Man Tuesday
Would you like to meet and connect with other men in a friendly, open environment?
Come along to Man Tuesday, Saddleworth’s new meeting group for men.
This supportive group provides a safe, inclusive, collaborative, non-judgemental opportunity for men to gather, talk openly about their thoughts and feelings and just be themselves. Meetings explore topics such as masculinity, mental health, wellbeing, relationships, life’s challenges and what it means to be a man today.
MEETINGS
We meet at the Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, OL3 7AL every other Tuesday between 6pm and 7pm. Meetings are informal and, whilst we do not have any ‘leaders’, we have a number of voluntary facilitators who bring their skills and experience in areas such as mental health, social work and mindfulness to organise and gently guide the meetings and signpost attendees to other services, as appropriate.
Supported by Oldham’s ‘Action Together’ there is no formal charge for these meeting, which are open to all men; the only qualification is a readiness to listen respectfully, maintain confidentiality and share appropriately.
Paul Wolstenholme, one of the group’s facilitators, says, “We’re creating an atmosphere where men can communicate freely and be themselves without feeling the need to put on an act.”
Attendees suggest that the sessions have already been greatly beneficial:
“The group offers time and support to share things in a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.”
“It’s good to come somewhere where men really listen to each other in a spirit of empathy and mutual support.”
“It’s a change from pub sessions when banter can quickly turn to bullying. Men can be quite cruel to each other in other settings.”
“We can say what we feel here without being judged or laughed at.”
Upcoming session dates: January 14th, January 28th, February 13th & February 27th.
For more details and dates of upcoming meetings, please visit:
www.facebook.com/ManTuesdaySaddleworth
…or contact Paul: 07971 143571 or p_wolstenholme@hotmail.com
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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