Nottingham Express Transit 224 has been renamed following a request from Vicky McClure. Originally named after the actress, best known for roles in Line of Duty and Trigger Point, she made the request to change the name after the choir she formed in 2018 which was agreed to by NET, who also named Our Dementia Choir their charity of the year in 2025.
The renaming took place in a surprise ceremony at Wilkinson Street Depot, attended by members of the NET team, Vicky McClure and members of Our Dementia Choir. The tram is now named Vicky McClure Our Dementia Choir.
Vicky formed Our Dementia Choir in 2018 as part of a BBC documentary, inspired by her experiences helping to care for her late grandma who lived with dementia. Since then the choir has gone from strength to strength, and Vicky continues to play an active role.
Vicky McClure said: “I’m so grateful to NET for choosing Our Dementia Choir as their charity of the year ‘25, and beyond grateful they supported me in renaming my tram in their honour.
“For past, present and future members of the choir, the wonderful carers, volunteers and supporters, I’m immensely proud of what you’ve all achieved over the last seven years, promoting the power of music and inspiring people to live well with dementia in Nottingham and worldwide.
“I hope everyone that takes a ride or sees the tram pass by recognises what a huge impact Our Dementia Choir has made representing Nottingham and everyone that faces dementia. It’s a community like no other.”
Rebecca Horne, Business Engagement Manager at NET, said: “Over the years our trams have become a really special way for us to pay homage to the local figures who have made a positive impact on our city. To see Vicky, who unveiled her tram back in 2015, surprise Our Dementia Choir by dedicating her tram to them, was incredibly heart warming and shows the true generosity of spirit and wonderful nature Vicky has become known for. We’re always really passionate about celebrating Nottingham and the strength of the city’s community spirit, and this is a brilliant example of that.
“Since its launch, Our Dementia Choir has made a real impact on the lives of its members, as well as their families and friends, showcasing the true transformative power of music and serving as a true example of togetherness not just here in the city, but also nationwide too. We certainly believe that’s something worth celebrating, which is why we’re so pleased to be able to play a part in recognising their impact – starting from their home in Nottingham.”