CHSS FUNDRAISING MONTH 2025

We’re proud to once again be partnering with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) to raise vital funds and awareness throughout the month of October.

Thanks to your incredible efforts last year, Walking Football Scotland clubs raised £7,344 to support the 1 in 5 Scots living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions. We’re so grateful for your commitment and generosity!

🏆 October Fundraising Challenge

This October, we’d love to see every club get involved to help improve the health and wellbeing of people across Scotland. Here are some simple and fun fundraising ideas:

• Host a walking football tournament and invite local teams or work colleagues.

• Run a coffee morning or a ‘beat the goalie’ challenge.

• Sell football cards or squares to raise quick funds.

• Organise your own Race night event or community game day!

• Ask your employer if they offer match funding to boost your total.

For even more inspiration, check out: Do Your Own Thing – CHSS

🛠️ How Can CHSS Help

CHSS are here to support your fundraising efforts! CHSS can provide fundraising packs, sponsorship forms, t-shirts, and merchandise to help make your events a success. Just email: fundraising@chss.org.uk to share your plans.

We’ve also created a Walking Football Scotland JustGiving page so all donations can be collected in one place: Here

Together, we can make a huge impact and ensure no life is half-lived in Scotland. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see what you achieve this October!

Player of the Month (August) - Linsey Bunton & Steve Ross

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We’re keeping up with our monthly spotlight on Walking Football Scotland Players of the Month in partnership with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

For August the Walking Football Scotland Women’s Player of the Month is Linsey Bunten! Linsey, 42, plays with Whitletts Victoria.

Walking Football Scotland Men’s Player of the Month is Steve Ross! Steve, 67, plays with Dundee East CSC.

Congratulations Linsey and Steve! They shared their reflections on what walking football means to them.

Why did you get involved in walking football?

Linsey: “I got involved through a friend during a really difficult period in my life—my mum had just been diagnosed with brain cancer. Walking Football gave me something positive to focus on.”

Steve: “While reading an advert in a Dundee Untied match day programme the thought of playing football in any way was interesting, given that until that point I had only ever been a spectator. So I went along to a session locally and watched and at that that first visit and I was sold.  It was a challenge for me as I never really played football in a team just as an occasional casual kick about and here I am 6 years on and loving the game”

I have always played at a competitive level and walking football allows you to take the game as serious or as leisurely as you like.”

What positive impact has walking football had on your life?

Linsey: “Walking football has had a big impact on my mental wellbeing—it helped me through a really tough time. It’s not just about the sport; it’s about having fun, staying active, and being part of something. There’s a real sense of belonging when you’re in a team—it feels like a family.”

Steve: “The obvious health benefits are the first thing that comes to mind. Playing Walking football is a fantastic way to keep the body mobile and the heart pumping and in a way that also creates a great social scene that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of people from all walks of life and with varying degrees of skill. Being as healthy as I can Physically and Mentally helps maintain a happy life overall.”

What would you say to encourage others to come along?

Linsey: “It’s 100% worth it—for the laughs, the friendships, and just getting out there. You meet great people, have fun, and it’s a brilliant way to stay active or get back into sport, no matter your age or ability.”

Steve: “I would say give it a go…. Leave any preconceptions on the side-lines and enjoy the experience of joining many others play a game that we love in a way that requires some slightly different skills to the big game. Come and enjoy the interaction with team mates and new friends”

WFS O60's West Premiership & Championship

Walking football returns to the Toryglen Regional Football Centre as the WFS Men’s O60’s West of Scotland Premiership and Championship get back underway, with both divisions finely balanced heading into the business end of the season.

Premiership – Glasgow Life in Control, but Title Race Still Open
Glasgow Life currently lead the way in the Premiership, sitting seven points clear of last year’s champions Pollok United. It’s been an impressive campaign so far for the league leaders, but with plenty of fixtures still to play, the title race is far from over. Pollok Utd have the experience of chasing silverware and will be eager to close the gap, ensuring there’s no room for complacency at the top.

Championship – Saint Anthony’s Set the Standard
In the Championship, Saint Anthony’s have been unstoppable so far, boasting a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches. Their dominance has given them a commanding seven-point cushion at the summit. This Friday, they’ll face their toughest test yet as they take on second-placed Drumchapel United in a clash that could either tighten or all but settle the race for promotion.

Plenty Still to Play For
With pride, points, and titles on the line, both divisions promise drama and high-quality competition at Toryglen. Glasgow Life and Saint Anthony’s may be leading the way, but with challengers chasing hard, the story of the season is still waiting to be written.

WFS O70's East Premiership

The WFS Men’s O70’s East of Scotland League is back on Friday 5th September, with the action once again taking place at the Oriam National Performance Centre. With just two rounds of fixtures left, the race for the title is heating up.

Alloa Athletic currently sit firmly at the top of the table, six points clear of their nearest rivals. However, the leaders face a big challenge as both they and second place, North Lanarkshire Council are set to meet third-placed Hearts, who will be determined to leave their mark on the title battle.

For Alloa, victory would move them a step closer to securing the championship, but Hearts will be out to spoil the party and potentially open the door for the chasing pack. With so much at stake, the matches promise to be tight, competitive, and full of drama.

The final run-in begins here — and by Friday afternoon, the O70’s league picture could look very different.

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 3 - '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 3 - '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

Hear from players whose lives have been transformed by walking football - including Dot, who shares how joining her local walking football club felt like coming home.

From friendships and connection to the boost in health and wellbeing, walking football clubs are making a huge impact in communities across Scotland.

Special thanks to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland and the clubs featured in Episode 2: Midlothian Ladies Walking Football Team, Drumchapel United AFC Walking Football.

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WFS O65’s Men’s East of Scotland League

WFS O65’s Men’s East of Scotland League – Excitement at Oriam

The WFS Over-65 Men’s East of Scotland League resumed after the summer break at the Oriam National Performance Centre, and the day brought a major shift in the title race.

Alloa Athletic put in a dominant performance, securing four wins from four — including a crucial victory over the previous leaders, North Lanarkshire Council. Their strong showing sees Alloa move five points clear at the top of the table with only two matches left to play.

North Lanarkshire’s setback means they slip to third place, overtaken by Hearts, who now sit in second as the season reaches its decisive stage.

A big thank you to our referees, regional representatives, and all the players for delivering another great day of football at Oriam.

We look forward to seeing you all back for the final league day on Friday, 10th October, where the championship battle will reach its conclusion.

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮 - '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮 - '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

Hear from players whose lives have been transformed by walking football - including George, who shares how the game helped him following a heart attack and returning home from hospital.

From friendships and connection to the boost in health and wellbeing, walking football clubs are making a huge impact in communities across Scotland.

Special thanks to Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland and the clubs featured in Episode 2: Midlothian Ladies Walking Football Team, Drumchapel United AFC Walking Football.

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Club News - August

It’s been another exciting time in Scottish community football, with clubs and organisations celebrating achievements, hosting festivals, and delivering programmes that make a real difference to people’s lives. Here’s a look at some of the latest highlights:

Saints Kirkcudbright Shine at Summer Festivities

Saints Kirkcudbright proudly took to the streets during the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities Grand Parade to showcase their club and football sessions. Their efforts were rewarded as they claimed an award in the Adult Walkers section – making it the third year in a row they have achieved this recognition. The parade gave players, volunteers, and supporters a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the club and promote its ongoing community work.

BOXT Extends Support for Rangers Charity Foundation

The Rangers Charity Foundation has announced that BOXT, one of its valued community sponsors, will continue to fund its Walking Football and Football Memories programmes for a second successive year.

Last season, BOXT’s support helped these established programmes reach even more people, improving the lives of hundreds across the community. With a further year of backing, BOXT has ensured both initiatives will run throughout the 2025/26 football season, while also supporting the wider work of the Foundation.

Uthink Scotland Festival Brings Fun and Friendship

Uthink Scotland successfully organised a festival of football that prioritised enjoyment over competition. Teams including Edinburgh City, Aberdeen Strikers, and Stonehaven Strollers all took part in the event.

With no medals or trophies on offer, the focus was firmly on fun, camaraderie, and community spirit, making it a truly memorable occasion for all involved.

Glasgow Life Celebrated by Scottish FA

A huge congratulations goes to Glasgow Life, who have been recognised by the Scottish FA for their outstanding community work.

They were named winners of the West Region Best Community Football For All Project for their Dementia and Parkinson’s session, a programme that continues to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through football.

WFS O50's East Premiership, Championship & Conference

The WFS Over 50’s East of Scotland leagues recommenced today after the summer break, and it proved to be a thrilling and competitive day at the RPC Dundee.

In the Premiership, Forfar have extended their lead at the top of the table, while Arbroath and St James currently occupy the other two Champions League qualification spots ahead of the final league date in October.

The Championship is shaping up to be just as exciting, with Linlithgow Rose CFC and Hibernian CF now level on points. Linlithgow edge ahead only on goal difference, setting up a dramatic conclusion next month.

Meanwhile, in the Conference, the title race is wide open. Fife Wanderers have gone top, 1 point ahead of Saints in the Community, but with just three points separating the top four clubs, the promotion battle and race to be crowned champions promises to go right down to the wire.

We would like to thank our Regional Reps, referees, and players for contributing to a fantastic day of football in the East of Scotland. We now look forward to welcoming everyone back for our final league day on Sunday 12th October.

WFS O65's East Premiership

The WFS Men’s O65’s East of Scotland League resumes this Friday, 22nd August, at the Oriam National Performance Centre, with the title race entering a crucial stage.

North Lanarkshire Council currently lead the standings, holding a four-point advantage over both Hearts and Alloa Athletic. However, their grip on top spot could be tested in Game 2, when they face Alloa in a fixture that has the potential to reshape the league table.

A victory for North Lanarkshire would push them closer to sealing the title, but an Alloa win could close the gap and Hearts are certainly also in the mix. With all three sides still in with a realistic chance of lifting the trophy, every pass and goal will matter.

We can expect competitive, high-quality walking football, with squads looking to combine skill, teamwork, and tactical nous in pursuit of crucial points.

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 '𝙍è𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩' - 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

Meet the people behind Walking Football Scotland, the incredible clubs and inspirational players changing lives in communities across the country and see how we’re working together with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to score big on health and wellbeing.

Special thanks to the clubs featured in Episode 1: Midlothian Ladies Walking Football Team, Drumchapel United AFC, Loanhead Walking Football.

Watch now here

WFS O65's West Premiership

WFS O65’s Men’s West of Scotland League – Back in Action at Toryglen

After the summer break, the WFS Over-65 Men’s West of Scotland League returned to action at Toryglen with some thrilling football on display. The competition remains fierce, but one team is edging ever closer to glory.

Pollok continued their remarkable unbeaten run, adding two more victories today to make it an incredible nine wins from nine leaving them with in touching distance of the trophy with 2 games remaining.

Elsewhere, Carrick’s title hopes came to an end after dropping points today, but Ayr United remain in the hunt. With two matches left to play — including a crucial showdown against the league leaders — Ayr still have a chance to keep the race alive.

A big thank you goes to our referees, regional representatives, and, of course, all the players who made today’s games possible.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the final league day on Friday, 3rd October, where the championship will be decided.

WFS O50's East Premiership, Championship & Conference

WFS O50’s Men’s East of Scotland League Returns This Sunday in Dundee

The penultimate matchday of the WFS O50’s Men’s East of Scotland League kicks off this Sunday at the RPC Dundee, with three divisions set for an afternoon of high drama and potentially season-defining results.

Premiership – Top Two Clash in Title Race
In the Premiership, leaders Forfar hold a slender two-point advantage at the top — but face their biggest challenge yet as they take on second-placed Arbroath. With the title race finely poised, victory for Forfar would see them take a huge step towards glory, while an Arbroath win would see the table flip heading into the final round, however there are still a number of big matches to be played on Sunday.

Championship – Leaders Look to Pull Away
The Championship is equally tense, with Linlithgow Rose CFC sitting two points clear at the summit. They’ll be aiming to widen that gap, but their closest rivals Carnoustie Panmure will have their hands full as they face third-placed Hibernian CF in a clash that could shake up the standings.

Conference – Three-Way Battle for the Title
The Conference is the tightest race of them all — just two points separate first from third. Saints in the Community currently lead the way, but second-placed Fife Wanderers meet third-placed Fort William in a match that could completely rewrite the leaderboard by day’s end.

A Day of Twists and Turns
With so much at stake and only one round of fixtures remaining after Sunday, every goal and point will count. We can expect drama, passion, and possibly a few surprise results as teams battle for titles, promotion, and pride.

WFS O65's West Premiership

West of Scotland O65’s Men’s League Set to Resume This Friday

The eagerly anticipated recommencement of the WFS O65’s Men’s West of Scotland League takes place this Friday at Toryglen, with all eyes on the title race as the season heads into a decisive stage.

Pollok United currently sit at the top of the table, five points clear of nearest challengers Ayr United and Carrick. That cushion has given them breathing space, but with several crunch fixtures still to come, the standings could shift dramatically before the weekend is out.

We wish teams all the very best for this Friday.

WFS O50's West Premiership, Championship & Conference

Thrilling Return for WFS O50’s Men’s West of Scotland League at Ravenscraig

Today saw the much-anticipated recommencement of the WFS O50’s Men’s West of Scotland League at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility following the summer break and the action on the pitch certainly didn’t disappoint.

Premiership
The race for the title has reached fever pitch, with the top six teams now separated by just five points as we head into the final round of fixtures in October. Pollok Utd currently hold a slender three-point lead at the summit, but with several blockbuster clashes still to come, the title is very much up for grabs. Expect fireworks as the contenders battle it out for glory.

Championship
It’s an equally nail-biting story in the Championship, where Glenafton Athletic and Dumbarton FC are level on points. Glenafton edge ahead only by virtue of a two-goal superior goal difference, meaning every goal in the closing matches could prove decisive.

Conference
In the Conference, WEBATA took a huge step towards securing the title in their debut competitive season. Their victory over second-placed Motherwell Phoenix has extended their lead to seven points at the top. Duncanrig EK remain firmly in the hunt for promotion, sitting just a single point behind Phoenix and with a game in hand. The stage is set for a dramatic final day on Sunday 5th October.

A big thank you goes out to our regional representatives and referees for their invaluable support in making today’s fixtures possible.