Sporting Memories
@SportsMemNet
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We help older people to reminisce, replay and reconnect through the power of sport.
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Joined October 2011
Looking for a local cause to support for a few hours a week? Why not support Sporting Memories as a volunteer! We provide the training and you could help older people to live better lives through sport. Interested? Find out More here:
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RT @Jo_Harwood: Wow, a full house today @SportsMemNet with 67 participants from @pnecommunity to listen to EFL referee Leigh Doughty talk a…
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#MondayMemory In which year did Seve Ballesteros first win the British Open Golf Championship? You can search our pages and posts for #MondayMemory to make your own Sports Quiz . . . . . 1979
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Martin has also launched his JustGiving page as he seeks to fundraise for us ahead of the London Marathon in April. If you’re able, please consider giving to Martin’s fundraising efforts here:
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Meet our 2025 Marathon Man! We’re delighted to announce that Scottish volunteer martin Vernon will be running the London Marathon in April to raise funds for our work! Read more about Martin’s reasons for supporting us here:
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Fife College student Freya Buchan visited our Kirkcaldy Club as part of her course project to see how Sporting Memories supports older people. Watch Freya’s short film on our website here:
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Don’t forget if you’re doing any online shopping to think of us and use the @easyuk platform! It’s a great way to donate to us with no extra cost to your shop! Find out how to sign up here:
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RT @bishopafc: Absolutely fantastic session at @SportsMemNet from ex-jockey and valet Steve Charlton today - 90+ minutes of pure entertainm…
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Could February be the month you decide to volunteer for Sporting Memories? We provide online training and you’ll be supporting our efforts to help older people improve their lives through the power of sport and inclusive physical activity. More here:
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We’re thrilled that two new Sporting Memories Clubs will soon be opening in Benfleet and Canvey! You could join us at Runnymede Leisure Centre or Waterside Farm Leisure Centre later this month when both Clubs open! Get in touch via the details below!
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RT @SMN_Wales: Brillint session at our Rumney Hub group @Car_Wellbeing Sporting chat, laughter and a highly competitive game of boccia enjo…
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Learning more about the impact of Sporting Memories. Fife College student Freya Buchan recently visited our Kirkcaldy Club to find out it benefits our members who attend their weekly sessions as part of her course project! Find out more here:
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We're delighted to be partnering with @ParkinsonsUK to launch a brand new session taking place at Liberton Northfield Church in #edinburgh! It starts on the 27 February and all the information on the Club and how to join can be found below!
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RT @altrinchamfc: 🤝 Join us for @SportsMemNet this time next week at the @JDavidsonScrap Stadium 😍 🗣 Loads of great sporting chat 👍 A warm…
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RT @SMN_Wales: Breaking news, we are delighted to announce the start of our new club at @caerphillyrugby - If interested contact Rob Baker…
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An important message from Rhona Howie and one which we connect with closely! That's why we're proud to be supporting @sportscotland's 'Find Your Team' campaign which is encouraging older people to help overcome social isolation through sport. #FeelPartOfSomething
British curler and Olympic gold medallist Rhona Howie says that the benefits of sport reach beyond physical health. For Rhona, participating in sport and being in a team makes her #FeelPartOfSomething. 👉Read more:
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The Six Nations got underway last weekend, and in a special week to mark the start, volunteer Peter Bloor looked back over 100 years to the first French win abroad in the 1920s and their captain Philippe Struxiano. Read more here:
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Our @SMN_Wales Club in Penarth were recently involved with a project with students from Cadoxton Primary School as they learned more about growing old and how they can support older people in their local community. Read more here:
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It’s a busy sporting weekend! The Six Nations, International Cricket, a full football fixture list and so much more! Why not get into the mood by sharing your favourite sporting tale on our Replay Memories website? More here:
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Ahead of the start of the six nations this evening, volunteer Peter Bloor has delved into the archives to look profile Philippe Struxiano, the first French captain to lead Les Bleus to victory outside of France in 1920. Read more here:
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