SpeakUp Mental Health & Wellbeing

16/12/2024

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A not for profit organisation supporting mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales

📈Fundraising
🤝Support
👨🏻‍🏫Workshops
🗣️Communication
☕️Connection

27/11/2024

Busy day yesterday and forgot to celebrate this milestone!

I’ve now been sober for over 500 days 🥳

There’s no preachy message here about the benefits and that everyone should do it. Nope!

All I’ll say is, look at your relationship with alcohol. Is it a good one? I felt that mine wasn’t so, I decided to give sobriety a go.

Here’s to the next 500!!

06/10/2024

We could all do with a bit of a brain boost from time to time whether it be during lessons, between tasks or simply whenever we feel like we need one.

The key is to check in with yourself and identify the type you actually need

30/07/2024

Had plenty of time to reflect on our men’s wellness event held at a few weeks ago.

Had very positive conversations on the day and during the days and weeks since. Calls for more events such as this and to continue pushing different support avenues for men.

Couldn’t be happier hearing the impact the day has had on those who attended.

25/07/2024

This Sundays well-being walk information ℹ️

This week there will be 2 walks, the other will be posted tomorrow evening

Route - Blorenge from llanfoist car park (hard route)

Date and time - Sunday 28th July, meet at 8:50am start walking at 9am

Meeting point - llanfoist car park as you turn into Abergavenny garden centre, Merthyr Road

Distance and difficulty - this is a tough route and around 5 mile in distance, please be aware there is one big climb to the top of this and come quite challenging

Please bring fluids, snacks and wear appropriate footwear and clothing for this walk

Car share as much as possible so please feel free to use this post to arrange lifts

See you Sunday Men 💪🏼

24/07/2024

This is sure to be a great day with and raising very important funds for equally important projects.

If you’re in the area or looking for something to do with the family, pop in and say hi to the team, they’d love to see you 😊

📍 Old School Tearooms, Pentre (CF41 7DG)

📅 Saturday 27th July

⌚️ 12 - 5pm

16/07/2024

Very exciting news coming soon…👀

15/07/2024

OVER 120 PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED SO FAR! Spaces are limited so book your free tickets now!

📅 Thursday, 12 September 2024
⏰ 9:30am-12:30pm
📍 Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre, Tylorstown CF43 3HR

Connecting Communities is one of Interlink's flagship events where we invite community groups and voluntary organisations, funders, trainers, councillors and other valued partners into one event to meet, share ideas and build important relationships.

❗ Stall space is available! Express your interest by booking your tickets and selecting 'Yes' to register your interest in holding a stall.

🌐 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting-communities-in-rhondda-tickets-933498778977

15/07/2024

13/07/2024

*new event*
Step into our enchanting circle and discover the magic of herbs and supplements for daily well-being. Guided by a highly skilled nurse who blends clinical modern medicine with the wisdom of natural remedies, you'll explore ways to boost energy, improve sleep, and enhance your vitality. Connect with like-minded people, share wisdom, and gather practical tips to weave these healing practices into your daily life. Embrace nature's enchantment and transform your health and happiness.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyday-herbalism-tickets-943823400197

13/07/2024

This Sundays well-being walk information ℹ️

Route - Chartist Caves

Date and time - Sunday 14th July, meet at 8:50, start walking at 9am

Meeting point - The Top House Pub, Trefil, NP22 4HG

Distance and difficulty - 5miles in distance at a moderate difficulty

Please can we car share as much as possible please lads, feel free to use this post to arrange lifts,

Wear appropriate footwear and clothing, also bring fluids and snacks

See you Sunday Men

06/07/2024

So on Sunday 7th July, we and SpeakUp Mental Health & Wellbeing are hosting a mens mental health and wellbeing event at Pencoed Fach Farm Blackwood

We have planned so much for the day and it’s going to be a event not to missed we have many workshops going on with some of the top people in their industry including Brazilian jiu jitsu with Richard Shore

The wellbeing walk for Sunday will be run from this event and we’ll be starting at a later time of 9:30am, the walk will be an hour or so in Duration and pretty flat and accessible to men of all abilities

Tickets are £10 for the event which will run until 4pm,

Please get in contact with either of us for more information

Thank you 🙏🏻

06/07/2024

1 day to go…

Don’t let the weather put you off, we are good to go!

Pencoed Fach Farm have worked their asses off to make sure we didn’t have to cancel the event. As we speak they’re clearing out barns and covered areas so that all sessions can be done under cover.

Can’t thank them enough!

Also, there’s still time to get your tickets. Please make sure you get them in advance instead of just turning up on the day. Thank you!

30/06/2024

30/06/2024

Not long to go until our men’s event kicks off.

Being the first of its kind in our area, there’s was (and still is) a lot of uncertainty about the levels of interest, whether people will engage with it and even whether men here in the valleys are ready for something like this.

Uptake has been good but, as always, I want more. I want more men to attend, more men to experience a safe and supportive place, more men to take that step towards connection and mutual support, building on the great work men’s walking and talking groups are already doing

If you’re hesitant about attending for whatever reason, dm me and we can have a chat to see what we can do to help.

Pencoed Fach Farm Blackwood Flying Keys Chris Hayman Butchers You’re Never Alone Andys Man Club Merthyr Tydfil UK Men's Sheds Association Caerphilly Observer Caerphilly County Borough Council Social Work Toolkit: Connect & Share Let's Talk Men's Mental Health Josh Amc MerthyrJac Lewis Foundation Ellie Roxanne Johnson Interlink RCT

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/men-have-mental-health-too-tickets-915363997357?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=postpublish&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_source=email

29/06/2024

Not long now until our men’s wellness day at Pencoed Fach Farm Blackwood on Sunday 7th July alongside You’re Never Alone.

It promises to be a great day in a wonderful location!

Huge thank you to our event sponsors:
Flying Keys
Chris Hayman Butchers
Victoria financial solutions ltd
Spinology First
SiHHa Health

Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/men-have-mental-health-too-tickets-915363997357?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=postpublish&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_source=email

28/06/2024

🌟 Event Sponsor 🌟

A huge thank you to the team not only for sponsoring our upcoming men’s wellness event but also, on a more personal level, for their outstanding level of service and support when working with my own family members during an emotional time.

A great team doing great work!

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