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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: Talking, Listening and Support for week commencing 23 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,...
Call the Shots
(A poem inspired by Girls Aloud song titles) In the Sound of the Underground,I wander through my thoughts,Something New is calling,Yet I’ll Stand By You, no matter the cost. Behind a Biology of strength,There's a Love Machine in disguise,The Promise I make to...
Understanding the challenges men face with emotional expression
In many cultures, the idea of emotional expression has long been associated with femininity, while men are often encouraged to adopt a stoic, unflappable demeanour. This gendered perspective can create significant barriers for men when it comes to feeling and...