Football Against Dementia

05/03/2026

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02/03/2026

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16/02/2026

Shopping online? Raise free funds at the same time! When buying everyday items like a food shop or big one-off purchases like a holiday, everything you buy at over 8,000 online brands can turn into free funding and support for us. All you need to do is sign up to easyfundraising to get started. A few minutes of your time will make a huge difference to Football Against Dementia

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29/01/2026

Football fans are being encouraged to walk to a football ground, after registering to join a campaign organised by Dementia UK.

https://fundraise.dementiauk.org/register/fansvsdementia/form

We are proud to bring this to your attention. If you like the idea of Fans v Dementia but would prefer to do something a bit different please do get in touch and we can discuss how we can support you with your fundraising idea.

Please let us know if you would like to hear from us about the huge difference you are making to families living with dementia and how you can support us in the future:

29/01/2026

I was in the car yesterday getting my morning fix of TalkSPORT and was listening to presenter Jim White talking Hayley McQueen daughter of the ex-Manchester United, Leeds and Scotland centra half Gordon McQueen. Who passed away in June 2023 aged 70, having been diagnosed with dementia two years earlier.

The segment of the interview that really hit home was when she highlighted just how much heading of the ball her father did during his playing career, not only during matches but as part of his regular training regime. Often doing extra work heading footballs kicked at him from significant distance.

Our cause is dedicated to helping those affected by dementia and their families and we encourage you to reach out if you feel you need support. If we cannot provide direct assistance, we will do our best to signpost you to those that may be able to help.

24/12/2025

Worth a listen.

23/12/2025

Players from Salhouse Rovers Youth on their visit to Santa, a club that we are proud to be associated with. We are delighted to invite boys and girls youth teams to get in touch, if we can collaborate and or help we will

23/12/2025

Our director Marcus Cozens picking up a collection box, at award-winning Tamarind Fine Indian Dining in Blofield Heath. The restaurant continues to support us with activities such as dinners, raffles and quiz nights.

If you have a licensed hospitality trade business, run a local football club or a retail shop we would love to be able to talk to you to see how we could collaborate with you.

18/12/2025

Steve and Janet Cozens and Glenn Hoy were on their travels attending the weekly meeting of the Grimsby Town Foundation’s Memory Club. There was the normal mix of ex-pros and local players.

Much of the first session was discussing the current woes of their club, sentiments shared by the Norwich contingent!

We are once again delighted to be able to spread our support for groups of this type and have been invited back in the New Year.

15/12/2025

Santa was on duty again on Friday 12 December as part of our team who presented a cheque in support of Alzheimer's Society with their important and vital fundraising. The money was raised at a variety of events throughout the year. Pictured with Santa, left to right are, Tarryn from Alzheimer’s Society and our Directors Steve Cozens and Janet Cozens.

Children of all ages still able to visit Santa in his Magical Grotto at the Kings Head in Blofield on Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s, at 12pm to 2:30pm and 4pm – 5pm. He will be here right up to 24 December; we are very grateful to Kevin and Sue and the team at the Kings Head for their continued support.

Tickets are £6.50 per child, and you can get your tickets by purchasing them in the pub or by emailing them through their contact page (link below). £5 from each ticket will go to dementia-related causes.

To book your tickets: https://thekingsheadblofield.co.uk/contact/

15/12/2025

We are so proud to be supporting this fabulous initiative. See you all in January.

08/12/2025

A very Magical Christmas has arrived in Blofield.

Saturday 6 December saw Santa begin his residence in his Magical Grotto at the Kings Head in Blofield, near Norwich. He will be there until 24 December spreading joy to the local community and raising funds for Football Against Dementia and Dementia UK

Children of all ages are invited to visit Santa in his Magical Grotto on Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s, at 12pm to 2:30pm and 4pm – 5pm

Full details are here: Christmas – https://thekingsheadblofield.co.uk/christmas/

Tickets are £6.50 per child, and you can get your tickets by purchasing them in the pub or by emailing them through their contact page (link as above). £5 from each ticket will go to the causes.

From our director Steve Cozens, ‘This is without doubt the highlight of our community events calendar this year and we are indebted to Kevin and Sue at the King’s Head, with support from Elaine and Ken Brown, for their inspired suggestion to do this and to all the companies that have provided the facilities for the events.'