The PNE Sporting Memories programme is an initiative run by Preston North End Community and Education Trust alongside the Sporting Memories Foundation, which is open to all adults, but is primarily designed to support those living with dementia, depression and loneliness - and their families - and those wishing to talk about sport with like-minded people.
The programme aims to help people reminisce about previous memories, experiences or moments in their lives through the power of sport. Sports memorabilia, past sporting events, physical activities, quizzes and guest speakers are used to create discussions around sporting events and memories.
"My mum and dad thoroughly enjoyed Sporting Memories. It is a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere. My dad doesn’t live at home and has advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia, but he was happy and relaxed at Sporting Memories, bringing great joy to all the family."
Sessions are held every Tuesday morning, from 11am until 12:30pm, in the Players' Lounge at Deepdale. Participants can meet outside the South Executive Entrance, off Lowthorpe Road, from 10.45am before being escorted inside the stadium by a member of staff.
There is still capacity to host guests via Zoom, with a weekly Zoom link available by emailing Health and Wellbeing Officer grace.birtwell@pne.com. A guide to using Zoom is also available on request.
Learn more about Sporting Memories by contacting Health and Wellbeing Officer Grace Birtwell, either on 01772 693309 or by emailing grace.birtwell@pne.com.
