Remembering individuals within Sporting Memories

At Sporting Memories, we cherish all of the Club members, volunteers, facilitators and all those who have been part of our Clubs and activity since we formed in 2011.

In this section of our website, we pay tribute to those fondly remembered by our Clubs who are sadly no longer with us. 

If you would like to contribute an obituary to an individual connected with Sporting Memories, please get in touch via contact@sportingmemories.uk

Lachie Stewart

Lachie will be fondly known for his achievements wearing Scottish colours on the running track and inspiring a generation of distance runners in the country, but he will also be remembered at Sporting Memories for his time and support of our work across Scotland.

Read more about Lachie here

Mike Hazell 

Mike was a popular member of our Sudbury Club, having been known for bringing his extraordinary knowledge of sport, and often being the quizmaster of all sporting tests at the weekly sessions.

Read more about Mike here

James Herriot

Jim, as well as being goalkeeper for Scotland, Dunfermline Athletic, Birmingham City and Hibs was a much missed member at Motherwell and Larkhall clubs

Read more about Jim here

Gerry Docherty

Gerry was a much loved volunteer at our Alloa club who brought warmth, wit and boundless knowledge to the weekly meetings

Read more about Gerry here

Alex Connacher

Alex was a regular attendee of our Motherwell Clubs and will be remembered for his valuable contribution to the Clubs and the enthusiasm he brought to the sessions. 

Read more about Alex here

Michael Harding-Payne

Michael was a founding member of our Sudbury Club and would often formally start the session with the sound of his rattle. 

Read more about Michael here

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