We’re live: the Lewes Lenny News & Events page 🎉


 

We’re live: the Lewes Lenny News & Events page 🎉

Big news, team — the Lewes Lenny News & Events hub is officially launched! It’s a simple, community-powered place where players, clubs, coaches, charities, leagues, and local organisers can share their walking-football stories and events. Think tournament round-ups, charity fixtures, new club launches, kit drives, and those heart-warming “I laced up again after 30 years” moments we all love.

This page is built for you. It’s all about connection: more players finding more sessions, more clubs finding more friends, and more brilliant stories getting the cheer they deserve. If you’re in the UK great. If you’re elsewhere in the world — brilliant! You’re welcome here too, and I’ll happily help you find a local club and share your news.

How to contribute (it’s gloriously simple)

We’ve kept submissions dead easy so you can focus on telling your story:

  1. Write your story or event on your usual platform — your club website, Substack, Medium, local press, Facebook event, wherever.
  2. Submit the link to our Stories Hub form: just paste the URL and hit send. That’s it.
  3. Pop in a headline and a link to the picture URL(optional) and submit it to the approval queue.
  4. Once approved, it appears on the News & Events page so the whole community can see it.

We don’t scrape sites or use RSS — we only share what you submit. You’re in control of your content.

Pro tips for maximum exposure on your website

Want more eyes on your story or event? Here’s how to make it shine:

  • Clear headline on your page
    Put a clean, human headline on the page you’re sharing (we’ll pick it up). Avoid ALL CAPS or clickbait — “Lewes WFC host charity festival for St Anne’s Centre” beats “UNMISSABLE!!!”.
  • Essentials up top (for events)
    Date, time, venue, entry cost (if any), what to wear, who it’s for (all genders/abilities? age ranges?), how to book, and a contact email. A Google Maps link helps new players find you.
  • One decent image
    Add a landscape photo or club crest with alt text. If you can, set an Open Graph image so link previews look tidy.
  • Keep it inclusive
    Walking football is the beautiful game at a slower pace: low-impact, welcoming, great for friendships, fitness, and confidence. Say it proudly.
  • Tag it right
    When you share on socials, use a couple of clean tags like #WalkingFootball #LewesLenny #SussexFootball and your town/club name.
  • Tell a mini-story
    Five lines about why this matters beats a dry listing. “Maggie’s first session after knee rehab” will always win hearts.
  • Add a short video if you’ve got one
    A 10–30 sec football clip (skills, warm-ups, passing drills, post-match smiles) helps people feel the vibe. If you want training-tip videos (soccer only), give me a shout and I’ll point you to some good ones.

Who can post?

  • Clubs (mixed, women’s, walking-only)
  • Tournament/league organisers
  • Charities and community groups
  • Coaches and physios running return-to-play sessions
  • Individual players with something lovely to share
  • Clubs running special needs sessions

I’ll help you spread the word and help readers find a walking-football club near them. If you like, I can also send you a starter guide so you can begin enjoying walking football straight away — even before you visit Lewes.

What happens after you submit?

A few house rules (nice and simple)

  • Keep it kind. We celebrate fun, friendship, and community — not point-scoring.
  • Family-friendly language and images only.
  • Accessibility matters: make it clear if your venue has step-free access or parking.
  • No hard sells; community first.
  • We may edit the display headline for clarity, but your original page stays exactly as you wrote it.

Health & safety (a quick word)

All activities are taken at your own risk. If you have any health issues or you’re recovering from an injury, please consult your doctor or physio first — then tell me what your health issue or injury is and I’ll help you choose the gentlest way back in.

Spread the word, help the game grow

The more we share, the more people discover walking football — and the more lives we brighten. Pop your link into the News & Events hub, send it round your mates, and if you fancy hearing more stories and tips, the Lewes Lenny Podcast is a lovely listen over a cuppa. I’ve also written blog posts with extra ideas if you’re planning your first session or your next community tournament.

If you’re organising something special, tell me early — we can boost it on the site, mention it on the podcast, and give it a nudge on socials:

My ebook FREE on Kindle Unlimited, Walking Football 101: How to Kick Off Your Journey can help you get going https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FN4M2FMD

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