Author: Peter Whitehouse

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Walking Football

CHILWELL MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Walking Football for Women in Chilwell

‘Have fun, do 1000s of steps, meet new people and enjoy a chat and a cuppa afterwards’ is how Chris Clift described the new walking football sessions for women at the Chilwell Memorial Institute’s artificial multi-sport arena.

Walking football is a an increasingly popular sport for all ages and abilities and ideal for beginners. Men’s over 50 sessions, run in partnership with Nottingham Bramcote WFC, has been successfully established at CMI since April and the decision to open up this fantastic local facility to the ladies was an easy one.

Chris Clift said ‘The success of the England Lionesses has raised the profile of women’s football and has made walking football a very attractive option for women who want to keep fit and have a bit of fun. It’s ideal for a slightly more sedate football experience as it is a non-contact game with no heading allowing everyone to shine and develop their skills!’

“ The pitch at The Institute is the perfect size for a 5 or 6 a side game and located right in the heart of Chilwell. The first ladies’ session on October 7 was a great success and we’re looking forward to establishing a regular Friday morning group for years to come”.

The Institute already has a very active walking netball group. ‘Walking’ groups are the new way for older residents to still participate in sport but in a manner more suited to their age and ability. They are popular with younger people too! Everyone is welcome.

Walking football takes place on Friday mornings and is £3 to play. Ladies 9.30am – 10.30am and Gentlemen 11.00 – 12.00. For those interested in trying out this sport please contact Chris on 0115 972 3653  or  enquires@chilwellmemorialinstitute.org

Chilwell Memorial Hall & Institute, 129, High Road, Chilwell. NG9 4AT

www.chilwellmemorialinstitute.org

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Hall and Activities

The hall and outdoor space are now fully open and being used, also most clubs and activities are functioning again.

We are still operating with caution and following Government guidelines for COVID19.

We ask all users to please respect these guidelines and act in a way that protects others and prevents the virus from spreading.

Visit our activities pages to see what in on.

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Welcome to our new website

This is our new website and provides new information and functions.

Why do this?

  • Because our old website lacked the modern functions we require to operate the Hall and users.
  • Because it will allow users to view and interact with our website across multiple platforms.
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New artificial grass surface with floodlights

The Institute and committee members have spent the last 4 years on a project to build an all-weather functionable sports surface for primarily Tennis and Netball. This included gaining planning permission for a new entrance from meadow lane and floodlighting. The construction of surface and lights were completed in August 2020.

The construction work was jointly funded from Sport England, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Institute. This work could not have happened with out this support.

The new surface is one of the best, ‘a high pro-quality artificial sport grass surface’ its performance for Tennis is one of the best recognised by the ITF, LTA and SAPCA. The surface is rated as ITF 3 Medium Speed.

ITF
New surface with floodlighting
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Outdoor improvements

Grass surface

During the Autumn and Winter of 2020, we invested in the replacement of the our grass surface behind the hall. This has been a committee action for many year and finally with construction of the artificial court the Institute and Tennis Club committees agreed to joint fund the work.

Following a number of challenges, a very wet October, snow mould, and very dry April, finally the contractor has handed over the grass surface.

New grass surface

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