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 Perry K, Dave H, Charlie N, Phil C. Jon H, Mark K, Graham N. Place: Browns Sports Resort, Vilamoura, Portugal.  Time: 29 & 30 September. Dia Um On day one, in temperatures reaching 28 ˚ C (that's 82 ˚F for the older folk amongst us!)  t his group of lads topped ' the group of death'. 0-0 v Firenze 1-0 v  Billericay (Dave; Graham assist) 1-0 v Grimsby (Perry; penalty) Including the pre tournament warm-up games, the squad hadn't conceded in 7 games and were set up nicely for the knock-out stage on day two. Dia Dois We edged into the quarter finals, after winning 2 v 0 on penalties following a goalless draw against Charlebury. In an eventful QF game against Ayr, Perry was sent off early and following a stoic 15 minutes the 4 men of Calne conceded a questionable goal - our opponents even acknowledged their goal should not have stood. C'est la vie (or whatever the Portuguese equivalent is) .  Finishing 5th out of the 24 international teams was a g...

Back Row: Charlie N, Graham N, Phil C, Perry K. Front Row: Paul W, Pete C, Richard G. This is our third appearance at Maidenhead's annual Macmillan Coffee Morning WF tournament. Despite putting up a good show we didn't get through to the knockout stage and therefore didn't come away with a trophy.  However, this is one of those walking football events where the important thing is the taking part, it was another enjoyable day with good games of football and, as always, excellent cakes. Thanks once again to the organisers,  the referees,  the opposition teams, the sport therapy students, the supporters and those excellent cake makers. And congratulation to the winners, our friends and neighbours, Swindon Town Walking Football Club. Coffee morning or not, you can make a donation to   help Macmillan Cancer Support.  

A disappointing final day at the office for both teams.  With a good result agains Melksham, Strollers won 1 and lost 3 and provided a photograph of the team/squad - champions! CTWFC Strollers Back Row: Richard G, John W, Alan R, Terry P. Front Row: Jeff D, Martin  Striders beat Salisbury 4-0 and Swindon B 3-1 and lost  3-1 to Melksham and, largely  as the result of a poor decision by the 'office manager', lost   1-0 to Swindon A,  and with Devizes winning all 4 of their games to overtake, Striders dropped to 4th place. Regardless of disappointments, a big thank you to the organisers, the referees, the participating teams and the supporters. We will see you next year, if not before. Final WCWFL 2023 Standings:  

Back Row: Graham N, Rob S, Phil C, Perry K. Front Row: Richard G, Alan B, Paul W, Mark K. The rain stayed away and the sun made an appearance on Wednesday 23 August, and eight O65s (with concessions) walking football teams came together to compete in the 2nd AAA Festival, with the winners taking the Derek Nichols Memorial Trophy. Following a mixed set of results, the 'Nero Verdi' finished 4th with 9 points, this put us into the Cup play-offs against top place Bicester. The bottom 4 teams play-off for the Plate. High Wycombe  1 v 1   Calne Town Oxford United  0 v 0  Calne Town Calne Town  3 v 1   Rotherfield Calne Town  0 v 0   Maidenhead Bicester  2 v 0  Calne Town Calne Town  3 v 0   Abingdon Yellows Calne Town  0 v 2 Abingdon Pinks We played out a 0 v 0 draw which took us to penalty shoot-out, winning 5-4 and earning our place in the final against the Abingdon Pinks - a replay of last years final! H...

    The Legend   CTWFC are proud to have fielded the oldest player registered in the Wilts County Walking Football League.  Alan Rosekilly who, at the age of 81,  has kept goal on a couple of occasions this season for Calne Strollers, and he did a great job on 30 July keeping a clean sheet against Calne Striders, helping secure a 1 v 0 victory. It’s possible Alan will be between the sticks again on 17 September - the final match day of the WCWFL 2023 season.   Alan is a stalwart of walking football in Calne and plays regularly at Beversbrook’s Over 65s   Calne Walk-Ball . And… rumour has it he's an Aston Villa fan! The League Wilts County Walking Football Leagues will soon be playing the last match-day of the 2023 season. The results and standings have not been readily available so, to cut a long story short, this table below shows where the teams are to date in the Over 60s League.  On the last match-day, Sunday 17 September, CTWFC Strollers will...

  Back Row: Jon H, Graham N, Charlie N, Phil C, Andy B. Front Row: Paul W, Richard G, Alan B. A day to remember!  AAA put on another great 3-touch football mini-tournament, which saw four teams; AAAWFC, STWFC, BWFC and CTWFC compete, not for a trophy or medals but for bragging rights.  After some nice league games and play-offs, the final was a local derby match... Swindon v Calne, and due to time constraints it would be decided with a Golden Goal.  On paper the firm favourites where Swindon, and as expected they took the game to Calne, hitting the 'wood-work' on a number of occasions and allowing Calne keeper Charlie to show the full extent of his goal keeping skills.  But this game wasn't played on paper, it was played on G3 and Calne made and took their opportunity on the pitch.  After a short period of pressure from Calne, Swindon conceded a free-kick around the halfway line. It was quickly taken and resulted in a decisive cross which was met by our num...

Following the success and popularity of the pre-match yoga session in Torquay , this Very Slow, Very Easy Yoga Sun Salutation (below) , although not quite as much of a laugh, is still ideal for helping players prepare for their  recreational or competitive  footballing sessions. The Yoga Sun Salutation is an almost complete system of fitness and health. You flex your body in every way except twisting. Take it easy, and with increased practice, you will build flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and the ability to relax easier.  Typically, the Sun Salutation is practiced 12 times early in the morning. Even if you do fewer repetitions, whatever number feels the best to you, you will be more fit than most people and better on the football pitch! Namasté -  No, not the Brazilian number 10 who rolls around on the floor at every opportunity!