Men Talk

19/08/2026

What a fantastic first Men Talk session last night at Bowland Bikes CIC in Clitheroe! 🙌

We had 8 of us men come together, sharing stories, having a chat, a laugh and most importantly, creating a space where we can talk openly without judgement. 🗣️❤️

A massive thank you to everyone who came along and made the first session such a positive one.

And a huge thank you to Philip Wade, who will be leading our Men Talk sessions going forward. We really appreciate you giving your time, experience and support to help create a safe space for men to come together and talk. 👏💙

This is exactly what Men Talk is all about — getting men together, talking, supporting each other and reminding each other that it's okay to not be okay.

This is only the beginning… 💪

Breaking Cycles CIC
WALK and TALK

03/08/2026

🎉 Good news, Men Talk is expanding! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be starting a new Men Talk group in Ribble Valley, Clitheroe.

Starting Tuesday 18th, we’ll meet at Bowland Bikes—in partnership with Bowland Bikes CIC and Breaking Cycles CIC.

✅ All the details are on the poster.

Please come along, join us, and share this post with anyone who may benefit. Tea and Coffee will be provided ☕️

Thank you ❤️

28/07/2026

🚲 Men Talk Cycling Sessions — Starting This Thursday! 🚲

Now that we’ve got some nice weather, we’d like to kick off a few cycling sessions for the group.

Our first session is this Thursday, 30th July:
Meet: 4:30pm at Hodge House Community Centre
Ride: along the canal
Back by: 6:00pm
Then: Men Talk group starts at *6:00pm** as normal

If you’d be interested in joining, please let us know.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike — we’ve got a few you can borrow 😉

All welcome. Confidential and friendly as always. 💙

18/07/2026

Now that the weather has turned lovely, we’ve been making great use of the Hodge House Community Garden.

We’ve had two Campfire Conversations so far—
The first one included a proper fire 🔥
This Thursday we enjoyed a BBQ 🍔

These sessions have been brilliant, and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed them. For us, the setting is always really important, and the Community Garden has been perfect.

Even better—we got the chance to use some tools and skills, including knives, axes, and flint & steel.

Join us for our next Campfire Conversations on the 30th July, 6pm at Hodge House Community Centre

WALK and TALK

03/06/2026

Reminder: our next session is tomorrow evening, the 4th of June, at Hodge House Community Centre, 6pm.

Guest Alert**: Tomorrow we have Addy from Northwest Golf Series ⛳️ joining us. He’s our guest for the second time.

We’ve noticed that the majority of our special guests have become regulars, so we must be doing something right.

Please join us—there’s nothing to worry about. Everyone is friendly.

We are fully confidential; what’s said in the group stays in the group.

Plus we always feed everyone so you will leave with a belly full 🙂

See you there!

22/05/2026

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/colne-mental-health-group-celebrates-community-fundraising-success-8637684?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR9pvpjbGNrBH2ms2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj9Vp4qE6Q81g0MJnosLgt6ikpeFgb701oMJkXEm43Zc5aknzzinzByijOKA_aem_j1xk6dwi1St7_H4PmZOX_Q

A Colne men’s mental health support group has celebrated another successful community session following two major fundraising efforts in support of its work.

21/05/2026

Tonight’s session featured our special guest, Shouib, a Dietitian affiliated with the NHS who also operates his own food preparation business.

We were pleased to welcome Shouib and grateful to Hodge House Community Centre for hosting and providing the opportunity to sample his creations. The food was truly delicious and of high nutritional value.

We highly recommend Shouib’s meals to everyone. Click the link below and like the page 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3NFYBfUS/

WALK and TALK We Evolve Project Breaking Cycles CIC

20/05/2026

Tomorrow's session will be at a slightly later time of 7pm at Hodge House Community Centre.

Join us, we even have a special guest who will be bringing a surprise for our group.

05/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Steve Turnock, OCD advocate and founder of Asto Clinics, as our special guest this Thursday at 6:00pm. Steve has personal experience with OCD and will share his story, insights, and how the right support can transform lives.

He’s was featured in a documentary on channel 5 called ‘Do you have OCD?’

When: Thursday, 7th May at 6:00pm
Where: Hodge House Community Centre

About Steve: Founder of Asto Clinics (UK charity established in 2020 to provide effective OCD treatment). Steve’s journey from living with OCD to helping others is a powerful reminder of hope and recovery.
Asto Clinics: A catalyst for access to evidence-based OCD treatment. If you’re seeking help or more information, visit their site: https://www.astoclinics.com/

We can’t wait to hear Steve’s story and discuss practical steps toward managing OCD together. See you there!

WALK and TALK We Evolve Project Breaking Cycles CIC

23/04/2026

We had a highly successful session tonight, with a full house.

Tonight was particularly special due to the cheque presentation.

Eesa Raja recently competed in an Ultra MMA fight, raising an impressive £1,090.

Thomas Durkin completed the Manchester Marathon in 4 hours 20 minutes, raising £514.

A special shout-out to Hodge House Community Centre for generously supporting the food; the lads loved the meals and left with bellies full.

We are deeply grateful to these dedicated lads for their hard work and generosity in support of Men Talk and WALK and TALK. As a self-funded community group, donations are essential, and these contributions have positively impacted our entire community. Thank you to both of you. 🖤