The Perth Golf Memories Group is an innovative partnership between Perth & Kinross Council and Sports Heritage Scotland which is possible due to the support of our venue at Noah’s Ark Golf Centre in Perth.
The project offers people living with dementia and other age-related conditions the opportunity to re-connect with their ‘golf memories’ through hitting a ball again either on the driving range or accessible putting course as well as a chance to make new friends and reminisce over a ‘cuppa’ afterwards.
There are over 88,000 people living with dementia in Scotland and many of them were keen on Golf. This project reignites that interest and enthusiasm and helps improve their lives by keeping them active.
Our group meets for 44 weeks of the year on a Monday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon and sessions are free of charge for participants.
During our weekly sessions, there is the opportunity to hit some balls on the driving range and/or play some putting on the Mini Golf putting course. Following play we have tea/coffee and a chat in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The group is supported by trained volunteers and currently has capacity for new referrals. If you have a service user, family member, neighbour or friend who you think may benefit from this opportunity, please complete an online referral form for them.
For further information please contact either Niall McGill, nmcgill@pkc.gov.uk or David McPhee, dfmcphee@pkc.gov.uk
Volunteer Opportunity
(We are not currently requiring an further volunteers)
Perth Golf Memories Group
Are you interested in Golf?
Do you have some spare time on a Monday morning?
If so, you can help us…
We are looking to recruit some new relief volunteers to supplement our existing ‘Golf Buddies’ who support the group members to continue to play the game during their weekly sessions. You may not be required every week but would go on a rota to cover holidays, sickness, or an increased number of attendees.
Please get in touch with us if you think you can spare some time for the sessions. You will enjoy it and some of the results will amaze you.
Please contact Niall McGill on email NMcGill@pkc.gov.uk for more information