As our Winter Family Clubs entered the final delivery month, the families were challenged to complete 1953 laps of Bloomfield Road Pitch.
Although the main aim of our Family Clubs was to support local families with the Cost of Living by providing a meal two nights a week, from the get-go, we also wanted to encourage families to move more and also support by inspiring a love of learning together. After completing evenings of circuits, family games, and mini discos, as well as exploring sounds, reading books, completing homework and adult learning courses, we decided to end our Winter Family Clubs with a challenge.
Throughout March on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, families attended our Family Club for a hot meal and activities. During this time, we ventured out pitch side to complete as many laps of Blackpool FC’s home pitch as possible. It was lovely to see families walking together, challenging each other, and individuals completing their daily 10,000 steps! We even had a couple starting to run. Some of the parents also asked if they could come along during the day so they could do more. On one occasion, five adults completed 72 laps in one hour, which was a great effort.
As we were walking around the pitch, it was insightful to have more in-depth chats with the parents, which we haven’t been able to do when the children have been there. It gave us time to discuss on going problems and ways we can support further.
Throughout March, 61 people between the ages of 18 months and 65 years old took part in the challenge, contributing towards 622 laps, which is around 450,000 steps in three hours.
Although we didn’t complete the 1953, it just means we can take on the challenge again!
Gemma who took part in the walking challenge said,
“Taking part in this challenge has encouraged me to continue walking more. I have now set myself a target to complete 10,000 steps a day.”
As a congratulations, we were able to award tickets to the Blackpool FC home game on Saturday, 29th March.
Thanks to support from Blackpool FC and Blackpool Council.
