Captain's Charity, Kirbymoorside Golf Club Fundraiser

Kirbymoorside Golf Club in North Yorkshire supports and raises money to help our weekly clubs.

Club Captain: Charles Jennison very kindly chose Sporting Memories as his charity for his year in office at the North Yorkshire Golf Club.

The Kirbymoorside Members raised just over £1250 over the course of the year.

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28th January New Volunteer Training Session

Thursday 28th January 9.30am – 1pm New Volunteer Training This 3.5 hour workshop is for new volunteers who haven't previously completed any training with Sporting Memories. The workshop will take place online via Zoom and will give you an overview of our organisation and equip you with the knowledge and skills to help facilitate our online clubs. This is an interactive session and an opportunity to meet other Sporting Memories volunteers. Places are to be allocated on a first come first serve
21st January New Volunteer Training: Part 2

New Volunteer Training: Part 2 – (only for volunteers who attended the first part of the training on Wednesday 20th January). This 3.5 hour workshop is split over two days, part one on Wednesday 20th January and part two on Thursday 21st January – volunteers must attend both sessions to be fully trained. ( please complete sign up onto both sessions).
20th January New Volunteer Training: Part 1

Wednesday 20th January 3pm – 4.30pm: New Volunteer Training: Part 1 (part 2 must be completed on 21st January) . This 3.5 hour workshop is split over two days, part one on Wednesday 20th January and part two on Thursday 21st January – volunteers must attend both sessions to be fully trained. ( please complete sign up onto both sessions).
Sporting Memories #KITbag

For older people who would like encouragement and support to be active at home, the Sporting Memories #KITbag service provides equipment, motivation, guidance – and opportunities for companionship.

The Great North Run 2019 - Donate and Raise Funds!!

Fundraising for us in this year's Great North Run: Jack Benyon, Steve Sharp and Louise Turkington. talk about what motivates them to raise finds and profile for Sporting Memories.
Great North Run Fundraiser Steve Sharp
A Captain’s Lasting Memories

Sandburn Hall Golf Club Captain, Gerry MacCrory, handed over a whopping cheque for £5561 to The Sporting Memories Foundation after a year's fundraising efforts.
Five Nine Agency

The Five Nine Agency held a festive lunch with Sports Stars and Fans in Bradford to raise funds for Sporting Memories
The Beautiful Game?

Dementia currently affects approximately 850,000 people in the UK and 600,000 family members who have had to become full time carers. It costs the UK economy in the region of £26bn a year, more than cancer and heart disease combined. So should football be expected to foot the bill for former players’ care and support? And if so, who should that responsibility lay with?
Cod Beck Blenders Relay

Cod Beck Blenders take on the Yorkshire Marathon

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.
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.
The Sporting Memories Foundation - England & Wales

Sporting Memories Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1154474) is the World's first charity dedicated to Sports Reminiscence & Physical Activities.
Why volunteer with us

By sharing memories of sporting moments however big or small, people are instantly connected, reawakening thoughts feelings and times that would have otherwise been undiscovered all because of a passion for sport.
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

Our Charity in Scotland.
Our Rich History of Partnerships

Sporting Memories Network has developed a compelling, dynamic and innovative approach to tackling the challenges of an ageing society. Our training, resources and project support are designed in partnership with our service users, carers and volunteers.
Where your money goes

Find out where your money goes when you support Sporting Memories.
One-to-one reminiscence

Whilst we know the benefits of socialising and attending the weekly clubs, one to one reminiscing can also be an enjoyable and beneficial activity
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#TalkAboutSport

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