The Football Plus group is run by Colchester United Community Sports Trust with funding from Sport Relief and the Football Foundation through their Extra Time programme. It was launched in January to give older adults the opportunity to improve their health, increase activity levels and boost wellbeing while having fun. The group now meets each Monday at the Community Stadium.
As their first challenge, members of the new club pledged to take part in the annual Sport Relief Mile event, raising money to help to transform the lives of those in desperate need across the UK and the world’s poorest countries.
Watch the clip in video player below to hear what Sandra says about the project.
Since its launch in January the Football Plus group has gone from strength to strength.
The group has been set up for people who are over 60 and are keen to meet new people and learn new skills.
The activity club, run by Colchester United Community Sports Trust, meets each Monday at the Weston Homes Community Stadium from 10am to 12noon.
Activities of offer range from crafts to cookery lessons and talks. Each session starts with tea and coffee giving everyone a chance to mingle.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Football Plus sessions. Just turn up on the day.
For more information contact Angie Syrett, Football Plus Organiser, on 01206 216403.
