Beginning November 1st, I started a 7 week pilot for the project formerly known as ‘Just Another Football Club‘. It took me a while to decide where I wanted to run the pilot – more importantly, which area lacked sport and community based opportunities for young women (between the ages of 13-17). I met with… Continue reading Hackney’s Newest Football Club
Tag: Football
Fairtrade Footballs
When I was ordering kit for Laces CC a few weeks ago, I searched for ethical footballs. I was looking for something outside of the usual football suspects (Nike, Puma, Adidas), and I came across Fair Corp. After reading about their supply chain and their impressive values, I ordered 7 of their ‘Ethletic’ balls. At… Continue reading Fairtrade Footballs
Just Another Football Club
Since November 2010 I’ve had an idea brewing in my head. Often obsessing and sometimes losing sleep over it, this summer I finally got my act together and pitched it to Unltd (a fund for social entrepreneurs) for some start-up cash but mostly for something to kick me into action. So (drumroll please) this is… Continue reading Just Another Football Club
Cesc! Come back!
Ok. He’s gone. And Arsenal are in trouble with a shocking start to this year’s premier league. Oh Cesc. You are sorely missed. I spotted these amazing pics in the Guardian, courtesy of photomontage. Just brilliant.
Gary Neville, you legend.
As certain teammates of footballer Gary Neville make headlines for their off the pitch activities, not limited to failed super injunctions and hookups with prostitutes, Neville is currently in the spotlight (and worthy of it) for some of the good he’s done and for his imminent retirement from professional football. Neville, who has the most… Continue reading Gary Neville, you legend.
Staycation 2011
While my friends jet set to exotic places like Cyprus and India, I’ve opted for a good old summer of Staycations. I’d be lying if I said it was by choice. In fact it wasn’t really. My Staycation plans for this year were born out of my physical inability to leave the UK as I’m… Continue reading Staycation 2011