Checkmate: A Men’s Mental Health Hub

15/02/2026

What a week for Checkmate 💪

Today marked the end of our 6 week Kickstart at FlexAbility Fitness and it just shows what dedication can do in a short space of time! 🏋️‍♂️🔥
A massive thank you to Dan and the whole team at Flexibility, we cannot wait to see what the 20 Checkmate lads can achieve. 4 weeks to go for our boys! What a gym life changing results! 👏❤️

Our sponsored walk down Whitby had to be postponed due to the weather 🌧️❄️💨 but Harry Mccabe still pulled something together last minute with a kick about for the lads ⚽️

We’re also starting to take names for our March walk in memory of our brother Micky ❤️ if you want to join, drop us a message.

Another busy week done and another one coming! Let’s go 💪🔥

10/02/2026

March for Micky ❤️🥾

On Saturday 21st March, Checkmate will be heading to the Lake District for our first ever lakes walk in memory of our mate and brother Micky, who we sadly lost 7 years ago on the 22nd March.

We’ll be climbing Catbells together a beautiful walk that’s suitable for everyone, no matter your fitness level.

Afterwards we’ll be stopping for food, paid for by Checkmate as a thank you for the continued support ❤️

If anyone would like to leave a small donation on the day it would be massively appreciated, but the main thing is getting as many people there as possible.

Let’s show up for Micky 🫶💙

Message the page if you want the details.

08/02/2026

What a week for Checkmate, We’ve had over 90 people attending across the week, getting involved in:
⚽ 2x 6 a side football
🎾 Padel
🏃 Running club
🎱 Pool night
🥾 Walk & Talk
🔥 Kickstart session at Flexability Fitness

Unreal to see so many lads from all walks of life, showing up and getting involved! 👏

🎯 Our Checkmate Darts League launches this Tuesday!
Anyone can join in, whether you’re class or just fancy a throw.

🥾 This Sunday the 15th we’ve got our huge sponsored Walk & Talk from Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby and back.Everyone is welcome, the more the merrier ❤️

If you’re thinking about coming along but feel nervous, just message the page. We’ll look after you.👊

04/02/2026

Our February itinerary is here!💪

This month we’ve got our usual football, padel and running club 🏃‍♂️⚽🎾

We’re also launching our CheckMate Darts League 🎯 starting next Tuesday! If you fancy getting involved, join our WhatsApp community and jump in with the lads.

We’ve also got the Walk for Barton this month, organised by Harry Mccabe off his own back ❤️
Honestly, seeing faces there means more than donations.

And finally, a 16 Man Padel Tournament on the 21st 🙌
Big thanks to DHM Padel for backing us, we couldn’t do it without places like that 🤝

If you’re new, nervous or just curious dont hesitate to drop us a message and get yourself along. You won’t regret it 💥 👊

02/02/2026

Our deepest sympathy goes to all of the family and friends of the much-loved Eilish Martine Lowe. Our thoughts are with you all at this heartbreaking time. 💔

During such a difficult period, Michael Thompson and family have kindly and generously donated the funds raised at his late mother’s celebration of life.

This donation will go a long way and we are truly
grateful for their support and kindness. ❤️

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the family of the late Eilish Martine Lowe for the generous donation of £535, raised at her celebration of life in support of Checkmate: A Men’s Mental Health Hub

The funds raised will support the continued work of Checkmate in promoting men’s mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding it.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

01/02/2026

4 weeks ago, everything changed for the four of us. John Potts Kyle Jones Michael Snaith Garry Hargreaves

After being given a 6 week training programme through Man Club, we committed to a new lifestyle and it’s genuinely been life changing.

Today, we had the chance to pass that same opportunity on to almost 20 lads, thanks to FlexAbility Fitness, who have kindly given us the exact programme to offer others.

These photos show the fitness test that’s completed at the start and end of the 6 weeks… but what you’re seeing is only a small fraction of what the programme really involves.

It’s been transformational for us four, and I know without a doubt it will be the same for the lads who started their journey today.

We honestly can’t thank Dan and the entire team at Flexibility Fitness enough the facilities, the atmosphere, and the people make it something truly special. ❤️👏

This is just the beginning.

31/01/2026

Unbelievable morning at the Matchroom Boxing 5K run ahead of the Josh Kelly vs Bakhram Murtazaliev fight tonight! 🥊🔥

A huge thank you to Troy Williamson for inviting us lads along. The atmosphere this morning was electric, and I’ve no doubt it’ll be just as special tonight at the fight!👏

We want to wish Josh Kelly the best of luck. A local lad stepping up to fight for a world title go and smash it!👊🏆

Moments like this show what sport and community are all about.

30/01/2026

Anyone who grew up in West Cornforth knows The Barber Shop - West Cornforth is more than just a place to get a haircut…and this proves it!👏

It’s always been a homely, hilarious place where everyone feels welcome, and we absolutely love having Anna on board.😊

If you’re local or nearby, pop in and see it for yourself you won’t be disappointed!

We’re so grateful to have such an amazing team around us. Thank you to Anna Garnett for all your support❤️

29/01/2026

We have been invited to play in a 8 team charity football tournament in march! All charities involved are absolutely brilliant and this is a great way for us all to get together and do something as one.

Thanks to Turnbull’s FC Clothing for putting this on👏 if you can take a minute to read the post below and help out in anyway possible it would be greatly appreciated!😊

25/01/2026

What a week! 👀

This week we’ve had over 50 different lads involved across all the events we’ve put on, and it’s been incredible to see so many new people getting stuck in. 😊

We also had our first charity football match on Friday, a huge thanks to Man Up Durham for being brilliant competition! 🤝

Checkmate is growing from strength to strength, and it’s honestly beyond words to see what’s building here. The support, the atmosphere, and the people coming together has been unreal. 👏

We’ve got another very busy week ahead with more events and some exciting plans to give back. If you’ve been thinking about coming along, this is your sign.💪

24/01/2026

If you haven’t seen already, here’s another chance to get involved. Harry Mccabe has organised a Walk & Talk off his own back, in memory of our mutual friend Barton, who we sadly lost recently 💔

Harry has already raised £2,000, which is absolutely incredible. This will go a long way towards our plans to help grieving families and those who suffer in silence, helping them out of dark times. Thanks to this, we’ll be able to put on free trips and events throughout the year 👏

Even if you haven’t donated, it would mean just as much to see you there. The more people involved, the better ❤️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/harry-mccabe?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL