For the second season in a row, the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner of the Scottish FA and sponsors Specsavers has facilitated for retired refs to speak to participants of Football Memories, a project which assists people living with memory loss conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as those experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
Last week, Graeme finished the tour for the season as he stopped in at the home of Queen of the South FC to speak to the gathered group about his 25-year career as an official.
Football Memories Scotland is a charitable project run by the Scottish Football Museum in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland.
With nearly 600 groups around the country, often hosted in a football setting, Football Memories uses engaging football-themed resources stored in a memory box, such as reminiscence cards, life-size player cutouts, newspaper clippings and books, to stir memories and discussions led by volunteers.
Robert Craig, Chair of the Scottish Football Museum, says: “We were delighted to welcome Graeme to the Dumfries group as our new partnership with Specsavers continued to demonstrate its power.
“Their continued support to the Football Memories project, which benefits the lives of all who touch it, is invaluable and helps us to carry on delivering for those living with memory loss conditions or experiencing isolation.
“Our Dumfries group is a great example of the benefits Football Memories can bring to its attendees, and I’m sure the participants will have taken a lot from their morning with Graeme.”
The Football Memories project takes place at Palmerston on the last Thursday of every month from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
GREAT EVENT . . . group host Tom Marchbank, Specsavers Dumfries’ Elaine Campbell, Football Memories’ Stella Murphy, referee Graeme Alison and participant Alex Inman.
