BBC Radio Lancashire Sport

On Tuesday 19th February, BBC Lancashire Sport broadcast the first episode of a two part programme exploring football, sport and dementia. BBC broadcast journalist Andy Bayes visited the weekly Sporting Memories club at Leyland, run in partnership with the Lancashire Football Association. The club has been established through funding provided to Sporting Memories by the National Lottery and Sport England, as part of their innovative Active Ageing Programme.

Listen again: 💻 https://t.co/oahGha8iEP📱

Part one of our special on how @SportsMemNet, a sporting reminiscence charity that runs sessions in #Chorley & #Leyland,, is helping people to “tackle dementia, depression and loneliness” pic.twitter.com/dhaDLv4mbU
— BBC Lancashire Sport (@BBCLancsSport) February 20, 2019

Interviews include volunteers, including group leader Keith McIntosh, along with club members and Sporting Memories Co-founder, Tony Jameson-Allen

Listen to part one at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06zvtw4 (commences at 22 minutes)

Part two will be broadcast at 6pm on Tuesday 26th February

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What we do

We are Sporting Memories. We are dedicated to bringing together older adults to talk about and remember sport. Through the power of sport we tackle social isolation. We help to increase the well-being of those living with low mood, dementia and other conditions.
Malcolm Hall

Non Executive Chair
Julie Williams

Wales Area Project Co-Ordinator
Nikki Foster

Wales Area Project Co-Ordinator

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.
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Where does your money go and what impact does it have
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?
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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