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  • Dr Luther Blissett MBE

    Dr Luther Blissett MBE

    Luther is a former professional footballer and coach who played for the England national team during the early 1980s. He was the first black footballer to score in the England shirt and scored a hat-trick on that debut. Read more

  • Professor Alistair Burns

    Professor Alistair Burns

    Alistair Burns is Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at The University of Manchester and an Honorary Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He is Director of the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) and the National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England and NHS Improvement. Read more

  • Terry Butcher

    Terry Butcher

    Footballer Terry Butcher was the mainstay of the centre of England’s defence throughout the 1980s, culminating in a lead role in his third World Cup finals at Italia 90. Read more

  • Stephen Halkett

    Stephen Halkett

    Stephen – science teacher, stand-up comedian and runner – has been a long-time supporter of Sporting Memories, notably through raising funds and awareness through running. Read more

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Adrian Bevington

Adrian Bevington

Adrian has a wealth of experience in football and communications, having spent 17 successful years at the FA, taking in roles that included being Managing Director of Club England and FA Director of Communications. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Helen Johnston

Dr Luther Blissett MBE

Dr Luther Blissett MBE

Luther is a former professional footballer and coach who played for the England national team during the early 1980s. He was the first black footballer to score in the England shirt and scored a hat-trick on that debut. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2021

Updated: 9th June, 2022

Author: Helen Johnston

Mark Blundell

Mark Blundell

We are delighted to have the support of former F1, Indycar and LeMans racer Mark Blundell. Mark enjoyed F1 podiums during a career that took in 61 Grand Prix before switching to IndyCar and joining an elite band of Brits to taste success at oval racing. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Professor Alistair Burns

Professor Alistair Burns

Alistair Burns is Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at The University of Manchester and an Honorary Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He is Director of the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) and the National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England and NHS Improvement. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2021

Updated: 13th August, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Terry Butcher

Terry Butcher

Footballer Terry Butcher was the mainstay of the centre of England’s defence throughout the 1980s, culminating in a lead role in his third World Cup finals at Italia 90. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Stephen Halkett

Stephen Halkett

Stephen – science teacher, stand-up comedian and runner – has been a long-time supporter of Sporting Memories, notably through raising funds and awareness through running. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Paul Hawksbee

Paul Hawksbee

Broadcaster, editor and television writer Paul Hawksbee is a long-term supporter of Sporting Memories. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2021

Updated: 21st September, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Alastair Hignell CBE

Alastair Hignell CBE

Alastair Hignell is a former England rugby international, county cricketer, BBC broadcaster and award-winning author. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Guy Mowbray

Guy Mowbray

We are delighted to have the support of Guy Mowbray, lifelong York City supporter and one of the leading football commentators on British television. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Yvonne Murray MBE

Yvonne Murray MBE

Scotland's Yvonne Murray MBE is a former long-distance runner who has Olympic bronze, Commonwealth gold, European and World titles. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill

Former British Touring Car Championship winner turned motorsport presenter Paul O'Neill became a Patron on World Alzheimer’s Day 2018. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Bernie Slaven

Bernie Slaven

In 1990, footballer Bernie Slaven was one of 22 players to be selected for the Republic of Ireland, for the World Cup finals in Italy. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Lachie Stewart

Lachie Stewart

Lachie Stewart's victory in the 10,000m final at the 1950 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games – beating the favourite, multi-world-record-holder Australian Ron Clarke – is perhaps the most well known of the many achievements. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Professor Claire Surr

Professor Claire Surr

Claire Surr is Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University. Claire has worked in dementia care and services research for over 20 years and is recognised internationally for her expertise. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

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  • Sporting Memories Training for new volunteers

    Sporting Memories Training for new volunteers

    Our volunteer training workshop for new volunteers, taking place on Tuesday 19 July 2022. Find out more.

  • Fore! Kirkcaldy and St Columba's clubs try new golf game to Europe!

    Fore! Kirkcaldy and St Columba's clubs try new golf game to Europe!

    Two of our Scottish clubs experience Park Gowf for the first time during their Sporting Memories sessions!

  • Penarth RFC Sporting Memories Club

    Penarth RFC Sporting Memories Club

    Weekly Club, Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm

  • Social Licence Introduction for Wales

    Social Licence Introduction for Wales

    Join us for an introduction into how our Social Licence can impact communities across Wales.

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  • A decision that would change life forever

    A decision that would change life forever

    From Nick Webborn OBE: An emotional and truly inspiring account of one decision made in sport that was to change life forever, for better or worse. A journey from injury, to long-term hospitalisation and rehabilitation – and to being 'part of something bigger than yourself'.

  • What we do

    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.

  • Replay 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.

  • Digital Sporting Pink

    Digital Sporting Pink

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

  • The Sporting Memories KITbag

    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.

  • Vacancies

    The latest job opportunities with Sporting Memories

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    Our Charity in Scotland.

  • Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

    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.

  • Wales Clubs

    Wales Clubs

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The Sporting Memories Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1154474) 
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland (SC047268)
Sporting Memories Network CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England (07811301)
Sporting Memories Network Scotland CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in Scotland (SC409470)