Walking Football is a game of skill, not pace or strength. These sessions are specifically for men and women living with Parkinson's disease or any other condition that affects mobility. In Histon & Impington and Royston.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- there is proven link between exercise and improved quality of life;
- it is a group activity and a great way to meet new people;
- players frequently comment on the importance of the community and friendships that result from taking part.
"It has been great just to kick a ball about again, quite apart from helping me to get fitter than I've been for decades." John, 69
How to contact
Phone
Where to go
Histon & Impington Recreation Ground
New Road
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9LU
Coombes Community Centre
Burns Road
Royston
SG8 5PT
What to expect
Suitable for anyone with Parkinson's disease or any other condition that affects mobility. You don’t have to be fit or have played football before to take part, though you are advised to take it easy to start with until your fitness levels improve. Sessions are supportive and welcoming and everyone can have a go – if you can walk, you can play!
Phil Mullen coaches two different Walking Football sessions for people living with Parkinson's. The first is a fun football exercise session, where participants complete a variety of skills and challenges using a football, which is a great introduction to Walking Football and the second is a Walking Football match session. Many players come to both, using the first session as a pre-match warm up.
Contact Phil to make sure there are spaces and to check about appropriate clothing and footwear (trainers might not be suitable for some surfaces).
The information below may be subject to change - please check before you turn up for a game.
More information
Histon & Impington
Mondays 11.30 pm - 12.30 pm Football exercise session
Mondays 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm Walking Football match session
Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm Walking Football match session
If you have any questions or need further details contact Phil Mullen on 07948 407950 or email.
Royston
Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am Football exercise session
Wednesdays 11 am - 12 pm Walking Football match session
Please note both these sessions do not run on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
If you have any questions or need further details contact Phil Mullen on 07948 407950 or email.
To find other Walking Football sessions (not specifically for people living with Parkinson's) near you, take a look on this link.

Sessions are £5 which you can pay in cash on the day.
How to contact
Phone
Where to go
Histon & Impington Recreation Ground
New Road
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9LU
Coombes Community Centre
Burns Road
Royston
SG8 5PT