Blackburn Rovers host special day for refugees

The group took in the sights of the home changing room, the historic boardroom and the Jack Walker statue. They then had a trip to the trophy cabinet to take a look at the Club’s finest hour in the Premier League trophy.

Jason Tomy the Syrian Resettlement Integration Caseworker whose role is to integrate these families within the community said it was an exciting day.

“I believe sports, in general, is a great way to integrate and help to get to know your local community. Football is embedded in British culture and giving vulnerable people the opportunity to experience this culture brings them close to together within that community.”

After taking in everything Ewood Park had to offer, it was a short trip to the Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre for a game of football. The group showed off their skills with a couple of the Club’s community coaches.

Jason Tomy said the trip back home suggested how successful the day had been.

“It was so refreshing to have a big club like Blackburn Rovers approaching us and giving us the opportunity. Everyone was having a little chat on the way here and there was excitement but after the trip they were all singing on the bus. It goes to show how great the day was for us all.”