Arsenal

Exciting times last month as we took 10 of the families we support for a visit to the Arsenal football stadium in Highbury for a very special family day out.

We started the day with lunch in the Community Hub accompanied by entertainment from Spread a Smile’s Mr Magic, Fairy Francesca and face painting by Marina, with everyone receiving some lovely gifts from Arsenal staff including sticker books, bucket hats and bags.

The Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus also made a special appearance, posing for photos and high fives and helping to create lasting memories.

Our families were then treated to a tour of the stadium, taking in the press conference room, physiotherapy area and changing rooms where there was the opportunity for our football fans to pose with their favourite players’ shirts. A visit to the pitch itself was definitely a highlight, with photos in the managers dug out and an opportunity to ask any questions about the pitch and the stadium, before heading up to one of the private boxes to view of the pitch in all its glory.

Back in the Community Hub, our Arsenal host organised lots of games and football skills on the training pitches, taking every care to include everyone and organising games for the younger children and wheelchair friendly activities too.

It was such a brilliant day for everyone there and a very special opportunity for our families to do something really exciting and special together.

Our thanks go to everyone at Arsenal for going above and beyond to create such a brilliant atmosphere and making everyone feel so welcome.

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