Sporting Memories Clubs

Tackling dementia, depression and loneliness through the power of sport.

Sporting Memories clubs are dedicated to bringing older people together with the aim of making a positive difference in their lives by providing them with a welcoming, supportive and structured environment where they can develop emotional confidence to improve their lives for the better.

The Clubs provide social and physical activities that allow older people and all those connected with them, from family members and carers, to have fun whilst creating relationships and companionship with people in their local community.

The first hour of the club is devoted to talking and remembering past sporting events and activities and during the second hour attendees will take part in light physical activity.

The clubs, which are dementia-friendly, aim to make a positive difference in the lives of older residents by providing a welcoming environment where they can develop relationships with people in their local community to help tackle loneliness.

Details of clubs in Kent

Medway Sporting Memories Club

When: Every Monday from 11am – 1pm

Where: Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood ME2 3JG

For more information, please call 01634 338763 or email: medwaysport@medway.gov.uk

Marden Sporting Memories Club

When: Every Tuesday from 2.30pm – 4pm

Where: Marden Cricket and Hockey Club, Maidstone Road, Marden TN12 9AG

For more information, please call 01622 833053 or email: mardensportingmemories@gmail.com

Meopham Sporting Memories Club

When: Every Friday from 12pm – 2pm

Where: Meopham Leisure Centre, Wrotham Road, Meopham DA13 0AH

For more information, please email laurenking@swaleleisure.org

Hermitage Park Sporting Memories Club

When: Every Friday from 1pm – 2.30pm

Where: Hermitage Park Community Centre, 31 Cranford Road, Maidstone ME16 9FZ

For more information, please call 01622 427492 or email info@hermitagepark.org

Online Clubs

Online clubs provide the chance for individuals and groups who are unable to attend in-person sessions to become part of the Sporting Memories family. It doesn’t matter where we live, just that we all enjoy talking Sport!

• Sussex Virtual Club – Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
• Huddersfield Town Foundation Virtual Club – Every Monday, 10:00-11:00
• North West England Virtual Club – Every Thursday,10:15-12:15
• Wales Virtual Club – Every Friday, 14:00-15:00
• Scotland Virtual Club – Every Tuesday, 11:00-12:30; Alternate Wednesdays, 19:00-20:30; Every Thursday,13:30-15:00