Take The Conn

14/10/2025

On Sunday, we ran our first ever stall! 🩵

As part of it, we asked people to write a short anonymous message on a post-it note - something they’d want to say to someone who’s struggling right now. Folded up and put in a cup.

The responses we received were incredible. Raw, real, and full of heart. In fact, each one was formatted in the exact way they were handwritten - even to the text positioning and smiley faces. Some simple. Some powerful. All from a place of care.

Moments like this remind me why TTC exists - to create spaces for connection, empathy, and understanding. Because sometimes, it’s the smallest words that can make the biggest difference.

Swipe across to read what our lovely community had to say! 🩵

(And P.S. - slide 5 was not a paid actor 🤪)

12/10/2025

Today is a huge milestone for us here at Take The Conn…

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥!

Come down today between the hours of 10:00-16:00 at Swallows Leisure Centre, and meet our lovely team to find out more about the work we do - and it’s also your chance to have a say in how we can benefit you guys - the community itself!

And you can even pickup a wristband and a sweet for your troubles. 🤪

Thank you to Swallows Leisure for having us - and feel free to have a look around their facilities while you’re there, and the other stalls there!

17/09/2025

THE TAKE THE CONN EVENING ROUTE IS HERE PEOPLE (apologies for the late post 🤪)

Meet at the bottom of Lapwing Drive in Lower Halstow TONIGHT for 7pm - a repeat of our lovely walk back at the end of April!

If you’re feeling those midweek blues, and feel the need for a little pick-me-up - look no further than our TTC walks! Our community is there to support each other, and have a chinwag, whilst also getting moving for your body and mind. You’ll feel much better for coming along!

If you are interested in coming along - please shoot us a message. See you there! 🩵

05/09/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐂𝐈𝐂)

From what started as a simple dream me and my mum had when we founded TTC on 11 February 2024 - Conn’s birthday - to running football tournaments, and more recently sports events and walks… it’s now time to take the leap.

This isn’t just a piece of paper… it’s a statement of intent. A promise that what started as a small idea in Conn’s memory is growing into something bigger - a movement dedicated to helping people take control of their lives.

One day, we’ll have a TTC centre where young people can come to find support, purpose, and community. For now - we’re building, step by step. Event by event. Connversation by Connversation. 🦆🩵

Thank you to everyone that’s been on this journey with us. Let’s all keep on Taking The Conn in our lives!

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧 𝐂𝐈𝐂 🤩🩵

02/09/2025

The TTC walk for tomorrow is HERE!

Meet at Gore Court Cricket club (tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd) for 7pm - we’ll then stroll down to the Jenny Wren for a cheeky drink, then loop back to Gore Court Cricket Club!

Please feel free to come along and chat to likeminded people, and get moving and talking for your mental health! Should be around 1:30 hours in total, and you absolutely won’t regret it.

Let me know if you’re coming along - and feel free to join our growing WhatsApp community! (Link in bio)

See you all tomorrow 🩵

26/08/2025

The TTC walks are BACK this week with a bang. 😎💥

📍 The Three Mariners at Oare
📆 Wednesday 27 August, 7PM

We’ll be meeting at The Three Mariners (circled) and leaving promptly at 7 for a lovely stroll around the creek - fresh air, good chat, and a real reset for the mind. We’ll then loop back to the pub - feel free to stick around for a pint or a bite to eat if you feel up to it!

These walks aren’t just about moving your legs - they’re about checking in with each other, lifting each other up and reminding ourselves that we’re never alone. 🩵

This week’s extra special - the lovely will be joining us which I’m buzzing for!

If you’re up for it, drop me a message or join the TTC WhatsApp Community (link in bio).

See you lovely people tomorrow! 🩵

25/06/2025

We get it - the news has been a LOT lately. If it’s making you feel anxious, sad, or just generally low - just know you are absolutely not alone in those thoughts and feelings.

At Take The Conn, we are committed to helping people take control of their lives; and that starts with compassion.

You don’t have to carry it all. Swipe through for a little support 🩵

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22/06/2025

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 🌞

Yesterday, Saturday 21st, marked the Summer solstice for this year - the longest day of the year in terms of daylight.

While this day is widely celebrated, for many, it also brings the quiet reminder that the days will begin to shorten from now - a gentle nod towards the colder, darker months ahead.

Although this is very much a reality, it doesn’t have to be OUR reality...

Yes, the days are shortnening now. But let’s not let that truth take us away from the beauty of now. We can’t control the daylight, but we can choose to be fully present, and savour the beautiful warm summer nights while they’re here!

There’s so much to be grateful for in life, and so little worth worrying about in the grand scheme of things.

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝.

- Finn 🩵

22/05/2025

𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅!!🏅🩵

Last week, I had the honour of attending the Mayor of Swale’s Civic Awards ceremony, after being shortlisted for one of the awards.

And guess what…

WE WON! 🩵

And I say “we” because this isn’t just about me. This is a win for ALL of us - everyone that supports , comes to our events, engages with .conncast, and for everyone dealing with their mental health. This award belongs to the whole community, none of this would be possible without you guys.

And of course, a HUGE shoutout to for nominating us for this award in the first place - your selflessness is so rare and I’m forever grateful to have someone as lovely as you in my life. 🥰🩵

As much as being recognised is always nice, there is a lot more work to be done still; we’re only just getting started! Let’s keep breaking the stigma and helping people Take The Conn. ⛵️🩵

05/04/2025

𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑲𝑺 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑨𝑲𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑵! 🩵🚶

We are delighted to announce that we are going to be starting our very own walking group with Take The Conn, every Wednesday at 7pm (starting this Wednesday, 9th April)

Evening strolls, encouraging open conversations and laughter with each other, whilst doing something for your mind and body - all for free. What else would you possibly rather spend your Wednesday evenings doing? 🤩

This is something I (Finn) have been thinking of doing for a while - and you can thank for really pushing for this recently (giving me a kick up the backside to put it bluntly) and also for creating this lovely poster!

Hope to see you all there - if interested, drop me a message () and make sure you join our WhatsApp community to stay up to date - which I’ll link in our bio. 🩵

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20/09/2024

Hey guys,

For those of you that don’t know, I’ve recently set up a podcast called The Conn’Cast - a show where we encourage guests to speak about their mental health, to encourage and inspire others to take control of their lives - promoting good mental health for all.

Last week’s episode with Connor Barkley-Rogers meant a lot to me personally, as we both spoke about our experiences with the passing of my brother Connor and reflected on how our mental health has been since, and ways that we have dealt with it.

I would really appreciate a watch/listen, or purely even a share could allow this podcast to reach someone that might need to hear this.

A link to the podcast can be found here: https://linktr.ee/theconncast?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa7ytNyAhsjPCjwkRGK9O_HydoJ_uswL9YzJ3XAYJblXJhgNBSQF1Pdfk0_aem_xSmrEZGQmbgJERexleCLqA

Thanks all! 🤗💚

Finn 🩵

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10/09/2024

Warning: this post mentions themes involving su***de. Read with care.

Today marks 🩵

The theme of this years day is “changing the narrative on su***de” - and we can achieve this by getting talking about it.

If you’re concerned that someone you know may have suicidal thoughts, hopefully this post will allow you to recognise the warning signs of this, and act on it if necessary.

As hard as it can be, asking the person directly if they have suicidal thoughts can be the best way to make them open up, and can potentially save a life!

So on this - let’s get talking to our friends and family, and break the stigma surrounding mental health and su***de.

If you or someone you know needs urgent support, swipe across to the last slide for some helplines. Equally, my inbox is always open if anyone would like a chat!

I hope everyone has a great day!

Finn 🩵