Page 21 - June 2016 Issue 303

JUNE 2016
THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD 21
EURO 2016
WALKING FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA to Host Euro 2016-themed Walking Football Tournament at Holmes Park on Sunday 12th June
We know the feeling. You’re at home, watching the football during the summer – and you just want to get out there playing.
Well, this summer, Leicestershire’s more experienced players can also have the opportunity of getting their boots on and playing some fun, competitive football – as the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA hosts a Euro 2016 Walking Football Tournament, taking place at Holmes Park on Sunday 12th June.
With games kicking off at 11:00am, teams of eight (games are six-a-side) are being invited to register NOW for the Euro 2016 Walking Football competition, with each team drawing a different Euro 2016 nation out of a hat ahead of games starting, to assign the country that team will represent throughout the tournament. Places in the competition will cost £20 per team – but spaces are limited, so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment. Players must be aged 50 or above.
A BBQ will also be fired up during the course of the day, with refreshments made available to purchase during the course of the tournament.
Nimesh Patel, Social Inclusion Officer at the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA, said: “The number of people playing Walking Football in the county has grown significantly over the last season – and we wanted to give those players the chance to play a little more competitively in a structured contest.
“Many players enjoy the social side of Walking Football, but still enjoy the competition every so often. This tournament is a great chance to get the best of both worlds for those players who thought they could no longer play the game.” To register a team please contact: nimesh.patel@leicestershirefa. com 07506 586 338
Walking football is aimed at over 50’s and involves walking rather than running.
‘BFG’ COMES
TO WISTOW
To mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of the ‘Big Friendly Giant’.
“Roald Dahl had such an impact on children’s imagination with his extraordinary stories and characters, so to celebrate we are highlighting both his work and that of other famous children’s authors” explains Diana Brooks, owner of Wistow Maze.
The maze features 3 miles of intricate pathways carved through 8 acres of living corn, with high level bridges and towers giving fabulous panoramic views.
The challenge is to find 12 quiz boards hidden in the giant maze. Each quiz board has a multiple choice question on a classic children’s book, which will help to unravel the answer to the quiz trail, whilst also providing interesting facts about the authors and their stories.
It includes an Activity Funyard with mini mazes and games for all ages, including hoopla, a space hopper track and football shooting game.
Opposite is the Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, making it a great family day out.
The Wistow Maze is a winner of Leicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction” and attracts over 20,000 visitors each year.
Opens: Sat 16th July - Sun 4th Sept (daily), then weekends only until Sun 18th Sept. 10am – 6pm Free Parking. Admission charges: Child £5.50 Adult £6.50 Family Ticket (2+2) £22
More information on: www.wistow.com or ring 07884 403889
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Pick your Own Fruit PLAY BARN Strawberries Raspberries Blackberries Blackcurrants Redcurrants
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