Saturday, 7 September 2019

Andy's Man Club are On Tour TODAY

Men's support group Andy's Man Club now have 20 groups operating across the UK- 20 places for men to drop in and talk, in private, about any problems they might be having. It's a support network for male depression, with the intention of reducing the suicide rate in men. This is the leading cause of death in men under 50.

Today, Andy's Man Club are touring the country's 20 locations on a giant branded bus. As I type they're in Manchester centre, handing out flyers, stickers and keyrings, and talking to the public, encouraging people to consider attending the Monday night session in The Federation on Federation St.

Andy's Man Club On Tour turned out to be a great morning in Oldham, in Parliament Square. People have been receptive, and keen to listen about what we do. I expect a handful of the men we spoke to will make their way down to the Oldham group on Monday night.


Also, we bumped into a bit of a local legend: Elliott Mellor from Countdown! He won the highest score in the show's history with 151 points.


Great day. I'm really hoping that the people we spoke to will find the courage to drop into the group on Monday night. Making that first step through the door is one of the hardest things you can do, but once you've made that step, you'll find any of the 20 clubs welcoming and friendly.

The bus is now heading to Stafford, Porthcawl and Exeter. See the itinerary here

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