Boro Bygones – Bringing the Community Together Through Reminiscence.

At The Red Shed, we’ve always been dedicated to creating meaningful, garden-based activities for those living with dementia, but our commitment to wellbeing extends well beyond the garden gate! We have been thrilled to share our latest partnership with Stevenage FC Foundation on an exciting new initiative – Boro Bygones.

This is a reminiscence programme designed to enrich the lives of those living with dementia, funded by the Hertfordshire Sport and Physical Activity Partnership with support from the University of Hertfordshire. The programme has been a great success in bringing many folk together to engage in a unique and stimulating experience.

Hosted at The Red Shed, the sessions are a treasure trove of Stevenage FC memorabilia and unforgettable moments to spark memories and stimulate senses. From past football shirts to tales from the world cup and Olympic sports, Boro Bygones has taken folk on a journey through the decades rekindling fond memories and creating new connections. To add a bit of fitness and fun every session ends with a friendly game of walking football ensuring that physical activity remains a key component of the programme.

While The Red Shed remains rooted in its origins as a garden programme, Boro Bygones exemplifies our ongoing commitment to being an active part of the broader community. We are very proud and have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Stevenage FC Foundation to bring this programme to life – we’ll look forward to letting you know more about our collaborations and the many ways we’re continuing to grow our community impact, both in the garden and beyond.