East of England Clubs

Our Clubs in the East of England are shown on the map and in the list below. For further details, please click on the Club you are interested in.

1. St Edmunds Place. Bury St Edmunds, Sporting Memories Group *

Monthly Group
St Edmunds Place St. Martins Street Bury St Edmunds IP33 1JS
Last Thursday of each month 11:00 - 12:30
* Residents OnlyRead more

2. County Library - Ipswich, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Ipswich County Library,
Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3DE
Every Tuesday 14:15 - 16:00Read more

3. Hadleigh Leisure Centre - Ipswich, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Hadleigh Leisure Centre, Stonehouse Road, Ipswich
IP7 5BH
Tuesdays 14:00 - 16:00Read more

4. Quay Place - Ipswich, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Ipswich, Quay Place, Key Street, Ipswich
IP4 1BZ
Every Monday 10:30 - 12:30Read more

5. Lowestoft Library, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Lowestoft Library,
Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR
Every Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30Read more

6. Rattlesden Sporting Memories Group

Monthly Group
Part of the Stowmarket Rural Network
Rattlesden is part of the new Stowmarket Rural Network of clubs which together aims to provide a weekly offer for residents in their local community.
Rattlesden Pavilion, Birds Green, Rattlesden IP30 0RS
Last Monday of every month 10.30 am - 12.15 pmRead more

7. Sudbury Sporting Memories Group

Monthly Group
Sudbury is part of the new Sudbury Rural Network of clubs which together aims to provide a weekly offer for residents in their local community.
Assembly Room, Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, Sudbury. CO10 1TL Last Thursday in every month 10.30am-12.30pmRead more

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One year on

On 18 March 2020, all Sporting Memories Clubs were temporarily suspended. We often speak of the ‘Sporting Memories family’. One year on, we mark the strength and resilience of our family with a huge THANK YOU.
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.
Yvonne Murray MBE

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

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.

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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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