https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/walkingfootball/Recent content in walkingfootball on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 29 May 2026 10:35:12 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-walking-football-league-thrives-with-rapid-growth-and-community-spirit/Fri, 29 May 2026 10:35:12 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-walking-football-league-thrives-with-rapid-growth-and-community-spirit/What began as a casual kickabout among friends a decade ago has blossomed into a thriving local institution, with nine over-50s and seven over-60s walking football teams now active across Gloucestershire. Walking football’s popularity has surged nationwide over the past five years, with the UK counting over 1,000 registered teams. In Cheltenham, this growth has been fuelled by passionate individuals like John Hunt and Roger Cottle, who have championed the sport for older adults in the region.