couple of the players said: 

“I genuinely believe that being involved in walking football has certainly improved my well-being and my health both mentally and physically”  

“I love going to the group everyone encourages me and it's given me the confidence to do other things” 

To find out more contact 0115 896 6906 or visit: 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/notts/our-services/exercise-and-physical-activity/best-foot-forward/