Stourport Men Walking and Talking

09/12/2025

Wyre Forest Winter Walk.

The time has come once again for the Kidderminster and Stourport Men Walking and Talking groups to join forces to host the Forth Annual Wyre Forest Winter walk.

Myself (Phil) and Ollie will be leading an extended walk on Saturday 27th December. We will be meeting at Hawkbatch Carpark (DY12 3AF) in the Wyre Forest at 10.30am.

The walk will last for about 1.5 hours, and is open to any men that would like to join us, whether you're currently a member of one of our walks, want see what what its all about, or just want to stretch your legs. The walk is in the Forest, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

08/12/2025

20 lads, stepped out, stretched the legs, and put the world to rights along the way 🚶‍♂️

The chat? Unreal 💬
The energy? Spot on ⚡
The laughs? Non-stop 😄

Feels good to be part of this, proud, grateful, and already buzzing for the next walk in 👊🔥

04/12/2025

🌟 Stourport Men Walking and Talking – 2025 Year in Review 🌟

What a year.
What a group.
What a community we’ve built together.

This year has been full of steps forward, conversations shared, challenges met, miles covered, laughter created and connections strengthened. None of this would have been possible without the incredible men who show up, week after week, and the amazing services and supporters who have stood beside us. Together, we've grown, we’ve pushed boundaries, and we’ve created something powerful for the men of Stourport.

Here’s what 2025 looked like for us 👇

🚶‍♂️ Key Moments of the Year

📍 6th January – Our first walk of 2024 with 12 men
📍 27th February – Night 1 of Rev Up for Laughs, supporting Legacy Moto – tickets kindly provided by our friends at We Are Men United
📍 14th April – 12th May – Mayor’s 100 Miles Challenge completed! A huge 129.97 miles achieved in aid of Worcestershire Breast Cancer & Parkinsons UK 🚶🏽
📍 16th May – MWAT launched our first ever book: WHY WE WALK
📍 23rd June – A special walk to The Dog at Dunley, provided by our friend, supporter and all round mascot Lynn Field, a beautiful evening with amazing food 🍽️
📍 7th July – Our 2nd Tractor Run provided by our very own Lee, proudly collaborating with Open Trail and Burlish Bike Park, same time next year? 😜
📍 6th September – Our first ever Stourport Carnival entry! Huge thanks to Stourport Carnival for backing us and supporting us! 🎪
📍 October – We teamed up with the lovely Angie at Therapy Bay ,offering counselling & coaching support beyond the walks! 🧠
📍 21st October – Worcestershire County Council Community Stories video released, helping raise awareness for Stourport MWAT. Their grant continues to help us provide a safe, confidential space for men
📍 20th November – Donna Reid fitness class, supported once again by our friend Lynn, a night of movement and laughter!
📍 21st November – Legacy Moto Night 2 of Rev Up for Laughs – another opportunity provided by the amazing chaps at We Are Men United
📍 24th November – 🚨 A new record for MWAT 🚨 21 men walking together!
📍 3rd December - Our Christmas Meal, 21 men sharing food, laughs and connection. Hosted perfectly by Wall 2 Wall-Stourport, all of us cannot recommend how perfect the team made our evening!

🙌 Group Development & Support Given

This year we reinvested back into our men and our mission:

🔦 Torches for every walker
🎽 T-shirts for our Carnival team
🎒 Ponchos, First Aid kit keeping us dry and safe
🧭GPS devices for the Mayor’s 100 Miles challenge
⛑️ 3 members trained in Mental Health First Aid
🧰 Plus countless resources, equipment and items to support our walks and welfare

Every step we take is about making our space safer, stronger, more welcoming... and more visible👏🏽

❤️ To Every Man Who Walked This Year:

Thank you.
For turning up.
For talking.
For listening.
For showing each other that nobody has to walk alone.

To all the organisations and individuals who have supported us, from donations to tickets, to training, to venues and opportunities, you’ve helped us grow into something truly meaningful.

Shoutouts for our supported services:

CORE Men's Community Network
Stourport Town Council
Family Fun & Support Worcestershire CIC
Tontine T-shirts

We see you, and we appreciate you! ♥️

Here’s to more steps, more conversations and more progress in 2026.

We’re just getting started! 💚

01/12/2025

🌧️ Wet, Wet, Wet 🌧️

The rain tried to chase us off our walk tonight, but instead it pushed us into a warm corner with a couple of drinks ☕

Our first wet evening of the year, but still so meaningful

24/11/2025

🚨 Record turnout 🚨

21 men.

Two new members.

One walk.

Big impact.

Let’s keep building! 👣🔥

22/11/2025

Olly and Andy had a night off last night courtesy of our friend Matt @ We Are Men United for night 2 of Legacy Moto - Rev Up For Laughs

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in the quaint Malvern Theatres, plenty of laughs, good messages shared and all centered back to men's wellbeing.

Congratulations Legacy Moto for finding a premise to allow your support to thrive, we very much look forward to night #3! 👏🏽

20/11/2025

So last night we got involved in something very different 🏋🏽

Our beloved friend and beloved supporter Lynn Field asked us spontaneously if we would enjoy an exercise class, to which I jumped at the opportunity! (She also provided delicious nut bars for energy 😜)

We completed a 45 minute core, mobility and flexibility class with the amazing Donna Reid in Parkes Passage (Donna's Fitness Pilates - Google maps),

We laughed, we learned new skills and explored our own strengths during this class with a new found love for exercise! It was weird not just going for a walk 😂🚶🏽

Another reason why our community is such an exciting space to be a part of!

Donna, we will be back ♥️

17/11/2025

"The community I have found in this group means a lot to me"

I wanted to highlight the connection and community we have in this week's post 💬

Short but so meaningful 💪🏽

10/11/2025

🌹🚶‍♂️ Reflection, Growth & Gratitude 🚶‍♂️🌹

Since stepping into the role of walk leader in May 2023, it’s been incredible to see how far this group has come. What started as a simple idea to get men walking and talking has grown into a supportive community that I’m truly proud of 💬🤝🏼

This week marks one year of our social media page, and we’re now close to 200 followers! 🙌🏽
Thank you to everyone who’s walked with us, supported us, or simply taken the time to follow our journey!

Tonight, 15 men joined for a meaningful walk, captured at the Stourport Memorial, following Remembrance Sunday. A moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate both those who came before us and the community we’ve built today 🌙❤️

03/11/2025

🍂🚶‍♂️ Mild November Walk in Stourport 🚶‍♂️🍂

A lovely, mild evening for tonight’s walk, 15 men out enjoying good company and great conversation 💬

Talks flowed around the strong sense of community that’s built within the group and how welcoming everyone is to new faces 🤝🏼

We also had one new member join us tonight! Brilliant to see the group continue to grow and support each other week after week 👏🏽

27/10/2025

🌙🚶‍♂️ 18 Men, One Fantastic Evening 🚶‍♂️🌙

Tonight’s walk brought together 18 men and some truly meaningful conversations 💬

We reflected on humble beginnings and the journeys that have shaped who we are today, all while keeping the focus on wellbeing and connection 💪🏽🧠

It’s incredible to see how far we’ve come, a group built on trust, support, and shared experiences

Every step really does make a difference 👣

27/10/2025