Lanarkshire sports fans can take trip down to memory lane thanks to new project

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Sports fans in Cambusnethan are being asked to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and recall stories of yesteryear.Sporting Memories is a charity and social enterprise that uses the power of remembering and talking about sport – along with physical exercise – to tackle dementia, depression, and loneliness in older people.It currently has over 100 in-person and digital clubs operating across the UK - including several in Lanarkshire - with a new club being set up in Cambusnethan.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The group, which takes place in Made4UinML2 in Greenfield Drive, is run by Lorna Wood and Heather Venesky.Lorna said: “We had a very good number of people coming along to the group before the pandemic but since then we are trying to get it back off the ground."Sporting Memories is not just for people with dementia but also for people who may be suffering from isolation and loneliness.“It’s great for family members to come along as well and have a chat to people in the same position as them.”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.Sporting