Liam Gallagher sends Adidas trainers to homeless shelter for Christmas

Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has proved to be Lancashire’s ‘Wonderwall’ after sending designer trainers to young people staying in a homeless shelter.
By Emma Downey
Published 24th Dec 2022, 08:47 GMT
Updated 24th Dec 2022, 09:03 GMT
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He sent 30 pairs of Adidas shoes to Blackburn charity Nightsafe which helps young people aged 16 to 24 who are homeless or at the risk of homelessness with accommodation and advice.

The singer, known for hits including Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger, developed a friendship with the charity through his friend Gary Aspden – an Adidas designer from Darwen.

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He tweeted: “To all the youths staying in the Nighsafe hostels in Blackburn and Darwen – hope you enjoy all your Nightsafe Adidas LG2 SPZL trainers this Xmas. Big love to Jan and all the Nightsafe staff for the biblical work they do.”

Nightsafe replied with a tweet saying “Thanks for the creps our kid and for everything you’ve done to support us in supporting young people. You’re a true Nightsafe hero.”

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