Peer Support — Online

Wednesdays · 9:00am

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

Peer Support — Tuesday Online

Tuesdays · 7:00pm · Weekly

A space to talk. No referral, no cost, turn your camera off if you want.

PeerTalk

PeerTalk Peer Support Groups are open to anyone (over 18) who lives with depression. The groups are facilitated by two trained volunteers, but they do not give advice or tell you what to do - they facilitate the space to enable those who come along to share what's going on for them, and to receive support from others who have a lived experience of depression. They're friendly groups, a safe place to talk in confidence, be yourself, accepted and supported in a non-judgemental place. There's no need to book or to be referred - you just come along. We offer tea / coffee after the meeting and most people stay behind to chat.

PeerTalk

PeerTalk Peer Support Groups are open to anyone (over 18) who lives with depression. The groups are facilitated by two trained volunteers, but they do not give advice or tell you what to do - they facilitate the space to enable those who come along to share what's going on for them, and to receive support from others who have a lived experience of depression. They're friendly groups, a safe place to talk in confidence, be yourself, accepted and supported in a non-judgemental place. There's no need to book or to be referred - you just come along. We offer tea / coffee after the meeting and most people stay behind to chat.

Pegswood Walk

NEW WALK STARTING FRIDAY 7th AUGUST 2026 Hi, my name is Matthew and I’m a Walk Leader at Men Walking and Talking Pegswood . A little bit about me - I’m approaching 50, am married and have a son who’s 26 and lives with his fiancée. I work in the most boring and hated industry in the world - insurance. Sorry but it pays the bills! Outside of work, I like to walk with my wife, Kelly, and our black Labrador, Max. Living in Northumberland, we have some of the finest hills, forests and coastlines in the country, so there’s plenty to explore. So why did I want to set this group up? Well as men, the historical impression has always been that in the face of struggle, we should keep quiet and get on with it, and that admitting you’re struggling is a sign of weakness. Unfortunately, that fear of feeling less of a man can be all consuming and can have devastating effects on us as men as well as our friends, family and loved ones. The fact is though, we all struggle with our mental health at times, and admitting to it or talking about it is absolutely not a sign of weakness. Personally, I feel it to be a sign of strength. I wanted to set this group up with my friend Bob as we both have the same vision of creating a safe space where men can simply walk and talk with no fear of judgement. There is absolutely no pressure on anyone to talk if they don’t feel comfortable. If you want to just walk with us then that’s fine too. Hi, I’m Bob. I ’ m a Deputy Walk Leader at Men Walking and Talking Pegswood I wanted to start this group because I know how isolating life can feel when struggling with mental health. Walking has helped me clear my mind and I wanted to help others to do the same. Me and Matt got talking one day and found that we were both of exactly the same mindset so we decided to do something about it. As a result, we set up the Men Walking and Talking Pegswood Group. I feel that creating a safe and supportive space where men can get outdoors, talk if they want to or simply walk alongside others who understand. No pressure, no judgement, just good company and helping each other one step at a time.

Penrith Walk

"Hi I am Martin, and a walk leader for the Penrith MWAT." I joined the Sandbach MWAT when it first started in Autumn 2024, and found that the simple act of meeting up with a group of gents, walking and talking for an hour each week benefited us all. I had been recommended by a friend to join, and so glad I did. I saw they were all over facebook promoting themselves and thought it was right up my street as is a more "casual" way to chat and get to know people than other mental health groups out there. No pressure to talk about anything specific, you can just talk about last weeks football, or what you did at the weekend, or just enjoy the walk. The support and encouragement from the guys is invaluable. I have had a number of mild mental health issues over the years, and just the act of walking and talking with a group of guys from different backgrounds and having a range of different issues proved massively helpful to us all. I have tried counsellors in the past, but in a way this works so much better, and they are real people, some who become real friends! I made a big life change in mid 2025, moving up to Cumbria, and was pleased to find a MWAT group in Penrith. If there wasn't one, I think I would have started one myself. Chris, who originally started the Penrith group asked if I would consider taking over the group to help it grow as he couldn't continue with it. I was more than happy to take what I had learnt from the guys in Sandbach and apply it here. I hope to grow the Penrith group, promote it, and help more guys benefit from what MWAT can give. This will be a new challenge, stepping up to lead a group. I hope it will continue to help me and many other men in the Penrith area, and will be proud to be an ambassador for MWAT!

Penzance Walk

Hi. My name is Phil and I'm the Penzance walk leader. I'm Cornish born and bred and have had a varied career ranging from a Whitewater Raft Guide in Scotland to a Police Officer in Kent. I managed to return home approximately 10 years ago following a relationship breakdown and now run a Glamping business and Livery Yard with my partner Verity. I've become aware of men's mental health issues from my own relationship breakdown and subsequent issues around communication and child contact. The more I learn to understand my own issues. The more I realise so many men are in such a similar position and how little help and support there is our there, but also how daunting seeking help can be. I came across Men Walking and Talking by chance on Instagram and immediately thought that is exactly the type of thing I would like to attend and what a brilliant concept, and so very simple. After some research and discussions with the MWAT directors I decided to start a Penzance Group and look forward very much to meeting and chatting with you on one of our walks.

Peterhead Walk

My name is Cliff and I am the Walk Leader for the Aberdeenshire Men Walking & Talking Walk Having witnessed men close to me struggle with their mental health for different reasons, I looked for a way to support them and that was when I discovered MWAT online, but found there was none in the local area. I have found that walking and connecting with other people has really helped me with my own mental health. So, I was inspired to start a walk in Peterhead. I have no doubt that a non-judgemental, peer support walk that gets people out and moving will be beneficial for men in our area.

Petworth Walk

NEW WALK STARTING MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2026 My name's Ben Francis, I’m a head of year in a school. I’ve spent the last year focusing on myself to become a better dad and husband. I recognise the challenges of being a man in today's society. I’ve have been part of a wider men's group collective from around the county and this has been pivotal in helping me reflect and grow. I want to be able to offer this more locally and build a community closer to home to support each other.

Photography Walk — Online

Fridays · 6:30pm · Weekly

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

Photography Walk — Online

Wednesdays · 7:00pm

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

Photography Walk — Online

Saturdays · 6:30pm

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