Talk About it, Mate

The subject of male depression is very steadily becoming less taboo and something that more and more men- and women- can discuss openly. The success of support group Andy's Man Club- of which I've been a member for a year now- stands testament to this.

New group Talk About It, Mate began in autumn of last year via the Meetup site and so far has 69 members. The groups description says, 'Whatever you think is troubling you or holding you back in life, meet with others who will show understanding and support. Whatever your issue, if you think you could benefit from widening your network then Talk About It, Mate could be a great place for you to start!'

Talk About It, Mate is a group for men and women whose meetups have so far taken place in south Manchester, but their next arranged meet is in the city centre. I'm not sure how practical it would be to hold a group of this nature in a public place, but I'm going to give it a shot. The meet will be in Caffe Nero, Peter St, at 10-12 on Sunday morning.

Unrelated: I read Judge Dredd vs. Aliens: Incubus yesterday, another great find from the tables at Oldham Comic Con.

Somehow an alien infestation has made its way from outer space to the old New York, hidden underneath what is 'now' Megacity One. When Dredd is called out to a riot, he finds a citizen in the throes of death as a 'chest-burster' alien emerges from him and escapes into a medical facility. This leads him to an underground lair and a terrible secret.

Familiar Aliens action with plenty of violence and inside jobs. Intense, fiery artwork. Worth a read.