Wednesfield Walk

Hi everyone. My name is Steve and I am the walk leader for the Wednesfield group. I recently got involved with MWAT as I saw an old work friend was running a group in another area and I thought it was a fantastic idea and one I wanted to start in my local area. Unfortunately, I feel like there is such a stigma surrounding mental health, especially men's mental health and I believe this needs to change. Nobody should feel like they are alone and have to deal with issues on their own, and that is where my group and MWAT comes in. I am not ashamed to say I have experienced issues with my mental health and sometimes, every day can be a battle and throws me a curve ball. I have always found talking to someone has helped as it gives you another option or way of dealing with things that you yourself may not have thought about. That's the aim for my group. Come and make new friends, share the load in a safe space and let's all tackle mental health head on in a positive way. I look forward to seeing you on a walk. We meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at the entrance to Perry Hall Park, on Colman Avenue and our walks last around an hour.

Weekend Playgroup — Online

Sundays · 9:00am · Weekly

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

Weekend Playgroup — Online

Saturdays · 12:00pm · Weekly

Weekly meet — newcomers always welcome, no kit required.

Weekend Playgroup — Online

Fridays · 1:00pm · Weekly

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

Weekend Playgroup — Online

Saturdays · 1:00pm

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

Wells Walk

Hi, my name is Neil and I am the Walk Leader for Wells. I joined the Wells group in its first few weeks after my wife saw a social media post about it. The main reasons for me joining were driven by anxiety issues that I have suffered following some health problems, and also, as an opportunity to step off the daily treadmill of work, kids, domestic chores, sleep, and repeat!! The wells group has grown over the 19 or so months it’s been running and I am very proud to be part of something so amazing!!!

West London Mind

Men’s Minds is a safe space for men to come together and talk about their mental health and wellbeing.

West London Mind

Men’s Minds is a safe space for men to come together and talk about their mental health and wellbeing.

Weston-super-Mare Walk

Hi, my name is Mike and I am the Walk Leader for Weston-super-Mare MWAT. I’m a dad of three; two girls and a boy. Mental health has always been a topic of real importance to me. I have been a director of my carpentry company for 23 years. Being a boss is not just paying the wages, it is supporting all staff (who are mainly men) within a very hard industry. I’m also Vice Chairman for the local Sea Cadet unit. As someone who has had my own challenges with mental health, it can be worrying or difficult to find the right line of support, but it’s been a really amazing experience to see the positive impact these walks have.

Whitby PANDAS

Whitby PANDAS

Whitby PANDAS

Group will pause for the summber holidays, last session will be 26th July, returning in September Last Sunday of each month, 9:30am-10:30am Group Facilitators: Claire & Hannah Entrance Our Space Hannah & Claire What inspired you to start your group? – We were inspired to start the group after both experiencing PND and anxiety after we had our babies. After meeting some other new parents, we both felt the relief of knowing that what we were going through was normal and we were not alone. However, neither of us was aware of PANDAS, and we wanted to help bring exposure to the charity whilst also offering a space for other parents to meet and create friendships or have an opportunity to unload some of the hardships they have experienced.  What does the building look like? How will I know I am in the right place? – The Green Lane Centre is a brilliant community space in Whitby, which has free parking. There is also a children’s play park next door, open to anyone. It has a main automatic entrance; however, on a weekend when we run our group, it is closed. There is a separate rear entrance with a large entrance way, which is perfect for leaving any push chairs or buggies. It is all on one level, which is great for accessibility, and it has several toilets, one with a designated accessible changing room for anyone who needs to use it What’s the atmosphere like when I walk in? What should I do when they walk in? When people come to the group, we have a table and chairs for anyone wanting to come and sit to chat, and we also have a baby sensory space and some toys for anyone coming with their baby or child. This allows both parent/carer and child to break the ice and speak if they would like to. We are aiming to keep it quite informal so new parents have a chance to connect without pressure. If needed, we can use the foyer to speak with anyone who wants to have a chat or be supported privately.

Whitchurch Walk

I'm a dad of three boys, football mad, and involved with local football team. Always look for the positive in things, and love spending time with friends and family.