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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...
For Men To Talk: A Safe Space for Men to Share for week commencing 9 February 2026
‘For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group is for men who are suffering with a mental health illness, such as anxiety, depression and grief, to talk in a safe and comfortable environment. Conversations include many factors in a man’s life, including work,...
In the shadows of the night
(A poem inspired by Jennifer Lopez song titles) Waiting for Tonight,When the weight lifts off my chest,Ain't It Funny how silence speaks,In a world that never rests. I’m Real, just a soul beneath the skin,With dreams held close, yet feeling thin.Get Right, I whisper...
Breaking the silence: Addressing mental health stigma among men
In the UK, mental health stigma is a significant issue, particularly for men. Despite growing awareness, many men still struggle to talk openly about their mental health due to societal pressures and stereotypes. The phrase "man up" often comes to mind—reinforcing the...