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Calne over 60s team picked up 7 points from 5 games in the latest round of fixtures in the Wiltshire League , which were played at the recently opened 3G pitch, on a particularly chilly day in June at Stanley Park, Chippenham .    We remain top of the league on a day when we recorded wins over the teams who were occupying the 2nd and 3rd positions at the start of the day but conversely lost to the two teams at the bottom of the table. This goes to show how evenly matched all six teams in the league are, with most games being decided by a single goal.  Dave H, Chris W, Graham N, Paul W. Pete W, Charlie N, Pete C, Mark K (c). The playing squad was Charlie N in goal , Pete W in defence, Chris W , Pete C , Graham N and Mark K in midfield and Dave H and Paul W alternating in attack. All performed admirably on the day although Mark only played limited minutes due to being restricted by a minor i njury .   Our first game was a 1 v 0 win against 2nd placed Swin...

  Graham N (c), Phil C, Geoff R, Ollie S. Andy G, Martin P, Richard G, Paul W. On the first matchday of the 2025 WCWFL 65s we were without doubt the smartest team, in our Omnium tracky tops on the sidelines and in our sponsored shirts on the pitch. A number of opposition players even complemented us.  But when it came to game-time, we didn't look so smart! Getting familiar with new teammates we played okay and we had our opportunities up-front, but both the Melksham and Salisbury keepers in particular, played blinders. Our only goal of the morning came against the Highworth goalie (Charlie!!) when Paul slotted home from a smartly taken free-kick from Ollie.  Our turnout in defence looks promising and Martin made great saves from some formidable opposition, helping keep the tally against us low(ish). The rest of the team played their socks-off in defensive and midfield duties and we're sure we'll be more comfortable in the next round on 5 June, when we will need to play wi...

On a mild, dry day at Green Lane, Devizes, t he stage was set for the Calne 60s to start their journey, with the sole intention of going one better than  last year's second place.   Perry K, Charlie N, Chris W, Graham N, Dave H. Pete W, Mark K. We got off to a flyer against Salisbury with a 3 v 0 win. Some good movement throughout and some well taken goals from Perry (x2) and Mark (x1). The defence was well marshalled by Pete, and keeper Charlie was not really troubled. The second game against Highworth was very competitive and very even. Charlie was a lot busier and despite taken an early lead from Chris W who poached a goal from the goalkeepers parry we found ourselves 2 v 1 down following two long range efforts. However, Perry was brought on as super sub and got the equaliser with a couple of minutes to go. 2 v 2. In the third game we came back down to earth with a bump. Swindon won 3 v 1 and thoroughly deserved their win, and our consolation was a well taken...

The FA have issued their Walking Football GamePlan 2024-28 which sets out their ambitious  plans to grow football's most inclusive, exciting and fastest-growing  format. James Kendall, the FA Director of Football Development, says, "By listening to what the Walking Football community wants, and by  working closely with the County FA network, we are putting into place  a common framework to deliver the healthiest future for the game."  You can   CLICK HERE  to  download and read the Gameplan in full.

  Runners-Up in 60s Wiltshire League - A Proud Day for All Involved Graham N, Phil C, Charlie N, Chris W. Paul W, Mark K, Jeff D. Today marked the final matches of the 2024 Wiltshire Walking Football League, and the seasoned veterans of Calne Town Walking Football Club 60s ended their campaign as proud runners-up, just 2 points behind Swindon.  The Trophy Players Medal  It was a day of tight battles, precision football, and, of course, plenty of laughs. Watching on with pride was Nicola from Omnium, CTWFC's new sponsor, whose company logo gleamed on the players’ fresh new shirts as they lifted the runner-up trophy. Omnium had seen the potential in our lads, and it’s safe to say they made the right call! The day kicked off with a clash of the stripes, as Calne took on Melksham in a 0 v 0 draw. Both sides, perhaps still shaking off the remnants of the summer break, kept it cautious but tidy, with Paul hitting the post being the closest either side came to scoring. It was a ...