‘For Men To Talk’ launches in Blunham

A new chapter is beginning for ‘For Men To Talk’ as the group launches its latest support meeting in Blunham. The first meeting will take place on Monday 13 October 2025 at 6pm, hosted at Sunray, The Pavilion, 36a Barford Road, Blunham, Bedfordshire, MK44 3ND.

‘For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group for men who are struggling with their mental health. This includes those living with anxiety, depression, grief and other emotional challenges. The group provides a safe and welcoming environment where men can come together and talk.

Conversations are open and honest, covering all parts of a man’s life—work, relationships, family, health, or anything that might be on their mind. There are no rules, no referrals, and no pressure. Men can talk as much as they want, or simply listen if that feels right.

Founder Luke Newman created ‘For Men To Talk’ after facing his own struggles with mental health. He sadly lost both his mother and sister to cancer, and during this painful period he battled anxiety, depression and grief. While he received counselling and therapy, Luke noticed there was a real lack of support groups designed specifically for men.

Wanting to change that, Luke set up a Facebook page for ‘For Men To Talk’ on Christmas Eve in 2019. Just a few weeks later, on 13 February 2020, the very first meeting took place at Jones’ Café in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Nineteen men attended, and the conversations ranged from football, TV and movies to deeper discussions about emotions and personal experiences. It was the beginning of something very special.

Speaking about the group, Luke Newman said: “For Men To Talk is a peer support group where men who are suffering with anxiety, depression, grief or other mental health challenges can talk in a safe and comfortable environment. We talk about many aspects of life—work, relationships, family and more. There are no rules, no registration, and no pressure. Men can say as much or as little as they want.”

Since that very first meeting, the group has grown across many local towns. Today, regular sessions run in Ampthill, Biggleswade, Potton, Shefford, Flitwick, St Neots, Gamlingay, Sandy and Hitchin, as well as further afield in Stockport, Cheshire.

‘For Men To Talk’ has also expanded with a specialist group, ‘For Men To Talk about Autism’. This group is for autistic men, men with autistic family members, or men waiting for an autism diagnosis. It offers a supportive place where men can share experiences and talk openly about autism.

The new Blunham group marks another important step forward. It will give even more men the chance to find support, friendship and understanding.

For more information about ‘For Men To Talk’, visit www.formentotalk.co.uk, call 07709 446480, or email luke@formentotalk.co.uk.