Men Walking and Talking - Deansgate

31/03/2026

REGISTERATION NOW OPEN!!

In 2021, we took our first step. This May, we’re celebrating 5 years of Men Walking and Talking with our biggest event yet!

🥾✨Join us for our 5th Birthday Celebration in the stunning Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire. This isn’t just a walk; it’s a celebration of every man who has found his voice on our paths over the last half-decade.

📍 SAVE THE DATE:

🚶🏻‍♂️When: Sunday 17th May

🚶Where: Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire

🚶The Walk: We will be walking 5 mile loops. (perfect for all abilities)

🚶🏻‍♂️Who: Open to everyone! Bring the family and the dogs (on a lead).

🤝 PROUDLY ACCOMPANIED BY: 3 DADS WALKING
We are incredibly honoured to be joined by the legendary 3 Dads Walking. Their advocacy for su***de prevention and mental health awareness has inspired the nation, and we are proud to walk side-by-side with them for this milestone.

🪙 THE GOAL: £5 FOR 5 MILES
We are suggesting a donation of £5 to help us continue building our national safety net. Every penny raised goes directly toward lacing up more boots in more towns across the UK.

This is more than a walk—it's a movement. Whether you've been with us since Day 1 or you're thinking about your very first step, we want to see you there.

Register here ▶️: https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/event/5-mile-laps-for-5-years-of-mwat/

👇 SPREAD THE WORD: Share this post, tag your mates, and let’s get Carding Mill Valley filled with the sound of community and connection.

31/03/2026

If you know someone in these locations who might be interested, why not forward ➡️ this to them?

NEW MONTH, NEW PATHS: APRIL 2026 GROUP LAUNCHES 🥾📍

The brotherhood is growing, and we are incredibly proud to announce that the "side-by-side" movement is reaching even more communities this April. Following a staggering 17 group launches in March, we are keeping the momentum going as we head toward our goal of ensuring there is a pin on the map for every man who needs one.

📍 WELCOMING OUR NEWEST GROUPS
This April, we are officially launching in:
🥾 Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk)
🥾 Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
🥾Havant (Hampshire)
🥾Highley (Shropshire)
🥾Leicester (Leicestershire)
🥾Princes Risborough (Buckinghamshire)
🥾Ripon (North Yorkshire)
🥾Sonning Common (Oxfordshire)

🚶We walk together to provide a safe, neutral space where those hidden struggles can be shared without shame or judgment.

🚶🏻‍♂️Whether you are a first-timer or a regular, you are joining a national community that now spans over 80 groups around the UK!

🪜 TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Don’t wait until you hit a breaking point to prioritise your mental health. Join one of our new or existing groups this month and see the difference a walk can make.

🔗 Find your nearest walk details at:
www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk

🙏🏼👏🏼🚀💥🚶🏻‍♂️🚶

22/03/2026

CHALLENGING THE OLD SCRIPT: BEING A GOOD HUMAN 📝🚶‍♂️

We’ve all heard the phrases. We’ve all been told how we "should" behave and what it means to be a man. At Men Walking and Talking, we’re crossing out the old scripts and writing something better.

🚫 BOYS WILL BE BOYS...

Actually, boys will be respectful and responsible for their actions. We believe in raising and being men who understand the impact of their words and deeds on those around them.

🚫 BOYS DON’T CRY...

Sometimes they do, and that’s more than okay. Strength isn’t about holding it all in until you break; it’s about having the courage to let it out, talk it through, and move forward.

🤝 HOW WE SHOW UP FOR WOMEN

Part of being a "good human" is ensuring the women in our lives feel safe, respected, and heard.

Respect is the Baseline: It’s about active listening and valuing perspectives without judgment.

Equality in Action: Supporting the women around us means being allies—standing up against disrespect and ensuring we are partners in every sense of the word.

Safety & Support: A good man uses his strength to create a safe environment for everyone.

🚫 ACT LIKE A MAN...

We prefer: act like a good human. Be kind.Be protective. Be supportive of the brothers walking next to you and the women walking through life with you.

The path is open to every man who is ready to leave the "old rules" behind and just be themselves.

Find your local group and take the first step: www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk

🙏🏼👏🏼🫂🚶🏻‍♂️🚶

22/03/2026

SHOWING UP FOR THE ONES WHO DEPEND ON YOU 💙🏠

Being a "strong" man isn't about being a silent one. True strength is found in the courage to be emotionally available for your family, your children, and yourself.

As the graphic says: "We need more homes with emotionally available husbands and fathers."

When we choose to talk, to feel, and to be vulnerable, we aren't just helping our own mental health—we are teaching the next generation that it’s okay to do the same. We are showing our sons how to be men and our daughters what they should expect from the men in their lives.

Our message to every man today:

🚶Allow yourself to feel: Your emotions are valid.

🚶🏻‍♂️Communicate: Don't let things build up behind closed doors.

🚶Be vulnerable: Reach out to those you trust. It’s the bravest thing you can do.

🚶🏻‍♂️Showing up emotionally for yourself is the first step toward showing up for those who depend on you.

If you’re finding it hard to start those conversations at home, come and start them with us. No shame. No judgment. Just a walk with brothers who understand.

Take the first step: www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk



🙏🏼🫂👏🏼🚶🚶🏻‍♂️

20/03/2026

Men Walking and Talking 's first newsletter out now!

18/03/2026

Great to be joined by Steve last night from Men Walking and Talking - Huddersfield as we get things started here in Manchester. Castlefield Basin was buzzing for St Patrick's Day and I couldn't help sharing a bit of history and local lore about the Manchester canal network.

Looking forward to welcoming any newcomers next week, same time same place:

📆 Tuesdays, 6.30pm
📍Deansgate-Castlefiend Tram Stop

Men Walking and Talking

17/03/2026

It's been a beautiful sunny day in Manchester!

Meeting here at 6.30pm for tonight's walk, see you then!

10/03/2026

Meeting here at 6.30pm - hope it's not too windy

06/03/2026

Some great news and hopefully the beginning of more visibility for Men Walking and Talking

06/03/2026

Men Walking and Talking is 5 years old in May! 💥🎁🎉🎊

5 YEARS. 5 MILES. 1 NATIONWIDE BROTHERHOOD.

In 2021, we took our first step. This May, we’re celebrating 5 years of Men Walking and Talking with our biggest event yet!

🥾✨Join us for our 5th Birthday Celebration in the stunning Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire. This isn’t just a walk; it’s a celebration of every man who has found his voice on our paths over the last half-decade.

📍 SAVE THE DATE:

🚶🏻‍♂️When: Sunday 17th May

🚶Where: Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire

🚶The Walk: We will be walking 5 mile loops. (perfect for all abilities)

🚶🏻‍♂️Who: Open to everyone! Bring the family and the dogs (on a lead).

🤝 PROUDLY ACCOMPANIED BY: 3 DADS WALKING
We are incredibly honoured to be joined by the legendary 3 Dads Walking. Their advocacy for su***de prevention and mental health awareness has inspired the nation, and we are proud to walk side-by-side with them for this milestone.

🪙 THE GOAL: £5 FOR 5 MILES
We are suggesting a donation of £5 to help us continue building our national safety net. Every penny raised goes directly toward lacing up more boots in more towns across the UK.This is more than a walk—it's a movement. Whether you've been with us since Day 1 or you're thinking about your very first step, we want to see you there.

A full itinerary and registration link will follow very soon.

👇 SPREAD THE WORD: Share this post, tag your mates, and let’s get Carding Mill Valley filled with the sound of community and connection.

26/02/2026

First Manchester walk starts on Tuesday 3rd March!

Men Walking and Talking (MWAT)is a national community-based initiative to tackle the stigma around men's mental health by offering accessible peer support through regular group walks. The initiative has now spread to around 70 group walks around the UK and public awareness is spreading fast.

The idea is simple: a group of men gather at the same spot every week for a manageable, social walk. They listen, they share if they want to, or they just offer sociable company to whoever needs it. No cost, no special equipment needed, just same time, same place every week.

The first MWAT walk is starting NEXT WEEK and we look forward to seeing you there:
⏰6.30pm
📅Tuesday 3rd March
📍Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop (by the stairs/lift/wall of plants)
🗓️Every week same time, same place. Come as you are.

See you there!

18/02/2026