TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
How do I talk about my mental health?
Putting your feelings into words is sometimes difficult. It’s perfectly normal to be worried that you might say the wrong thing or explain it badly. It’s also natural to feel anxious that your loved one or friend might think your mental health is worse than you might feel it is.
Try not to worry – talking about your mental health is incredibly important when it comes to getting the right support for you and with the right preparation the conversation can be easier than you think it might be. Here are a few tips on how to talk about your mental health.
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Mixed Gender Fixture
Monday 2nd May 2022
Kick Start FC are pleased to announce that they will be hosting another mixed gender friendly fixture. Next week is 'Mental Health Awareness Week' and takes place between the 9th-15th of May 2022. To raise awareness, a variety of Kick Start FC participants have been invited to take part in this friendly fixture.
The theme for this years 'Mental Health Awareness Week' is loneliness. Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Over 60% of adults said their mental health worsened in 2021 due to loneliness. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health and we need to find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness. We can all play a part in this.
"Our mixed gender friendlies are a great way for us to shine a spotlight on the work that we do within Kick Start and it's a way of showing others in our local community that they are not alone. Having this fixture played during mental health awareness week will hopefully help raise awareness of loneliness in others and to encourage people to reach out for support." - Michael Cunningham (Founder of Kick Start FC)
Please come along and show support for everyone involved in the fixture and to learn more about the way Kick Start FC play football.
Kick Start FC Mixed Gender Team A vs Kick Start FC Mixed Gender Team B
Saturday 14th May 2022
Kick Off 10:00
Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR
Free entry
There is also a men's Kick Start FC friendly fixture taking place immediately after at Wellington Academy. There are more fixtures to be announced over the course of the summer. Please follow the Kick Start FC social media pages for further updates.