Des

Published: 2 June 2021

Des talks with Sporting Memories Project Manager Kate Budd. About volunteering online and how he juggles this with his employment.

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Leeds Rhinos Foundation, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club, Tuesdays, 1.30–3pm
MAECare at Alwoodley Cricket Club, Sporting Memories Club

First and third Wednesday of the month, 11am–12.30pm
Training Cave, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club, Fridays, 1–3pm
Andrew Watson: the first black international footballer

An article for Black History Month by Sporting Memories Group Delivery and Practice Coordinator – and Historian to the Hampden Collection – Jim Purvis.

What we do

We are Sporting Memories. For 10 years we have been using the power of remembering and talking about sport – along with physical exercise – to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness. We are dedicated to bringing together older fans, former players, family members.
Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

Steve Elliott celebrated his 60th birthday in September. A former professional footballer, Steve started his career at Nottingham Forest after signing apprentice forms with Brian Clough and later signed professional forms at the age of 18.
Digital Sporting Pink

How to register for the digital version of our Sporting Pink publication.
Vacancies

The latest job opportunities with Sporting Memories
Replay Sporting Memories

See or listen to memories, radio recordings, videos and photographs from sports fans, family members, players and writers. A unique collection of over 2000 sporting memories. You can also contribute your own.
The Sporting Memories KITbag

The Sporting Memories KITbag provides a gentle, practical way to encourage and aid activity at home. It is available for both individuals and organisations to purchase.
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

Our Charity in Scotland.
Online Sporting Memories Clubs

As well as 'in-person' there are online Sporting Memories sessions every day of the week, in Wales, Scotland and England. Join in or volunteer. Find the session that works for you!
Football, Dementia and Me.

Alan Shearer's groundbreaking BBC One documentary explored the possible links between football and dementia, we look back on the progress made and continue our campaign to support former players.
Why volunteer with us?

Find out why volunteering with Sporting Memories is a unique opportunity.

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