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Over the last year playing 5-aside football with Menfulness has been a regular part of my friend Sarah's son Jack's life. Sarah and I met nearly 22 years ago, when our children Briony and Jack started nursery and we've shared some great adventures together through this time. 

Menfulness has played a huge part in helping Jack to improve his fitness, enhance his general wellbeing and regain his love of sport and exercise. The inclusive and supportive nature of the group made it a great environment to be in. I am hoping to raise enough money to pay for a course of counselling for another man; helping someone else's son, or husband or brother to keep talking. And with mental health and wellbeing taking centre stage in the last couple of years, this just seems the right thing to do. #DontManUpSpeakUp 

I've been a runner/jogger/moving slightly faster than walking for a few years, and a couple of half marathon's under my belt many moons ago.  But it's not just about the distance, whenever you sign up for something like this, you need to get into the right frame of mind for it.  The training for this has been a challenge (it's a long way!) and it's been a real pleasure to get out at the weekends with Sarah in some amazing places as we've followed her wise words and a structured training schedule.  If it was down to me, I'd have probably just turned up for a sufferfest!  We've actually been quite dedicated, fuelled by delicious cakes and bacon butty treats at the end of the longer runs, and it's all for an amazing cause.

Menfulness brings men together to socialise, exercise, enjoy themselves, talk and let off steam in a non-judging, friendly and supportive environment. These are all essential for wellbeing and health, both physical and mental. A volunteer led organisation, all the money donated or pledged is directly benefiting Mens mental health. Whether managing ongoing mental health issues, preventing recurrence or just proactively promoting your own mental health and wellbeing we will have an activity to suit you. Most activities are non formal in terms of the support they offer, however we have incredible links with a local Counselling organisation when our members are ready for that extra bit of support. They can have men into professional counselling within 7 days.

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