you alright chief?

01/04/2026

Easter hits differently for different people.

For some, it’s family, chocolate, and time off.
For others, it’s quiet… a bit too quiet.

That’s why “you alright, chief?” matters.

Not as a throwaway line —
but as a genuine check-in.

No big speeches.
No fixing everything.
Just noticing. Just asking. Just being there.

Over Easter, when routines slow down, things can feel heavier for some.
So here’s the reminder:

👉 Drop someone a message
👉 Make that call
👉 Sit a bit longer and listen
👉 Or just say it properly… “You alright, chief?”

Because sometimes, that one question
is exactly what someone needed.

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We’re also thinking ahead…

The last Father’s Day Fun Day we hosted at the The Mare and Foal- Failsworth was quality —
kids running around, dads getting overly competitive (as expected),
and just a proper good community vibe.

We’re thinking of bringing it back this June 👀

Something simple:
• Football / games
• Food & music
• Space for people to just connect

Nothing fancy… just people, together.

👉 If you’d be up for it (or bringing the family), drop a 👍 or comment below
👉 Or message me directly

Let’s make it even bigger this year.

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Alright to chat. Always. 🐣

01/04/2026

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17/01/2026

💙 In Memory of Dale Harris 💙

Today, Chadderton Football Club wore pre-match shirts with the ‘you alright chief?’ Logo in memory of Dale Harris, who sadly passed away this week. A huge fixture and an emotional occasion, with the club, players, and supporters coming together to honour and remember him.

At ‘you alright chief?’, we exist to remind people that no one should feel they have to carry life’s pressures alone. We are a local men’s mental health and social connection group built around simple things — checking in on one another, creating spaces to talk (or just be), and reminding people that support doesn’t always start with a big conversation… sometimes it starts with asking, “you alright, chief?” Moments like this underline exactly why that message matters.

Our thoughts are with Dale’s family, friends and everyone connected to the club at this incredibly difficult time.

At ‘you alright chief?’, we’ll also be fundraising at some of our upcoming events — to support Dale’s family and to continue our wider mission around men’s mental health, connection, and checking in on one another.

👉 A GoFundMe link to support Dale’s family is in the comments for anyone who wishes to contribute.

💙 Rest easy, Dale.

14/01/2026

💙 This is why talking matters. This is why connection matters. 💙

Hearing about another young man feeling the weight of life too heavy to carry is heartbreaking. It’s a painful reminder that so many people are struggling quietly, feeling alone even when they’re not meant to be.

This is exactly why I won’t give up on ‘you alright chief?’
Because no one should feel like they have to face everything on their own.
Because talking saves lives.
Because checking in — even with a simple “you alright, chief?” — can make all the difference.

If you’re struggling, please know this:
👉 You are not weak.
👉 You are not a burden.
👉 You are not alone — even if it feels that way right now.

And if you’re reading this and thinking of someone else… check in on them. Ask twice. Listen without trying to fix. Sometimes just being there is enough.

There are also brilliant groups and services out there doing vital work every day. Please use them, share them, and support them:

🟦 Andy’s Man Club – Peer support for men who need a place to talk Andys Man Club
🟦 CAD – Cleaners and Dryer – Supporting mental health through action and connection www.cleaneranddryer.co.uk
🟦 Ricky Hatton Foundation
🟦 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
🟦 CALM – 0800 58 58 58
🟦 SHOUT – Text 85258 for confidential support
🟦 Su***de Prevention UK – 0800 587 0800

Let’s keep showing up for each other.
Let’s keep talking.
Let’s keep reminding people they matter.

💙 If you need us, we’re here.
💬 If someone’s on your mind, reach out.

14/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from ‘you alright chief?’ 🎉

First off — Happy New Year to everyone who follows, supports and believes in what we’re trying to do 💙

We’ll be honest… we’ve been a bit quiet over the last few months. Life has a habit of taking over sometimes — work, family, pressures, and just keeping your head above water. No drama, no disappearing act — just real life.

But as we head into a new year, it felt important to check back in.

The mission behind ‘you alright chief?’ is as important now as it’s ever been.
Loneliness, pressure, mental health struggles — they don’t disappear just because the calendar changes. If anything, the quieter months can be the hardest. That’s why connection, conversation and simply turning up for each other still matter.

So… we’re starting to look ahead 👀

We’re thinking about planning some relaxed, no-pressure get-togethers like:
🍻 Quiz nights
🍛 Meals out / curry nights / BBQ Bus 🍔
☕ Brew & a chat meet-ups
🎉 Fun days and social events

Nothing fancy. No expectations. Just chances to get together, have a laugh, and make sure no one feels on their own.

👉 Before we lock anything in, we want to hear from you.
Would you be up for coming along to events like this?
What would you actually enjoy turning up to?

Drop a comment, send us a message, or just give the post a like if you’re in. That helps more than you think.

Here’s to a new year of checking in, looking out for each other, and keeping the simple question alive:

💬 “You alright, chief?”

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19/11/2025

💙 Today, on what would have been Bobby’s 48th birthday, we want to pause, remember, and remind every man out there that you’re never on your own. 💙

‘you alright chief?’ was born because we lost a mate. Bobby’s passing opened our eyes to how many men struggle silently, how many carry the weight alone, and how easily life can become overwhelming behind a smile.

From that heartbreak, we made a promise:
❤️To look out for each other better.
💜To check in.
💚To talk.
🧡To listen.
🤎To make sure no man feels he has to face things alone.

That’s what ‘you alright chief?’ is all about.
🤝A community.
🤝A place to connect.
🤝A laugh, a chat, a brew, a pint, a quiz night, a football session — normal things that create real support. No pressure. No judgement. Just blokes being there for each other.

And tonight, as we speak at the Spark Oldham International Men's Day event in Oldham, we carry Bobby with us. His memory is why we started, and his memory keeps us pushing forward.

💙 2026 will be a huge year for ‘you alright chief?’

We’re rebuilding, refocusing, and coming back stronger with:
• More events
• More meetups
• More community connections
• More support for men locally
• A bigger push to tackle loneliness

Thank you to everyone who has stuck with us, supported us, and believed in what we do.

🗣️Let’s keep checking in.
💪 Let’s keep breaking the stigma.
❓Let’s keep asking the question that can change a life:

👉 “you alright chief?”

18/11/2025

💙 November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💙
A reminder that every man’s mental health matters — not just this month, but every single day.

At ‘you alright chief?’ we see first-hand how many men carry the weight of the world on their shoulders in silence. Work pressures, family responsibilities, financial worries, loneliness — it builds up, and too often lads feel like they’ve just got to “get on with it.”

But here’s the truth 👇
🟦 Talking isn’t weakness.
🟦 Struggling isn’t failure.
🟦 Asking for help is a strength.
🟦 And you are never a burden.

Men are less likely to open up… but more likely to reach breaking point.
That’s why groups like ‘you alright chief?’ exist — to give blokes a space to talk, laugh, breathe, and feel part of something. No judgement. No pressure. No masks.

This month, we’re asking everyone to take one small step:
👉 Check in on a mate
👉 Send that message
👉 Ask twice
👉 Start the conversation

A simple: “You alright, chief?”
…can literally change someone’s day — and sometimes even their life.

If you’re the one struggling, please talk to someone. A friend, a family member, one of us — anyone.
You matter more than you know.

📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 CALM: 0800 58 58 58
📞 SANEline: 0300 304 7000
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258

Let’s make November the month more men feel seen, supported, and connected.
Let’s look out for each other.
Let’s keep talking.

18/11/2025

💙 We’re Proud to Be Speaking at International Men’s Day 💙

It’s been a little quiet on here recently — life has a habit of taking over sometimes — but ‘you alright chief?’ is very much still here, still committed, and still working to support men across our local communities.

I’m proud to share that we’ve been invited to speak at the International Men’s Day event hosted by Spark Oldham on Wednesday 19th November.

This year’s theme is Celebrating Boys & Men, and it’s an honour to represent our group and talk about the importance of connection, community, and looking out for one another.

Being part of this event means a lot — it reinforces why ‘you alright chief?’ exists in the first place:
👉 tackling loneliness
👉 breaking stigma
👉 creating spaces where men feel safe to talk, laugh, open up, and be themselves

🔵 What’s Coming Next?

Even though we’ve been a bit quieter online, we’ve been planning behind the scenes… and we’re gearing up for a big finish to 2025 and an even bigger year in 2026.

Keep your eyes peeled for:
🍺 Mare & Foal Quiz Night
🍛 Autumn Curry Night
⚽ F.C United of Manchester Match Meet-Up
🥅 5-a-side Kick-Abouts
🎉 More social events & get-togethers
… and in 2026, a refreshed and reinvigorated relaunch of the group to help us support even more men locally.

To everyone who’s been part of the journey so far — thank you.

To everyone we’ve yet to meet — we can’t wait to welcome you.

And as always, don’t forget to check in with your mates:
👉 “you alright, chief?”
It might just be the conversation they needed today.

03/11/2025

💙 Kindness Isn’t Soft. 💙

Some people still see kindness as weakness — but they’ve got it wrong.
Kindness takes strength. It takes courage to care, to listen, and to show up when someone needs you.

At ‘you alright chief?, we see every day how a simple chat, a bit of time, or a few kind words can change everything. You never know what someone’s carrying — but your kindness might be the thing that helps them through it.

Let’s keep building a world where men don’t feel they have to hide behind a mask. Where checking in, listening, and being kind is seen for what it really is: real strength.

So today, take a moment to reach out. Ask your mate, your brother, your dad, your colleague —
👉 “you alright, chief?”

It could mean more than you know.

Kindness isn’t soft — it’s powerful.
Check in, reach out, and stand with those fighting their silent battles. 💙

16/10/2025

💙 You Alright Chief? 💙

Sometimes, life can feel heavier than we let on. No matter how strong, confident, or successful someone might seem, everyone has battles they’re fighting behind the scenes.

Men often carry the weight quietly — feeling like we have to “man up,” deal with it ourselves, or keep it bottled in. But we need to change that. Talking isn’t weakness. Reaching out for help isn’t failure. It’s courage.

If you’re struggling, please don’t sit in silence. Talk to a mate. Open up. Ask for help. You matter — more than you might ever realise.

And if you haven’t heard from one of your mates in a while, drop them a message today. A simple “You alright, chief?” could make all the difference.

💬 Samaritans: 116 123
💬 CALM: 0800 58 58 58
💬 SHOUT: Text “SHOUT” to 85258

Let’s keep checking in, keep talking, and keep showing up for one another.

07/10/2025

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