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directors note

6/1/26 - Happy New Year, folks! First rehearsal back was hindered by illness and the other things that life throws at us all. But, we managed to crack on with some hot-seating, a little discussion about upcoming workshops and a little bit of dialogue for the new piece. Next month, things start ramping up and then we'll be in full workshop mode come early spring. This is going to be a busy year for us, for sure; so in anticipation of needing it...we'd like to thank you all for your continuing support of the company and it's work. Chapeau to all of you out there.

GM

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win of the week

When you are struggling with mental health issues, it's the small victories that can make the biggest difference.

Personally it has been a challenging start to the New Year and it would be easy (and normal for me) to catastrophize and believe that these difficulties have set the tone for the year to come. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely some of that thinking going on, but I used some of the tools that I have taken from therapy to look at things realistically and by the end of the week I was feeling more positive. It's not easy, it takes continuous work and effort, and it can be exhausting, but this is how we live with mental illness. I always try to remember that nothing stays the same and 'this too shall pass'.

Mental health issues can be very difficult to deal with on one's own. If at any point you feel overwhelmed by life events and are concerned for your well-being please do talk with your GP about support for you. Residents of Hertfordshire can access the Single Point of Access for Hertfordshire Partnership, University, NHS Foundation Trust on: 0800 6444101; everyone can contact the Samaritans on:116 123 or www.Samaritans.org. Please don't think you have to suffer on your own, there is help out there.