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    Suicide Prevention Lanarkshire app launched

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    Now more than ever we need your backing

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    2021/22 season tickets now on sale

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    Free season tickets for unemployed and low-income families

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    Free season tickets for 2020/21 holders

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    Club joins social media boycott

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    Half-price sale to reopen ‘Well shop

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    Players discuss experiences of racism

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    Join Paycare’s stress and workplace wellness e-clinic

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    The importance of financial wellbeing

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    Suicide Prevention Lanarkshire app launched

    Suicide Prevention Lanarkshire app launched

    A handy new smartphone app has been launched to provide practical support for people who are having suicidal thoughts or who may know someone who is.

    The Suicide Prevention in Lanarkshire app is packed with useful information to help keep people safe and provide guidance on how to look out for others you may be concerned about.

    Details about training and awareness sessions, facts and myths around suicide, how to start the conversation about suicide, and how to access crucial support helplines and much more.

    The app has been created in partnership with both North and South Lanarkshire Council’s suicide prevention initiatives.

    Download the Suicide Prevention Lanarkshire app from your mobile device app store by searching for SP Lanarkshire.

    “This newly designed app will provide a valuable resource for people concerned about suicide,” Lynne McDonald, Suicide Prevention Lead in North Lanarkshire explained.

    “People can use it if they are having thoughts of suicide, or if they are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

    “It offers a number of features providing practical information and support which could prove vital. ‘Let’s Talk’ is the message we want to get across as we try to encourage people to talk more openly about suicide so we can all work together to help prevent it.”

    Paul Kelly, Depute Leader of North Lanarkshire Council added: “It is so important that we keep raising awareness about suicide prevention in our communities. The emotional impact on families, friends and communities bereaved by suicide is devastating and can have awful long-lasting effect on those left behind.

    “This newly developed app will help with our efforts here in Lanarkshire to raise public awareness about suicide prevention.”

    We are long-standing partners of Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire.

    “It is important we continue to talk about suicide and do everything we can to help people who are considering suicide,” Alan Burrows, chief executive of Motherwell FC, said.

    “Suicide affects so many families in this area and has had a direct impact on our supporters’ families over recent years.

    “We want everyone to know that support is out there, and to encourage people to talk openly.”

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    Now more than ever we need your backing

    Now more than ever we need your backing

    As we begin to get a bit more clarity about how we might finally exit from lockdown, we ask you to consider becoming a season ticket holder for 2021/22.

    This has been a very difficult year for all of us. I hope that you and your family are safe and well. As a club and support, we should be proud of the role we have played in handling the pandemic.

    We have stood together as a community, making sure we give each other comfort and hope. As a club, in conjunction with our Community Trust, we are always looking for ways to help, including our delivery of food parcels to those in need, collections for various food banks around Lanarkshire and ensuring the town’s Christmas lights were put up across the festive period.

    Our club is a family. A family which extends to all of those we come into contact with, whether they follow our team or not. We have demonstrated this in the most trying of times and we will continue to do so.

    We can now turn to what lies in front of us, which we think could include the return of supporters to Fir Park in time for the start of the new season.

    When we asked you to buy season tickets for the 2020/21 campaign, that involved a huge leap of faith. We could offer no assurances on when you would be able to see the team in person, nor even if you would be at Fir Park at all over the year.

    As we all know, our stadium sat empty, without your presence for all 22 of the matches we played. And yet you committed to us in your thousands, buying tickets and playing a major part in ensuring we could continue to operate on and off the pitch.

    We also made a pledge at that time, which was that you would be able to see 19 league games in person, no matter the circumstances. We will honour that commitment and ensure that everyone who bought a season ticket for 2020/21 will get another one for 2021/22 at no extra cost. The philosophy of our club is simple to state – do the right thing by our supporters. And we will.

    We will also offer the option to claim your money back in full. If anyone needs that refund then please do ask for it.

    In addition, we are providing two other alternatives. Firstly, if you are in a position to do so, we are giving you the opportunity to donate money to our Community Trust to help continue the exceptional work we have done both prior to and during the pandemic.

    We are also launching a new initiative called Well In, where supporters can make a contribution towards free season tickets for those who are unemployed in our area, as well as low-income families.

    We want to make our club as inclusive as possible and try to remove the financial barrier for those who struggle the most to be part of our club and community.

    We hope you can support us in this and, to help further, the club will match all funds raised to ensure as many free season tickets as possible are given out. So if donations to Well In reach £40,000, the club will distribute £80,000 worth of season tickets.

    We will soon return to Fir Park and your continued support is vital. Not only for the team on the pitch when you are in the stands, but also to allow us to continue our work as a club and a force for good for our local community.

    Please support us by taking up the offer of a free season ticket, or buy a season ticket if you were unable to join us last time. Better still, if there are friends or family members who you can encourage to come along with you, show them the way. We have frozen the prices from last year to encourage as many as possible to join. And, if you are able, please consider making a donation to the Community Trust or to Well In to help others become part of our family.

    We are about so much more than the 90 minutes. We are a community. As we return to some form of normality, we cherish the chance to share great moments with those closest to us.

    We wish you, your family and your friends continued good health. These have been remarkable times. We have shown unity, strength and patience to get to this point. I want nothing more than for us to be back together at Fir Park. See you there.

    Jim McMahon
    Chairman

    Q&A

    How do I get my free season ticket?

    If you bought a season ticket in 2020/21, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.

    You don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.

    We will send out new season ticket cards ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season, so look out for yours in the post. You’ll need this card to gain entry to the stadium. If you don’t receive yours before the first game of the season, please call us on 01698 333333.

    How can I buy a season ticket if I didn’t have one in 2020/21?

    It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.

    You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign. We’ve frozen our prices from the 2020/21 season.

    Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    How do I claim a refund?

    If you would like a refund on your 2020/21 season ticket, we’re making it easy for you to do so.

    Just email us at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.

    How can I donate?

    Many fans have approached us about making a donation to our Community Trust, to support them in their ongoing efforts to support our local people through the pandemic, and beyond.

    Furthermore, we have also launched our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area.

    If you are in a position to make a donation, we would be delighted and grateful.

    To make your donation, just head to donate.motherwellfc.co.uk and follow the easy steps. Alternatively, please email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333, and we’ll help.

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    2021/22 season tickets now on sale

    2021/22 season tickets now on sale

    Season tickets for the 2021/22 campaign at Motherwell FC are now on sale.

    We’d love for you to join us as we return home to Fir Park.

    We’ve frozen our prices from 2020/21 for the entire stadium. What’s more, you can claim up to two free season tickets for children with every adult or concession purchase.

    Get your 2021/22 season ticket now

    It’s easy to buy. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.

    You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign.

    Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Free season tickets for kids

    With every adult or concession ticket purchased, you can get up to two free season tickets for children aged 15 and under.

    What’s more, it’s just £20 per person to get additional kids season tickets.

    Prices

    Concession tickets are for anyone aged 60 and over.

    Help a fan in need

    We are also launching our Well In scheme, providing free season tickets to the unemployed and low-income families in our area. It is in our DNA to improve people’s lives where we possibly can. Giving people the lifeline of a network and an escape every fortnight at Fir Park could make the world of difference.

    We’re asking supporters who feel financially able to donate towards the scheme this year. All donations of any value are welcome, with 100% of the money going towards the purchase of season tickets.

    In return, the club will match fund all donations to ensure as many season tickets as possible are made available to our community.

    To donate, go to donate.motherwellfc.co.uk and give what you can, or call us on 01698 333333.

    If you would like to apply for a ticket under this scheme, please fill out this form.

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    Free season tickets for unemployed and low-income families

    Free season tickets for unemployed and low-income families

    The past year has been an exceptionally challenging one for all of us.

    On top of worries about our health and the wellbeing of our loved ones, many have also had to contend with worries about their jobs and, in many cases, facing unemployment.

    Beyond the challenges of Covid-19, our area also faces economic issues in normal times. Our unemployment rate is higher than the Scottish and British average, and many other families and individuals are surviving on low incomes.

    In the 1980s and early 1990s, our town was going through another crisis with high unemployment. Then, the club, the fans and local businesses rallied around to help people receive free tickets for matches. We displayed our community spirit and care for each other, ensuring people remained part of our family and stayed in contact with people, while they tried to get back on their feet.

    Now, we once again want to give something back to those in our area who want to get to the football, and help them share in the community spirit and friendship that being in our stadium brings. We want everyone to feel able to be part of our club, and remove the financial barrier to entry where possible.

    We are launching our Well In scheme, providing free season tickets to the unemployed and low-income families in our area. It is in our DNA to improve people’s lives where we possibly can. Giving people the lifeline of a network and an escape every fortnight at Fir Park could make the world of difference.

    We’re asking supporters who feel financially able to donate towards the scheme this year. All donations of any value are welcome, with 100% of the money going towards the purchase of season tickets.

    In return, the club will match fund all donations to ensure as many season tickets as possible are made available to our community.

    To donate, go to donate.motherwellfc.co.uk and give what you can, or call us on 01698 333333.

    Information on how to benefit from this scheme will be announced shortly.

    2021/22 season ticket purchases

    Remember, if you had a season ticket for the 2020/21 season, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.

    You don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.

    If you would like a refund on your 2020/21 season ticket, we’re making it easy for you to do so.

    Just email us at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.

    Didn’t have a season ticket last year and want to buy?

    It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.

    You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign.

    Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

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    Free season tickets for 2020/21 holders

    At the start of the 2020/21 season, we pledged to season ticket holders that they would see – in person – 19 Premiership matches at Fir Park in return for their purchase.

    At that time, we were confident that supporters would be back home at some stage in the campaign, even as early as the autumn.

    Now, as we know, that never happened, and we have played every match behind closed doors.

    Despite that, our commitment remains unchanged. If you bought a season ticket for 2020/21, we will automatically give you a season ticket for 2021/22 for free.

    You do not need to spend any more money. We will honour our pledge and send you a new season card soon.

    We will forever be grateful for your decision to spend money last year when there was no certainty over what would happen next. We are incredibly appreciative, considering many of you will have been going through difficult times, worrying about your health, your family and perhaps even your job. We want to repay your faith by welcoming you back to Fir Park at no extra cost.

    We are also mindful that some of you may need the money back from your season ticket instead, as an alternative to a free season ticket. We are offering refunds on season tickets until the end of May. Just email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk, or call 01698 333333, and we’ll sort it for you right away.

    A lot of fans have also approached us about making further donations to the club. In recognition of that, we are asking you to consider donating to our Community Trust and help us continue the excellent work they’ve done over the last year.

    In addition, we are launching our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area. We are thankful to everyone who would consider such a gesture, and it is possible to do so by visiting donate.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    If you didn’t buy a season ticket in 2020/21 but want to now, we’d be delighted to welcome you back for the new campaign. Season tickets are now on sale – just go to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk to buy. We’ve frozen our prices from last year, and we’re still offering the great incentive of up to two free season tickets for kids.

    At the time of writing, we know that restrictions on large outdoor gatherings will begin to ease on Monday 17 May.

    We are encouraged by the Scottish Government’s decision to allow 25% of Hampden Park to be open for the UEFA Euro 2020 matches in June. We hope to be able to update you all soon on plans for opening the gates here in time for the Premier Sports Cup group stages in July and the start of the Premiership campaign soon after.

    Until then, thank you. Stay safe and look after each other. Soon, we’ll be back home cheering on our team. Hold on to those thoughts of returning to your seat, being reunited with family and friends and seeing your team again. It’s coming.

    Season tickets Q&A

    How do I get my free season ticket?

    If you bought a season ticket in 2020/21, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.

    You don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.

    We will send out new season ticket cards ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season, so look out for yours in the post. You’ll need this card to gain entry to the stadium. If you don’t receive yours before the first game of the season, please call us on 01698 333333.

    How can I buy a season ticket if I didn’t have one in 2020/21?

    It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.

    You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign. We’ve frozen our prices from the 2020/21 season.

    Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    How do I claim a refund?

    If you would like a refund on your 2020/21 season ticket, we’re making it easy for you to do so.

    Just email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.

    How can I donate?

    Many fans have approached us about making a donation to our Community Trust, to support them in their ongoing efforts to support our local people through the pandemic, and beyond.

    Furthermore, we have also launched our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area.

    If you are in a position to make a donation, we would be delighted and grateful.

    To make your donation, just head to donate.motherwellfc.co.uk and follow the easy steps. Alternatively, please email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333, and we’ll help.

    Our season ticket brochure

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    Club joins social media boycott

    Club joins social media boycott

    We’re switching off our social media feeds over the weekend.

    For too long, social media platforms have failed to do enough to stop online abuse.

    We have seen our players suffer racist abuse, vile personal attacks and other victimisation on these platforms. Often, these remarks come from anonymous accounts which are untraceable. And even when we report the issue using the tools available, little is done.

    We want greater regulation by social media platforms to put a stop to it once and for all.

    Simply, enough is enough. By going silent, we are sending that message loud and clear. Football is united against discrimination and online abuse.

    Our accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will fall silent at 1500 BST on Friday 30 April until 2359 on Monday 3 May.

    To follow our match with Kilmarnock, you can watch live for free if you are a season ticket holder by visiting live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    A pay-per-view option is also available for £12 at ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Our SWPL1 match with Rangers on Sunday is available to watch live on the BBC Scotland website.

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    Half-price sale to reopen ‘Well shop

    Half-price sale to reopen ‘Well shop

    The ‘Well Shop will reopen to the public on Monday 26 April.

    Having been closed since Christmas, we’re ready to welcome supporters back to the store.

    To mark the return, fans will be able to take advantage of a half-price sale on all 2020/21 replica kit and trainingwear.

    The shop will resume normal opening hours from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm.

    Click & Collect will be available during all opening hours.

    Please note that there will be a two-week window for any Christmas returns and exchanges.

    Customers should return any pre-Christmas purchases before Tuesday 10 May with proof of purchase.

    Provisions to protect staff and supporters remain in place. Face coverings must be worn at all times in the shop, while floor marked distancing guides will also be in place.

    Those further afield can still get their hands on ‘Well merch by shopping online here.

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    Players discuss experiences of racism

    Bevis Mugabi, Devante Cole, Charles Dunne and Sherwin Seedorf all play professional football for Motherwell FC.

    They’ve all also been targeted based on their race in their lives, both during their time as players and in life generally.

    In a candid chat amongst the four, they tell of the racist abuse they’ve suffered, living with the perception of being targeted for their race, the Black Lives Matter campaign and “taking the knee” before matches, and how they hope the world can change to make it equal for all.

    Please be warned that this video contains offensive language and comments of a racist nature.

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    Join Paycare’s stress and workplace wellness e-clinic

    Join Paycare’s stress and workplace wellness e-clinic

    Our partners Paycare are hosting another free e-clinic focused around stress and workplace wellness.

    Ways to combat and cope with stress will be shared during the latest in a series of hour-long online sessions hosted by their wellbeing manager Kerry B Mitchell, starting at 10am on Tuesday 6 April.

    She will be joined by David Webster, CEO of the Dougie Mac Hospice – a charity that offers specialised care for patients with life-limiting illnesses when a cure is no longer possible.

    The hospice provides free care to more than 3,500 patients each year in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages, as well as offering support to their families and carers.

    “It’s important that colleague wellbeing isn’t simply tokenism, but that it’s woven into the tapestry of a values-driven organisation’s culture, as a natural part of what you stand for,’ said David.

    “If colleague wellbeing isn’t part of a broader canvas then it will struggle, but if it’s a natural fit within the culture of the organisation then it has every chance of long-term resonance.

    “An example of considered workplace wellbeing is that clinical staff within our organisation have reflection time built into their day, but we believe that fundraisers and those within HR and marketing teams, for example, are all part of the same organisation so they should also be able to have that time where they reflect on how they are, and whether anything is going on around them which is impacting them.”

    Kerry added: “Even before the pandemic, three-quarters of adults were reporting in the previous year they had felt so stressed they were unable to cope. Recent research shows two-thirds have felt more stressed since Coronavirus restrictions began in March 2020.

    “That’s why it’s so important for us to share information about the strategies which can be used to cope with stress, and combat it, as well as enabling e-clinic attendees to understand more about positive coping strategies.

    “April is Stress Awareness Month too, so it’s a good time to get organisations focused on how they can support employees who are struggling with stress, as well as equipping individuals with the tools they need to effectively combat the stress they are experiencing.”

    The session will particularly focus on how an organisation’s culture can impact employee stress levels, including key values around workplace wellbeing, initiatives that make a positive difference, and information about The Culture Audit.

    For more information and to book your free place on the Workplace Wellness e-clinic, visit paycare.org/MHFA or email wellbeing@paycare.org.

    In addition to monthly e-clinics, Paycare Wellbeing offers a range of training opportunities including a two-day virtual accredited Mental Health First Aid course. Visit paycare.org/wellbeing to find out more.

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    The importance of financial wellbeing

    The importance of financial wellbeing

    Life before Covid-19 now seems like a very distant memory, such has been the effect of the pandemic.

    It is easy to overlook how suddenly it all seemed to unfold, moving rapidly from the periphery of our lives to changing everything within a matter of weeks.

    However, it has become ever more apparent, as a result, that we need to focus on our wellbeing and our preparation for the future.

    Financial wellbeing is a key element of that overall welfare and is often overlooked or poorly understood due to lack of access to expertise and support.

    Taking steps to make a plan and achieve a sense of control over your finances can lead to a greater sense of security and wellness.

    Take steps to plan for the future

    Our partners SRB Wealth Management Ltd believe in supporting their clients with accessible, transparent advice, wherever they are in their financial journey.

    With the knowledge and expertise to guide and support, and offer advice based on your goals and needs, their friendly team are here to offer the best solution for you now, and in the future.

    We are here to help navigate the world of financial planning and support that sense of wellbeing from the start, creating bespoke, holistic plans for every client, whether it is:

    • Starting or making the most of your investment journey
    • Planning for the future that you want
    • Shaping your retirement plans and pension goals
    • Searching for that perfect mortgage arrangement
    We love it when a plan comes together

    It has been said that a goal without a plan is just a wish.

    SRB understand that planning for a secure future can mean facing important and challenging decisions. But as difficult as it may appear, don’t be put off.

    Working with a qualified and dedicated Financial Adviser offers reassurance and an expert focus on your financial wellbeing.

    If you would like to arrange a no-obligation consultation with one of their advisers, or have a question they can help with, get in touch by email at srbwealth@sjpp.co.uk.

    You can also sign up to receive tailored insights and market updates via their website at srbwm.co.uk and follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter for all the latest market news and financial market commentary.

    SRB Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

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