Dalkeith RFC, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club

Dalkeith RFC,
Esbank Road,
Dalkeith.
EH22 3BQ

Every Thursday 10.30 - 12.00

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About The Learning Zone

We have developed an online Learning Zone. It is an educational resource for use by those running Sporting Memories Clubs and Groups and those who deliver one-to-one reminiscence, it can be particularly useful for those that aren’t able to attend a training session.
Sporting Memories Charter

The Sporting Memories Network (SMN) is a community interest company (CIC), the first of its kind dedicated to the development and use of sports reminiscence, inclusive physical activities and intergenerational activities to support isolated older people across the UK.
Join The Squad Campaign Launch

The Sporting Memories Foundation is launching a ground-breaking campaign this weekend at Championship matches across December, to support former players and older fans living with dementia.
Join The Squad

Join The Squad to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness

Corson Court, Bellshill, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Corson Court Care Home Liberty Road Bellshill ML4 2HR
Every Friday 11.00 - 13.00
Victoria House Care Home, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Victoria House Care Home 16 Victoria Street Blantyre G72 0AS
Every Monday 14.30 - 15.30
Broxburn United Sports Club, Sporting Memories Group

Fortnightly Group
Broxburn United Sports Club Albyn Park, Greendykes Road Broxburn EH52 5BP
Every Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30
Burntisland Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Solid Rock 237 High Street Burnitsland KY3 9AE
Every Monday 13:30 - 15.00
Queen Mary Day Care Sporting Memories Group

Monthly Group
Queen Mary Day Care, Queen Mary Day Centre, 35, Queen Mary Avenue, Clydebank. G81 2LS
Last Tuesday of the month 11:00 - 12:30 * Residents Only
Woodside Care Home, Coatbridge, Sporting Memories Club*

Weekly Club
Woodside Care Home Woodside Street Coatbridge ML5 5NJ
Every Thursday 14.00 - 15.30
Corstorphine Community Centre Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Corstorphine Community Centre 191 St John's Road, Corstorphine EH12 7SL
Every Thursday 10:30 - 12:00
Crosslet Day Care Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Crosslet Day Care, Crosslet House Care Home, Argyll Avenue, Dumbarton. G82 3NS
Every Thursday 13:00 - 14:30 * Residents Only
Crosslet Residential Group Sporting Memories Group

Monthly Group
Crosslet Residential Group, Crosslet House Care Home, Argyll Avenue, Dumbarton. G82 3NS
Last Tuesday of the month 13:30 - 14:30 * Residents Only
Dumbarton Library Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton. G82 1BD
Every Monday 10:30 - 12:00

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.
How We Work

We work in partnership with organisations and community venues, including sports clubs, community hubs, sheltered housing, care homes and hospitals to run both Sporting Memories Clubs and one-to-one activities.
Who we are

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.
Who we are - Scotland

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

Where does your money go and what impact does it have
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
Donate Books, Memorabilia and Match Programmes

Why not take a few minutes to dig out any old programmes, sports biographies, annuals, shirts, scarves, boots and any other sporting memorabilia that could be put to use at our sporting memories clubs?

Sporting Memories and British Legion Join Forces

Galanos House. A Royal British Legion Care Home in Warwickshire has become the latest partner of Sporting Memories.
"Using the wealth of resources from Sporting Memories has provided a springboard for awakening memories, we have been able to use the sporting themes in our Men’s Club, which has proved really popular and has even stirred them to get up out of their chairs to have a go". Read more

Volunteers needed for Sporting Memories clubs in Stonehouse and Bellshill

We are looking for volunteers across Scotland
Volunteer at our community clubs and groups in Stonehouse and Bellshill Read more

Volunteers Needed for Sporting Memories Clubs Opening in Folkestone

3 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN FOLKESTONE, KENT. To help facilitate and/or support our soon to open Sporting Memories Clubs in Folkestone At the Cheriton Library every Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Sports Centre every Friday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Care Centre every Wednesday 2 PM - 4 PM FULL TRAINING IS PROVIDED - START DATES TBC Read more