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New Parkinson's Walking Football Centre

  • Alvechurch FC Community Foundation, in partnership with Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme, are introducing a Parkinson’s Walking Football Program to its ever growing inclusion timetable
  • Foundation ambassador for the Parkinson’s program, and former England U21 manager, Aidy Boothroyd, will be in attendance across the year to help out with aspects of coaching and playing. Aidy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in November 2021
  • The new centre aims to provide fun, inclusive and low-impact walking football sessions for people living with Parkinson’s
  • Session content will include warm ups, technical play, fitness and non-contact matches, providing benefits that will improve fitness, as well as boosting social, physical and mental well being
  • Sports clothing and football boots would be required and its advised to bring a water bottle with you
  • https://alvechurchfoundation.org/
When
  • Weekly every Monday
    From 16:00 until 17:00
Cost
No
Primary contact
Alvechurch FC Community Foundation
[email protected]

Location

The Hayes
Redditch Road
Birmingham
B38 8EL

Please note that this activity is not organised by Parkinson's UK (company number 00948776). Parkinson’s UK is not responsible for the activity and is not liable for any advice given or treatment received, or for any loss or damage incurred because of attending the activity.

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