The new walking football group, which has been set up by Cumbria Deaf Association with the help of funding from Sellafield Ltd. via Active Cumbria, launched on Monday, November 4, with the first session being led by Cumberland FA's Ray Sempill. The session will be held every week on Monday evenings at Workington's Leisure Centre on Griffin Street and will also be led by former Carlisle City Deaf FC manager Jayson KigginsRebecca Kiggins, Cumbria Deaf Association's West Cumbria community engagement coordinator was on hand to express her delight after the new group's launch. "The walking football for the deaf group aims to introduce deaf and hard of hearing people into the world of football, with a view to improving health and well-being for participants new to the sport, or who may not have participated for a few years." Joe Battrick, project officer for Active Cumbria in Allerdale and Copeland also expressed his excitement at being able to support the new group and its aims. added: "We at Active Cumbria are delighted to have been able to provide a grant from Sellafield Ltd’s Sport and Physical Activity Fund towards the setup of these football sessions for the deaf community.
