Our Health Development Coordinator for Withington & Old Moat has been working with the Mandem Meetup to support them in achieving their charitable aims. ‘Mandem Meetup is a grassroots charity promoting, correcting and improving the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.’

To support them in reaching out to more men, and to provide new opportunities for members of the Mandem Meetups peer network we introduced them to Bloc 2 Bloc Entertainment who are a Manchester grown organisation who aim to showcase and promote talented musicians, artists and creatives.

Mandem Meetup and Bloc 2 Bloc are now holding 2 collaborative events and want the men of Manchester to get involved. All events are free and have been designed by local men to improve conversations around men’s mental health in our community.

Event 1:
Mandem Meetup and Bloc 2 Bloc Outreach Day
Saturday 23^rd March 1pm – 5pm on Rutherford Square (outside Withington Library)
A day event of music and conversations to promote men’s mental health. Music, Special Guests, Good Vibes. A quite space and brews will be available in the Ice Shack. Free event no booking required, just show up for yourself.

Event 2:
Mandem Meetup and Bloc 2 Bloc No Slacking Event
Thursday 28^th March 9pm – 3am at The Old Abbey Taphouse, Hulme
An evening event with performances from Bloc 2 Bloc resident acts and Mandem Meetup members. Motivational event host and information on how to join the Mandem Meetups peer network. Free event, booking required: https://skiddle.com/e/38079076

For more information on what the Mandem Meetup do as a charity, please visit their website or watch this video – Trigger Warning content includes conversations about suicide.