A bus driver and former professional table tennis player is helping people with Alzheimer’s through his beloved sport.

Brian Kerr, from Edmonton, is a coach at Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (BAT), which uses the sport to help the memory of those who suffer from the debilitating illness.

He uses a special coloured table, which has walls on the sides in order to allow rallies to go on longer and the brain to work harder.

He said: “Table tennis has taken on a new meaning. It is the number one sport for the brain.

“I used to play it professionally, but when I finished I wanted to stay in the sport and give something back.”

Mr Kerr, who has worked for BAT for 18 months, was also rewarded by his employer Arriva in their national Making a Difference award last month.

This included a £1,000 prize, which he donated to BAT.

Next month, as part of National Table Tennis Day on July 14, he will be having two table tennis sessions at the Edmonton Green Leisure Centre, as he brings his special table and love for the game to his home town.

For more information, visit the Table Tennis England website.