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Paycare Wellbeing has joined forces with partners in Scotland to organise a Motherwell mental health awareness e-clinic.

The free virtual event, which is aimed at individuals and businesses who want to learn more about wellbeing, will run from 10am until 11am on Wednesday 8 September.

Booking your free place couldn’t be easier – simply click here.

It’s being run in conjunction with Motherwell FC and will feature guests Robert Nesbitt from the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and Aaron Connolly from Time to Tackle.

SAMH has been running for almost 100 years, launching in 1923, and is Scotland’s national mental health charity which works with adults and young people to provide support within social care, primary care, schools and other settings.

Time to Tackle was set up by Aaron and Siobhán Connolly after Aaron struggled to find support for his mental health.

They run an award-winning Football Therapy programme and aim to challenge stigma, promote open and honest conversations, and create peer support networks to combat loneliness.

“We are delighted to be strengthening our partnership with Motherwell FC even further by jointly hosting a free webinar focused around mental health,” Paycare’s wellbeing manager Kerry B Mitchell explained.

“I’ll be sharing some information about various conditions and risk factors, tips on approaching difficult conversations, signposting pathways, and some of the statistics and myths around mental health.

“I’m sure with the Scottish Association for Mental Health and Time to Tackle both joining us on the e-clinic that it’ll be a really interesting and informative hour for those attending.

“It’s so important for us all to be having these conversations, especially with more of us than ever likely to develop mental ill health during our lifetimes – and I’d like to thank Motherwell FC for their commitment to highlighting this issue.”

Although we are all coming back home to Fir Park, we still need to be careful of the threat of Covid-19.

Please take precautions in and around the stadium and be mindful of others, particularly vulnerable individuals who may be apprehensive about returning to crowded areas.

Turnstiles open at 1.45pm. Please come early to avoid queues.

Importantly:

• Please do not attend the match if you have any symptoms.
• Consider taking a lateral flow test before coming to the match.
• Wear your face covering when entering and exiting the stadium, on enclosed concourses, in toilets and at kiosks.
• Respect each other’s personal space, keeping safe distances between you and other supporters.

Enjoy being back at Fir Park.

Our match hospitality experience is now back at Fir Park.

Come and join us again for the forthcoming matches against Dundee on Saturday 28 August, and Aberdeen on Saturday 11 September.

We have a host of different packages available, from a buffet and drinks right through to having your own private box with a view of the action on the pitch.

View our options on our hospitality pages and book your seats today.

Season ticket cards for the 2021/22 campaign are now available to collect.

You can pick yours up at Fir Park any time between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4pm on Fridays.

If you have paid for delivery, you will receive yours in the post shortly.

If you require delivery of a new card, or you have any other queries, please contact the ticket office by emailing tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333.

Your new season card is expected to be the same one for the next three seasons, with a replacement only required if you change your season ticket seat.

Fir Park is returning to full capacity.

North Lanarkshire Council has approved a return for a maximum of 13,677 spectators for forthcoming matches.

As a result, all season ticket holders will be able to sit in their allocated seats from our match with Dundee on 28 August onwards.

The approval will be kept under review by North Lanarkshire Council and may be subject to change, should issues arise relating to the perceived risk of the spread of Covid-19 directly related to the decision to return to full capacity.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Fir Park.

Get ready to come back

Season ticket cards for the 2021/22 campaign are now available to collect. Every fan will receive a new card this season, which we anticipate will be the same card until the end of the 2023/24 season.

You can pick yours up at Fir Park any time between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4pm on Fridays.

If you have paid for delivery, you will receive yours in the post in the coming weeks.

If you require delivery of your new card, please contact the ticket office by emailing tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333.

TCL, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies with over 70,000 employees worldwide, is the new official handset sponsor of Motherwell Football Club.

TCL is a fast-growing consumer electronics company that specialises in the development and manufacturing of products, ranging from mobile phones, televisions, audio products and tablets.

Their brand logo will feature on the shorts of the first team’s home and away kits in the 2021/22 season.

Speaking about the partnership, UK and Ireland Country Director, William Paterson said: “We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Motherwell FC.

“Motherwell shares similar values with TCL. It’s a fan-owned club, and that community spirit is really important to us.

“TCL has a deep-rooted belief in providing great consumer electronics products at a price that is affordable to as many people as possible.

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our products and Motherwell has the same ethos in putting Well’ fans first too.

“This partnership follows the work TCL has done in the football landscape previously.”

In early 2021, TCL showcased the brand’s tagline of Display Greatness through an ambassador partnership with iconic players across the globe including Harry Kane, Neymar and Paul Pogba.

Suzanne Reid, head of commercial and marketing at Motherwell FC, added: “We are very pleased to be partnering with TCL.

“This is a fantastic commercial deal for the club and represents further great news for the club and our supporters ensuring another positive, high value and high calibre partnership for the future.

“We thank TCL for their support.”

We 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 part of our club brings.

To do that, we are giving free season tickets to unemployed and low-income people in our area.

If you are unemployed or on a low income and would like to apply for a season ticket, please fill out this quick form.

We want everyone to feel able to be part of our club, and remove the financial barrier to entry where possible.

Our fans have raised over £60,000 towards our Well In initiative to help us give out tickets. As a club, we’ve matched that amount to get as many tickets into people’s hands.

After you apply, we’ll get back to you shortly with details on your ticket. We can’t wait to welcome you to Fir Park.

How does a season ticket work?

A Motherwell FC season ticket gets you access to every home match played in the cinch Premiership in the 2021/22 campaign, which runs until next May.

You will be able to pick your own seat in the stadium, and will receive a membership card which you will use to gain entry.

Can I sit with friends and family?

Of course you can. If other family members would benefit from the scheme, please apply on their behalf. And if you’ve friends who could also be eligible, please encourage them to fill out the form.

What’s more – every supporter can get up to two free season tickets for kids, whether they are part of the Well In scheme or not. If you would like more than two, please let us know when you get in touch.

Motherwell FC and Motherwell Community Trust have become the latest Lanarkshire organisations to join the new Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland (BFS) scheme.

With the support of NHS Lanarkshire, they will help to promote, support and protect the rights of mothers who want to breastfeed in public places.

The BFS scheme is being rolled out nationally by the Scottish Government. It will replace, and build on the success of, NHS Lanarkshire’s former breastfeeding welcome initiative.

Lanarkshire currently reports some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Scotland. Around half (50.3%) of mothers breastfeed at birth, dropping to less than one in three (30.4%) after 6-8 weeks.

A contributing factor can be that women feel inhibited to breastfeed outside the home, especially new mothers whose babies were born during lockdown, who might not be confident feeding while out and about.

In Scotland, babies are protected by law to be fed anywhere, and it is an offence to prevent a baby being fed in a public place.

Wherever families see the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland logo and signage, they know that staff are aware of their obligation under the law, and they can be assured of an extra warm welcome. Membership of the scheme demonstrates a business understands and accommodates the needs of breastfeeding families.

AnneMarie Bruce, Infant Feeding Development Midwife at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “The NHS encourages responsive parenting and feeding, so our primary focus is to ensure that mothers and babies have the support they need, regardless of how they feed.

“UNICEF Babyfriendly found that 80% of women stopped breastfeeding before they wanted to. In Lanarkshire, our breastfeeding rates are currently below the national average and we want to normalise breastfeeding and create a supportive culture. We hope that by promoting safe environments for breastfeeding outside the home through the BFS Scheme, more women will feel comfortable and will continue to breastfeed for as long as they want.”

Dawn Middleton, general manager of the Motherwell FC Community Trust, added: “The Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme is an important initiative and we hope that more organisations sign up to support women in feeling comfortable when breastfeeding in the community.

“As a club with a largely male audience, we hope that our involvement in this initiative will encourage men to be supportive of their breastfeeding partners, family members, and friends, and to help foster a supportive environment in general when in public spaces.”

Businesses interested in joining the BFS Scheme can receive more information by contacting BreastfeedingFriendlyScotlandLanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

When it comes to Suicide Prevention, we are again wearing their heart on our sleeves in support of a crucial life-saving campaign.

Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire branding will again be on the first team players’ sleeves throughout the 2021/22 season.

We’re are working in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council to help tackle suicide in local communities and will also be displaying helpline information around Fir Park.

Almost one person every week dies by suicide in North Lanarkshire and Motherwell FC is pledging its support to help raise awareness of this issue.

“We are delighted Motherwell FC are continuing to support our campaign to prevent the tragedy of suicide in our communities,” Paul Kelly, depute leader of North Lanarkshire Council said.

“The club have been outstanding ambassadors for suicide prevention and it will be great to see the logo appearing on the players’ shirts again this coming season.

“This is a great example of partnership working with the goal of helping those most in need in our communities.

“The Covid-19 health pandemic has been really difficult for so many people and it is vital that those who are suffering know that there is another way. There is help available.

“‘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. The emotional impact on families, friends and communities bereaved by suicide is devastating and can have an awful, long-lasting effect on those left behind.

“Starting the conversation is so important and can make such a difference. As a council, we are grateful to everyone associated with Motherwell FC for supporting this campaign. This partnership through football will have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing in our communities.”

Suzanne Reid, head of commercial and marketing at Motherwell FC added: “It is important to us as a club, and a central part of this community, to continue our support for this initiative more than ever.

“Suicide affects so many families in this area and has had a direct impact on young supporters’ families in recent months. We want everyone to know that support is out there, and the first step towards it is to talk to someone.”

For more information go to northlanarkshire.gov.uk/safer or call 0800 073 0918.

Billy Reid, one of our famous Ancell Babes, has died at the age of 83.

The inside-right signed for the club on his 17th birthday, with his forms being signed at his home in Craigneuk in the presence of manager George Stevenson.

Reid went on to make 73 appearances, scoring 11 goals, before leaving for Airdrieonians in 1961.

He remained a big fan of the club, and was a member of our former players’ club.

Our thoughts are with his family.