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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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.

Online Sporting Memories Clubs

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!
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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.
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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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