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ALT Images of our Clubs celebrating Sporting Memories Day
ALT Poem reads as follows: The Kettle is on, the biscuits are passed, A milestone is reached, fifteen at last! Fifteen years of memories, of goals and of games, Of legendary matches and unforgettable names. The over-50s gather, a passionate crew, To break down the tactics of what teams should do. From football and rugby to cricket and track, They pull up a chair and they travel right back. They chat about Bestie, or Botham, or Moore They laugh till they cry over blunders and misses, And replay the triumphs with gestures and hisses. But the grumbling is sweet, and the banter is loud, A room full of friends, independent and proud. They share in the wisdom that decades can bring, Enjoying the comfort of simpler things. So here’s to the laughter, the rants, and the cheers, To Sporting Memories and fifteen great years May the stories keep flowing, the tea stay well-brewed, In this wonderful circle of pure gratitiude.
ALT Image of Hove Sporting Memories Club during session sat around table. Message says: A big thank you to a member from our Hove Club, with Sussex Cricket Foundation, for this lovely poem celebrating us reaching 15 years! Beneath words are Sporting Memories logo and 15 years anniversary logo
ALT Image of Grace sat down presented with a trophy by a gentlemen to her left and a lady to her right with her hands on Grace's shoulders.
ALT A note from a textbook which says: "The Club has been a life saver for me when I was ill. They pulled me through. Everyone is so helpful. I enjoy every minute I spend there. I certaintly don't think I would cope without it. I look forward to Monday mornings. We have fun, play have that keep me young."
ALT Sporting Memories member smiling whilst holding a tray of cup cakes.
ALT Two Sporting Memories members celebrate Xmas whilst holding a Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
ALT Sporting Memories group pose for photo after playing a game of new age curling.
ALT Group of Sporting Memories members pose for photo at Brighton Racecourse.
ALT Graphic including image of Chris speaking at a panel discussion. Graphic also includes the following quote: “Our Clubs can be a really positive part of our members’ lives, somewhere they can reconnect with fellow sports fans and offer relief from what can be a really difficult life for themselves and their families.”
ALT Image of Witham Club members, staff, and Sporting Memories team posing for a photo after a session
ALT Dunfermline members sat down chatting during session
ALT Wales session featuring group of men and women standing and holding each other to celebrate quiz win. Old man in centre lifting winning trophy above his head.
ALT Images of our Australian club top left visting Adelaide Oval, top right image of New Zealand club sitting at tables during session, and bottom Chris Wilkins at panel discussion for launch of Ulster Sports Legacy in Northern Ireland.
ALT Image facing the back of a football referee on a grass pitch as he displays a red card
