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When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert
By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s club classic “Where Love Lives”. And through that gift the story unfolds. The advert shows the dad transported, in his mind, back to a club scene, into flashbacks of toddler steps...
Fishing for well-being: The first ‘For Men To Talk…and Fish’ of 2025 is a huge success
The first ‘For Men To Talk...and Fish’ session of 2025 took place on 15 March at Manor Farm Lakes in Lower Caldecote, Bedfordshire, and it was a great success. It was the first of 12 fishing meetings planned for the year, offering men a chance to connect, talk, and...
What’s Going On?
(A poem inspired by Marvin Gaye song titles) In the Inner City Blues, I cry,Searching for peace in the endless sky.Through the darkness, I ask, What's Going On?Lost in my mind, trying to stay strong. I’m yearning for Mercy Mercy Me,Hoping one day, my soul will be...
The Hidden Struggles: When a male family member depends on alcohol
Alcohol addiction can quietly tear a family apart. When a male family member becomes dependent on alcohol, it affects not just his health but the people around him. It can create stress, fear, and emotional pain for loved ones who feel powerless to help. The Impact on...