Today marks the start of Wimbledon. Back in 1986, the documentary Tennis Girls looked at young players trying to establish themselves in the world of professional tennis. One featured player was Annabel Croft, then British number one, who spoke frankly about the professional and personal challenges she faced. | BBC Archive

This weekend we have seen that Annabel Croft’s story has resonated with so many in the bereaved community. Over 140K have watched our videos. The impact of losing her husband Mel has been felt by those grieving their own family and friends. Here Annabel talks about the importance of a bench where she and Mel used to sit and she is comforted by those memories now. Benches are places we sit, we think, and we remember. Our #SitWithHope initiative was created to ensure our plaques offer signposting

Annabel Croft is going to have a BALL on Strictly 🪩 | BBC Strictly Come Dancing