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Lewes Lenny

@leweslenny.bsky.social

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“Walking football nut, blogger & podcaster. Sharing stories, laughs & life lessons from the pitch (at walking pace!). Lewes-based, but the game’s for everyone.”

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 28

Walking football isn’t slow — it’s a game-changer. ⚽
I bust the myths in my new book.
📖 Blog + Amazon link here: open.substack.com/pub/leweslen...
#WalkingFootball #FootballForLife

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 16h

To Spond or Not to Spond, that is the question... well I've often seen that question, so here's my take on how it's worked at Lewes.
What I would really like to know, is you're experiences using the fund raising on SPOND, please share your thoughts, good or bad
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To Spond or Not to Spond

From attendance to fundraising, let's look at the Spond app and see if it might work for you

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 16d

🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 Walking Football isn’t the same everywhere — in Germany they’ve ditched goalkeepers and keep the ball low, in Britain we stick with keepers and crossbar height rules.

⚽ Curious about the no-keeper rule? Or why Lewes might just give it a go? Read the full story 👉 leweslenny.substack.com

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 18d

Tim spent 33 years as a paramedic. Retired exhausted, overweight, pre-diabetic.

Then he found walking cricket & football.
Lost 23kg.
Scored at the Pan Siro at 62.
Rebuilt his health and his joy.

👉 Read his full story here: leweslenny.substack.com/t/body-and-m...
#WalkingFootball

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 24d

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 28d

🏆 Spain 2025: Walking Football World Cup confirmed.
Men’s & women’s teams across Over-40s to Over-70s. 90 games streamed for 10 Euro.
Why it matters + how to watch:
#WalkingFootball #FootballForAll

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · 29d

From rock-solid defender to four goals in one match — after 50 years away! 🎩⚽
Walking football isn’t retirement. It’s revival.
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#WalkingFootball #NeverTooLate #Over50sSport #Lewes

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 9

🏆 Walking football isn’t “just for fun.”
At the WFA National Cup Finals, players from Over 40s to Over 70s showed passion, skill & competition of the highest quality.
Shout to champs: Leggy Mambos, Kingston, Bexley, Wakefield & Nottingham Reds 👏
#WalkingFootball
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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Missed a blog this week? Don’t worry — the weekly digest has you covered. From Bob’s misses to Chelsea’s champions, and some serious lessons too. 👇
👉 open.substack.com/pub/leweslen...

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 7

England giving you the blues? Swap the misery for walking football joy. One hour, one ball, endless laughs.
👉 New blog: open.substack.com/pub/leweslen...
#WalkingFootball #Over50sFootball

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 6

WSL is kicking off with Chelsea v City ⚽🔥
More eyes than ever on women’s football = more chances to grow walking football.
Time for clubs to step up.
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#WalkingFootball #WSL #FootballForAll

Stepping Up: Why Women’s Football Should Be at the Heart of Walking

Walking Football Is for Everyone — But Do We Mean It?

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 5

⚽ Walking football is full of fresh starts, first kicks & funny stories.
Now it’s your turn: share your walking football journey with me!

📝 open.substack.com/pub/leweslen...

Your story might be the nudge someone else needs.

#WalkingFootball #Over50sFootball

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 4

Walking Football, Still Playing is the WIN!!!

#WomensFootball #WalkingFootball #Football #Over50 #Over60 #fitness

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some nights you’re the hero. Some nights you’re off the pace.
Bob was both. 🌙⚽🍻
👉 Read the story of missed sitters & Friday redemption:
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#WalkingFootball

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 3

Follow and share, let's grow the game.
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#WalkingFootball #WomensFootball #Over50s

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 3

WSL is back 🎉 but here’s a gem from the past: Emma Hayes made Chelsea train… by walking.
Walking football isn’t “slower”, it’s smarter ⚽
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#WSL #ChelseaFCW #EmmaHayes #WalkingFootball @barclayswsl.bsky.social @chelseafcw.bsky.social @chelseawomensg.bsky.social

If It’s Good Enough for WSL Champions Chelsea, It’s Good Enough for You

With the WSL Season About to Kick Off, we look back to something rather special

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 2

👟 First boots.
🥅 First goals.
📖 First myths busted.
🚫 And a reminder: respect is non-negotiable.

Catch the latest Lewes Lenny round-up 🎙️ 👉 substack.com/@leweslenny
#Walkingfootball #womensfootball #respect

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Sep 1

⚽️ Walking football is built on respect — but what happens when that’s crossed?
We’re asking the community: how has your club dealt with safeguarding issues or inappropriate behaviour?
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#SafeSport #InclusionMatters #ZeroTolerance #WalkingFootball #FootballForAll

A Line Crossed: Why Respect Must Come First in Walking Football

🚫 A Line Crossed: Why Respect Must Come First in Walking Football

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 31

This week in walking football ⬇️
⚽ Rory’s first goal
🍻 When I called running football “real football” (oops)
📚 Lydia’s first time lacing up
📖 Free ebook for referrals
Catch the roundup & join the fun 👉
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#walkingfootball #parkinsons #over50 #fitness #football

📰 Lenny’s Weekly Roundup — Goals, Gaffes & Good News

Missed a post? Don’t worry, I’ve rounded up all the laughs, lessons, and late tackles

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 30

Rory Cellan-Jones: from BBC to back of the net
⚽ Parkinson’s, first goals, & the joy of walking football
👉 New blog
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Do you have a Parkinson's friendly Walking Football session near you? I'd love to hear about it
#Parkinsons #WalkingFootball #Football
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From BBC to the Back of the Net: Rory Cellan-Jones, Parkinson’s, and Walking Football

If Rory Cellan-Jones Can Do It, So Can You

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · Aug 28

Now I’m not going to make any kind of big deal about this but I JUST SCORED MY FIRST GOAL AT WALKING FOOTBALL!
Probably about 50 years after the last one ..:

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 28

Walking football isn’t slow — it’s a game-changer. ⚽
I bust the myths in my new book.
📖 Blog + Amazon link here: open.substack.com/pub/leweslen...
#WalkingFootball #FootballForLife

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Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks you so much, I hope you enjoy it, Please feel free to DM me your story if you'd like me to write a blog post in my style about it

Lewes Lenny @leweslenny.bsky.social · Aug 29

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