A new season is upon us and it’s time to start recruiting some new talent. I started playing for Hampstead this season and they’re a lovely bunch of women. If you’re into football and meeting new people, come along to some of the summer sessions to see if you’d like to join the squad.
Tag: Soccer
Hackney’s Newest Football Club
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
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.