ALT Image of Convalescent servicemen at the Wylam on Tyne V.A.D. hospital Northumberland sat in uniform and standing for a picture. Peter's words accompanying the image are: "“Using his cricketing and wartime contacts Denis had raised some £45 (around £4,400 today) for the benefit of his comrades in the D.L.I. and local causes. He had also been helped also by his letter to the Echo, one that he had signed “Denis Hendren, D.L.I, Seaham Harbour”, attaching his name to his now local regiment and to his place of residence in the county that sport had made his home.”

ALT Image of Stenhousemuir Club members posing for picture inside home changing room at Murrayfield

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 Grahpic containing image of Donna posing for a picture at a table during a Sporting Memories session alongside two male Club members. Graphic contains quote with the following message: "“I feel fortunate to have a job where I can see the difference we make to people’s lives. Since joining Sporting Memories in 2018, I’ve met some of the most interesting, funny and fascinating people, all with an incredible passion for sport. Listening to their stories and experiences is a real privilege, and I always come away from our clubs feeling uplifted. “Our 15th anniversary is a chance to celebrate the joy, laughter and banter we bring to hundreds of older people across Scotland. But it’s the people — our members, volunteers, staff and partners — who really make Sporting Memories what it is. A huge well done and thank you to everyone who has played a part over the past 15 years. We couldn’t have done it without you!”