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Events & news

Out in the community.

Walks, fundraisers, socials and moments that matter. New dates go up first on our Facebook and Instagram.

Every week

WEEKLYHUGPeer support groupLittle Hulton Pavilion
ALTTHUHeads Up DadzHug In A Mug, Walkden · 1:00–2:30pm
EVERYFRIGroup & Walk of HopeOpen to the public · after group

Stories & highlights

Men walking together through a woodland path

May 2026 · Walks

Walk of Hope for Mental Health Awareness Week

Members walked from Little Hulton district centre to the Cleggs Lane bridge over the M61, standing together for men’s mental health.

A hand holding a gold trophy

March 2026 · Recognition

Shortlisted at the BBC Make a Difference Awards

One year in, Heads Up Gentlemen was nominated for Community Group of the Year.

A father and his young son standing together in a park

February 2026 · Community

Heads Up Dadz launches in Walkden

A new fortnightly group for fathers, co-founded by Jeff Moritz and Pete Day, opens at Hug In A Mug.

A crowd of people walking together along a country road

13 Dec 2025 · Fundraising

Festive 5K: Little Hulton to Walkden

Around 20 members walked 5km down Manchester Road to raise funds, handing a candy cane to everyone who donated.

Carved Halloween pumpkins with cheerful faces

October 2025 · Community

Halloween Fear Fair

A free Halloween event raising awareness of, and support for, men’s mental health.

Two friends walking outdoors together

October 2025 · Walks

Friday suicide-prevention walks begin

Walks after the Friday group, open to the public, so anyone in a dark place knows they are not alone.

Volunteers clearing litter along a woodland path

2025 · Community

Clearing the paths at St Paul’s Peel

Asked by a local church, the group tidied the paths so wheelchairs and prams could get through.