Name: Lola Young OBE
Project: Women’s Walking Football
Sessions: Wednesdays 10-11am at The Arsenal Hub
Available to: Women over the age of 40
Lola Young OBE is Baroness Young of Hornsey. A lifelong Arsenal fan, she is an independent crossbench member of the House of Lords, working on legislation to eliminate modern slavery. She also co-chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion and on Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights. She tells us about her upbringing in care and the brilliant work of Arsenal in the Community.
“Sense of belonging has always been about being a north Londoner. To me it’s where I belong – that’s my identity and Arsenal is synonymous with that.
“When I was younger I was in foster care and eventually in a children’s home. As a teenager, I got moved around to different places quite regularly and this was difficult because I felt no sense of belonging. I wouldn’t wish it on any child and at those young ages you should be surrounded by people who show you love and care.
“My first connection to Arsenal came at my last children’s home on Elwood Street, just a minute’s walk from Highbury. While I was there I was fascinated by the idea that there was this amazing football club down the road and it gave me a sense of belonging and happiness. It encouraged me to believe that I wasn’t just a girl from the children’s home, but a part of Arsenal’s community.
Source & Full Story: https://www.arsenal.com/community/stories/womens-walking-football
Author: The Walking Football
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