How 1950s Albion could help dementia sufferers
BURTON Albion fans are being invited to take a journey back in time as a memory lane club is launched to help supporters suffering with dementia.
It is hoped that those suffering with the disease may see their memory ignited by a plethora of memories and pieces of memorabilia that demonstrate the incredible journey the football club has been on over the years in the English football leagues.
Entitled the “1950 Club”, after the year the football club was established, a series of events will be held between now and Christmas where lifelong Brewers’ supporters can bring along their own programmes, photographs, team sheets, kits and more.
Each evening will be coupled up with guest speakers reliving their association with the club.
The project is a joint venture between Burton Albion and the football club’s charity arm, the Burton Albion Community Trust.
Those suffering with dementia are being invited along as it is believed that “sporting reminiscence is fun, stimulating, evokes magical memories and sparks conversation and debate”, according to organisers of the club.
The first event will take place on Monday, October 29, from 6pm until 8pm with guest speakers current club chairman Ben Robinson and former Brewers star Aaron Webster.
Aaron is one of Burton Albion’s most capped players ever with more than 550 games to his name.
Mr Robinson believes the events will allow dedicated fans to share the many emotions they have experienced throughout their time backing the Brewers.
The chairman said: “There have been some fantastic memories during my time with the club. I am sure the fans have some happy and funny stories from days gone by also.
“These events will be a fantastic opportunity to share some of those stories and hopefully see some memorabilia, too.”
Each event will be hosted at the Pirelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion, in Princess Way, with free tea and coffee and parking on site.
Following the October date, a second event will take place on Friday, November 23, from 10am until noon, before the final one on Friday, December 14, also from 10am to noon.
All four are free to attend, having been backed by funding from Staffordshire county councillors Bernard Peters and Ron Clarke.
Anybody interested in getting more information can contact the “1950 Club” by calling 01283 246207 or by emailing john. widdowson@burtonalbionct. org.
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