As we are approaching our October Holiday Club with the ever changing restrictions from the government making us restrict our numbers, social distance our games, sanitize and wash our hands after every bit of activity we do, all to protect each other.  

We think back to a couple months ago, its February, we have just finished out February Holiday Clubs, 30 Kids each day having tonnes and tonnes of fun seeing their friends. Our Leagues are absolutely booming, Karl Barker banging in the worldies every Monday night, the walking footballers letting out their completive side every Wednesday night. Our Masters league is pulling of some twists and turns with Harvey Bears looking like this seasons champions. All our coaching sessions are hitting 15 children a night with them wanting to better themselves in their game, walking football has taken off with us running 6 sessions a week, a slower version of the beautiful game but with a fantastic social side to.

But not just at the Dome are we thinking back, everyone in the UK is going about their day to day lives with not a care in the world, football stadiums are jam packed of a weekend with supporters cheering on their beloved team! Liverpool is quite possibly going to win the Premier League for the first time in 30years. Musicians are giving their fans the greatest gift back, the concert/performance of their lives. Final year uni students are preparing to hand in their dissertation in a couple months and getting ready to face the big world outside of education. GCSE & A Level students are getting prepared for their exams to get the grades that they have been working hard all year for. Theatres and the performing arts are giving performances every night to put a smile on audience’s faces and just bringing a sense of joy. Children are able to go to school see their friends in their “normal” weekly routine. Sports clubs, gyms and leisure centres are absolutely booming offering their services for not just physical health but mental health for all ages.

Bringing us back to the present day with all these luxuries stripped away from us at the moment while we protect one another, it so important to remember these good “normal” times as they will be back soon! And when they do come back it’s going to be so worth it!