The Silly Army, an unusual adult sports club were awarded a £4,200 grassroots grant from Bournemouth Borough Council this week.
Founded by Peter Reed and David Hann in 2006, the two forty-year-olds were glad to finally get the recognition and financial support, “The last two years David and I have almost paid for everything ourselves,” Said Peter, who hopes it will at least pay for some new laser guns and space hoppers, “We do tend to lose one a week at the moment.”
The group’s activities include dodge ball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and they’re already in preparation for the annual New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix this July. Local lorry driver Peter insists it’s all about the taking part though, “The cars got four buckled wheels at the moment so I can’t see us being that competitive.”
Open to anyone 18 and over, the Silly Army boasts a group of nearly 70 regular recruits including Robert, a retired 60-year-old, “He’s probably our oldest member but he still likes to get stuck in.” There’s no membership and no fee required, anyone is welcome to turn up and play every Sunday afternoon at Kings Park.
Greg, a thirty-five year old accountant found out about the Silly Army online, “I just wanted a bit of exercise; I sit down all day in my job, it’s nice to be able to get out and run about a bit.” Peter and David have high hopes for the Army’s future now they’ve finally got the grant, “I think every town in the UK should have a Silly Army.” David remarks, “We do plan to take over the world at some stage.”
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