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It’s football Charlie, but not as we know it


Open day is a wrap R


ESIDENTS in a Glasgow community enjoyed a tasty wrap at a recent open day.


North Glasgow Healthy Living


Community rustled up some tasty treats for everyone to try at the event in Barmulloch Community Development Company’s hall in Quarrywood Avenue. YourPlace staff joined GHA colleagues


as well as other partners and local groups including Scottish Fire and Rescue, Police Scotland and FARE. Factoring Agent Nichola Martin


(pictured below) said: “We’re really keen to get out and about in our neighbourhoods to chat to our customers. We’re always available to answer any queries and it’s great to meet our customers in their communities.”


THEY may not be Kenny Dalglish or Davie Cooper but customers are getting a real kick out of walking football. The slower-paced walking


football gives people the chance to play the game but reduces the risk of injury.


And while there aren’t many slide


tackles or diving headers – and more laughing than arguing with the ref – it’s proving a big hit. Young and old, big and small, male and female – walking football is for everyone. You don’t need any previous skills or experience – just a willingness to get out and about, meet new people and have a bit of fun. Andy Balmer, 67, from Pollok, said: “I’d never played football in my life but this is great fun. “It helps keep you fit and it’s a good way of meeting people. “I’m asthmatic, but it doesn’t stop me. “You get good comradeship and a good laugh.” Jim Cotter, 72, also from Pollok, added: “I get great enjoyment out of it. I had arthritis in my knees and the walking football has been really good for it – I have no pain at all.


Out and about in our communities


Are you involved in a local event? Do you have a residents’ association?


We can support your meetings or events. Our factoring agents can come along and answer any queries you or your neighbours might have.


Speak to your factoring agent or email talk@your-place.net to tell us about your event or meeting.


“It’s a good laugh and you meet other people. “It’s great fun.” Walking football sessions are open to everyone and are on at Darnley Community Centre, Glen Livet Place, Glasgow, on Mondays, from 1-3pm; and at the YMCA in Tollcross Road on Thursdays from 1-3pm. For more details, phone Mandi Brown on 0141 274 8068.


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