Our story

Hello ladies! We wanted to take a moment to share the inspiring story behind the Good For You Club and invite you to join our incredible community. We, Joan and Anne, became friends later in life, in our 50s, when we discovered each other through playing walking football. Our shared love for the game led us to start jogging during the Covid pandemic, which eventually led to our passion for trail running. We simply adore being outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and exploring the stunning Perthshire countryside.

Through our dedication to promoting women's walking football in Perth, we established the Perth Ladies United group. Today, we proudly have a thriving community of women who are members of the Jeanfield Swifts women's walking football team, ranging in age from 40 to 70. These amazing women have not only inspired one another to try new sports and activities but have also formed deep friendships, supported each other emotionally, and shared experiences like navigating the challenges of menopause. Most importantly, they have found a place where loneliness never exists—there's always someone ready to lend an ear. We have witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits of embracing new sports, improving physical and mental health, and forging lifelong connections.

We understand that not every woman may be interested in walking football, trail running, or even sports in general. However, we strongly believe in the transformative power of exercise and social connectivity. Recently, the British Medical Journal published two reports in January 2023 that scientifically support our beliefs—that social relationships and exercise in middle age greatly contribute to long-term health and happiness. But we recognize that many women struggle to find an exercise partner or a social community. Where can they turn to find comprehensive and relevant information about activities and opportunities?

That's why we created the Good For You Club—a Social Enterprise community website and app designed for women across the entire county. It's a place where women can initiate connections online, within a compassionate and understanding community. Together with their new pals, they can embark on positive life changes, whether it's finding an exercise routine that suits their needs or nurturing social connections. We understand that taking that first step can be daunting, especially for women who may have lost confidence, feel isolated, or face challenges like anxiety, depression, or post-Covid adjustment. Good For You Club provides a safe and supportive platform where women can find like-minded individuals and relevant activities tailored to a mature audience.

Girls, we want nothing more than to see you living healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. It's time to invest in some well-deserved "Me Time" and sign up for the Good For You Club. We truly believe in the power of women supporting other women, and together, we can achieve amazing things.

Since the launch of our website in August 2023 we now have hundreds of members and growning each day.

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Thank you so much Anne & Joan - amazing idea to set this up. I am sure you have helped so many already and will continue to build on that. I am so grateful for the opportunity to meet people outside of my workplace and to hopefully build new friendships along the way while trying out some new activities.

Sheelagh Frame, Perth