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Kendal walking rugby club donates £1,000 to dementia charity

10 Aug 2026 1 min read No comments Walking Rugby News
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Kendal Auld Greys Walking Rugby, a group for men and women aged 55 and over, raised the funds for Dignity in Dementia.

The group, now in its eighth year, offers non-contact rugby sessions focused on fun, fitness, and friendship.

The donation supports Dignity in Dementia, a charity helping people with dementia and their carers maintain dignity and wellbeing through practical support, activity groups, and family-focused dementia awareness courses.

Kendal walking rugby club - Kendal Auld Greys Walking Rugby, a group for men and women aged 55 and over, raised the funds for Dignity in Dementia. The group, now in its eighth year, offers non-contact rugby sessions focused on fun, fitness, and friendship. The donation supports Dignity in Dementia, a charity helping people with dementia and their carers maintain dignity and wellbeing through practical support, activity groups, and family-focused dementia awareness courses.
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Pete Halsall, co-ordinator of the Auld Greys, said the sessions provide “an opportunity to have a great time, get some exercise and to feel good.

“We want to help carers and those with dementia alike.”

The group has also launched monthly dementia-friendly rugby sessions at Kendal Rugby Club, designed for people living with dementia and their carers.

Led by Auld Greys members, these hour-long sessions focus on simple rugby skills like throwing and catching, gentle teamwork, and friendly competition in a relaxed setting.

The sessions end with tea, conversation, and time to connect with others.

Jenny Connor from Dignity in Dementia said: “The number of smiling faces that filled the room was phenomenal and the feedback that we’ve had has been wonderful.”

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Dignity in Dementia offers wide-ranging support including family education, activity groups, and guidance following diagnosis. Its goal is to help those affected by dementia stay engaged, confident, and content while offering carers the tools to better understand and connect with their loved ones.
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Dignity in Dementia offers wide-ranging support including family education, activity groups, and guidance following diagnosis.

Its goal is to help those affected by dementia stay engaged, confident, and content while offering carers the tools to better understand and connect with their loved ones.

Activity groups run by the charity include walking, table tennis, singing, poetry, woodland fun, swimming, tai chi, crown green bowls, and creative crafts.

The addition of dementia-friendly rugby brings a new and inclusive way for people to stay active, connect with others, and feel valued within their community.

Source: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/26434875.auld-greys-walking-rugby-raise-money-dignity-dementia/

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