Legendary.
Wednesday 16 May 2018
Monday 15 January 2018
GREAT WALKING FOOTBALL AT THE DOME
Great walking football session at the Soccerdome today.
Fancy a go. Come down on Monday or Wednesday, starts 10.00am and give it a try.
Fancy a go. Come down on Monday or Wednesday, starts 10.00am and give it a try.
Monday 1 January 2018
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS ?
A Happy New Year to one and all.
Suffering from withdrawal symptoms ?. Don't worry Walking Football returns at the Soccerdome this coming Wednesday 3rd January 2018 from 10.00am. Be there or be square !
Beware of cheap imitations.
Sunday 24 December 2017
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wishing everyone associated with Walking Football at the Soccerdome a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Special thanks go to our very own "Fab Four".
They look after our every whim (well almost) throughout the year and boy do they earn their Christmas break. Well Done Girls. See you all again next year.
Special thanks go to our very own "Fab Four".
They look after our every whim (well almost) throughout the year and boy do they earn their Christmas break. Well Done Girls. See you all again next year.
Tuesday 19 December 2017
ANOTHER GREAT WALKING FOOTBALL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Yes - it was that time of year again on Saturday 16th December 2017, for the old fogies to have their annual Christmas Party celebrations.
Once most people had arrived, Kel set about his usual baffling quizzes, followed by Play Your Cards Right and Stand Up Bingo. Kel has been asked not to do Stand Up Bingo next year, as some of the older guests (and one younger one) found it difficult to stand for any length of time.
Play Your Cards Right did go on for quite a while, but as Stefan quite rightly pointed, the problem lay with the Ali Shuffle.
The lashings of real ale went down well, especially after partaking in Bec's wonderful (exclusive to the Soccerdome) scouse. It was disappointing that there was no jelly and ice cream, as most guests had forgotten to bring their Poligrip.
We would have liked David Walliams to come do a stand up spot but instead, mainly due to running out of funds, we had to settle for Brian "The Unicorn" Williams instead. In fact most people didn't notice the difference.
A lot of the guests had been allowed to stay out especially late, providing that they guaranteed their carers that usual medication would still be taken. Although one lady actually tried to insist that Vodka Slushies were her usual medication.
All in all, it was a very entertaining evening. a big thank you to Bec, the manageress and to the two pole dancers, Sarah and Ale. Also thanks to Bec's better half Jason for doing the disco and to Kel for all his usual entertainment.
But most of all a big thank you for the great turn out for our third annual Christmas party.
"You've all done very well", said young Mr Grace.
Once most people had arrived, Kel set about his usual baffling quizzes, followed by Play Your Cards Right and Stand Up Bingo. Kel has been asked not to do Stand Up Bingo next year, as some of the older guests (and one younger one) found it difficult to stand for any length of time.
Play Your Cards Right did go on for quite a while, but as Stefan quite rightly pointed, the problem lay with the Ali Shuffle.
The lashings of real ale went down well, especially after partaking in Bec's wonderful (exclusive to the Soccerdome) scouse. It was disappointing that there was no jelly and ice cream, as most guests had forgotten to bring their Poligrip.
We would have liked David Walliams to come do a stand up spot but instead, mainly due to running out of funds, we had to settle for Brian "The Unicorn" Williams instead. In fact most people didn't notice the difference.
A lot of the guests had been allowed to stay out especially late, providing that they guaranteed their carers that usual medication would still be taken. Although one lady actually tried to insist that Vodka Slushies were her usual medication.
All in all, it was a very entertaining evening. a big thank you to Bec, the manageress and to the two pole dancers, Sarah and Ale. Also thanks to Bec's better half Jason for doing the disco and to Kel for all his usual entertainment.
But most of all a big thank you for the great turn out for our third annual Christmas party.
"You've all done very well", said young Mr Grace.
Friday 8 December 2017
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Many apologies for not keeping this blog up to date. It's been a funny old year. However I have been keeping things posted on the facebook page. New name for the blog as well considering we are now well under the Soccerdome banner. Plus it's a pleasure to be treated so well by our four Soccerdome heroines. I will try to keep the blog more up to date but in the meantime here is a clip from Roddie's classic film "The Old Men Strike Back".
Tuesday 21 February 2017
WHAT TO WEAR
Firstly, apologies for the lateness of this update. Other more trivial things than walking football have needed to be taken care of.
We have had quite a few new members join us this year, and one of the most frequently asked questions after "Where's the loo" is "What attire will I need to play?".
As we play inside on an astro 3g pitch which is not subject to changing weather conditions, initially most trainers will suffice, providing they give a reasonable grip. As for clothing, wear whatever you feel comfortable in, though I would not recommend jeans. Obviously, as you progress, you might want to get more specialized, but the following are some of my experiences in the footwear line.
I didn't really have any suitable trainers. My Adidas Italia had been worn for years for everything from Days Out to D.I.Y. and beyond, and the soles were, to say the least, very smooth. My first purchase, in a local sports store, were a pair of Puma Kratero Astro Turf boots.
These cost about £25 and they are good value for money. They "break-in" reasonably quickly. However, they seem to be quite a wide fitting and become a bit too loose after time.
Next purchase was a pair of Adidas Predators at about £30. These also "break-in" reasonably fast, and they are my current boot of choice. They are a snug fitting boot, and the red pair are still going strong after two years. The blue pair still need "breaking in".
As an alternative, I purchased a pair of Adidas X-ite Turf Trainers at the local Adidas Outlet shop for again £25. These are reasonably comfortable but size wise are a shade too long for my feet. Unfortunately the next size down was too tight. If you excuse the pun, the general rule of thumb on sizing is that your big toe should be half a thumbs width from the front of the shoe.
Best places to purchase initially are your local discount sports stores or at outlet villages. Once you have settled on a pair you can then always buy a spare pair online. As makes and styles provide different fits, it's best to try on as many different shoes as you can. During my initial purchase I tried on Adidas, Puma, Nike, Sondico, Patrick amongst others.
So to sum up:
Always try to buy your first pair in person.
All football boots require "breaking-in".
Sizes and width fittings vary by manufacturer.
Don't be fooled into thinking that the more you pay - the better the boot.
After a while, it is wise to invest in a quality pair of insoles.
Don't not immerse your boots in hot water to soften them up. All you do is soften the glue at the seams.
We have had quite a few new members join us this year, and one of the most frequently asked questions after "Where's the loo" is "What attire will I need to play?".
As we play inside on an astro 3g pitch which is not subject to changing weather conditions, initially most trainers will suffice, providing they give a reasonable grip. As for clothing, wear whatever you feel comfortable in, though I would not recommend jeans. Obviously, as you progress, you might want to get more specialized, but the following are some of my experiences in the footwear line.
I didn't really have any suitable trainers. My Adidas Italia had been worn for years for everything from Days Out to D.I.Y. and beyond, and the soles were, to say the least, very smooth. My first purchase, in a local sports store, were a pair of Puma Kratero Astro Turf boots.
These cost about £25 and they are good value for money. They "break-in" reasonably quickly. However, they seem to be quite a wide fitting and become a bit too loose after time.
Next purchase was a pair of Adidas Predators at about £30. These also "break-in" reasonably fast, and they are my current boot of choice. They are a snug fitting boot, and the red pair are still going strong after two years. The blue pair still need "breaking in".
As an alternative, I purchased a pair of Adidas X-ite Turf Trainers at the local Adidas Outlet shop for again £25. These are reasonably comfortable but size wise are a shade too long for my feet. Unfortunately the next size down was too tight. If you excuse the pun, the general rule of thumb on sizing is that your big toe should be half a thumbs width from the front of the shoe.
Best places to purchase initially are your local discount sports stores or at outlet villages. Once you have settled on a pair you can then always buy a spare pair online. As makes and styles provide different fits, it's best to try on as many different shoes as you can. During my initial purchase I tried on Adidas, Puma, Nike, Sondico, Patrick amongst others.
So to sum up:
Always try to buy your first pair in person.
All football boots require "breaking-in".
Sizes and width fittings vary by manufacturer.
Don't be fooled into thinking that the more you pay - the better the boot.
After a while, it is wise to invest in a quality pair of insoles.
Don't not immerse your boots in hot water to soften them up. All you do is soften the glue at the seams.
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