South East Clubs

We run weekly Sporting Memories Clubs and other Groups that meet on a Fortnightly or Monthly basis.

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1. Andover Leisure Centre, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Andover Leisure Centre West Street Andover SP10 1QP
Every Friday 13.00 - 15.00Read more

2. Bexhill - On - Sea, Sussex CC Foundation Sporting Memories Club

Weekly
The Charter Centre 36 London Road, Bexhill - On - Sea, TN39 3JU
Every Monday 10:00 - 11:30Read more

3. Downsman Bowling Club, Crawley, Sussex CC Foundation Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Downsman Bowls Club Ifield Avenue, West Green Crawley RH11 7AJ
Every Thursday 10:30 - 12:00
STARTING JANUARY 16TH 2020Read more

4. Velmore Community Centre, Eastleigh, Sporting Memories Club

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Weekly Club
Velmore Community Centre, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 3GY
Every Monday 16:00 - 18:00Read more

5. Cheriton Library, Folkestone, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Cheriton Library 64 Cheriton High Street Folkestone CT19 4HB
Every Monday 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
STARTING SOONRead more

6. Folkestone Sports Centre, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Folkestone Sports Centre Radnor Park Avenue Folkestone CT19 5HX
Weekly Friday 10.30 am - 12.00 pm (Venue rotates weekly between the Care Centre and the Sports Centre )Read more

7. Folkestone Care Centre, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Folkestone Care Centre 52-56 Shorncliffe Road Folkestone CT20 2TT
Weekly Friday 10.30 - 12.00 (Venue rotates weekly between the Care Centre and the Sports Centre )Read more

8. Sussex Cricket, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly
Sussex Cricket, The 1st Central County Ground, Eaton Road, Hove BN3 3AN
Every Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30Read more

9. Polegate, Sussex CC Foundation, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Polegate Community Association 54 Windsor Way Polegate BN26 6QF
Every Wednesday Time 10:00 - 11:30 amRead more

10. Immaculate Conception Hall, Sporting Memories Club

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Weekly Club
Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 63 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BS
Every Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00Read more

11. Erskine Court, Southampton, Sporting Memories Club

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Weekly Club
Erskine Court, Sutherland Road, Southampton SO16 8LY
Every Thursday 13:00 - 15:00Read more

12. Winchester Lido, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Winchester Lido Hyde Church Lane, Winchester, SO23 7DZ
Every Monday 10:00 - 12:00Read more

13. Wokingham Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
Berkshire County Sports & Social Club Sonning Lane Reading RG4 6ST
Every Wednesday 13.00 - 15.00Read more

14. Worthing, Sussex CC Foundation, Sporting Memories Club

Weekly Club
The Clubhouse Worthing Football Club Woodside Road Worthing BN14 7HQ
Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30Read more

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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

Greater London Clubs

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Midlands Clubs

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North East Lincolnshire Clubs

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North West Clubs

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Scotland Clubs

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South West Clubs

Find local groups to attend or to volunteer at near you. Our groups offer support to those who love sport who live with dementia, depression or loneliness.
Suffolk Clubs

Find local groups to attend or to volunteer at near you. Our groups offer support to those who love sport who live with dementia, depression or loneliness.
Wales Clubs

Find local groups to attend or to volunteer at near you. Our groups offer support to those who love sport who live with dementia, depression or loneliness.
What To Do If There Isn’t A Club Near You

We are working hard to open more clubs around the UK
Yorkshire & Humberside Clubs

Find local groups to attend or to volunteer at near you. Our groups offer support to those who love sport who live with dementia, depression or loneliness.

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