Invitation to Refugee Week Football Matches

News - 28 May 2025

St Helens Council would like to invite you to the traditional Refugee Week Football Matches in St Helens, where refugees, asylum seekers and other members of the community play in the spirit of integration and community cohesion, showcasing the power of our communities to bring people together.

The Football Matches will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025 at the Ruskin Drive Sports Village, St Helens WA10 6RP. The event will start around 14:00 with food provided by Café Laziz and a great community atmosphere, with both men’s and women’s matches kicking off at 15:00. Please the attached flyer for further details.

Please note that they are still looking for players for both games, particularly for the women’s match. If you would like to play, please make contact ASAP and you will be provided with further details. If you know anyone who would like to, please ask them to also make contact

Contact details:

Saulo Cwerner
Refugee and Asylum Lead
Refugee Resettlement Service
St Helens Borough Council
Atlas House
2 Corporation Street
St Helens
WA9 1LD

Mobile:  07841 535140
Email:  [email protected] 
 

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