We help older people to reminisce, replay and reconnect through the power of sport.
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It's almost time for the World Cup to begin!
During the tournament, we're asking you to share your most memorable players from World Cups gone by to help us shape our most memorable World Cup XI!
Find out how to share the players you remember here: sportingmemories.uk/news/new…
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How can the World Cup bring people together to avoid loneliness?
Tune into @BBCLeeds from 1:40pm this afternoon to hear from our ambassador Malcolm Hall, as he details how our Clubs can support older people to not live in isolation.
Tune in here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/b…
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Showing the impact of our apprenticeship project in Essex
We’re delighted to release this short film featuring, Kelly, Nick and Tyra who have supported our work across the county through their apprenticeships.
Watch the full film and find out more here: sportingmemories.uk/news/new…
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Jun 11
Fascinating chat with former footballer Doug Grant at @SportsMemNet today. Doug not only had a very successful football career but also overcame some very real mental health issues. We were delighted you could talk about it Doug and many thanks for taking the time to visit.
📸 @elmerbat
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Sharing World Cup memories from the 1970s!
We caught up with @SMN_Scotland Community Club Co-ordinator Jim Purvis, as he shared his memories from when the Tartan Army were the only home nation to qualify for 1974 finals in West Germany.
Read more here: sportingmemories.uk/news/vie…
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Getting into the World Cup spirit ⚽️
A big thanks to Memory Makers ambassador @liambennett_2 for joining us at our Sudbury Club this afternoon to deliver a football-themed activity session for members!
ALT Liam Bennett supporting two Sporting Memroies members pass a football between each other.
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Can't make it to the US? Why not have your own #WoogleFootball fun at home with your team. All you need are some swimming woggles and a soft ball and let the chaos commence! Dunfermline club giving it a go and an insider told us "total hoot!"
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Jun 9
@SportsMemNet this week welcomes Doug Grant who had a very successful career in non-league football, notably with Shildon and Bishop Auckland.
Doug will walk through his career as well as touching upon the issues that he had with his mental health – this will be an insightful morning so do try and come along.
It’s the usual 10:30am start this Thursday at the Vest Construction Stadium.
See you there.
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It’s been brilliant to show the love to our volunteers during #VolunteersWeek!
If you’ve missed some of the features on our website, catch-up through the links below.
Tilly from Scunthorpe: sportingmemories.uk/news/vie…
Tony from Rumney Club: sportingmemories.uk/news/vie…
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Fancy becoming one of our volunteering heroes?
#VolunteersWeek is the perfect time to start your journey. In doing so you could be supporting older people in your local community to enjoy sport again and improve their wellbeing!
Start your journey here: sportingmemories.uk/voluntee…
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10-day walking challenge completed!
A huge congratulations to Dunbar Club member Calum Fairbairn, who has finished his walk across the Scottish countryside to raise money towards our work!
There's still time to support by donating here: justgiving.com/page/calum-fa…
ALT Image of Calum Fairbairn
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Starting his journey as a @SMN_Wales volunteer!
We spoke with Tony Lawrence after recently joining our Rumney Hub Club as a volunteer.
Find out about Tony’s volunteering experience so far here: sportingmemories.uk/news/vie…
#VolunteersWeek
ALT Image of Rumney Hub Club chatting at tables at their session
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We're getting set up and ready for today's @leedsdaa event in Pudsey!
Malika and Kelly from our team will be on hand to chat all things Sporting Memories and how we're supporting older people in the city.
Come and say hello!
ALT Malika standing next to our Sporting Memories stall at Leeds Dementia Friendly Event
ALT Dementia Friendly Leeds Banner
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A big congratulations to Jim Thomson!
Jim volunteers at our Club in Clyde and was recently presented with the Clyde Community Foundation Appreciation Award for his efforts through our sessions!
A huge well done to Jim and thoroughly deserved!
#VolunteersWeek
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During #volunteersweek each year we celebrate volunteer milestones. Club Co-ordinator Gary presented certificates to those celebrating 5 years of being the backbone of our Sporting Memories Team. Thank you Gordon, Alex, Mark and Janet.
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Celebrating a year of volunteering at our @_IronFoundation Club!
We caught up with Tilly, a dementia nurse who has given up her time to support our Club held in Scunthorpe every Friday!
Find out more about Tilly and her journey here: sportingmemories.uk/news/vie…
#VolunteersWeek
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Want to learn more about Sporting Memories in Leeds?
We’ll be in attendance at the Dementia Friendly Leeds Event in Pudsey this Friday, so why not come along and chat to our team about our work?
All the details you need to join us are below!
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Celebrating our Fife volunteers!
A big thank you to @IronMountainEMEA for making our gathering of our volunteers from across Fife today possible during #VolunteersWeek.
Gary explains how they are enjoying their day at Duffus Park Bowling Club!
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Demonstrating the impact of our activity on those living with dementia.
We were thrilled to present our @JDementiaCare webinar last week about how we support individuals and carers through our Clubs and sessions.
You can watch the webinar via the link below ⬇️
📢 Missed our last webinar?
See how @sportsmemnet uses sport to support people living with dementia and their carers, helping fans stay connected and “Play to the final whistle”
Watch here 👉 buff.ly/3XEX2ui
Donate 👉 buff.ly/cWb80XC
#dementiacare
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