When we first met Margaret, she was completely new to football and came along with her friend, Susan, who we wrote about for International Women’s Day. Susan and Margaret are […]
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Jorgia Ponder – March 2023 – #IWD
Jorgia’s Story. Jorgia joined us last year and has immersed herself in all of COGS. Whether it be the beginners, intermediate or learning some goalkeeping or offering to be a […]
Read MoreSusan Mancey – March 2023 – #IWD
Susan Mancey – Playing Football at 77. We don’t have enough words to say how inspiring it is to see Susan (and her friend Margaret) come to our Walking Football […]
Read MoreBasic GK Training Session – Weds. 11th January 2023
On Wednesday 11th January 2023, we have organised a basic Goalkeeper Training session for Women’s Recreational Football players, who are new to the game or those who would like to […]
Read MoreDebbie Tippett – March 2022 – #IWD
In November 2021, This Girl Can UK released a story about Debbie and her playing football at a later age. It was totally inspiring and Debbie shared how it helped […]
Read MoreBIBS – “Older” Women in Football & Comfort – October 2021
BIBS! There are many considerations when being involved in encouraging “older” women to become more active, such as a safe, friendly and fun environment, as well as a non-judgemental space […]
Read MoreCarol, COGS and a Queen’s Birthday Honour – June 2021
This seems a little strange writing about myself, but it was too important not to recognise the parts a few people and the inspirational COGS have played in helping me […]
Read MoreCOGS, Women in Sport & Getty Images – “Inspiring Women to be Active during Midlife & Menopause” – May 2021
On May 19th, Women in Sport, in partnership with Getty Images, launched a curation of ground-breaking images and short films that challenge the way women are portrayed in society. Entitled […]
Read MoreCOGS vs. Lewes FC Women Vets – Annual Friendly supporting Crawley Open House – May 2021
Our annual encounter with our old friends the Lewes FC Women Vets came to fruition, this year, after a year of Lockdowns and COVID rules meant we couldn’t play each […]
Read MoreLisa & George – March 2021 – Mother’s Day
Lisa inspires us with her tenacity, great football skills she’s learned and she also runs, along with her young Son, George. George wrote a poem for Lisa and here are […]
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