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FIRST FULL GAME FOR OUR WOMEN’S TEAM

On Sunday, our women’s Recreational Football group played their inaugural 11-a-side match during our Mind Games charity football event at the Focus Community Arena, against a Herts Police women’s team. Our women and girls have been playing small-sided games for two years but this was the first time they played together in a full game;Continue reading “FIRST FULL GAME FOR OUR WOMEN’S TEAM”

WALKING FOOTBALL TRIAL

We’re exploring the possibility of adding a game of Walking Football to our weekly schedule, or at least trialling a couple of games – most likely at Hemel FC on a Monday at 7pm, before our usual football sessions start. There would be no age or gender restrictions to this game. Whilst following the usualContinue reading “WALKING FOOTBALL TRIAL”

NEW KIT SPONSOR

We’re celebrating generous sponsorship from BAR Electrical and Mechanical Services Ltd! In a display of community support, BAR have provided new kits for both our Women and Men groups ahead of the upcoming Mind Games, a charity fundraising event which will see our recreational football regulars compete in 11-a-side games. Club officials expressed profound gratitudeContinue reading “NEW KIT SPONSOR”

MARCH ROUND UP

Latest news and events from March 2024. We played 33 games of football in 13 sessions – we’ve now passed 650 games in total since we kicked off in 2020. While our first session of April will be out 250th! Thank you to everyone who contributes making this community initiative a success. Here’s the otherContinue reading “MARCH ROUND UP”

PREMIER LEAGUE AWARD FOR KICKABOUTS DAVE

At Hemel Hempstead Town FC’s home game against Hampton and Richmond on Saturday, a presentation was made to Community Kickabout volunteer session organiser Dave Bradbury, who was nominated as Hemel FC’s Premier League Community Captain. The Premier League launched the “More than a game” campaign to showcase how its wide-ranging investment into all levels ofContinue reading “PREMIER LEAGUE AWARD FOR KICKABOUTS DAVE”

WOMENS HEALTH MANUAL GIVEAWAY

This week’s participants can pick up a free Women’s health manual at our sessions. The 36 page full colour A5 booklet is full of simple, practical tips that will improve the health of pretty much anyone. This isn’t just for our women’s group, our men are welcome to take a copy for family or friends.Continue reading “WOMENS HEALTH MANUAL GIVEAWAY”

EQUIPMENT HIRE AVAILABLE TO OUR PLAYERS

We have purchased some training equipment for our members to use (restricted to block-booked players only at this stage), to encourage people to be active outside of our sessions. The use of this equipment isn’t necessarily restricted to the use of only our members, if you know of groups or clubs that could make useContinue reading “EQUIPMENT HIRE AVAILABLE TO OUR PLAYERS”

ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

Regular Kickabout participants can access the extra service of accessing mental health eBooks! We have a 12 month licence to access Mind’s eBook guides to supporting good mental health. The eBooks give an introduction to a wide range of mental health topics, that we hope you might find useful for supporting your own wellbeing orContinue reading “ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES”

DATE SET FOR CHARITY GAMES

We have secured the brilliant facilities at the Focus Community Arena, home of National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town FC, on Sunday 12th May 2024 for Mind Games, a family friendly charity fundraising football day. There will be matches for both Community Kickabout’s Women and Men’s teams; our Women’s opponents will be the HertsContinue reading “DATE SET FOR CHARITY GAMES”

MAN MANUAL GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK

It’s International Men’s Day ♂️ To support them theme “Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys”, we have a batch of Man Manual‘s to give everyone who plays in our games this week. One man in five will die before he reaches 65, two in five before the ageContinue reading “MAN MANUAL GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK”