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We have now been given a firm date to re-open from Monday 29th March under the same covid secure restrictions as we were working under before. This will remain in place until the end of June at the earliest. We will be sending out invites over the next few days, so please return the test and trace information as soon as possible. We are beginning to get some provisional league fixtures so fingers crossed we can have some kind of summer season. If you have not received an invitation by the middle of next week and you have renewed, please contact us.

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On this International Women's Day here is a message from our Pole Vault coach Beth Harris.

If you’re a child or young person looking for support there is help available from CAHMS, the wider NHS and other organisations. We have received the information below from CAMHS to help you get support.

"The NHS and our local hospitals are really busy at the moment, so if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, the quickest way to get help at any time of the day or night is to call our freephone number: 0800 6444 101, or call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health services.

In the case of serious illness or injury, dial 999 for emergency services

If you are already using our services

If you are already receiving support from us and need help please contact:

Your care co-ordinator on the number provided to you or if you need help in the evening, weekend or bank holiday call 0800 6444 101.

Email: hpft.spa@nhs.net for non-urgent enquiries

For a range of self-help information please click here

Live webchat service

If you'd prefer to speak online, click on the SPA red button here. This service is available Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm.

Alternative Contacts

Samaritans Tel: 116 123, 24 hours a day, every day

Childline Tel: 0800 1111 via 1-2-1 chat between 7.30am and 3.30am every day.

HOPELINEUK (papyrus): Tel: 0800 0684141 Text: 07786209697 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org, 10am-10pm weekdays, 2pm-10pm weekends and bank holidays.

Most referrals to our services are made by GPs"

If you are experiencing mental health problems and need help please speak to your GP (family doctor). They will discuss the issues you are facing and refer you to our services, if appropriate. To register with a GP in your area go to www.nhs.uk

Following the Government announcement this evening we will be cancelling all training for the foreseeable future. This is likely to be at least until the middle of February but we will keep you all updated. Please keep an eye on our website for information about training at home. Thank you to all of you for your support and continued perseverance during the continued disruption and we hope to be able recommence as soon as we can and fingers crossed for a restriction free summer.

We are beginning to send out invites for our U18 sessions beginning next week. If you are expecting an invite and have not received one by the weekend, please let us know. Stevenage Borough Council have asked us to remind all parents/careers that car sharing should not be taking place unless part of a support bubble. We would like to wish all of our athletes, parents and volunteers a Happy and Peaceful New Year and thank you all very much for your support during this difficult time.