Madeira Walking Football Update

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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One year on and Madeira Walking Football is flourishing. It’s been a year where membership has grown, where people who now live on Madeira having moved from the UK, USA, Austria, Netherlands, and Germany, have witnessed an improvement in their health and well-being since taking part in this activity. Furthermore, many holidaying visitors (both men and women) from Walking Football Clubs from all over the UK, have experienced the fun, friendship, and hospitality that MWF has to offer.

MWF recently introduced further sessions at their beautifully located “home base”, Centro Desportivo Stadium da Ribeira Brava, these sessions take place on Mondays and Friday’s 09:30 – 11:00. The extra sessions on Fridays have been beneficial in improving the groups’ fitness and ability. This is going to help them enormously as they look forward to taking part in the forthcoming WF tournament on Porto Santo 29th October 2022, and other tournaments that we are currently planning for the future.

08/12/2022 Funchal

18/02/2023 Calheta

01/04/2023 Machico

03/06/2023 Ribeira Brava

October 2023 A Big International Tournament on Madeira

So if you are a Gent or a Lady aged 50+ and would like to get involved in this activity, have fun, meet new people and socialise all year round, Madeira Walking Football could be “just what the Doctor ordered” for you, this is how MWF started.

This is an exciting time to get involved, as the MWF has a promising future ahead.

Website https://www.madeirawalkingfootball.com