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Six Years of Support: Bedfordshire PCC Visits ‘For Men To Talk’ in Biggleswade
With the hope of giving men a space to connect and speak openly about their feelings, 'For Men To Talk' was launched on Christmas Eve in 2019. A few weeks later, on 13 February 2020, the first meeting took place at Jones’ Café in Biggleswade. Nineteen men attended that very first session. Just over six years later, on 2 March 2026, the group returned to the same venue with the same number of men in the room — nineteen again. This time, the...
Understanding the silent struggle: PTSD and its impact on men
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. While often associated with military veterans, PTSD can impact individuals from all walks of life. In this blog post, we'll explore...
Talking Saves Lives: Howdens Biggleswade Welcomes ‘For Men To Talk’
On Tuesday 9 September 2025, the Howdens Joinery branch in Biggleswade celebrated its birthday in a very special way. Alongside the usual celebrations, they welcomed Luke Newman, founder of the men’s mental health group 'For Men To Talk'. Luke spent the day meeting...
Coming Together: ‘For Men To Talk’ marks World Suicide Prevention Day and celebrates Kenny-Jo’s 30th
Last Sunday, 14 September 2025, ‘For Men To Talk’ marked an important day in two ways. The group came together to acknowledge World Suicide Prevention Day and to celebrate the 30th birthday of one of their attendees and facilitators, Kenny-Jo Witney. Normally, the...