Simon Packwood

Sales Manager and sports lover, particularly Aston Villa & Worcestershire CCC.

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

"There is and only ever will be one Ricky Hatton"

Adam Smith's moving eulogy ❤️

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Today is World Mental Health Day.

1 in 3 people reading this will either have had mental health issues or will do.

Amongst men in particular there's a huge disconnect when it comes to reaching out for help or advice. The stubborn bravado of "proud" men is still too strong at times to seek help.

I've lost 2 friends to hanging. I've also succumbed to suicidal thoughts in the past and to anyone who has contemplated suicide I feel your anxiety, worthlessness and torture at the thoughts that take you there.

There isn't enough mental heath provision in the UK, so many only have friends or family to lean on for what should be specialist advice and care, but trust me if you're a Mum, Dad, sibling or friend of someone who struggles you have no idea how staying in the game " with them preserves life. It did mine.

If you struggle, there are wonderful charities on here, just do a simple search or online. If you're a family member of someone who struggles, talk to them, never judge or tell them to "get on with it", because that just doesn't work. Be present, be patient, and if necessary reach out to professionals on their behalf.

And never forget, not only could it be you struggling someday, but mental health issues aren't a day or a meme or a campaign.

They're many people's every day existence, and sometimes they have to fight very hard to stay alive.

Talk.
Reach out.
Seek professional help.
Exercise.

Preserve life. Yours.

[Worcestershire CCC @WorcsCCC]

🌊 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡 🏆

WE'VE DONE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!! 🎉

[Aston Villa Archive @AvfcArchive]

#OnThisDay in 1989, Paul McGrath joined Aston Villa from Manchester United. #AVFC

🏟 323 appearances
⚽️ 10 goals

🏆🏆 League Cup

🏅 PFA Player of the Year
🏅🏅🏅🏅 Aston Villa Player of the Year.

[Foxtrot Racing @Foxtrot_Racing]

Quick Sharpener has arrived @HexhamRaces A big crowd of owners heading to Northumberland today to cheer him on

[Weatherbys Limited @weatherbysltd]

Quick Sharpener under Luke Scott kept on well to land the Weatherbys https://t.co/oZUeKKidg3 Handicap Chase @BangorRaces this afternoon.
Well done to Luke and @UrloxheyStables and many congratulations to winning owners @Foxtrot_Racing.
Thanks so much to Alan @offphoto for the great 📸.

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Gutsy performance to land the feature at @BangorRaces!

Quick Sharpener toughs it out, fending off all challengers to land the spoils for UrloxheyStables and Luke Scott!

[Foxtrot Racing @Foxtrot_Racing]

Typhoon Flyer (left) and Quick Sharpener on the gallops @UrloxheyStables Both going well and ready to run!

[Foxtrot Racing @Foxtrot_Racing]

We are very excited about our new horse Taktique Gagnante

A chance to be an owner @CheltenhamRaces
She’ll run at the April meeting

£2,960 to include 5% capital purchase and all costs until at least 31 Jan 2026

Be in it to win it!

https://t.co/WGeqeRKiZh

[Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Racing @UrloxheyStables]

⭐️ Schooling this morning @ChaddesleyRaces with @chammond1996. Listen to what Charlie has to say about the schooling trials initiative & how his ride went.

#urloxheystables #nationalhuntracing #horseracing

[Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Racing @UrloxheyStables]

✈️ Quick Sharpener & Easy To Follow having some schooling practice at Urloxhey, @OBoyden6767 & Luke Scott on board.

#PracticeMakesPerfect #jumping #horseracing #ITVhomeschooling

[Foxtrot Racing @Foxtrot_Racing]

Quick Sharpener (left) has arrived @NewcastleRaces ahead of his run tomorrow. Pictured here with fellow @UrloxheyStables runner Pillar The Poet.

[Simon Packwood @simon_pack]

@SJPack

[Foxtrot Racing @Foxtrot_Racing]

Quick Sharpener schooling @UrloxheyStables

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

😮

Mirabad - not for catching at @CheltenhamRaces! @UrloxheyStables

[Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Racing @UrloxheyStables]

✨An Ideal Novice Hurdler for the New Year!

This 3yo geld has shown form on the flat in France:
✅Eye-catching 3rd over 2m
✅Won impressively in Sept
✅Looks perfectly suited for novice hurdles with the 4yo allowance

⭐Went under the radar @InfoArqana

💰£10k
#HorseForSale

[Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Racing @UrloxheyStables]

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! 🚨

Are you passionate about working with horses?

Urloxhey Stables is expanding & looking for talented individuals to join our growing team!
Open Positions:
•Apprentice Jockey
•Work Rider
•Yard Staff

#HorseRacingCareers #JoinOurTeam #EquestrianJobs

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Unai on squad availability: "Kamara and Mings for this match they are available and are going to try with us for Fulham. McGinn is training normally with us and he’s feeling good. Konsa as well is feeling good, Jaden is feeling good. I think it’s the first time this year we more or less have every player available."

[Overthestabledoor @Overthestabled1]

Meet @lucyhammond99 - head of travelling to @UrloxheyStables who travels many miles with their Flat and National Hunt runners - an all round superstar https://t.co/FBVyit1f5X #blog #blogger #interview #racinglife

[Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Racing @UrloxheyStables]

We have just the one runner today as Galata Bridge heads to @HerefordRaces for the Colin Petts Memorial Handicap Hurdle, @chammond1996 on board for owners from @Foxtrot_Racing

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

It's okay to not be okay.

You are never alone.

#WorldMentalHealthDay 💜