Sources for the latest official guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

It is important that everyone who is involved with Sporting Memories – in any capacity – is aware of and follows the latest official guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sources of guidance

The guidance from these organisations is updated regularly.

What is Sporting Memories doing?

On Monday 16 March, we took the decision to suspend all Sporting Memories Clubs in England, Wales and Scotland – from and including Wednesday 18 March. Find out more about our decision to suspend our Clubs.

The Sporting Memories Network and The Sporting Memories Foundation in both England and Scotland continue to follow official guidance and are committed to reviewing the situation regularly. This includes:

Regular communication with our staff and volunteers

Keeping informed as far as possible those who attend our sessions and their carers and family members, and signposting them to the latest information

Developing digital resources for participants, carers and family members to use at home

Planning for the re-opening of sessions

Keeping in touch

If you are a Club participant, family member or carer, please take the opportunity to sign up for Club updates and receive the new digital version of our weekly publication the Sporting Pink.

Please keep an eye on this page for any further updates – see The latest information on our Clubs for contact details.

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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.

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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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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