Robertson on Albion's 'special' dementia group

West Bromwich Albion legend Ally Robertson has been speaking to BBC Radio WM about volunteering at a weekly session supporting Baggies fans with dementia and Alzheimer's.

The 'Memories' sessions were first launched in 2011 and take place at The Hawthorns on a Wednesday morning from 10:00 until 12:00.

The free sessions are led by West Bromwich Albion Supporter's Club chairman, John Homer and are backed by the club's charity, the Albion Foundation.

"What we do is we get people along with their spouses and their friends who have Alzheimer's and dementia and we call it a reminiscence memories group," Homer told BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon.

"We have special guests who talk about the game, talk about what they do and help to bring these people happy memories and stir something."

Robertson first became involved when the initiative was brought into West Brom's hospitals, but he says hosting the sessions at The Hawthorns in the past couple of years has inspired the sharing of even more memories.

"When we did start it hardly anybody said anything. Now, it's great to see them come in and how they let their lives out and they come out and say so many funny things and they bring so [many] memories of their past," Robertson explained.

The sessions are a rewarding process for Homer who has seen a genuine difference being made to people's lives.

"They all look forward tremendously to come in to see us every week and the bond they form as friends within the group is special," Homer said.

Homer and Robertson said they still want new members to join the group.

"If you know someone who suffers with Alzheimer's or dementia in your family or a friend then please feel free to come and see us."

Listen to the full interview with Ally Robertson and John Homer on Sounds.