COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Community Programmes have a new lease of life On Monday 29th March, organised sport returned, along with many of the programmes delivered by Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation. Two programmes that have grown with the Foundation over the last few years have been the Town Runners – Community running group and Walking Football. Both of which have started up again. Steve Pattison (Community Sports Coach for Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation) is pictured above with flyers detailing both programmes. Why not join us? Our running group is looking for new social members – with runs taking place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, leaving from the Stray nearest to HTAFC. All runs are led by qualified run leaders. We cater for all abilities and are a social and friendly group. Current members have thoroughly enjoyed the organised group sessions, “The positivity from the group was amazing and helped me complete my first Park Run” “Each week I felt stronger and more confident, gradually increasing the distances we ran” For more information or to join our Town Runners please email: community@harrogatetownafc.com.
Walking Football is looking for new members The return of football has also meant a return to action for our Walking Football teams. We represent that Club at 50+ years and 60+ years, entering the Northern Premier League in Leeds. If you haven’t seen Walking Football before, it is a great way to keep involved within a team environment, enjoy football and a chance to make plenty of friends too. Our weekly sessions take place at Rossett Sports Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8pm till 9pm. Organised by our Walking Football Co-ordination team. Here’s what some of our current players think, “It’s fun and it keeps you fit. In the last six months I have been playing, my fitness levels have increased and its great for mental health too’. “I am still trying to play running football, however my knees are not as good as they used to be and my body aches the morning after. At least with Walking Football I can still play and the social side is brilliant’. For more details or to sign up, please email: HTWFC Coordination Team htwfc2020@gmail.com
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