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Free supportive football sessions for women launching
15/07/2021
Oxford United in the Community and Oxfordshire Mind, working in partnership with Easington Sports, will deliver football sessions for women aged 16-30
The first in a series of free football activity sessions complemented by mental health support begins tomorrow at Easington Sports Football Club on Addison Road in Banbury. The sessions are being delivered by Oxford United in the Community and Oxfordshire Mind, working in partnership with Easington Sports, thanks to a government grant.
The weekly get-togethers will provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to build confidence, increase self-esteem and make new connections with like-minded people. The sessions are open to women aged 16 to 30.
Oxford United in the Community is the football club’s official charity. It was awarded £2,380 by the Football Foundation as part of its vision to help clubs, organisations and charities resume grassroots football amid an easing of lockdown restrictions.
Colin Williams, Premier League Kicks and Youth Services Coordinator, said: “The Return to Football Fund will be a great help in supporting the growth of football opportunities and mental health support for women.
“We look forward to working in partnership with Easington Sports FC and Oxfordshire Mind on this community project and hope it will have a positive impact on people participating now and in the future.”
Chris Lowes, Head of Oxford United in the Community, added: “We’re pleased to partner with Oxfordshire Mind and Easington Sports and look forward to delivering football activity and mental health support sessions.
“This is an exciting development in our vision to expand engagement countywide as part of our strategy to provide every person with a positive connection with the football club through our community programmes.
“I would encourage anyone interested in attending the sessions who is eligible to book their spot now to avoid disappointment.”
The Friday morning sessions run from 10:00am to midday. Places can be pre-booked by emailing colinwilliams@oufc.co.uk.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam