The football pitch in Casével has hosted five games of walking football this year, with interest growing each session. We have kept the format the same with two teams of 5-a-side and mixed ages ranging from 8 to 63. The over 50s are still shy to come forward; however, we are gaining interest with three players in this category. The referee was Mike from the Olhão East Algarve Walking Football Team.
Following the success of the previous padel tournament at Pedras da Rainha we have arranged for another fun padel day, again at Pedras da Rainha in Cabanas. This event will be slightly different and specifically for players, family and friends associated with our football club.
Continue reading “East Algarve Walking Football Fun Padel Day – Saturday 3rd September”
We are sorry to inform you that June, wife of John Gallagher, passed away on Wednesday 20th July 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer. John was a regular WF player in the early days at Olhão, and he and June were always good company at EAWF social events. When June’s diagnosis was confirmed they returned to the UK and took up residence in Portishead near Bristol. Our sincere condolences to John and the family at this very difficult time.
Eight years ago this September a group of like minded older gentlemen were instrumental in launching Walking Football in Portugal at Olhão. Continue reading “A statement from Chris Wright”
We are holding a fun Padel tennis tournament on Sunday 31st July at Pedras da Rainha, Cabanas.
On Wednesday 27th April, Sporting Clube Olhanense celebrate the 110th anniversary of the club’s formation. The Mayor, Officials of SCO and supporters will be on hand for the raising of the club flag.
Chris Wright recently sent the following email to the Most Reverend Carlos López Lozano, Bishop of the Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church, who has responsibility for the British Cemetery adjoining the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Huelva.
Continue reading “British Cemetery Huelva – working party wanted”
Saturday 26th February saw the second session of walking football to take place on the pitch in Casével.
The quaint, peaceful village of Casével, 10 minutes from Castro Verde, hosted its first ‘Walking Football’ game on its rarely used hard core football ground.
Continue reading “Walking Football Scores in Alentejo”
