Cotswolds Rise Sponsors Highworth Town Walking Football Club

Hartford Care’s Cotswolds Rise care home in Purton, Swindon is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Highworth Town Walking Football Club for the 2025/2026 season.

Formed in 2018 by a group of passionate Swindon-based players, Highworth Town Walking Football Club offers both competitive and recreational walking football for men and women aged 50 and over. The club currently plays in the Wiltshire FA Walking Football League and the Gloucestershire FA Walking Football League, while also taking part in friendly competitions and tournaments throughout the year.

Andy Sear from Highworth Town Walking Football Club said:

“We are delighted that Hartford Care’s Cotswolds Rise care home has sponsored us for the current season. It’s great to be and to stay active in our older years. Many of our team play for fun and other enjoy a more competitive game, but we’re always welcoming new people to join us.”

Gemma Brown, Home Manager at Cotswolds Rise, added:

“Highworth Town Walking Football Club is a fantastic organisation offering people the chance to continue with the sport they love, keeping fit and active, at a pace that suits them. This ethos aligns with our commitment to ensuring the residents at Cotswolds Rise can continue their hobbies and interests for as long as they wish. We’re proud to support the club this year.”

Free Community Events at Cotswolds Rise This October

Cotswolds Rise is inviting residents to take part in a range of free community events throughout October, perfect for families, children, and older adults alike:

• Saturday 11th October (10 am–3 pm): Purton Village Community Carers Information Event
• Thursday 16th October (6 pm–7:30 pm): Meet the Neighbours Evening
• Monday 27th October (11 am–12:30 pm): Halloween Decoration Making
• Tuesday 28th October (11 am–12noon): Dinky Ponies – meet some friendly, furry friends!
• Wednesday 29th October (2 pm–4 pm): Halloween Cinema Screening of Coraline (with free popcorn and drinks)
• Thursday 30th October (11 am–12:30 pm): Halloween Biscuit Baking
• Thursday 30th October (6:30 pm–8 pm): Halloween Bingo
• Friday 31st October (11 am–12noon and 2 pm–3 pm): Pumpkin Carving Fun

Cotswolds Rise is also a proud drop-off point for the Swindon Food Collective, a local food bank helping reduce the impact of food poverty across the area. Donations from the community are warmly welcomed.

About Cotswolds Rise Care Home

Located close to Swindon town centre, Cotswolds Rise provides residential care, dementia care, day care, respite breaks, and end-of-life care across 66 spacious en suite bedrooms. The home features fully accessible landscaped gardens with patios and sun terraces, ideal for outdoor activities and family visits.

Inside, residents can enjoy several lounges, dining rooms, a lifestyle kitchen, salon, and shop, all designed for comfort and independence. Sustainability is also at the heart of Cotswolds Rise, with solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage systems helping reduce its environmental footprint.

For more information or to attend one of the upcoming events, please contact Cotswolds Rise Care Home, Upper Mill, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4FL.
Call: 01793 208090
Email: cotswolds.admin@hartfordcare.co.uk

To find out more about Highworth Town Walking Football Club, which meets at the Grange Community Centre every Monday, Thursday, and Sunday at 11am, please contact Andy Sear on 07811 139686.

About Hartford Care

Founded in 2003 and based in Basingstoke, Hartford Care operates care homes across the South of England — including locations in Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and the Isle of Wight. Each home is dedicated to creating a warm, family atmosphere where residents can live with comfort, dignity, and purpose.