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Prague & Tallinn | October 8 & 11, 2021

                                                                 58.
Czech Rep. & Estonia
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Welcome to issue 58 of our FSA Welsh fan          FSA CYMRU MISSION STATEMENT
Embassy information guides. We are no longer
able to produce hard copies of these guides       Please follow all uk covid guidelines and
but hope the online versions are helpful.         respect the covid rules in Czech Republic and
                                                  Estonia.
We have been a long time waiting to get back
to following Wales away, with so few of us        To help and support Welsh fans who travel
able to get to games in the Euros, and then       away. Our role is to provide accurate
the September away games being designated         and objective information, including a
behind closed doors for the Belarus game in       Risk Assessment: we convey what other
Russia and then the UEFA/FIFA ban on away         agencies, such as police forces, government
fans for Finland. so, it’s great to be back but   departments, and football authorities are
there is no doubt it’s been a very frustrating    recommending: we produce a comprehensive
time for the red wall.                            guide which is accessible online. We operate
                                                  and publicise a 24-hour Hotline for fans in
The games against the Czechs and then             difficulties: we arrange a Football fan embassy
Estonia will be a great trip for the red wall     operation, at venues abroad, where we
who have been desperate to get back               can offer advice, guidance, and support as
to following Wales away. Prague and               necessary.
Tallinn are both fantastic cities to visit and
hopefully throughout this guide we will be        We do not tolerate discrimination of any
able to provide you with some tips about          individuals on any grounds including the
getting around, the stadiums and places to        following: ethnic origin, ability, religion and
visit. Following the four points collected in     belief, gender, sexual orientation, and age We
September, we probably need a minimum of 4        reject violence, both verbal and physical We
again this month.                                 stand up for the empowerment of grassroots
                                                  football supporters We want to promote a
Doing research from our members in both           positive football and supporters’ culture,
countries and risk assessment from the            including values such as fair play and good
Internet and FCO sites, we believe that solo      governance.
female travellers or solo visitors in general
would feel quite safe in both countries and       We work with the Football Association of
they are both low risks, provided everyone        Wales in all aspects affecting the fans, to
follows the rules of common sense, such as        ensure that the supporters voice is heard. A
avoiding deserted and poorly lit streets and      continuous, running dialogue is held with Mr
areas. Should any sexual or other harassment      Mark Evans, Head of International Affairs, and
occur please contact the 24-hour emergency        his staff. We take supporters complaints, views
hotline ASAP or when safe to do so. We are        to the FAW for discussion and try to involve
available to help for any eventuality and we      Welsh fans to participate in these meetings.
operate throughout the few days our fans are
expected to be in both cities                     “To take every possible action to eradicate
                                                  any inter club rivalry when fans are following
Our 24-hour emergency hotline is                  the Welsh national team.”
+44 7479 203205

For both destinations it is important that
you have comprehensive travel and medical
insurance and follow Covid 19 travel guidelines
throughout the trip.

Top Tip - Keep a copy of your passport and a
list of important phone numbers in a place
that can be easily accessed if needed. A
good idea would be to scan your passport and
email it to yourself.
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CZECH REPUBLIC

The country is land -locked and bordered by
Poland to the north and northeast, Slovakia to
the east, Austria to the south, and Germany
to the west and northwest. It has a population
of close on 10.7 million, with the biggest city
being Prague which is the home to about 1.3
million citizens.

The lands there were once known as Bohemia
but in 1918 at the end of World War I, the
independent republic of Czechoslovakia was
created. In November 1989, Czechoslovakia
returned to a liberal democracy through the
Velvet Revolution. However, Slovak national
aspirations strengthened (Hyphen War) and
on 1 January 1993, the country peacefully split
into the independent countries of the Czech
Republic and Slovakia.

The Czech Republic participates in the
European Single Market as a member of the
European Union and is therefore a part of the
economy of the European Union, but uses its
own currency, the Czech koruna, instead of
the Euro. Basic conversion which is variable

                                                  is 100 Czech Koruna is worth £3.40, so you
                                                  can say 10 Czech Koruna is 34 pence (August
                                                  2021), this can change of course dependant on
                                                  how good an exchange rate you get but that is
                                                  a good guide.

                                                  Most visitors to the Czech Republic experience
                                                  no difficulties but you should be aware of
                                                  street crime and petty theft, particularly in
                                                  Prague.

                                                  Prague city police advise visitors to:
                                                  • always exchange currency at a currency
                                                  exchange office or bank, never on the street
                                                  as this money is often counterfeit
                                                  • avoid contact with women and men
                                                  acting as street prostitutes as they are often
                                                  pickpockets
                                                  • take care when using cash machines
                                                  • the sale and distribution of drugs is
                                                  illegal, and the drugs are often hazardous
                                                  counterfeits
                                                  • be aware of consumption charges in night
                                                  clubs; they are often high. Be careful with
                                                  consumption cards, which carry high financial
                                                  penalties if they are lost before the bill is paid
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PRAGUE

Where do you start with this fantastic city that    Must-sees include the famous Charles Bridge
all Welsh fans are bound to enjoy visiting? It’s    over the Vltava River, the splendid Jewish
a far cry from my visit here in September 1981,     Quarter with its old synagogues, and, of
when it was a dark, unwelcoming city still in       course, the city’s many historic churches.
the rule of the Soviet Union. One thing from        A highlight of Prague’s New Town (Nové
back then that was incredible was the cost of       Mesto) district—an area that grew out of the
living, we were getting beer for 10p a pint and     city’s need to expand as it prospered—is the
full meals for less than a pound, it was also       wonderful Wenceslas Square
plain to see what an historical city it was with
its incredible castles and bridges.                 Getting around
                                                    Prague’s city centre is compact. Once you
Prague is now a modern city, although the           have dropped your bags at your hotel it is
prices have gone up it is certainly more            simple to travel around on foot or by public
affordable than other Western European cities       transport (use taxis with caution - taxis hailed
if you’re travelling on a mid-range budget.         on the street can overcharge).
Just be careful, there are many places where
they want your money and are not shy to ask         A ticket for the Prague public transport
for two- or three-times higher prices than is       network permits travel on the Prague Metro,
common.                                             trams and buses for a set period of time: 30
                                                    minutes or 90 minutes.
They don’t use the Euro yet, so you will pay
in our local currency, Czech crown (CZK). In        There are also 1-Day, 3-Day and 1-Month
many tourist restaurants, they can accept           passes.
Euro, but be careful, there will be probably
a terrible exchange rate which make it even         All tickets and passes permit unlimited
more expensive.                                     switching between the three modes of
                                                    transport.
They say that the best beer in the world is
brewed in this country and there is a great         Tickets are on sale at metro stations,
choice for the Welsh fans to sample and very        newsagents, Public Transport Information
good prices too, just look around and there         Centres, and from orange/yellow ticket
are plenty of bargains for beer, wines, and         machines at major tram and bus stops. You
spirits throughout the city. Coffee shops and       can buy tickets on the trams in most cases.
restaurants/cafes also offer good value, so
plenty for everyone.                                Masks are worn in the same way in UK, so
                                                    carry one with you at all times in case you are
Prague has been nicknamed the “city of a            required to wear it in shop or public transport.
thousand spires” for good reason: as you
glance over its 1,100-year-old skyline, you’ll      Prague Václav Havel airport is a modern
be rewarded with splendid views of lovely           airport that sees millions of passengers
domed churches and soaring old towers that          pass through every year, it has all amenities
combine to make Prague one of the world’s           available to Welsh fans arriving.
architectural gems. Everywhere you look, fine
examples of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance,           The ride to the city of Prague costs approx.
and Art Nouveau styles dot the city, providing      £23 (694 CZK) and it takes around 35 minutes.
a dramatic contrast to the sturdy old Prague        The alternative is the bus. However, there is
Castle.                                             no direct bus route from the airport to the
                                                    downtown area of Prague and it takes about
Possessing one of the best-preserved historic       one hour but it’s very cheap.
city centres in Europe, the narrow laneways of
Prague’s d Old Town open up onto spectacular        They prefer and ask people to wear FFP 2 type
squares, each home to well-preserved                masks in the airport.
historical buildings just waiting to be explored.
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HOW TO GET TO SINOBO STADIUM

The stadium is located toward the southeast       Sinobo Stadium is located in a mainly
of the city of Prague, about 4 kilometres from    residential area consisting of apartment
Prague’s historic centre. It is easier to reach   buildings. You may find the odd place to eat
the stadium by tram Lines 4, 7, 22, and 24        along Vršovická avenue and right next to the
pass right by the stadium. Trams 22 and 24        stadium lies Shopping Centre Eden, which has
are most useful from the historic centre. Tram    a few coffee shops and restaurants, but eating
22 can, for example, be caught from Národní       and drinking in Prague’s old town will be much
and Spálená street in the historic centre, and    more pleasant and advisable.
from Malá Strana on the west bank of the river.
Tram 24 can be caught from Jindřišská street
near the main railway station

Sinobo Stadium (formerly the Eden Arena)
has a capacity of about 20,000 and it is the
biggest and the most modern football stadium
in the Czech Republic. It is the home venue of
SK Slavia Prague. Wales fans will be housed in
sections 111 at gate 2.
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TALLINN

Welsh fans will simply love Tallinn and            that will suit all the Welsh fans, whether
following the visit to Prague a few days ago       you like a quiet drink or meal or livelier
will feel spoilt after many months of not being    atmosphere, everyone is catered for.
able to follow the national team.
                                                   When eating out, it’s cheaper to head for bars
Unlike many other capital cities in Europe,        and cafés, many of which serve like pancakes
Tallinn has managed to wholly preserve its         (pannkoogid) and salads (salatid). A modest
structure of medieval and Hanseatic origin.        meal in a café cost €7–9, while in a typical
Due to its exceptionally intact 13th century       restaurant two courses and a drink comes to
city plan, the Old Town was inscribed as a         around €27. Restaurant opening hours tend to
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, joining        be between noon to midnight; cafés are open
the ranks of the world’s most recognised           from 9am to 10pm or later.
landmarks. Here you’ll find original
cobblestone streets dotted with medieval           Estonians are enthusiastic drinkers, with
churches and grandiose merchant houses,            beer (õlu) being the most popular tipple. The
barns, and warehouses many of which date           principal local brands are Saku and A. Le Coq,
back to the Middle Ages.                           both of which are lager-style brews, although
                                                   both companies also produce stronger,
The best views in town are from 175 metres         dark beers. In bars a lot of people favour
above ground level. Tallinn’s newly refurbished    vodka (viin) with mixers while local alcoholic
Teletorn TV Tower gives you a chance to            specialities include hõõgvein (mulled wine)
admire the city in all its glory. Its 15 € entry   and Vana Tallinn, a pungent dark liqueur which
and you can book online, or you can pay on         some suicidal souls mix with vodka. Pubs and
the spot after 6.30 pm for an evening visit for    bars – most of which imitate Irish or American
the cheaper price of just 9 €                      models – are taking over, especially in Tallinn.
                                                   If you’re not boozing, head for a kohvik (café);
Bizarrely the Scottish football “Tartan army”      coffee (kohvi) is usually of the filter variety,
are credited with kick starting Tallinn’s          and tea (teed) is served without milk (piima) or
nightlife in the 1990’s after years of Soviet      sugar (suhkur) – ask for both if necessary. Bars
dreariness. As a result, Tallinn is now as         are usually open from noon until 2 or 4am at
popular for its lively and cheap watering holes    weekends.
as it is for its amazing sights. Of course, they
have the mandatory Irish bar “Mad Murthy’s”        A valid vaccine passport or proof of recent
which hosts large football crowds on match         negative covid test maybe required for some
days with its large selection of beers, wines      venues in Tallinn such as the Teletorn tower, in
and whiskeys and many television sets              order to establish your identity, the certificate
showing all the big games, Our advice is to        is only valid together with your identity
wander around the incredible old town and          document.
find a place you like, there is so much variety
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TALLINN LENNART MERI AIRPORT

Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport is relatively small
compared to most capital cities but has all
the amenities available for our arrival and
departure, with plenty of shops, refreshment
areas and Currency exchange offices as
well as ATM. The real good news is that it’s
just a 3-mile drive to the city centre from the
terminals You can easily travel to and from the
airport by tram, bus, or taxi.

Be aware Transit through the airport can be
slow at times with Covid document checks,
allow time.

By tram
Tram no. 4 takes you directly from the airport
to the city centre in approximately 20-25
minutes. It runs daily from 5:30 a.m. until
00:45 a.m. (including weekends and public
holidays. The tram stop (stop Lennujaam)
is located right next to the terminal – just
follow the signs. Tickets can be bought with a
contactless payment card on board (1.50€)
or the ticket machine at the airport (1.50€).
Depending on your destination, the closest
stops to the city centre are Hobujaama, Viru,
and Vabaduse väljak.

By bus
Bus no. 2 connects the airport to the city
centre and the port (D and A terminals). It runs
working days approximately 6:00 a.m. until
00:00 a.m. On weekends and public holidays
approximately 6:00 a.m. until 23:00 p.m.
The bus departs from the airport’s lowest level
(stop Lennujaam), down the escalator from the
arrival’s hall – simply follow the signs. Tickets
can be bought with a contactless payment
card on board (1.50€) or the ticket machine
at the airport (1.50€). The closest stop to the
city centre is A. Laikmaa, and the ride from the
airport takes around 20-25 minutes.

By taxi
The taxi stand is located outside, in front of
the arrival’s hall. The fare from the airport to
the city centre costs around 10€.
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Getting around the city                             Old Towns can be tourist traps for overpriced
Tallinn is very compact and easy to get             dishes, Tallinn’s Old Town is an exception, with
around. Reaching farther out destinations is        multiple good-value options available.
simple thanks to the city’s network of buses,       It may be a small city, but there’s a huge beer
trolleys, and trams.                                scene, with new breweries, experimental local
                                                    brews, and gastropubs for you to sample and
The public transport network operates from          enjoy. Pay a visit to Pudel Bar or Porgu Beer
6:00 to 23:00 daily (some lines until 24:00         Cellar for an impressive selection of domestic
The ticket system works on a random-                and international beers.
inspection basis: you do not have to show
anything to the driver. Simply remember to          Local food? Try the famous Estonian blood
validate each entry at one of the orange            sausage. Not the most drool-worthy name
validators (or risk a 40-euro fine). It is not      we’ll admit but if you can get past that, this
necessary to re-validate your ticket when           Tallinn delicacy is a real treat. The sausages
exiting the vehicle.                                are filled with animal blood, pork, barley, and
                                                    spices - a unique dish that must be tried while
Ticket prices                                       in Estonia.
You can buy the following hour and day tickets
for Tallinn’s public transport network:             It might not be what the locals eat, but it’s a
One-hour ticket (60 min) 1.50€ One-day ticket       definitely an experience you have to try while
(24h): 4.50€ Three-day ticket (72h): 7.50€ Five-    visiting Tallinn city. Enjoy a delicious sushi
day ticket (120h): 9€                               meal served on a live body table. Trust us,
                                                    everything tastes better when it’s served on a
Old Town Tallinn                                    beautiful nearly naked woman.
Old Town – 800 years of history and still having
fun with it Quaint doesn’t even come close
to describing Tallinn Old Town. The streets
are narrow, twisty, and cobbled. Spires and
turrets dominate the skyline. Ancient churches
and town halls and houses and monuments
are everywhere, punctuated by broad town
squares and beautiful little gardens. As well
as being the city’s biggest tourist draw, the
Old Town’s where you’ll find most bars, cafés,
restaurants, and clubs clustered together and
in no particular order.

Best view of the city? Head to Toompea Hill for
a panoramic perspective of the city. There’s a
viewing platform all year round.

Estonians love to party, and despite being
quite a small capital city, Tallinn is packed
with bars, pubs, and nightclubs. Themed
nights, underground cellar bars, modern clubs,
sports bars, and stylish lounges are just some
of the exciting venues that the city has to offer
complete with low prices and a buzzing party
atmosphere.

Tallinn has an enormous number of restaurants
with everything from traditional Estonian spots
to international eateries. Head to the Old Town
to sample some of the best restaurants the
city has to offer. While most European City’s
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A. LE COQ ARENA

The Stadium is the home ground of football          Bus 5, 18, 20, 20A, 28, 32, and 36 also run along
club Flora and the Estonia national football        Parnu Maantee, while bus 23 stops closer to
team. With a capacity of 14,336, it is the          the stadium (stop Kotka) but takes a longer
largest football stadium in Estonia. We expect      route to get there.
approx. 6,000 at this game.
                                                    Walking takes 25 minutes from old town and
How to get to A. Le Coq Arena                       locals advise that’s the best option
The A. Le Coq Arena is located in the south-
west of Tallinn, roughly 2 kilometres from the      Eat and drink near the stadium
southern edge of Tallinn’s old town. The walk       The A. Le Coq Arena lies hemmed in between
from Tallinn’s old town takes a little under 30     railway lines and other sports facilities. The
minutes.                                            surroundings are mostly leafy quiet residential
                                                    neighbourhoods and there is little around in
The stadium lies a short walk away from train       terms of eating and drinking, which is better
station Lillekula. There is very frequent service   done in Tallinn’s city centre. There will be a
from Tallinn’s main railway station to Lillekula,   pre match party hours before the kick-off with
which is one the routes towards Passkula in the     plenty of refreshment outlets which welcomes
south-west of Tallinn and beyond. The journey       both sets of supporters with live music outside
takes only 3 minutes.                               the stadium. Proof of vaccine required for
                                                    stadium entry (paper or digital copy is fine)
There are various buses and trams that can be       Welsh fans
used to get to the stadium. Trams 3 and 4 run
along the wide Parnu Maantee avenue east of         We are in the north stand, in the red, and our
the stadium and can be useful if coming from        Cat 1s are in the west, in the green on stadium
the east of the centre. Get off at stop Vineeri     plan. We have been allocated 1300 tickets
or TallinnVaike, from where it’s a 10-minute        approximately. It was very cold on the site visit
walk to the stadium.                                on a sunny afternoon, our game kicks off late
                                                    in the evening so wear warm clothing.
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LOST PASSPORTS

Lost passports can cause concern, and will
add extra expense to your trip, so please do all
you can to keep it safe, we also advise you to
keep a digital copy of the photo page on your
phone in case you need to buy an emergency
travel document to get you home.

If you lose your passport while you’re abroad,
or you are unlucky enough to have it stolen,
there are a couple of things you should do
straight away:

• Cancel your passport: Report your missing
passport to the Home Office immediately
to reduce the risk of someone using your
passport or identity
• Report your missing passport to local police:
If you think your passport has been stolen,
you should report it to the police as soon as
possible. You may need a crime reference
number to give to the local British embassy or
consulate, as well as to make a claim on your
travel insurance                                    It costs £100 to apply for an emergency travel
                                                    document. The fee is not refundable. You can
You can apply for an emergency travel               pay online as part of your application. If you
document if all the following apply:                do not, you’ll be asked to pay over the phone.
• you’re a British national                         You might need to attend an appointment
• you’re outside the UK                             at your nearest British embassy, high
• your passport has been lost, stolen,              commission, or consulate after you apply
damaged, is full, has recently expired or is with   online. You’ll be told after you’ve submitted
HM Passport Office or a foreign embassy             your application whether you need an
• you do not have time to renew or replace          appointment.
your passport before you travel
• you can provide proof of your travel plans, for   You’ll need to give a contact telephone
example booking confirmations (or detailed          number and email address as part of your
written travel plans if you cannot book ahead)      application.
You can use an emergency travel document to
travel to your destination through a maximum        Your emergency travel document will normally
of 5 countries. You can also normally use it to     be ready 2 working days after you apply.
return to the country you’re applying from if       It may take longer because of coronavirus
you live there.                                     (COVID-19).

Your travel plans (countries and dates) will be     https://www.apply-emergency-travel-
printed on your emergency travel document.          document.service.gov.uk/
If you change your travel plans once you have
your emergency travel document, you’ll need         The British Embassy in Prague is located in the
to apply for a new one.                             Thun Palace, a historic building in the heart
                                                    of the Malá Strana. A three-minute walk from
If your final destination is the UK, border staff   Prague castle. If you need urgent consular
will keep your emergency travel document            assistance, please call +420 257 40 2111.
when you arrive. Border staff at a different        In Estonia if you need urgent help (for example,
final destination might also keep the               you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone
document. You can apply online.                     has died), call +372 6674 700.
COVID AND HEALTH CARE

It is very important everyone follows the Welsh      For most people, the UK Global Health
and UK government rules relating to Covid 19         Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the
protocol on returning to the UK after visiting       existing European Health Insurance Card
Europe and to follow any local rules that are        (EHIC) for new applications.
in place in the Czech Republic and Estonia
during our visit. Rules change regularly so          A UK GHIC and new UK EHIC are free of
contact us on +44 7905 861 848 if you need           charge. Beware of unofficial websites, they
up to date information about testing/entry           may charge you a fee to apply.
requirements or any covid regulations you may
need to follow whilst abroad or on your return       The GHIC or EHIC entitles you to state
back home.                                           provided medical treatment that may become
                                                     necessary during your trip. Any treatment
Crime levels are low in both countries;              provided is on the same terms as Finnish
however, the tourist season attracts                 nationals. If you don’t have your EHIC with
pickpockets in crowded areas. Take sensible          you or you’ve lost it, you can call the NHS
precautions and keep your personal                   Overseas Healthcare Team on +44 191 218 1999
belongings, including passports and money,           to get a Provisional Replacement Certificate.
secure. If you decide to hire a care, be aware       It’s important to take out appropriate travel
that drinking and driving is a serious offence,      insurance for your needs. A GHIC or EHIC is
and you can expect a lengthy prison sentence.        not an alternative to travel insurance, and you
As in the UK, they take drug offences seriously      should have both before you travel. It does not
and you can also expect a prison sentence if         cover all health-related costs, for example,
found guilty of drug related offences. Terrorist     medical repatriation, ongoing medical
attacks are rare but can’t be ruled out.             treatment, and non-urgent treatment.
                                                     During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more
Health care                                          important than ever to get travel insurance
You should get a free UK Global Health               and check it provides sufficient cover.
Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health             If you test positive for COVID-19, whilst in
Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK.         Czech Republic or Estonia you may need to
If you already have an EHIC it will still be valid   stay where you are until you test negative. You
as long as it remains in date.                       may also need to seek treatment there.
                                                     Plan ahead and make sure you:

                                                     • can access money
                                                     • understand what your insurance will cover
                                                     • can plan to extend your stay and be away for
                                                     longer than planned

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GÔL CYMRU FUND RAISING PARTIES

FSA Cymru always support the fantastic work       The Dubliner, Prague
done by the Gôl volunteers for charities all      A 2-min walk from the Old Town Square
over Europe and part of that fund raising is      https://aulddubliner.cz
achieved from these pre match parties when        Týn 639/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Wales play abroad, thanks to Leigh James for
organising these.                                 Pre match party Estonia is on matchday
                                                  from 2pm in old town centre
We have a double header this October so           The pub with no name
two parties, one in Prague and one in Tallinn,
please support these events and help raise        Website https://www.gol.wales/
funds whilst still enjoying a great time with     Twitter; @GolCymru
likeminded red wall members.

Gôl Cymru Pre match party - v from 2pm
match day - win an FA Wales signed shirt and
raise money for underprivileged kids:
let’s party….

The Women’s Red wall: Wal Goch y Menywod          “The Rainbow wall” (Wal y r Enfys)
set up recently to bring together fans of the     A new supporter’s group has been established
women’s national team who support both            for LGBTQ+ supporters and allies to join
home and away. We very much welcome               together and follow the Welsh National Teams.
new members and are keen to make sure             it was officially launched before Wales’s
that supporting the women’s team is a safe        match against Belgium on Wednesday 24th
place for all, encouraging allyship and           March with a “Big Social” event taking place
foregrounding lesser heard voices in football,    online. The Big Social brought together
but we are also keen to raise visibility around   LGBTQ+ Communities from Wales and Belgium
women’s football in Wales.                        in a safe space to talk about the match and
                                                  share stories of that memorable game at
                                                  Euro 2016.

                                                  https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/rainbow-
                                                  wall-cymrus-new-lgbtq-supporters-group/
CHECK LIST FOR THE TRIP

• Check that you Have a valid passport that        • If you are travelling from Czech Republic
has enough time on it to cover your trip           onto Estonia, you will need to fill in another
                                                   Passenger locator form.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more         LINK
important than ever to get travel insurance
and check it provides sufficient cover.            • Again, if you have to use connecting flights
                                                   you just need the PLF for destination which
• Complete a Passenger locator form (PLF) for      is Estonia, if you are leaving Prague by train/
Czech Republic                                     bus and entering another country to get a
 LINK                                              connecting flight you need to check if you
                                                   need to complete another PLF.
 • Book a Day 2 PCR test from an approved
tester, you will receive a reference number that   • Leaving Estonia to fly home, you no longer
is needed to complete a Passenger locator          need to take a Covid test or fit to fly test You
form to get home, example below.                   will need to complete a Passenger locator
LINK                                               form that is needed to enter the UK, you will
                                                   need to put your PCR Day 2 test reference
• Have a copy of your proof of covid vaccines      number on this form, you should have received
(preferably a paper copy)                          this when you paid for the test but do not
                                                   go to the airport if you are unwell with the
• Getting through airport you will need to         symptoms of Covid, get yourself tested, if you
produce your Passport, flight ticket, proof of     test positive for COVID-19, you may need to
double vaccination, and Passenger locator          stay where you are until you test negative. You
form, have you documents ready.                    may also need to seek treatment there Plan
                                                   ahead and make sure you: can access money,
• Depending on the hub you fly to, you             understand what your insurance will cover
don’t need to complete an extra PLF if only        And that you can plan to extend your stay and
transiting airport between flights but please      be away for longer than planned.
check local rules. Some may also require proof
of a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours     • Always have a mask with you, the rules are
of your arrival.                                   similar to the UK, in some places like shops
                                                   airports etc you are required to wear one, most
• They ask you to wear a FFP2 type mask at the     definitely at airports and aboard planes.
airport in Prague
                                                   Foreign travel advice:
• To enter stadium, they accept phone or           https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
paper copies of double vaccine proof.

• If you are simply returning home then
complete a Passenger locator form that is
needed to enter the UK, you will need to put
your PCR Day 2 test reference number on this
form, you should have received this when you
paid for the test. do not go to the airport if
you are unwell with the symptoms of Covid,
get yourself tested, if you test positive for
COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are
until you test negative. You may also need to
seek treatment there Plan ahead and make
sure you: can access money, understand
what your insurance will cover and that you
can plan to extend your stay and be away for
longer than planned
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