We are pleased to present the Notts County Memory Club, an initiative that will bring together former players to gather at Meadow Lane and remember their time spent playing in black and white.
Our all-time top goalscorer Les Bradd, along with his former Notts and Rotherham teammate Dave Watson, recently attended the well-established Memory Club at Rotherham United, which serves as an inspiration for this initiative.
“As many of our fans will know, Dave began his playing career at Notts and has been living with dementia in recent years,” Bradd stated.
His visits to the Memory Club in Rotherham are much enjoyed by him, and they have significantly improved his overall wellbeing.
Like Dave, I was compelled to assist in introducing something similar at Notts because I enjoyed the chance to catch up with some of my playing colleagues.
“Our CEO, Joe Palmer, has been incredibly helpful, and I’m happy to announce that later this month we will hold our first Memory Club meeting.
Along with former players Ian Richardson, Dave Watson, Ray O’Brien, Brian Stubbs, Mick Rose, Gary Lund, Don Masson, Jason Lee, Mick Sommers, Seamus ‘Jim’ McDonagh, and Bobby Tait, John Barnwell and Alan Hill will be present.
Past and present club representatives, such as Rev. Liam O’Boyle, honorary historian Mick Chappell, and former media personality Terry Bowles, will be present.
John Breckin, who played a key role in the establishment of Rotherham’s Memory Club, is also scheduled to attend. Additionally, Dawn Astle, Jeff’s daughter and a prominent advocate on the connection between heading footballs and health problems, will be joining Penny Watson and David Ryan of the PFA.
“Any former members of the club’s team or officials who would like further information can email me at les.bradd@nottscountyfc.co.uk.”
“We have a duty to explore every opportunity to celebrate our incredible history and those who have contributed to it,” Palmer continued, adding that the club is the oldest professional organisation in the world.
“As part of this, we want to make sure that our former players stay in touch with the team and are welcomed both during game days and at other events.
“The Memory Club offers us a fantastic chance to reunite with a variety of historical figures at Meadow Lane, igniting memories and igniting conversations that might otherwise be forgotten.
“We are looking forward to holding regular club meetings in the future, and I would like to thank Les for all of his hard work on the project thus far.”
