News & Views
26th January, 2024
52 Degrees North – Supporting ANDYSMANCLUB
52 Degrees North (David, Darren and Rod) are excited to announce that they will be supporting ANDYSMANCLUB in their campaign to row around Great Britain, unsupported as part of the GB Row Challenge event in June 2025! The GB Row Challenge is the ultimate rowing feat. Complex tides and very changeable British weather mean good […]
15th January, 2024
ANDYSMANCLUB Join The Brew Train
The Samaritans aim to turn ‘Blue Monday’, commonly believed to be the most difficult day of the year, into ‘Brew Monday’, with its positive associations of a cheery cuppa and a convivial chat. Initiatives such as the Brew Train are encouraging people to get together for that char-and-chinwag this month, whilst raising awareness of how […]
10th August, 2023
Elevating Men’s Mental Health: The Crucial Role of Self-Care Hello, gentlemen! If you’re here reading this, you’ve taken the first step towards prioritizing your mental health – and that deserves a hearty toast! Cheers to you! Now, what if we told you that the secret weapon in the battle against stress and burnout could be […]
16th February, 2023
ANDYSMANCLUB Emmerdale Lock-in
The Men of Emmerdale Know that It’s Okay To Talk! For the first time in its fifty year history, Emmerdale will be airing an episode featuring an ensemble cast of only male actors. In coming weeks Marlon Dingle, played by Mark Charnock, will set up a late night lock-in at the Emmerdale Woolpack, with one […]
9th February, 2023
ANDYSMANCLUB collaborates with Samaritans and Emmerdale! After a build up of isolation, grief and confusion Paddy Kirk has been visibly struggling. Next month viewers will see Paddy consider taking his own life. Feeling alone and struggling to find his place in people’s lives, Paddy, played by Dominic Brunt, will begin having suicidal thoughts and as […]
5th January, 2023
Family Law – Dispelling The Myths
Hi, My name is Andrew and I’m a specialist Family Law Solicitor with Blacks in Leeds. The nature of the work I deal with on a day-to- day basis means I am often working with people facing some of the most difficult times of their lives. The separation itself can be tough (whether married or […]
5th January, 2023
Introducing GRV RNG and Feel Good Running
GRV RNG are a new running brand whose aim is to help people feel good through running! Starting in mid-2022, GRV RNG have been partnered with ANDYSMANCLUB, donating a percentage of profits to our charity and shouting loud and proud about our message and mission! AMC: How did you first come to hear of ANDYSMANCLUB? […]
30th September, 2022
One of our attendees has very kindly designed a Coat of Arms for us – featuring a Tudor Rose, and two phrases in Latin that perfectly embody our group. Omnia in hoc simul – which translates as “All in this together” & Suus Okay Loqui – which translates as “It’s Okay to Talk” Karl Jordan’s […]
12th September, 2022
ANDYSMANCLUB – Making 7pm on Monday the time for men who need to talk
This guest article is by Phil Hay from The Athletic. Everybody here has a story to tell and step one is telling it. Or step two is telling it because you cannot avoid the conclusion that step one is walking into the room. The irony of Andy’s Man Club is that nobody can quite bring […]
18th August, 2022
Understanding Debt & Mental Health with StepChange
Poor mental health is closely associated with debt problems, as dealing with debt can be a very isolating and lonely experience. The stigma attached to money troubles makes it difficult to talk about them, especially with those closest to you. In turn, this can create an even bigger burden to carry. If you’re struggling to […]
Urgent Help Needed?
ANDYSMANCLUB is a peer-led charity, so we are not professional mental health support workers. If you need urgent help, please contact one of these excellent groups.
Samaritans
If you need to contact someone urgently for a confidential, you can call The Samaritans free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Calm
Calm run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. Visit the helpline now.
Call 111
You can now call 111 free of charge and select option 2 to be connected to a mental health professional.
Suicide Prevention UK
Suicide Prevention UK help anyone who may be struggling with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide. Call their 24/7 helpline on 0800 689 5652
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