In the Community Freespace (opposite Samuels) there was a football display. Oxford City FC were letting people know they give opportunities for people of all ages and abilities who want to play football. For example the Oxford City casuals are a member of the Berks Bucks and Oxfordshire inclusive (BOBi) league that allows disability teams to play each other.
There was a sunny day in town. I noticed a number of rainbow flags in shop windows. The Abingdon rainbow movement has taken off while we were away.
I was chatting to Mark who organised the exhibition: the Casuals provide a fantastic opportunity for people with any sort of disability – physical, visual or mental – to play football in a friendly club. Although organised by Oxford City FC and using their facilities, a great many of their members are from Abingdon. They train on Sunday mornings, starting again at the beginning of September. They will be in FreeSpace again on Monday, and there is more information on their website.
For over 55’s walking football takes place at Tilsley park every Tuesday at 12:30.
It’s a great way to continue playing
New participants always welcome