Touchline Talks
WHAT IS IT?
Touchline Talks are friendly, community-based walks, facilitated by your local club, that bring people together to walk, talk, and build strength in body and mind, one step, one conversation, one friendship at a time.
Touchline Talk Clubs
Touchline Talks is Head In The Game’s newest initiative, designed to make it easy for anyone to engage in mental fitness in the comfort and safety of their own community football club. This community-powered programme brings fans, supporters, and local residents together through regular walking-and-talking groups. Each walk starts at the football ground, creating a welcoming space to foster mental fitness, combat loneliness, encourage physical activity, and build lasting friendships.
Think of it as a community “walk and chat” a simple idea with powerful benefits for wellbeing, connection, and support.
Leading the way are Wealdstone FC and their Heads Up initiative, the first to bring Touchline Talks to life. Non-league clubs like Wealdstone are more than matchday teams, they’re pillars of their communities, using football’s reach to make a real difference.
Walking side by side, people talk more openly, share experiences, and naturally build rapport. The benefits are proven, reduced stress, improved mental health, reduce loneliness, and better physical fitness, all achieved in a friendly, informal setting.
With Wealdstone setting the example, Touchline Talks has the potential to spark similar initiatives nationwide, uniting communities one step at a time.
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Wealdstone FC Walks Start At Grosvenor Vale
MoreWealdstone FC
Wealdstone FC is leading the way with their ‘Heads Up’ initiative. If you’re a supporter, resident, or organisation looking to attend our walking group, then please contact the Wealdstone FC Foundation.
Heads Up is a group to allow men from the community over the age of 18 to meet and talk.
X: @Heads_upgroup
Instagram: @Heads_upgroup
Facebook: @Heads Up
Starting Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 7pm
Ruislip Social Club – Grove Vale
Email: headsupmhgroup@gmail.com
https://www.wfcfoundation.org.uk/
Together, we can walk, talk, and thrive.
How Does It Work?
Kickoff At The Ground – Gather at the clubs stadium for an easy warm-up and meeting point.
Group Activities – Led by trained volunteers or Community Coordinator, tailored to all abilities.
Conversation & Connection – Open-ended chats that reduce social isolation and boost wellbeing.
Wrap Up – A friendly debrief and invitation to future walks, post-walk social or support info.
Support and Partnership – Head In The Game works alongside every club and initiative, bringing years of experience in improving mental health through sport to help them thrive.
Leading The Way
The Wealdstone FC Foundation is a registered charity delivering inclusive wellbeing and mental-health programmes across Hillingdon and Harrow, including walking football, fitness classes, mental health awareness, and more. Touchline Talks aligns perfectly with their mission to connect, inspire, and support the community. We are proud to have them as founding partner of Touchline Talks.
