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Statement: Programme Update

Southend United Community & Educational Trust is pleased to announce the return of its Premier League Kicks (PL Kicks) and Soccer Schools programmes in the local community.

The charity’s community projects were officially suspended as of Friday 20th March due to COVID-19. Usual face-to-face delivery became virtual as the country went into lockdown.

PL Kicks will be coming back on Wednesday 22nd July, with free of charge sessions for 11-19 year olds initially taking place at Garon Park on Mondays and Wednesdays 4-6pm.

There is a maximum of 20 spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested in attending should contact Dan Hall on d.hall@southendunited-cet.co.uk.

Soccer Schools are scheduled to start on Monday 3rd August across four venues – Garon Park, Hadleigh Junior School, Hullbridge Sports & Social Club and St Mary’s Prittlewell C of E Primary School (invitation only). Information regarding age range, timings, prices and how to book can be found at www.officialsoccerschools.co.uk/southendunited.

All sessions will be carried out in line with the latest government guidelines and the appropriate safety measures will be put in place.

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Statement: Coronavirus

Dale Spiby, CEO, has made the following statement on behalf of Southend United Community & Educational Trust:

In light of COVID-19 and the closure of UK schools, all of Southend United Community & Educational Trust’s community projects will be suspended as of 5pm on Friday 20th March 2020 until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, however the health and well-being of staff, participants and their families is the number one priority of the charity.

The current situation will be kept under constant review by Trustees and I whilst taking advice from the football family, UK government and the NHS.

Updates will be provided across our social media platforms (@SUFCCommunity) and any queries regarding your session can be directed to info@southendunited-cet.co.uk.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

Please stay safe everyone during these unprecedented times.

I’m sure we’ll see you all soon when life gets back to some form of normality.

Dale Spiby