Welcome to International Men's Day in the UK
Join us for an event to mark International Men’s Day 2024 with Andy’s Man Cub, Hamilton Training Services and Fell Foodie!
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce invite you to an event theme of ‘supporting men at work’, with conversations around mental health, health and wellbeing, overcoming adversity and positive male role models.
The aim of the event is to raise awareness of some of the issues affecting men and highlight best practice and ways employers can support men to bring their best selves to work. We also aim to promote the work of support services including Andy’s Man Club, Carlisle.
Refreshments including tea, coffee and breakfast rolls will be provided.
Women are also welcome to attend this event.
Find out more about our speakers below.
Harrison Ward (Fell Foodie)
Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, is a Cumbrian outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant style meals on minimal equipment (usually a camp stove) in remote locations. Hear about how he takes modern practices back to their primal roots and shows what can be cooked in the outdoors as well as sharing the importance of time outdoors for physical and mental wellbeing. Harrison’s talk will address about his personal battle with depression, suicidal thoughts and journey from an overweight, alcoholic, smoker to the fit, fell loving foodie he is today.
Craig Hamilton, Hamilton Training Services / CIPD
Craig Hamilton is a skilled L&D professional with experience across multiple sectors including construction, rail, financial services, adult education, charity / third sector and trade associations. He is passionate about developing people at every level and this shines through in his interactions and delivery.
Gary Martin, David Allen IT / Andy’s Man Club
“I’m a Director of David Allen IT Solutions and have over 30 years experience in the IT industry. From January this year I attended the newly formed Carlisle Andy’s Man club event and within a few weeks completed my training to become a facilitator. Andy’s man club is a national charity with over 200 support groups meeting every Monday across the country. There is approaching 5000 men attend these meetings across the country each week, the Carlisle club getting an average of 40 guys attending every Monday.
ANDYSMANCLUB takes its name from Andrew Roberts, a man who sadly took his own life aged 23 in early 2016. Andy’s family had no inkling that he was suffering or struggling to the extent that he would do this, and as a result looked deeper into male suicide and men’s mental health. They soon discovered that male suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with male mental health surrounded by well-ingrained cultural stigma in the UK. Andys Man Club was established in 2016 by Elaine, Andy’s Mum, and Luke, Andy’s Brother-in-Law, the aim of the club is to provide men with a safe space where they feel comfortable to talk and open up about their experiences in a room free of judgment.”
About International Men’s Day
In the UK, International Men’s Day is overseen by the Men and Boys Coalition charity. Activities for International Men’s Day are centered on three broad themes:
Find out more: https://ukmensday.org.uk/
With thanks to our sponsors Fell Foodie and Leo Group Ltd.