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Directions for men off mental health support groups alongside events such as football, boules, and group walks and more. Participating in these activities not only boosts your physical health but also enhances your mental well-being.
These sessions provide a much-needed respite and help you feel refreshed, connected, and supported by a community that understands your journey.
Your closest peer support is:
Wythenshawe Talk Group
Wythenshawe Library
Forum Centre
Simonsway
Wythenshawe
M22 5RX
Thursdays 6pm (drop in just turn up)
Mandem Meetup
Mandem Meetup is all about breaking stigmas and building brotherhoods. It’s a grassroots charity that helps improve and reshape the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.
It’s an open and inclusive community for anyone who identifies as a man. They use a mix of social, holistic and less traditional types of support, anything from hiking and football to chess, as well as peer-to-peer talking circles and more.
It’s a really welcoming space where men can connect, talk and support each other.
Longsight, Levenshulme, Gorton & Belle Vue A+LUK Support Group
Asthma + Lung UK believes that every breath matters, and that everyone should have the right to breathe freely, regardless of age, background, income, ethnicity or gender.
They run a session on the last Monday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm, which is open to all.
They’re there to support anyone who needs help with their breathing.
Gorton Library
Garret Way
Manchester
M18 8HE
Phone: 0300 222 5800
Email: supportgroups@asthmaandlung.org.uk
Website: Longsight, Levenshulme, Gorton & Belle Vue A+LUK
Inspired Taskforce
This is a welcoming space for men to connect, receive support and improve their well being.
You will enjoy a healthy, free breakfast while reducing at home expenses & meeting new people.
Sessions provided by The Inspired Taskforce, and are on Fridays at 10.30am at the Inspire community centre.
Contact Paul on: 07724 713 563
Email: paul.belfield@inspiredtaskforce.co.uk
Website: https://www.lev-inspire.org.uk/events/mens-breakfast-club
Levenshulme Good Neighbours
LGN is proud to partner with Gorton Hub and present free Tai Chi sessions to over 50’s in Manchester.
This is a new, friendly exercise session taking place every Monday at the multipurpose:
Gorton Hub Complex, 27 Garratt Way.
The classes run from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, and are instructed by award-winning Tai Chi Instructor George Shu Lee. Beginners are very welcome.
Phone: 07833 578232 or 07396 321077
Email: lgntaichil@gmail.com
Website: www.levenshulmegoodneighbours.org.uk
ANDYSMANCLUB
ANDYSMANCLUB runs peer-to-peer support groups for men over 18 going through storms in their lives, every Monday at 7 pm, excluding bank holidays.
Groups are free to attend with no registration required.
Email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk
Website: www.andysmanclub.co.uk
UK MEN'S SHEDS ASSOCIATION
Men’s sheds are about connection, conversation and creation which is what joining a Men’s Shed is all about.
Men’s Sheds encourage men to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities.
This improves wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation.
Your local men’s sheds are at S.P.I.N, Gorton Monastery and St Margret’s Church in Burnage with their details below.
Email: admin@ukmsa.org.uk
Wesbite: https://menssheds.org.uk
S.P.I.N
S.P.I.N are a charitable Not-for-profit organisation based in Manchester, tackling the ongoing issue of homelessness and poverty.
Here you can find support if you’re experiencing homelessness or poverty
Contact: Claire Robinson.
Coverdale Crescent, Manchester M12 4FG, UK
Phone: 0161 272 9515
Men's Shed at The Monastery
The Men’s Shed at The Monastery is open for current and new members. We are based at The Monastery Manchester.
Tuesday, 10.30am onwards.
Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF, UK
Phone: 07424 841 316
Email: mens.shed.monastery@gmail.com
Events & What’s On: https://themonastery.co.uk/events
Men's shed at St Margaret's Church
The plan is to build a shed in the grounds of St Margaret’s Church, Manchester (CofE).
Men’s sheds are currently working with an architect to design a new building as a centre for many kinds of activity.
Please get in touch for more information.
Burnage Lane, Manchester M19 1FL, UK
Mentell
Mentell’s mission is to reconnect men with the circle, by offering every man the opportunity to talk.
Your local Mentell group is Gorton’s Men’s circle, it’s a safe, confidential place to talk with other men, free from advice, judgement or commitment. No need to book.
Wednesday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF, UK
Phone: 0161 223 3211
Email: community@mentell.org.uk
or
Email: chris.kennedy.gorton@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mentell.org.uk/contact
Website: https://themonastery.co.uk/events/gorton-mens-circle
Dad Matters
Dad Matters run drop-ins at maternity centres and community venues, and offer 1:1 peer support specifically for dads.
They help dads make sense of fatherhood and guide them towards services and information that can support them.
They’re also there for dads experiencing anxiety, stress, or mental health challenges.
It’s all about making sure dads feel supported and know they’re not alone.
Phone: 0161 344 0669
Email: info@homestarthost.org.uk
