DodgyTickers Health & Wellbeing

❤️ Football brings people together.
That’s true whether you’re playing in a World Cup Quarter-final…
Or taking your first steps back into being active.
One of the questions we’re asked most often is:
“Do I need to know anyone before I come?”
Absolutely not.
Because that’s exactly why DodgyTickers exists.
Every week strangers become teammates.
Teammates become friends.
Friends become each other’s biggest supporters.
Some people arrive feeling nervous.
Some haven’t exercised for years.
Some have lost confidence after heart surgery or another diagnosis.
Within minutes they’re chatting, laughing and discovering they’re surrounded by people who genuinely understand.
That’s what makes DodgyTickers different.
Yes, we love football.
But the friendships we build are just as important as the goals we score.
Watching the World Cup this week?
Remember…
The strongest teams aren’t built on talent alone.
They’re built on trust.
We’d love you to become part of ours.
❤️ Football inspired the world. Let it inspire your next step.
⚽ Safe. Adapted. Inclusive. Fun.
📩 Send us a message today.
Your first session is FREE.

👇 Tell us…
Have you ever made a lifelong friend through sport?
Tag them below! ❤️⚽

⚽ Sometimes changing the rules changes everything.
The World Cup Round of 16 is all about adapting.
Teams change their tactics.
Managers make brave decisions.
Players find another way to win.
Life after heart disease or another long-term health condition can feel exactly the same.
You may not be able to play football the way you once did.
But that doesn’t mean football has to disappear from your life.
At DodgyTickers, we’ve adapted the game so more people can enjoy it safely.
❤️ Three levels.
❤️ Different abilities.
❤️ Different health conditions.
❤️ One amazing community.
Some of our members hadn’t kicked a football for decades.
Some thought they never would again.
Now they can’t wait for the next session.
Because it’s not just about football.
It’s about laughter.
Friendship.
Confidence.
Fresh air.
Belonging.
Watching the World Cup this weekend?
Remember…
Even the best teams succeed because they adapt.
Maybe it’s your turn.
❤️ Football inspired the world. Let it inspire your next step.
⚽ Safe. Adapted. Inclusive. Fun.
📩 Send us a message.
Your first session is FREE.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve adapted in your life that turned out even better than you expected?
We’d love to hear your story.

⚽ Every football journey starts somewhere…
Today the World Cup enters the Round of 32.
Every country still dreaming of lifting the trophy had to take that very first step.
So did every single DodgyTicker.
Many of our members arrived saying things like…
❤️ “I’m not fit enough.”
❤️ “I’ve had a heart attack.”
❤️ “I’ve got diabetes.”
❤️ “I’m too old.”
❤️ “I haven’t kicked a football for 30 years.”
Today?
They’re laughing.
They’re moving.
They’re making friends.
They’re enjoying football again.
Not because we expect everyone to play normal football…
Because we’ve changed the game.
At DodgyTickers we offer THREE different levels of adapted football, designed specifically so people with different health conditions, ages and abilities can enjoy being active safely.
There’s no pressure.
No judgement.
No shouting from the sidelines.
Just encouragement.
Friendship.
Fresh air.
Movement.
And plenty of smiles.
If you’ve been watching the World Cup thinking…
“I wish there was something like that for me…”
There is.
And we’d love to meet you.
❤️ Football inspired the world. Let it inspire your next step.
⚽ Safe. Adapted. Inclusive. Fun.
📩 Send us a message today.
Your first session is FREE.

Question👇 We’d love to know… Who inspired you to fall in love with football?

A parent?
A friend?
A favourite player?

Tell us below ⬇️

⚽ Watching the World Cup this weekend?
Be honest…
Have you found yourself saying…
“I wish I could still play football.”
You’re not alone.
Many of our members thought their football days had ended after:
❤️ A heart attack
❤️ Heart surgery
❤️ Stents
❤️ Diabetes
❤️ Another long-term health condition
Today they’re back enjoying football every week.
Not because we’ve ignored their health.
Because we’ve adapted the game around it.
At DodgyTickers we run THREE different levels of adapted football.
Every session is designed to be:
✅ Safe
✅ Friendly
✅ Inclusive
✅ Great fun
We’ve got members in their 50s.
Their 60s.
Their 70s.
Men.
Women.
Complete beginners.
Former players.
Everyone is welcomed.
Football has an incredible way of bringing people together.
This World Cup…
Why not let it inspire YOUR next chapter?
❤️ Football inspired the world. Let it inspire your next step.
📩 Send us a message.
Your first session is FREE.

Wishing Happy Father’s Day to Dads, Grandads & Great Grandads everywhere from all of us Dads here at DodgyTickers. Hope you all have a wonderful and if you fancy joining us… we’d love to have you come on board!

Nine days. Nine videos. And one last beautiful community voice. 💚

🎥 VIDEO: Community testimonial #4 — the final word from our extraordinary Open Day https://youtu.be/Bq5HRDeDl60

From Farooq's opening speech on Day 1 to this final community testimonial from Ruth today — this campaign has been a celebration of one of the most special days in DodgyTickers' history.

Our first ever Community Open Day. And — based on everything you've told us — far from the last.

The community has spoken: they want us back next year.

And we will be back. Mark our words. Same spirit. Same mission. Bigger, better, and even more connected. 🙌

Until then: DodgyTickers is here, every week, doing what we do best — keeping hearts healthy, keeping communities active, keeping joy at the centre of everything.

To everyone who has been part of this campaign — watching, sharing, commenting, messaging us — thank you.

To everyone who is reading this for the very first time: welcome.

👉 JOIN DodgyTickers FREE — scan the QR code or call 020 3442 2020
👉 COLLABORATE with us — we work with organisations across east London and Essex
👉 SUPPORT us — get in touch and be part of what we do

See you next year. ❤️⚽

| 020 3442 2020 | London & Essex

Community Feedback - Inaugural Open Day + Home Hub Official Launch + World Hypertension Day Hear from the community about their experiences attending our first...

We're nearly at the end of our 9-day Open Day highlights — and there are still wonderful things left to share. 💚

🎥 VIDEO: Community testimonial #3 from our Open Day https://youtu.be/h70AKGzm8qw

Nine days ago we started sharing the stories and voices from our first ever Community Open Day. And every single one has reminded us why DodgyTickers exists.

If you've been following along this past week and a half — thank you. If you're just joining us — welcome.

Tomorrow is our final post of the campaign. It's a beautiful one. Follow us and make sure you see it. 📲

💬 What has been your favourite moment from our nine days of highlights? Drop a comment! 👇

👉 And if you'd like to JOIN DodgyTickers — FREE to join, open to all across London and Essex — scan the QR code or call 020 3442 2020.

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As Diabetes Week 2026 comes to an end — we want you to know: the door is always open. 💙

This week we've shared stories from our community. People living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and heart conditions who found something they didn't expect: a team that gets it.

Today it's Fiona’s turn. Watch her story. https://youtu.be/5xwFTEGyh6o?is=TuYIh_Mxqbf1B1Q8

DodgyTickers is not just for people with heart conditions. We are a programme for anyone living with a long-term condition who wants to get active in a way that's safe, fun, and sociable. That absolutely includes you if you're managing diabetes.

And here's the thing — it works. Exercise has real benefits for blood sugar management, cardiovascular health, and mental wellbeing. Our members aren't just enjoying themselves. They're helping their health.

You don't need to be fit. You don't need to be an athlete. You just need to turn up to have fun!

We operate across east London and Essex — open to all, no boundaries.

📲 Scan our QR code to register
📞 020 3442 2020


Tag someone who needs to see this. 👇

Meet Fiona - DodgyTickers Health v Diabetes Week As Diabetes Week 2026 draws to a close, we want to say something si...

🌟 Our Alfresco Health Fair was one of the things we're most proud of from our Open Day.

And here's what it looked like — from another partner who was right in the middle of it.

🎥 VIDEO: VCSE partner testimonial #2 - https://youtu.be/O3HpV0WRJOs

Many organisations from across east London and Essex gave up their time to come and connect with our community. And the conversations they had on that day — with residents who didn't know their services existed, or didn't know how to access them — could genuinely change lives.

This is what prevention looks like when you do it as a community, not as a system.

💬 Did you visit any of the stalls at our Health Fair? Which organisation did you connect with? Tell us in the comments! 👇

📲 Scan our QR code to find out more about DodgyTickers
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💜 Diabetes Awareness Week – Final Day 💜

We’ve loved sharing the stories of our members this week. Their stories prove that improving your health isn’t about being perfect. It’s about taking positive steps. At DodgyTickers you’ll find:

✅ Friendly support
✅ Fun activities
✅ People who understand
✅ A welcoming community
✅ Opportunities to improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing

If you’ve been thinking about becoming more active or taking control of your health, why not get in touch?

Your first session is free and we’d love to meet you.

Meet Ludi - DodgyTickers Health v Diabetes Week For many people living with diabetes, one of the biggest challenges...