Welcome to International Men's Day in the UK
The Men @ ECCY MECCY Showcase Event
18 November 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Main Hall,
Eccleshill Mechanics Institute, Stone Hall Road,
You are warmly invited to our celebration Showcase Event 2014! The event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to come and see the many different aspects of and purpose behind the much needed Men @ Eccy Meccy work! Men @ Eccy Meccy Showcase Event Flyer When? Tuesday 18th November at 1pm-3pm Where? Main Hall, Eccleshill Mechanics Institute, Stone Hall Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 2EW Food? Yes! There is a full buffet served at 1pm with a…
Fatherhood Institute to Launch a #bringingfathersin Campaign
19 November 2014
Fatherhood Institute,
Administrative Office SN8 3UU
The charity the campaign Fatherhood Institute is launching a #bringingfathersin campaign to celebrate dads’ role in their children’s learning and help frontline professionals to involved more fathers in their children’s lives. Web: http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/ Contact: Jeremy Davies [email protected]
Registered Therapists to Raise Awareness of Men’s Mental Health on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014
RSCPP,
1 Matthew’s Yard
Croydon, CR0 1FF United Kingdom
RSCPP, a network of over 2,500 registered therapists, are using International Men’s Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of men’s mental health issues and some of the help available to men. Web: http://www.rscpp.co.uk/content/features/international-mens-day-mental-health.html Contact: [email protected]
insideMAN launches #100Voices4men
19 November 2014
http://www.inside-man.co.uk/tag/100Voices4men/
Online magazine insideMAN (www.inside-man.co.uk) is launching a new series of articles called #100Voices4Men featuring 100 articles written by, for and about men and boys. Authors include Guardian columnist Ally Fogg; former Equal Opportunities Commissioner, Duncan Fisher and writer and campaigner Glen Poole who helps to co-ordinate International Men’s Day in the UK. Web: http://www.inside-man.co.uk/tag/100Voices4men/ Contact [email protected] or call 07981 334222
ManKind Initiative to Launch Police Figures on Domestic Abuse on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014
ManKind Initiative,
Flook House
Taunton, TA1 1BT
Domestic abuse charity, the ManKind Initiative will be announcing new police figures on the number of male victims of domestic abuse this week. These have been gained through Freedom of Information requests.
Men in Early Years – the Election Campaign Starts Here on International Men’s Year
19 November 2014
Men in Early Years
Men in Early Years run by the Laura Henry Consultancy: http://www.laurahenryconsultancy.com/2014/11/15/men-in-early-years-the-election-campaign-starts-here/
Isle of Man College Attempts to Break World Yoiga Record on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 pm
National Sports Centre,
Grove Road
Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1RB
Isle of Man College is looking to set the world record for the largest all-male yoga class. The idea is the brainchild of Kate Bergquist, health and well-being co-ordinator, who was keen to mark International Men’s Day. The world record attempt takes place at the National Sports Centre, in Douglas, tomorrow (Wednesday) from midday. Kate told iomtoday: ‘Normally the objectives for International Men’s Day include a focus on men’s and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality and highlighting…
Made for Men Spa Day – All Week – Celebrating International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 8:00 am – 23 November 2014 @ 5:00 pm
Eden Hall Day Spa,
Nottinghamshire, NG23 5PG United Kingdom
International Men’s Day (IMD), which takes place on 19 November, focuses on men’s health and wellbeing and we’d like to help along the way and bring those Eden Hall spa secrets to all you males. http://www.edenspa.co.uk/spa-shop/special-offers/1109/made-for-men-spa-day-15th-to-23rd-november-2014 Our customised Men’s Day Package is available to book from 15-23 November. You’ll get a proper man-sized day, but at only £105, a price that is distinctly half-pint in stature. Full-day use of Eden’s spa and gym facilities – wallow in the hot tubs,…
CALM and Men’s Health Forum launch Masculinity Audit on International Men’s day
19 November 2014 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
House of Commons,
Westminster, SW1A 0AA United Kingdom
Lord Boateng will launch the 2014 Masculinity Audit commissioned the Campaign Against Living Miserably – CALM – a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. Lord Boateng will be joined at a Breakfast Seminar at the House of Commons by speakers from CALM and the charity the Men’s Health Forum. It is invite only
International Men’s Day in Belfast
19 November 2014 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Belfast Castle,
Antrim Rd
Belfast, BT15 5GR United Kingdom
Belfast City Council would like to invite you to Belfast’s first International Men’s Day seminar at Belfast Castle on Wednesday 19th November from 9.30am to 3.30pm. International Mens Day Invitation Belfast The theme for this year’s event is ‘Working Together for Men and Boys’ and it is designed to encourage greater cooperation in addressing issues that affect men and boys all over the world. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. The event will reflect the…
York St John’s Feminist Society to Celebrate Men’s Achievements on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
York St John’s Student Union,
York, YO31 7EX.
Great news, York St John’s Feminist Society is to hold an event on International Men’s Day to celebrate the achievements of men from around the world. There will be plenty of information available on the day, guest speaker and an open space for discussion. It is for students only and they have also agreed to be a supporter.
Free2Network Stressbuster Event in Llanfair on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Carreg Bran Hotel,
Church Ln, Llanfairpwll
Anglesey, LL61 5YH
Free2Network member Graham Williams, Well Mind Therapy will deliver a short Stress Buster workshop with useful tools to take away and use at your desk or in your car. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free2network-in-llanfair-pg-november-19th-2014-tickets-10120521753
Newcastle University’s Institute of Health and Society Host International Men’s Day Event
19 November 2014 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 pm
Newcastle University,
Institute of Health & Society
Newcastle, NE2 4AX United Kingdom
The Institute of Heath and Society at Newcastle University is hosting an International Men’s Day coffee morning. http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ihs/about/athenaswan/news.htm Institute Staff Only HS will be hosting an International Men’s Day coffee morning on Wednesday 19th November from 11am – 11:45am, IHS Level 3 coffee area. There will be informal presentations and refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
Edgehill University Hold Interactive Stall on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Edgehill Universiy Student’s Union Hub,
St Helen’s Road
Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP United Kingdom
‘I get by with a little help from my friends’ – John Lennon Join some of our Counsellors and Student Ambassadors at our interactive stall in the HUB – 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday November 19th. Let’s talk about Men’s health and… Get information and resources Give us your tips on looking after yourself and your mates Support ‘Time to Change’ and ‘Movember’ campaigns This event is offered by the Counselling and Supervisory Services, which is part of
Conscious Ageing Trust Hosts Google Hangout on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Conscious Ageing Trust
The charity the Conscious Ageing Trust is hosting a google hangout about male suicide featuring Dr Max MacKay-James of the Men Beyond 50 project and Josh Rivedal, author of the book The Gospel According to Josh, which touches on the issue of male suicide. Web:
CoolTan Arts Celebrate International Men’s Day for Third Year Running
19 November 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CoolTan Arts,
Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Road
Southwark, London, SE17 1JE United Kingdom
International Men’s Day 2014 For the third year CoolTan will be celebrating International Men’s Day with a packed programme of events. Wednesday 19th November 12pm – 6.00pm at CoolTan Arts Join us for a fun, friendly afternoon to meet new people and learn new things. All welcome! SCHEDULE Talk on Men’s Appearance 12:15 – 1pm Self Advocacy Session: How the mental health system impacts on masculinity 1.15 – 2.15pm Exercise at Home Workshop 2:30 – 3:15pm Men’s Cooking Group run…
Join Conscious Ageing Trust on their Google Hangout on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Google Hangout,
https://plus.google.com/events/ct03f8gu836qihvc3jnqi3fl070 United Kingdom
Josh and Dr. Max are working together around International Men’s Day on 19 November, to break the taboo on men talking about depression, mental health, and suicidal thoughts. Josh & Dr. Max are both available to answer questions on Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention through November, to mark International Men’s Day and Movember. Full details: CAT Press Release THE EVENT Google Hangout URL: https://plus.google.com/events/ct03f8gu836qihvc3jnqi3fl070 Date: 19th November, 2014 Time: 12:00pm GMT Links Men Beyond 50 …
Matt Webb Dedicates his Radio Cambridge Afternoon Radio Show to Discuss International Men’s Da
19 November 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cambridge Radio 105,
Cambridge,
Radio presenter Matt Webb, will be dedicating his afternoon radio show on Cambridge 105 to discussing International Men’s Day. Web: http://cambridge105.fm/shows/matt-webb/
Blackpool’s UR Potential To Raise Awareness of Men’s Health on International Men’s Day UK
19 November 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
UR Potential Head office,
296 Central Drive
Blackpool, FY1 5JW United Kingdom
International Men’s Day is on 19th November and to celebrate URPotential are holding an event at UR Potential offices (296 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5JW) from 2pm-6pm to help support and raise awareness for men’s health and wellbeing with stalls, information and presentations. http://urpotential.co.uk/cms/international-mens-day/ International Men’s Day 2014 aims to highlight positive male role models, provide health and wellbeing advice and to promote gender awareness and gender equality. There will also be an opportunity to find out about career and volunteering opportunities and will be attended by…
All Parliamentary Fatherhood Group and Working with Men Hold Event in Parliament
19 November 2014 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
House of Commons,
Westminster, SW1A 0AA United Kingdom
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fatherhood chaired by David Lammy MP and administered by the charity Working With Men will holding a meeting at the House of Commons to mark International Men’s Day. Speakers including representatives from the Royal College of Midwives, the Design Council, the Fatherhood Institute and Croydon Council. Speakers – Simon Popay – Policy Advisor, Royal College of Midwives – Involving Fathers in Maternity Care – Gavin Swann -Head of Service, Safeguarding, Quality Assurance, Social…
Parliamentary Staff to Mark International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
House of Parliament,
Westminster, SW1A 0AA
Parliagender (Parliament’s workplace equality network) is holding an International Men’s Day event for parliamentary staff at the House of Commons as part of Parliament Week. Speakers will talk on subjects such as Movember, Men’s Heath and Flexible Working. Website: https://www.parliamentweek.org/event/international-mens-day/ The invite is for Parliament Staff Only
Join Deep Diving For Men’s Waterloo ‘Pop Up’ Performances on International Men’s Day
19 November 2014 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
London Waterloo Station,
Waterloo Road
London, SE1 8SW United Kingdom
Deep Diving For Men, a men’s theatre workshop group, will be performing “pop up” performances around the Waterloo Station area. Web: http://www.deepdivingmen.com/ and http://www.deepdivingmen.com/?p=1404 Contact Duncan Alldridge: [email protected] Multi-generational pods of men ‘pop up’ running around London Waterloo Station on Weds 19th Nov INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY in a 4 min script + Raise awareness of International Men’s Day
Lancaster YMCA Boxercise and Iron Man Challenge
19 November 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lancaster YMCA,
Fleet Square
Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1EZ United Kingdom
Join this great sounding event at Lancaster YMCA : Fleet Square, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1EZ
Men Do Complain Demonstration at the Savoy
19 November 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Savoy Hotel,
Savoy Place
London, WC2R 0BL United Kingdom
The campaign group Men Do Complain is staging an International Men’s Day demonstration on Wednesday 19th November at Savoy Place in London WC2R 0BL where it will call on the NSPCC to take action to protect boys in the UK from medically unnecessary circumcision. Web: http://www.mendocomplain.com/ Contact Richard Duncker [email protected]
MENSPEAK Men’s Group London
19 November 2014 @ 6:45 pm – 9:30 pm
The Pirate Castle,
Oval Road, Gilbey’s Wharf
Camden, London, NW1 7EA United Kingdom
Celebrate International Men’s Day! http://www.meetup.com/menspeak/events/216129102/
Sutton College of Learning for Adults (SCOLA) to Mark International Men’s Day
20 November 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 25 November 2014 @ 8:00 pm
SCOLA,
St Nicholas Way
Sutton, SM1 1EA United Kingdom
This November we will be running a series of one-off courses exclusively for Gents to celebrate International Men’s Day 2014! They are all just £2.50 each*! http://www.scola.ac.uk/news-post/mensweek/ 12 Exercise Ideas For Men’s Health 20/11/14 6pm-7pm Superhero Saturday: Draw & Paint your favourite action toy for dads & kids (ages 5+) 22/11/14 10am-12pm ESOL: English for Beginners 24/11/14 7pm-8pm Gadget Guru: Exploring i-Pads, Photoshop & More 25/11/14 7pm-8pm Train for Spain: Essential Spanish 25/11/14 7pm-8pm Guitar Heroes: Acoustic/Electric Guitar for Beginners 25/11/14 7pm-8pm …
Newcastle University Students Union Celebrate International Men’s Day
21 November 2014 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Newcastle University Students Union,
KIng’s Walk
Newcastle, NE1 8QB United Kingdom
Newcastle University Student Union are holding a day of live music, poetry and awareness reasing about men’s mental health issues. Web: http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/article/6516/International-Mens-Day-Mind-Your-Moustache/ Although the offical day for International Men’s Day is Wednesday of this week, at NUSU we are holding the day on the Friday, so we can tie up with the weekly Men’s Bar event- “Expresso Yourself” (an afternoon of live acoustic singers). On the day, there will be a tent set up outside the Students’ Union from 11am…
Radstock Council, Somerset, Celebrates International Men’s Day
22 November 2014 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Methodist Church Hall,
Radstock, United Kingdom
Radstock Town Council has organised a breakfast to celebrate International Men’s Day on Saturday, November 22 between 8am and 9.30am. The event will focus on health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. Dr Bruce Laurence, director of public health in Bath and North East Somerset has agreed to come along and Sirona are providing a display about health for men. The event is being hosted by Councillor Mike Boulton, deputy chair of Radstock Town…
British Deaf Association (NI) Announce “Working Together for Men and Boys” Event in Belfast
22 November 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wellington Park Hotel,
21 Malone Road
Belfast, BT9 6RU
The British Deaf Association (NI) have announced they are holding a “Working Together for Men and Boys” event in Belfast. When: 22 November 2014 Time: 2pm to 5pm Details: ‘Working Together for Men and Boys’ BDA (NI) is pleased to confirm this year’s event will be held on Saturday 22nd November. Location: Wellington Park Hotel, 21 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RU All Deaf men are warmly invited To book a place, please contact Colette McMahon: Email: [email protected] SMS/Facetime: 07824 77166…