Describe an activity that you often do with your friends

An activity I often do with my friends is playing five-a-side football on Friday evenings. We've been doing it for nearly four years now, ever since a few of us finished university and were worried about losing touch with each other.

We hire a small indoor pitch at a sports centre close to the city centre. There are usually ten of us, though the exact number changes from week to week depending on work and family commitments. We're a pretty close-knit group, as most of us have known each other since school, and the game has become a fixed part of our routine. We split into two teams, play for an hour, and then we all go for dinner at a nearby restaurant where we always order the same grilled chicken and complain about our legs hurting.

There are a few reasons why I enjoy doing this together. First, it's a good opportunity to catch up. During the week everyone is busy, and it's easy to go for months without seeing someone, but this evening is almost guaranteed to be free. Second, we have a lot of laughs. None of us is really a skilled player, and the mistakes are legendary, such as the time our goalkeeper accidentally scored in his own net. Finally, it keeps us fit and helps me forget my work stress. Even if I've had a terrible week, an hour of running and shouting with my friends makes me feel far better, and I would hate to give it up.