Volunteers help young people get into sport across borough

Across Blackburn with Darwen, young people are taking part in various sports activities run by volunteers such as Nigel Dixon, who has recently received an MBE in recognition of his voluntary services to sports

Chairman of Blackburn Community Sports Club on Lammack Road, Nigel, alongside fellow volunteers, has helped countless young people get active through sport.

Listen to Nigel talk about his experiences, the importance of getting active, and the benefits for both the young people taking part in the activities and the volunteers who make it possible.

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