Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital is supporting the Somerset Cricket Foundation to extend the sporting memories community outreach programme delivered in partnership with Reminiscence Learning and funded by Nuffield Health.
The programme uses sport to help promote social interaction and physical activity to tackle dementia, memory loss, depression and loneliness.
The Sporting Memories project will take place at the Cooper Associates County Ground for 12 weeks. Somerset Cricket Foundation have complied a ‘fixture list’ for the 12 weeks detailing the sport they plan to reminisce, along with a variety of gentle physical activities including boccia, new age curling and table cricket to get people active.
Jon Bendle, Managing Director of Somerset Cricket Foundation, said: “Having the support of Nuffield Health is tremendous, and builds on the existing strong relationship they have with the Somerset County Cricket Club.
“Having seen first-hand how powerful and inspiring our weekly Sporting Memories Programme has become, its proving to make such a difference to those people involved. It’s a programme that demonstrates how the Foundation is enriching people’s lives through cricket and sport, making a real impact in a small but meaningful way.”
Mandy Bridge, Sales and Services Manager at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital, added: “The Nuffield Health community grant is an excellent initiative across the charity supporting local communities and achieving our purpose, to build a healthier nation.
“Taunton Hospital are proud to be able to support this fantastic programme, knowing people will benefit from sporting activities and provide carers with opportunity to engage with others.”
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