<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Walking Football for Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Women Through Walking Football: Join the Movement!]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:42:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wf4w.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[WFA South West Over 50s League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural SW O50s league ended on Sunday 19th of April. The champions, Bristol Badgers, ended the campaign by maintaining their 100% record and winning all their games. An impressive feat considering the strength of opposition. Taunton and District (TADS) achieved 2nd place, with their striker Beth Nayeb winning the Golden Boot. Here are some images of the final league day in Weston.

]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/wfa-south-west-over-50s-league</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e734940294e8c3f3ed592e</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_f2774165562a4956995b1e5b28580bea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Chloe Jeremic-West]]></title><description><![CDATA[When football crazy Chloe was told she was too young for walking football, she didn't let a little thing like age stop her. Read on to find out how she overcame those odds to not only coach the FDL Ladies team but also the Wales Women's Over 60s too. Chloe Jeremic-West I’ve been "football crazy" for as long as I can remember. As a lifelong Cardiff City season ticket holder, the sport has always been my pulse, having played throughout my youth and teens. However, the post-pandemic period left...]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-chloe-jeremic-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2c3e4e959cef02a7d6e03</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_d48ef2421b614a0eb6fd3f465164e677~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[England FA launches ‘The Female Health Hub’]]></title><description><![CDATA[England FA launches ‘The Female Health Hub’]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/england-fa-launches-the-female-health-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de89bcc87c857db1f73947</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_89f739c95b7040a8862e7af0b270673e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_258,h_196,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Michelle Lee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool Feds player, Michelle Lee, discusses how injury abruptly ended her 11-a-side playing days with the physical and emotional impact that brought. Read how friends convinced her to try walking football, her amazing success and her advice for those considering taking up the game.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-michelle-lee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da1558f955c1c9662595ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_a18c5c6b8f644959a68313e49f8806aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_356,h_178,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carol Bates, BEM, on founding Crawley Old Girls and inspiring older women to play football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crawley Old Girls (COGS) started out 11 years ago with the intention of creating recreational, non-competitive sessions for older women who were the “missed generation” in football. We speak to the inspiring founder, Carol Bates about the development of the club, the work in the community and her tips for teams just starting out.

]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/carol-bates-bem-on-founding-crawley-old-girls-and-inspiring-older-women-to-play-football</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7553ea51db32c14c1fc3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:15:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_ef421fa639484281ab0aa6f996dc083b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Carrie Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Badgers defender and goalkeeper, Carrie Moore, shares her journey from 11-a-side football to rugby, and how she thought two serious knee injuries had put an end to her playing sport forever. That was until she discovered walking football.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-carrie-moore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b46e226f1601b21824628f</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:54:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_f9bd5260eb0e41d99a07acdb5ae055df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_519,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to help our hips stay happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osteopath, Julia Currington, shares advice on how to bring more mobility into our hips with stretches that can be part of a thorough warm-up before playing walking football. ]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/how-to-help-our-hips-stay-happy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c58a34d2e55f64fe0b0c3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:36:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/a5d020_c6e3ca3a497448d3ad98d381963ab996/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Deb Neale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawlish Goalkeeper, Deb Neale, shares with us her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer to representing England in the WFA Kicking Cancer team. In her story of resilience, she highlights the love of the game and how the unwavering support from her teammates meant they were with her every step of the way.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-deb-neale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4175c78ed17abe1fce623</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_d3645a4c38d545be87892f30bd282fe9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A walking footballer's guide to making your skincare work as hard as you do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke to Weleda Wellbeing Advisor and facial reflexologist Jenny Whitfield to find out how to maximise your skincare routine and get the most from your products.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/a-walking-footballer-s-guide-to-making-your-skincare-work-as-hard-as-you-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c554505ed83abd8bbc157c</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:53:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_544c8c97c73a483a914d6768fb2db23f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace For Life - Crystal Palace Women’s Walking Football Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine D'Rozario shares her role in developing the official charity to Crystal Palace women's walking football team. From the first training session to trips to St George's, plus the dream of seeing the Lionesses bring the cup home - here's their incredible journey.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/palace-for-life-crystal-palace-women-s-walking-football-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2dc3b69ed8cb882ae5348</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:29:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_46f80613f7f44b32a9f7c9006460c7cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_546,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Favourite Things - The South West Charities Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gallery of photos from the Sound of Music themed South West Charities Walking Football tournament]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/our-favourite-things-the-south-west-charities-tournament</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c27313adda444fefb12241</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:58:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_fa70eddfb096483f848bc2f1b43e616c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring Kicking Cancer team play England Over 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were invited to meet the Kicking Cancer team as they trained and competed against the England over 60s team in Solihull over the weekend. Take a look through our gallery to see photos of this amazing event.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/inspiring-kicking-cancer-team-play-england-over-60s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c056f54e4c0bcd1e092931</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:57:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_8e494c7f86864c2ab6bd97c5d21d6fe8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Karen Phillips]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke to Karen Phillips about how she discovered walking football, her involvement in the creation of Cardiff HOS WFC and the Welsh women's league, plus her new project to help women in the sport she loves. ]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-karen-phillips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69baead9c22e90b51af3dc83</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:06:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_1eeb602a7c8a49e9ad34981b04e75b21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_575,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Lisa Shepherd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discovering walking football after surgery only a few months ago, Lisa Shepherd has already achieved so much in the sport. From becoming a key member of Stokesley WFC to earning success at regional trials, her journey is one of determination and resilience. 

]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-lisa-shepherd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4595a96363eb43d372263</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_c6011bb1b9f64e5cbaf3463cb9ec3ea6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can walking football help with symptoms of the menopause?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the recent research that is out to prove walking football is not only great fun to play but can also have positive health benefits for perimenopausal and menopausal women.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/can-walking-football-help-with-symptoms-of-the-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae7cfc0c1a368a2fa31f67</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:42:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_2b7c986573f7446588bf240ecd78f36d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_623,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Sarah Breckon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taunton and District (TADS) footballer, Sarah Breckon, tells us how she discovered walking football and how a recent trip to Merseyside saw a footballing dream come true.]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/player-story-sarah-breckon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a589e8f00dba1e65378f23</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:09:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_636794d53c054b358998f1450d38c3d0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_796,h_541,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pioneering' Hearing Impaired and Deaf Walking Football team play first game]]></title><description><![CDATA[WF4W were delighted to be invited to watch the Hearing Impaired and Deaf (HID) WFA team train and play Rising Phoenix, their first ever game since being formed. ]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/pioneering-hearing-impaired-and-deaf-walking-football-team-play-first-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5d3d660298c02e5bfff5a</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:54:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_a44f33cea5534ab4aa361142b615b117~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Grassroots Success Story – How Arun Women’s Walking Football Club won WFA Team of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive congratulations to Arun Women’s Walking Football Club (Arun WWFC) who have won the WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025!  This national award is recognition of Arun WWFC’s rapid development, inclusive ethos, and outstanding contribution to women’s sport in the Arun area. Georgette Budhram tells us about their success story. Arun WWFC - The WFA's Women's Walking Football Team of 2025 Georgette explains, “We are proud to share our inspiring journey from a small group of six...]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f3aa612cb2e7c18f07800</guid><category><![CDATA[Community updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_53be12e78fe84d56a2aecd6ea9a4718b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_499,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Story: Tracey Morey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawlish goalkeeper, Tracey Morey, shares her story of falling in love with the sport and how she has recently become the co-creator of the UK's first Hearing Impaired and Deaf (HID) Walking Football team. Tracey Morey (right) with Beth Nayeb I started walking football three years ago. Living in Teignmouth, Devon, I was invited to join a group of ladies playing the game locally. That small, informal invitation would eventually grow into what is now Dawlish Women’s Walking Football Club — and...]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69935159cf429c4fcb4c978f</guid><category><![CDATA[Players' Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:26:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_03a67bf3fca34765bac86fa5d420d4b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blisters and Walking Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[WF4W Q&#38;A with Foot Health Care Professional Emma Mitchell. We’ve all experienced the pain of blisters at some point, but we’ve spoken to Emma Mitchell to see if there’s a way to reduce the risk of getting blisters when we’re playing walking football. Q1 What causes blisters on the feet? A: Blisters are most often caused by friction, where the skin repeatedly rubs against footwear or socks. For walking footballers, this is especially common due to tight boots, rapid direction changes, stud...]]></description><link>https://www.wf4w.co.uk/post/template-how-to-write-a-tips-blog-post-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69554e6d884b77c4de754c68</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d020_342632290966411e81c55927c243891f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marie Day</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>