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Check out all the latest news stories from around our network below.
Gearing up for the Island Games
Jun 12: We’re getting ready for the 2025 International Island Games taking place in Orkney.
Cup Finals: Football Stories of Great Games, Heroes and Villains
Jun 9: Our Stenhousemuir welcomed football researcher and author Cliff Hague who detailed the origins of the world’s biggest sport.
Alex takes one for the team at the Fife Volunteer Awards 2025
Jun 4: Kirkcaldy and East Fife volunteer Alex collects accolade at Fife Volunteer Awards
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Volunteers Week – From member to volunteer at our Exmouth Club
Jun 6: Read more about Tim Jennings and his involvement with Sporting Memories over the past year at our Exmouth Club, supported by Age UK Devon.
Epsom ups and Epsom Downs - The Derbys of 1924 and 1925
May 27: Peter Bloor looks back on the 1924 and 1925 Derby races, reflecting on 1925 winning jockey Steve Donoghue and losing owners the 17th Earl of Derby and Lord Astor
Three jockeys and the Triple Crown of 1900 - Part Two
May 6: 2025 marks the 125th anniversary of Diamond Jubilee winning racing’s Triple Crown, and Peter Bloor reflects on the three jockeys involved with the legendary horse.
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