Better Late Than Never – Playing Football at 78. Every week that we see Susan come to Walking Football, we are all so inspired by her tenacity, fun and skills […]
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Rachel Deacon – March 2024 – #IWD
Before you start reading this inspirational piece by Rachel, I (Carol) wanted to add a few words. When I asked for inspirational stories for our International Women’s Day series of […]
Read More#COGSEUROFEST22 – A Day of Fun Women’s Recreational Football – 10th July 2022
#COGSEUROFEST22 – FUN, FOOTBALL, FRIENDS A year ago, we started planning the Festival, as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Legacy Programme. Working with the Legacy Group for Brighton […]
Read MoreThree Mothers and Three Generations of Footballers – Mother’s Day – March 2022
As we get to another Mother’s Day, we like to celebrate those inspirational stories that we always find at COGS. Lisa & Nicola have been coming to COGS for a […]
Read MoreGillian Weston – March 2022 – #IWD
Each year, we celebrate some of our COGS, on International Women’s Day, who have inspired us and continue to do so. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #BreakTheBias and […]
Read MoreCOGS, the BT FA Playmaker Course & a Proud Moment.
I’m writing this while sitting at home, with Covid, having managed to avoid it, until now! There are many things that I (Carol) am proud of, when it comes to […]
Read More“In the Spotlight…” Ellie Alladeug – Lifeline FC, N16, Clapton CFC, Renaissance FC & an Inspiration – March 2021
I (Carol Bates) spoke to Ellie about her football journey so far, after seeing so much good that Ellie had created, with football being at the heart of it. This […]
Read MoreRebecca – Couch to 5K, Inspiration & a Donation – March 2021
Rebecca, Couch to 5K and a new COGS Inspiration Award. The announcement of another National Lockdown at the beginning of 2021, led to the 5th January being the day that […]
Read MoreRebecca & Jack – March 2021 – Mother’s Day
Rebecca is another inspiring COG and has been challenging herself to Couch to 5K during Lockdown, even though her favourite running is running with a football! Here are Rebecca’s thoughts […]
Read MoreLisa & Aimee – March 2021 – Mother’s Day
We asked some of our COGS what it was like, not only for them to play football with the COGS but what did their Sons/Daughters think of it. We think […]
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