Walking Football: “A great way to meet new friends and have a regular weekly get together with them.” 23 April 2025 We’re keeping up with our monthly spotlight on Walking Football Scotland Players of the Month! I got involved with walking football as my mum had just passed away and I need something to get me out and replace that time. For April the Walking Football Scotland Women’s Player of the Month is Dot Low! Dot, 60, plays with Midlothian Ladies. Walking Football Scotland Men’s Player of the Month is Graham Robertson! Graham, 67, plays with Fife Wanderers. Congratulations Dot and Graham! They shared their reflections on what walking football means to them. Why did you get involved in walking football? Dot: “I got involved with walking football as my mum had just passed away and I need something to get me out and replace that time.” Graham: “I had been out of football, 5s and 7s, for 5 years or so after an injury and was invited to a come and see walking football by a friend. I watched for 10 minutes thinking “hmmmm slow, looks too easy” but when I went along the next week to take part, I totally changed my mind. I’d found football again and I have played ever since. Good exercise twice a week at least, good but friendly competition at every level and great friends made with weekly banter to look forward to.” What positive impact has walking football had on your life? Dot: “It has been an amazing change in my life and taken me all the way back to my childhood. It has been great playing the sport that I love and being part of a special group of ladies.” Graham: “I didn’t really have an exercise regime and walking football has given me a decent fitness level which has helped all round whether walking, DIY and cycling. Also the friendships I have made amongst local and competition people has been amazing and I am very grateful for this on a personal level. I also organise things for my club and although it’s a big task, I realised I missed this business involvement after I’d retired. It’s good to chat and a joke with everyone and help or be helped whether it’s a small matter or otherwise.” What would you say to encourage others to come along? Dot: “Come along and keep fit, meet new friends, play a sport that is for all ages, inclusive and part of a group that people look out for you and can help and support you when struggling in life.” Graham: “I would say that it is a great way to meet new friends and have a regular weekly get together with them. Also it’s a decent way to get fitter and maintain a reasonable level of fitness that suits the person. Also it gets you out of the house and the wife also encourages it…” Inspired? Find out more about our partnership with Walking Football Scotland. Walking Football We’re partnering with Walking Football Scotland because keeping active is one of the best things that you can do to improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing. Find out more about how you can keep active. Physical Activity