It may be the latest sporting craze to hit the UK but it seems walking football is not for the people of Welshpool.
Welshpool Town Football Club officials were planning a walking football tournament as their contribution to supporting the Town Council organised Festival of Sport on Sunday – but the event is now cancelled due to a lack of interest.
All age groups were being welcomed to give the sport a try but not enough have come forward to show an interest.
A disappointed Welshpool Town chairman, Russell Cadwallader said: “Unfortunately due to a lack of interest the walking football on Sunday has been cancelled.