ManHealth

03/12/2025

Thursday Men’s Peer Support Groups

By the time Thursday comes around, the week can feel heavy, pressures at home, work, or life in general can pile up. Our Thursday groups offer a space to pause, talk, listen, and just be yourself.

If you’re finding things tough, feeling a bit stuck, or simply need time with people who genuinely understand, you’re welcome.

No judgement.
No expectations.
Just men supporting men.

Join us this Thursday.

Find your nearest group at manhealth.org.uk

You don’t have to do it alone.

02/12/2025

🎸 Wednesday Night Guitar Group 🎸

Music has a way of lifting the weight off your shoulders, even for an hour or two.

Whether you’ve been playing for years or you’ve never touched a guitar in your life, our Wednesday Guitar Group is a relaxed place to unwind, learn, and connect with other men.

No pressure. No expectations.

Just a few chords, good company, and a space where you can switch off from the world for a bit.

Join us this Wednesday.

All abilities welcome.

Find out more at manhealth.org.uk

Come along, pick up a guitar, have a cuppa, and enjoy a midweek reset 🎶

01/12/2025

🎄 MANHEALTH XMAS MANWALK – MONDAY 22 DECEMBER, 10AM 🎄

Christmas can feel overwhelming, busy, or a bit lonely, so we’re inviting men to come together for a relaxed winter walk, a bit of fresh air, and good company.

Whether you want a chat, a breather, or just a change of scenery, you’re more than welcome to join us.

👣 Any man can attend
📍 Meet at Broom Mill Farm, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland DL14 9PJ
🕙 10:00am start

It’s a gentle walk, a chance to clear your head, and an opportunity to connect with others in a friendly, no-pressure environment.

Just turn up as you are.

Let’s walk, talk (if you want to), and look after each other this Christmas.

30/11/2025

Mondays can feel heavy, the start of a new week, the weight of everything you’ve been carrying, the stuff you don’t always say out loud.

If you need a space to breathe, talk, listen, or simply sit with other men who get it, our Monday groups are here for you.

No pressure. No judgement. No expectations.
Just real conversations, support and a chance to feel a little less alone.

Join us this Monday.
Find your nearest group at manhealth.org.uk

You’re always welcome.

29/11/2025

Our Peer Support Groups – Next Week

If you’re struggling, feeling isolated, or just need a space to talk without judgement, our doors are open.

Next week, our facilitators will be welcoming men across County Durham to sit, talk, listen and just be themselves. No pressure. No expectations. Just real conversations with people who understand.

Whether you’ve been before or it’s your first time walking through the door, you’ll be welcomed with respect, kindness and a cuppa.

Find your nearest group: manhealth.org.uk

Sometimes the hardest step is the first one – but you don’t have to take it alone.

28/11/2025

Today we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to Kathryn, Kevin and Christopher, who will be leaving ManHealth.

Between them, they have dedicated years of commitment, energy, compassion and sheer hard work to supporting men across County Durham and beyond. Their impact has been real, lasting and deeply appreciated.

From running weekly peer support groups, to delivering training, organising events, steering the organisation through challenges, and being a constant source of encouragement to the men we serve, they have each played a huge part in shaping what ManHealth has stood for.

Their passion for improving men’s mental, physical and social wellbeing has touched countless lives. The relationships they’ve built, the trust they’ve earned, and the difference they’ve made will stay long after today.

We are incredibly grateful for everything they have contributed over the years.
Please join us in wishing Kathryn, Kevin and Christopher the very best for the future. They leave with our sincere thanks, our respect, and our warmest good wishes.

Thank you for everything.

You will always be part of the ManHealth story. ❤️

26/11/2025

As the week winds down, Thursday nights at ManHealth offer a space for men to pause, reflect, and talk.

Our Thursday groups are built on honesty, respect, and understanding, a place where men can share what’s really going on, without judgement or pressure. Whether it’s been a tough week or you just need to be around people who get it, you’ll always be met with a warm welcome and a listening ear.

Sometimes it’s deep conversation, sometimes it’s laughter but it’s always real. Because when men talk, things change.

👥 Every Thursday, 6pm – 8pm
📍 Find your nearest group at www.manhealth.org.uk

Come along. You might not know how much you need it until you do.

25/11/2025

Every Wednesday night in Bishop Auckland, something special happens. A group of men come together guitars in hand, worries left at the door and find comfort, laughter, and connection through the power of music.

Our Guitar Group isn’t about how well you play; it’s about how it makes you feel. Music has a way of saying what words sometimes can’t helping us relax, open up, and heal.

You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t even need to own a guitar. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and maybe a song in your heart.

Whether you strum, sing, or simply sit and listen, you’ll leave feeling lighter than when you came in. 💙

📍 Bishop Auckland – Every Wednesday, 6pm–8pm
Find out more at www.manhealth.org.uk

Because sometimes, a guitar and a good conversation are all you need. 🎵

24/11/2025

The start of a new week can feel heavy , worries, work, or just the weight of it all.

That’s why Monday nights are so important. It’s a space to breathe, to talk, to feel heard.

Our ManHealth Monday Groups welcome any man who needs a place to offload, connect, or simply sit in a room where he’s understood. There’s no judgement, no pressure just men supporting men, one honest conversation at a time.

For some, Monday night is the moment they start to feel lighter. For others, it’s the reminder they’re not facing things alone.

🕕 6pm – 8pm
📍 Find your nearest Monday group at www.manhealth.org.uk

Take that first step through the door — it might just change your week. 💙

23/11/2025

Every week, across County Durham, men come together in rooms filled with honesty, understanding, and connection.

Our peer support groups are free, confidential, and open to any man who needs someone to listen no waiting lists, no judgement, no pressure. Just real men, talking about real life.

Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you’ll be welcomed exactly as you are. Sometimes it’s laughter, sometimes it’s tears but it’s always a reminder that you’re not alone.

💬 Weekly sessions run Monday to Thursday, 6pm–8pm
📍 Find your nearest group at www.manhealth.org.uk

Take that first step. Walk through the door.
Because when men talk, things change. 💙

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22/11/2025

A Powerful Conversation with Angus Ferguson – Ferryhill Mayor and Town Council Chair

This month we had the privilege of listening to Angus Ferguson, Mayor of Ferryhill and Chair of the Town Council, open up about his personal struggles with mental health and what a conversation it was.

Angus spoke with honesty, courage, and heart about the challenges he’s faced and the importance of men finding the strength to talk. His story is a reminder that mental health doesn’t discriminate it affects men from every walk of life, in every community, in every role.

By sharing his experience, Angus is helping to break stigma and encourage others to reach out when things feel difficult. Because sometimes, hearing someone else say, “I’ve been there too,” is exactly what another man needs to hear.

👏 A huge thank you to Angus for his openness, compassion, and leadership and showing that true strength lies in vulnerability.

📺 You can watch the full conversation now on YouTube we promise, it’s one that will stay with you.

21/11/2025

Men’s Health in the UK ,what to know & what to do.

The picture at a glance

👉UK life expectancy (2021–2023): 78.8 years for men vs 82.8 for women.
Office for National Statistics

👉Suicide is the single leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK.

👉Heart and circulatory disease remains a major killer of men.

Mental health, the quiet crisis

👉Men account for the majority of su***des and are still less likely to access talking therapies.

👉Age risk: the highest male su***de rate is in men 45–49.
Office for National Statistics

What helps:

Routine check-ins, peer support, and normalising help seeking. If someone is at immediate risk, call 999. For urgent support, Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24/7).

Cancer: know your risks, act early

👉Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer; risk rises from 50. Black men face a 1 in 4 lifetime risk (double other men).

👉Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in younger men; survival is >95% when treated.

Lifestyle & preventable harm

👉Smoking: In 2023, 13.7% of men in Great Britain smoked (higher than women). Cutting down or quitting remains one of the biggest wins for health.

👉Alcohol: In 2023, men’s alcohol specific death rate was double women’s (21.9 vs 10.3 per 100k).
Office for National Statistics

Don’t skip the check-ups

If you’re 40–74 without a pre existing condition, you should be invited for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years. If you haven’t heard, ask your GP or council service.