14-02-2025
New sports reminiscence group for older people is launched
A new sports reminiscence group for older people is being launched.
Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme is looking for volunteers to help lead the group.
The group is the latest addition to a programme of free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes for all ages in Fenland.
The 'Sporting Memories' group in Whittlesey will allow older people with an interest in sport to come together weekly for two hours.
The session will include an hour of relaxed chat, which can include quizzes and fun activities such as 'spot the ball', free refreshments, and an hour of light physical exercise such as kurling, chair-based exercise, or boccia.
The group is for anyone aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia or other long-term health conditions.
Active Fenland is supporting the project, which is led by the Sporting Memories charity.
Volunteers are sought to support or run the session, which is expected to be held from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesdays.
A thriving fun and social Forever Fit session in Wisbech. Forever Fit is also available in Whittlesey. (Image: Supplied)
Volunteers do not need to be available to attend every week.
Training and support is provided.
Councillor Alex Miscandlon, Fenland District Council's portfolio holder for leisure, said: 'Active Fenland prides itself on offering a diverse range of free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing activities for people across the district.
'We're delighted to see these new offers added.
'We look forward to seeing people reap the rewards of the Sporting Memories group and know the joy it brings will not only extend to those who attend, but to the volunteers who deliver it too.
"We repeatedly hear the huge benefits of self-worth and purpose volunteers feel for getting involved — and we're so thankful for that because without them these things could not happen.'
To find out more about volunteering with Sporting Memories, email:
