Manchester Walking Football

GMWFL September Sessions 2025

The report on the GMWFL September sessions is HERE.

Manchester Walking Football

A nice message on today’s (19.06.25) scoresheet from Wakefield Wanderers goalkeeper Mick Wilde. Message is appreciated, thanks Mick.

Calendar 2025 September - December

DateEventTime
3rd SeptemberOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
4th SeptemberOver 60s Division 111:00-13:30
10th SeptemberOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
11th SeptemberOver 60s Division 211:00-13:30
17th SeptemberOver 70s Division 3 11:00-13:00
18th SeptemberOver 65s Division 111:00-13:30
24th SeptemberOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
25th SeptemberOver 65s Division 211:00-13:30
1st OctoberOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
2nd OctoberOver 60s Division 111:00-13:30
8th OctoberOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
9th OctoberOver 60s Division 211:00-13:30
15th OctoberOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
16th OctoberOver 65s Division 111:00-13:30
22rd OctoberOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
23rd OctoberOver 65s Division 211:00-13:30
29th OctoberOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
30th OctoberOver 65s Division 211:00-13:30
5th NovemberOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
6th NovemberOver 60s Division 111:00-13:30
12th NovemberOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
13th NovemberOver 60s Division 211:00-13:30
19th NovemberOver 70s Division 3 11:00-13:00
20th NovemberOver 65s Division 111:00-13:30
26th NovemberOver 75s Division 111:00-13:00
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
27th NovemberOver 65s Division 211:00-13:30
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
3rd DecemberOver 70s Division 111:00-13:00
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
4th DecemberOver 60s Division 111:00-13:30
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
10th DecemberOver 70s Division 211:00-13:00
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
11th DecemberOver 60s Division 211:0013:30
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
17th DecemberOver 70s Division 311:00-13:00
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00
18th DecemberOver 65s Division 111:00-13:30
Presentation & Food
14:00-15:00

All Fixtures Played At The Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking football

From the Lancashire FA – Soon we will be launching our own Lancashire TeamWalk Community to develop Walking Football in Lancashire, but for now you can join TeamWalk online where you can connect with others involved in Walking Football across the Country. Have a look HERE.

 

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The GMWFL Referees receive their certificates for attending the recent FA Walking Football Referees course at the Lancashire FA.
Extreme Left: Paul Gardner (GMWFL Chairman), Extreme Right: Leigh Jeffrey (Lancashire FA Football Development Officer).

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

Flight Simulator Experience

Manchester Walking Football

Stuck for ideas for Christmas or birthday presents? Gift a simulated flying experience.

Fly a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 in ultra-realistic simulators. With a wide range of airports to choose from, you can explore the world and make unforgettable memories along the way.

At Manchester Flight Sim Centre, we tailor each session to your experience level in order for you to get the most enjoyment out of your visit.

Prices start from as little as £59 for a 30 minute session although we strongly recommend a £99 – 60 minute session. The longer the session, the better the value. Our prices are some of the lowest in the UK.

Interested? Contact Manchester Flight Sim Centre.

 

Podcast On The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

League Chairman Paul Gardner, League Secretary Bill Murney & League Referees Appointment & Disciplinary Secretary Garry Pearce Talk About The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football
Click On Image To Listen To The Podcast

Salcom Walking Football Article

Chris Vickers of Salcom has written an article mentioning the GMWFL, it can be read HERE.

Greater Manchester Walking Football League

Manchester Walking Football

The Greater Manchester Walking Football League was launched  in November 2016 to provide regular competitive football for the many over 60s walking footballers. The full history of the league 2016-2024 can be read HERE.

We were the first FA affiliated over 60s league in the country and have attracted teams from across the Greater Manchester area, Cheshire, Cumbria, Fylde Coast, Lancashire, North Wales and Yorkshire.

The league has a growing reputation as one of the best in the country, with many teams saying it’s the best organised league they have played in, with excellent referees, a great modern venue and it’s close distance to the motorway network.

The Greater Manchester Walking Football League originally ran in seasons, Spring and Autumn, with each season consisting of 4 monthly fixture dates. In 2025 the leagues were altered to an 8 month season beginning in March, and finishing in December, with a summer break in July and August. All fixture dates take place on the new 3G facility at Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.

Further innovation came in the form of an over 65s League, which was introduced in February 2018, where seven teams entered the inaugural division. We started an over 70s League in March 2019, with seven teams competing, the first over 70s FA affiliated league in the country.

A further addition was an over 75s league in the Summer of 2024 where 6 teams competed, again the first over 75s FA affiliated league in the country.

Currently, we have 20 teams in the over 60s league, 20 teams in the over 65s league, 15 teams in the over 70s league, and 4 teams in the over 75s league.

If your team would like to join us then please use the Contact Us page.

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

Manchester Walking Football

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