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Newcastle, Co. Down (NI)

NEW WALK STARTING FRIDAY 31st JULY 2026 Hi, I'm Niall, the Newcastle Walk Leader. I’m passionate about the positive impact that something as simple as walking and talking can have on our mental health and overall wellbeing. Having experienced and witnessed the benefits myself, I wanted to help create a space where men can come together, connect and support one another in a relaxed, informal setting. I believe there simply aren’t enough opportunities or activities for men to get involved in locally. Newcastle has the perfect setting with our beautiful promenade and it makes sense to make the most of it by creating a welcoming environment where conversations can happen naturally. The beauty of walking side by side is that there’s no pressure to sit face-to-face. It allows conversations to flow at your own pace, whether you want to chat, listen, or simply enjoy the walk. It’s about creating a sense of belonging, building friendships and reminding men that they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Our walks are open to all men (18+) from Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re in recovery, feeling isolated, struggling with your mental health, looking to meet like-minded people, or simply fancy getting out for a walk and a bit of craic, you’ll be made very welcome. Sometimes, the first step really is the most important one.

Newground Together

A group for men to come together to open up about their mental health International Men’s Day is a global awareness day that looks at the importance of men’s physical and mental health and positive masculinity, and this year, its theme is ‘Zero Male Suicide’. During a six-month period, Newground Together supported a weekly men’s mental health peer support group for men aged 18 and above. The group is open to men living in the Sheffield S2 postcode area, or who are registered with a GP Practice in the S2 area and are referred through the Social Prescribing Pathway. It’s called ‘Let’s Have a Chat’ and aims to increase the confidence and self-esteem of men who feel lonely and don’t think they can talk to their family or friends about what they’re struggling with. The group raises awareness of male suicide, leading on to open, informed discussions about suicide prevention and where to access timely help and support when it’s needed. The members can meet in a safe and supportive environment where conversations about men’s mental health and wellbeing can take place and they can mutually support each other. The group has created a warm inviting space in their base at York House and is now supported by Sheffield City Council Suicide Prevention Programme, Manor Assembly Community Forum and Manor and Castle Development Trust. The group provides refreshments to all members who come along at no cost to themselves. These sessions support the men in understanding their feelings and emotions and finding techniques and coping mechanisms which can help during difficult times. By learning from each other’s lived experiences, they can share some solutions, tools and techniques that can help in the future. The group has supported a number of men in the local community who might not use other services to build a connection with others and themselves. They do this through various activities like connecting with nature with walk and talk opportunities. The group encourages a sense of belonging for those who may have need it the most and it helps to support, respect and encourage each member to share their stories and grow no matter what stage of their journey they may be at. Group members even have the opportunity look into other MCDT groups like ‘Take Part in the Garden’ on Tuesday mornings, ‘The Breakfast Club’ and an ‘Eat Well’ group. The tailored approach using conversation and group activities has been key for all members; where a more formal setting would have been more difficult for them to open up to others, the ‘Let’s Have a Chat’ group has allowed men to have the freedom to express themselves, comfortably and without worry.

Newground Together

A group for men to come together to open up about their mental health International Men’s Day is a global awareness day that looks at the importance of men’s physical and mental health and positive masculinity, and this year, its theme is ‘Zero Male Suicide’. During a six-month period, Newground Together supported a weekly men’s mental health peer support group for men aged 18 and above. The group is open to men living in the Sheffield S2 postcode area, or who are registered with a GP Practice in the S2 area and are referred through the Social Prescribing Pathway. It’s called ‘Let’s Have a Chat’ and aims to increase the confidence and self-esteem of men who feel lonely and don’t think they can talk to their family or friends about what they’re struggling with. The group raises awareness of male suicide, leading on to open, informed discussions about suicide prevention and where to access timely help and support when it’s needed. The members can meet in a safe and supportive environment where conversations about men’s mental health and wellbeing can take place and they can mutually support each other. The group has created a warm inviting space in their base at York House and is now supported by Sheffield City Council Suicide Prevention Programme, Manor Assembly Community Forum and Manor and Castle Development Trust. The group provides refreshments to all members who come along at no cost to themselves. These sessions support the men in understanding their feelings and emotions and finding techniques and coping mechanisms which can help during difficult times. By learning from each other’s lived experiences, they can share some solutions, tools and techniques that can help in the future. The group has supported a number of men in the local community who might not use other services to build a connection with others and themselves. They do this through various activities like connecting with nature with walk and talk opportunities. The group encourages a sense of belonging for those who may have need it the most and it helps to support, respect and encourage each member to share their stories and grow no matter what stage of their journey they may be at. Group members even have the opportunity look into other MCDT groups like ‘Take Part in the Garden’ on Tuesday mornings, ‘The Breakfast Club’ and an ‘Eat Well’ group. The tailored approach using conversation and group activities has been key for all members; where a more formal setting would have been more difficult for them to open up to others, the ‘Let’s Have a Chat’ group has allowed men to have the freedom to express themselves, comfortably and without worry.

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Nottingham Andy's Man Club

Wednesdays · 9:00am · Weekly

Friendly and informal. Bring a mate or come on your own.

Nottingham Bereavement Circle

Wednesdays · 9:00am · Weekly

Weekly meet — newcomers always welcome, no kit required.

Nottingham Bereavement Circle

Tuesdays · 9:00am · Weekly

A space to connect with others. Free to attend.

Nottingham Talking Group

Fridays · 6:30pm

A relaxed, welcoming group. No experience needed, just turn up.

Nottingham Talking Group

Thursdays · 10:30am · Weekly

Friendly and informal. Bring a mate or come on your own.

Nottingham Talking Group

Tuesdays · 10:30am

Weekly meet — newcomers always welcome, no kit required.

Nuneaton Walk

Hi, I’m Faz, 45 years old and I am the Walk Leader for this group Born and raised in Nuneaton. Although I’ve had the opportunity to live in other places, I eventually returned to Nuneaton to be closer to family and friends. After a few years on my own and purchasing my own home, I met someone and got married. I spent 16 years working for West Midlands Ambulance Service, starting in patient transport, then moving to high dependency care, and eventually working on the frontline of emergency services. Currently, I work for local government, where I’m part of a team that helps people live independently by providing home adaptations. Over the years, I’ve faced my own mental health challenges, particularly after the loss of my mum, which brought on periods of anxiety and depression. I eventually sought help and began therapy, which was a crucial step in my journey. More recently, following the breakdown of my 9-year marriage and the process of rebuilding my life, I’ve become increasingly focused on mental health—both my own and that of others. Through my experiences at work and in my personal life, I’ve come to see just how vital mental health is. A friend and manager introduced me to MWAT (Men Walking and Talking), and the idea instantly resonated with me. When I realised there wasn’t a local group in my area, I decided to step up as a walk leader, creating a space where men who might feel isolated or simply enjoy the outdoors could connect. At MWAT, you’re welcome to walk, talk, listen, or simply be in the company of like-minded men.

Oswestry Walk

BIO UPDATE 2025 I joined the Oswestry Men Walking and Talking group back in 2021 not long after it started. My wife shared the group to me via messenger and said I should take a look. At the time but not known by myself, my Dad's 20 year battle with Parkinson's was slowly coming to an end. I had struggled for many years with his diagnosis but Parkinson's just became part of our families normal lives not realising how it was really affecting me. On joining the group, I realised that I wasn't the only son/man feeling the way I did and discovered that one of the walking group members had been through a similar experience a few years prior. Being able to talk about how I was feeling was such a release and it allowed me to start to process the years of hurt and pain i had been feeling. Dad passed away in 2022 but I kept walking every week as our group had become part of my weekly routine and I looked forward to seeing the guys. About twelve months ago the opportunity arose for me to take the position of group leader, I didn't have to think to long about it as I thought how much the group had supported me through the last year of Dad's life and the grieving process afterwards. I wanted the group to continue to reach out and support other men by being there for them and that there were probably other men struggling with similar feelings as myself without anyone to talk to, I have amazing family and friends which I'm so thankful for but as life is busy for all of us, trying to find time with them is a challenge at the best of times. The Men Walking and Talking group allows me to have that one hour a week to myself in which I am surrounded by a group of like minded men. The group have been involved in numerous community events supporting local charities and we continue to look for ways we can help locally as a group as it is really rewarding to do and gives a sense of purpose, Our little group consistently shows up week after week for each other and for potential new walkers, sometimes there's 4 of us other weeks there's double figures but numbers don't matter its all about being there for each other. I hope the group will continue to grow from strength to strength as I feel it's so important for men to be able to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and have a safe space to do so without any judgement. Gaz