Our podcast is back! And what an episode we have to bringyou with another participant story from someone else who has been involved since the very early days of Happy Somedays
Craig Rigby started coming to sessions when we were onlygetting 10-12 people at a time for the men’s football, way before the women’s sessions launched, before the fitness classes, badminton, walks and the social events, too. Here, he talks to us about the growth he has seen and how the people very much make Happy Somedays what it is and what epitomises the incentive.
Craig also touches on his love of Man City and how special it was to be sat on the Kippax during the Maine Road days and going on away days to some long-forgottenFootball League grounds. He also mentions disability awareness as his dad is a disabled supporter and is often left scratching his head at the lack of awareness and support – not just within football but in general. Craig alsohighlights his love for travel and discusses launching a YouTube channel of travel Vlogs alongside his wife Philippa. Be sure to check out The Rigby-Holmes Adventures Channel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRigbyHolmesAdventuresand follow them on Instagram to see where they’re going next @Rigbyholmesadventures
If you want to be a participant on our podcast then let us know! Message us via our website - www.happysomedays.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X. Just search for “Happy Somedays”
00:00 – 01:40 – Episode Intro
01:40 – 04:48 – Welcome Craig
04:48 – 08:53 - Familiar Surroundings and Faces
08:53 – 13:51 - Passion for Manchester City and MemorableMoments
13:51 – 19:47 - Accessibility and Attending Matches
19:47 – 22:30 - Growing Up with Disabled Parents
22:30 – 26:21 - Accessibility Challenges, Improvements HeWants To See and Travelling With A Disability
26:21 – 31:11 - Staying Active: Sports, Fitness and The Joyof Football and Community
31:11 – 35:14 - Finding a Supportive Environment and TheEnjoyment Of The Fitness Classes
35:14 – 40:10 - Adjusting to a New Community &Maintaining Connections
40:10 – 41:58 - Creating an Inclusive Space
41:58 – 49:21 Travel Adventures and YouTube Channel Vlogs