City-Wide Men's Health Network Launched and Events: Leeds (Men's Health Unlocked)
2020-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Men’s Health Unlocked

New city-wide network to tackle men’s health inequalities begins in Leeds.
Launch to take place on International Men’s Day.
Free laptops to get isolated men online, shopkeepers giving health advice to their male customers, and a new Leeds-based men’s magazine, are just some of the aspects of an exciting city-wide men’s health project starting this month in Leeds, coordinated by Forum Central.
“Men’s Health Unlocked”, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, promises to keep Leeds at the forefront of Men’s health nationwide by uniting the different strands of men’s work and creating a city-wide network for men’s health.
In Leeds, men are more likely to get the severe form of Covid-19 and to die from the virus than women, are five times more likely than women to take their own lives, die on average three years younger, and are more likely to die prematurely from nearly every major disease that are common to all genders. (See Editor Notes)
Professor Alan White, patron of the national Men’s Health Forum and who has helped to develop the project, states “We know that there are many men across Leeds who have significant health and social care needs. Leeds has been at the forefront of developing community outreach services, but demand is now critical. This funding will provide targeted support and guidance to men of all ages at this unprecedented and challenging time.”
To meet the challenge of getting advice, guidance and support to these men, key figures in men’s health will now be able to link up, share ideas, learn about Covid and other health challenges specific to men, to make their work even more powerful and far-reaching, and explore ways to take a more gendered approach to men’s health at all levels.
“Men’s Health Unlocked will be a central meeting point for men, and anyone looking to support men, in the city. A place where they can get up-to-the-minute information on men’s health and activities, a place where they can volunteer to play a role in supporting other men, and a place where their voice can be heard and represented to decision-makers at the highest level.”, says Damian Dawtry, Project Coordinator.
Not only will Men’s Health Unlocked finally bring together this ground-breaking work, it will also be running its own three exciting sub-projects over the course of the next few months, designed to address the immediate needs of men in the light of the pandemic, in particular targeting those men who may be experiencing isolation. These will be delivered by three leading charities with extensive experience in supporting men’s health and wellbeing, and coordinated by Forum Central.

This includes:
“Unlock Online”
Barca-Leeds will be providing isolated men with internet-enabled tablets, giving them free online access to help them connect with other people and services. They will be able to access vital connections such as men’s clubs, or services covering a wide range of areas such as mental health, addiction and money worries.
“Unlock Offline”
Touchstone will be providing activities for isolated men, with a particular focus on reaching men who are from ethnic minorities.
Manbassador Project
The Orion Partnership will be expanding their much-acclaimed Manbassador Project, working with local businesses to point their regular male customers towards services and activities that might help them with their health and wellbeing.
Unlocked Magazine
As part of the Manbassador Project, Orion will be producing “Unlocked”, a regular magazine giving information, advice and entertainment specifically aimed at men who are isolated, as well as important updates on staying safe during the pandemic. This will be shared across the city, both online and offline, via food banks, Neighbourhood Networks and of course the Manbassadors themselves.

Other Key Partners
For many years, Leeds has been at the forefront of gendered health, with the landmark State of Men’s Health in Leeds and State of Women’s Health in Leeds reports, as well as the Leeds Suicide Audit (see Bibliography, below), which is held up as the gold standard in suicide analysis nationwide.
See Twitter for Details
@menshealthunlocked #imdleeds
For more enquiries please contact Damian Dawtry, Men’s Health Unlocked Coordinator,
07701 338841 / damian.dawtry@forumcentral.org.uk

King's Talk Experience Live
2020-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
A valuable experience that encourages men to exchange, educate and empower one another as ‘no man is an island’.
Having faced many trials and tribulations through their journeys, Entrepreneurs & Thought-Leaders – Nicholas ‘Dex’ Amfo-Gyamera & William Adoasi came together to create this platform to support and inspire others to share their journeys and highlight the importance of mental health and stability in our society.
In 2019, the debut of Kings Talk Live received amazing reviews from attendees and was cited as “the missing piece” in amplifying a struggle that is faced by all and was “key in providing solutions” on how to cope. Due to the success of this event and by popular demand, we are scheduled to hold the subsequent live event on the 19 November 2020, our 1 Year Anniversary while simultaneously celebrating International Men’s Day.
Kings Talk Live will be a full-day event with a panel of guest speakers sharing their successes, setbacks and how they became the men they are today. They will be discussing these 6 key life topics through a Black Men’s lens: Mental Health, Family (Fatherhood), Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Veterans and Young Talent.

9.00 – Event begins & pre-event music
10.00 – Event introduction – David Alorka
10.05 – Veterans panel
10.45 – Session ends with key points – David Alorka
10.55 – Inclusion panel
11.40 – Session ends with key points – David Alorka
11.50 – Performance interlude – Live performances from musicians / spoken word artists
12.10 – Mental Health panel
12.45 – Session ends with key points – David Alorka
12.50 – Family & Fatherhood panel
13. 30 – Session ends with key points – David Alorka
13.35 – Entrepreneurship panel
14:20 – Session ends with key points – David Alorka
14:25 – Aspiring Talent panel
15:00 – Interview with Virgin Kings Talk champion
15:25 – Event Wrap-up – Nicholas & William
*event schedule could be subject to change
The event will be held live virtually for viewers to contribute to the experience. We’re proud to have Virgin Money UK as the official sponsors of this event and will be circulating the event and all communications across their global network.
For more information on the Kings Talk podcast and initiatives, go through to our website here.

Chestnut Appeal for Men's Health -Videos and Presentations All Day!
2020-11-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join us online though out the day where we’ll be raising awareness of the most common cancer in men; Prostate Cancer, and what you can do if you think something might be wrong.
We’ll be uploading video clips on our Facebook and Twitter pages, I’ll post the links here too.
Thank you for your continued support.

https://chestnutappeal.org.uk/international-mens-day/

Anti- Fragile Wellness Event with Fleek Retreats
2020-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Online
Anti- Fragile for International Men’s Day

Join us and start making small meaningful changes this November.
Four live sessions, two incredible coaches, one inspiring day!
09:30 Welcome: Introduction to Slow Living & Anti-Fragile.
10:15 Reflect: What It Means To Be Me.
12:00 Relate: The Macho Misconception.
13:00 Break for Lunch.
14:00 Reconnect: Slow Down. Gain More.
15:15 Revolutionize: Small Changes. Big Difference.
16:30 Close
Please note all times are in GMT
Limited to 25 guests. The day will take place via Zoom please ensure you have your audio and visual capabilities switched on.

UK Civil Service (Northern Ireland): Talk Resilience & Me with M.A.N - NI
2020-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
M.A.N – NI is a safe space for men to find support with crisis/life issues they are experiencing. Find out more by joining online event

About this Event

M.A N-NI was founded in 1994 through the efforts of a group of local men seeking to provide a safe space for men to find support with the crisis and life issues they are experiencing. Core to their work is an ethos of prevention and intervention, recognising and supporting men and boys emotional, physical, mental, spiritual and social life experiences while striving to develop their holistic health and wellbeing.
In this first session ‘Resilience & me’ – will cover isolation, mental fitness, wellbeing and support mechanisms. It will include a Q & A session.

Bank of Scotland event - Stamping out the Stigma: Men’s Mental Health
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
About this event

Around 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem, however it is well documented that often men do not feel like they can come forward to discuss how they are feeling or seek support for a variety of reasons
This International Men’s Day, we will be hosting a discussion panel to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting men, and to support with removing any associated stigmas. This session is designed to bring the community together to have an open and honest conversation during these uncertain times.
You will hear from a range of panellists and our host who will openly share their personal experiences and expertise in this area to:

Break down barriers
Reduce poor job cultures and high stress environments within business/workplaces
Empower men to share their experiences and ask for help at the earliest possible stage
Highlight the part we can all play in reducing stigma and improve current poor statistics
Provide actionable steps to help reduce mental distress

This will be a 1 hour interactive discussion panel hosted by Martin Roberts who is the Mental Health Lead for Lloyds Bank and who has experienced the struggles that come with men’s mental health.
The session will be followed by a 30 minute open Q&A
https://branches.bankofscotland.co.uk/events/stamping-out-the-stigma-%E2%80%93-men%E2%80%99s-mental-health
Panel:

Lee Richardson: Former Professional Footballer
Dan Rowe: Head of MenTalk2 Division at TalkOut (“To make it OK to not be OK”)
Michael Byrnes: Owner and Founder of Lived Experience Trauma support (LETs)
Willie Nicol: Contentment Life Coach

Questions

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact glasgowevents@bankofscotland.co.uk

Event Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Lloyds Banking Group. This is for information only and should not be relied upon as offering advice for any circumstances. Specific advice should always be sought in each instance.
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Lloyds Bank - Stamping out the stigma - Men's mental health
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join us this International Men’s Day for an open conversation on mental health

About this Event

Around 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem, however it is well documented that often men do not feel like they can come forward to discuss how they are feeling or seek support for a variety of reasons
This International Men’s Day, we will be hosting a discussion panel to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting men, and to support with removing any associated stigmas
This session is designed to bring the community together to have an open and honest conversation during these uncertain times
You will hear from a range of panellists who will openly share their personal experiences and expertise in this area to:
•Break down barriers
•Reduce poor job cultures and high stress environments within business/workplaces
•Empower men to share their experiences and ask for help at the earliest possible stage
•Highlight the part we can all play in reducing stigma and improve current poor statistics
•Provide actionable steps to help reduce mental distress
This will be a 1 hour interactive discussion panel, followed by a 30 minute open Q&A
Panel:

Martin Roberts – Mental Health Lead, Lloyds Bank
Lee Richardson – Former professional football player
Michael Byrnes – Owner and Founder of Lived Experience Trauma support (LETs)
Willie Nicol – Contentment Life Coach
Dan Rowe – Head of MenTalk2 Division at TalkOut (“To make it OK to not be OK”)

Register for free
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stamping-out-the-stigma-mens-mental-health-tickets-123326814823

Civil Service: Positive BAME Men role models - Celebrating International Mens Day
2020-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
The theme of this year’s International Men’s Day is “Positive male role models”. To celebrate this day, we are bringing together some of the

To celebrate this day, we are bringing together some of the finest leaders in our community, who just happen to be Men of a BAME background – They will inspire, empower our male cadre by sharing their leadership journeys, the highs, lows and general tips for success.

The purpose of the conference is to:
Showcase positive male role models from the BAME community
Inspire, empower and encourage and motivate BAME Men who are Civil Servants
Build a cadre and Network of BAME men across the Civil Service.
Speakers : –
Rt Hon Lord Paul Boateng
Sir Tom Scholar
Philip Orumwense
Nagesh Reddy
Yannik MacKenzie
James Kariuki
Rodney Berkeley
Shehzad Charania
Only register if you are able to attend.
The event is open to men irrespective of grade. Women are also able to attend but priority will be given to men.

UK Civil Service (East, South East and London): Positive Male Role Models from the BAME Community
2020-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
East, South East and London
Thursday 19 November 2020 – 10am to 1:00pm
An IMD event with the award winning cross-government Race to the Top G6/7 alongside the East and South East of England and London team.
A conference bringing together some of the finest leaders in our community, most of whom happen to be Men of a BAME background. They will showcase positive male role models from the BAME community, and inspire and empower our male cadre by sharing their leadership journeys, the highs and lows and general tips for success. Additionally, the event will help to build a cadre and network of BAME men across the Civil Service.
Speakers : –

Lord Paul Boateng
Sir Tom Scholar – HMT Perm Secretary
Philip Orumwense
Nagesh Reddy
Yannick MacKenzie
James Kariuki
Rodney Berkeley
Shehzad Charania (TBC)

This online event is being streamed nationally to participants from across the UK. To secure your place on this online event you will need to register on Eventbrite using your locality and your work email address. Registration closes at 3pm on Wednesday 18 November 2020

Orchardville Employment Support NI - Wellbeing Talks
2020-11-19 10:00 - 13:30 | Online
Celebrating the positive value men bring to their families and communities.

UK Civil Service (North West): Thought-Provoking Discussions
2020-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Online
North West
19 November 2020
A series of thought-provoking bitesize sessions to celebrate International Men’s Day. We’ll be hearing from a range of guest speakers who will be sharing their personal stories and offering practical advice on important issues affecting men in the UK today.
Each session will last around 45 minutes and you’re free to join as many as you like.
This offer is not exclusive to North West colleagues, so all civil servants are welcome to join. Please click on the links below to find out more and book your place!
10am Domestic Violence
11am Alcoholism
12pm Mental Health
1pm Civil Service Sports Council – Sport & Leisure
2pm Charity for Civil Servants
Please only register for these events if you are able to attend.

Sunderland International Men's Day Event (Hope Street XChange)
2020-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Hope Street Xchange, Hind Street, Sunderland, SR1 3QD
Join us for a fantastic International Men’s Day event, raising awareness, supporting charities and breaking down the stigma of mental health.#
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-mens-day-2020-at-hope-street-xchange-tickets-89215932255?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

Civil Service Sports Council: Six Webcasts for International Men's Day
2020-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
Thursday 19th November

10.00am – Introduction to International Men’s Day
11.00am – Scott Personal Story
12.00pm – Chris Personal Story
1.00pm – CS Local North West
2.00pm – Steven Personal Story
3.00pm – Dan Personal Story

https://www.cssc.co.uk/events/54970505/mental-health-week-with-cssc-live-webcasts

Masculinity in the Workplace Conference 2020
2020-11-19 10:00 - 16:30 | Online
About this Event

Welcome to the Masculinity in the Workplace conference 2020 ‘Virtual Edition’ which will be taking place on the 19th November in conjunction with International Men’s Day.
“ Masculinity in the workplace consistently has more white men attending than any other diversity/inclusion event. Bravo. Now use it to drive change.”
After the success of the last two events, we have taken up the challenge to truly drive change at a leadership level. For us, leadership is not about the corner office. It’s about doing the right thing. It’s about role modelling change and attracting others to follow suit. We need more courageous leadership right now. From everyone.
Put simply, our current leaders don’t always have the insight or skills to lead diverse and inclusive teams. The skillset at the top needs to change. Come along and learn these skills, and be inspired by those showing leadership in 2020.
Join us for a day of panels, keynote speakers and workshops where we will explore:

What we can learn from covid19 about modern leadership
How people cope and thrive when their version of masculinity is at odds with the dominant version of masculinity
Why we still see vulnerability as a weakness when it is fundamental to inclusive leadership
How we can create more empathetic leaders
How we can build our own cultural intelligence to ensure that workplaces are inclusive
How traditional constructs around masculinity getting in the way of us being anti-racist
How we can break down the barriers that make it hard for men to get support

SPEAKERS

We have a fantastic lineup of speakers including:

Christian Thor Larsen, Vice President, LEGO retail
Gareth Thomas, Former professional rugby player, sporting legend and advocate of gay rights
Grace Tulip, Research Manager, Opinium
Leendert Den Hollander, Vice President & General Manager, Coca-Cola European Partners
Nishma Robb, Marketing Director, Google
Nora Bank, Change Maker, Utopia
Robyn Wilder, Journalist & Author. Columnist for Huffington Post UK Parents
Stuart Heritage, Journalist & Author. Previous author of The Guardian’s ‘Man With a Pram’ column

More speakers to be announced soon.

AGENDA
10:15 Introduction and welcome – Daniele Fiandaca & Roxanne Hobbs
10:30 Keynote: Gareth Thomas will tell us his story about being the first high profile sportsman in the world to come out as gay whilst still playing.
11:00 Break
11:15 Research findings from this year’s Masculinity in the Workplace survey presented by Nora Bank and Grace Tulip. With thanks to Opinium
11:30 A fireside chat hosted by Roxanne Hobbs with Robyn Wilder and Stuart Heritage discussing gender, parenting and how we can prevent ourselves from reverting to stereotypes in times of crisis
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Interactive Workshops covering; Masculinity, Leadership, Empathy, Vulnerability, Mental Health and Unconscious Bias. More details below.
14:45 Break
15:00 Keynote: Speaker to be announced soon!
15:30 A panel hosted by Nadya Powell discussing how to be an inclusive leader in a pandemic. Our panelists are: Christian Thor Larsen, Leendert Den Hollander & Nishma Robb.
16:15 Closing comments
16:30 End

WORKSHOPS
Our highly experienced facilitators:

Adé Adeniji , Coach at The Hobbs Consultancy
Emma Mainoo, Partner and Head of the Mental Health Practice at Utopia
Daniele Fiandaca, Co-Founder of Utopia
Nadya Powell , Co-founder of Utopia
Roxanne Hobbs, Founder of The Hobbs Consultancy
Tolu Farinto, Change-Maker at Utopia

Bring a Butty with Men's Sheds Cymru for International Men's Day
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
To celebrate International Men’s Day we would like you to bring a butty to our Zoom coffee morning.

We all know someone that uses email or social media, but has not tried using Zoom.

Why not encourage them to come and join us?

Joining us online brings all the benefits of shedding from the comfort of your own homes.

This event is open to anyone, so please share.

I ddathlu Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Dynion, hoffem i chi ddod â ‘chyfaill’ (ffrind) i’n bore coffi ar Zoom.

Rydym i gyd yn adnabod rhywun sy’n defnyddio e-bost neu gyfryngau cymdeithasol ond nad ydynt wedi ceisio defnyddio Zoom.

Beth am eu hannog nhw i’n hymuno?

Mae ymuno gyda ni ar-lein yn dod â’r holl fanteision rhyngweithio o gysur eich cartrefi.

Mae’r digwyddiad hwn ar agor i unrhyw un, felly rhannwch os gwelwch yn dda.

https://www.facebook.com/events/410696126753880

RAF Mental Health and Gender Networks - I Hear You Man
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join our webinar on the importance of men talking and listening about mental health issues.
Guest Speaker: Andy Palmer (former CEO of Aston Martin)

Book Launch: The Varied Origins of the Cyber Men
2020-11-19 12:00 | Online
Lisa Ventura
Following on from the huge success of my first book “The Rise of the Cyber Women: Volume One”, I’m very proud to announce that I have started work on compiling another book to be published on Kindle Direct publishing, and I’m seeking submissions from men in the cyber security industry to be included in it.
“The Varied Origins of the Cyber Men: Volume One” will be a collection of inspiring stories and accounts from men in the cyber security and technology industries who are pioneers and leading the way in helping to protect the world from the growing cyber threat. It is hoped that this book will feature men in the cyber security industry from all over the world.
Those who are included and featured in the book will give their hints, tips and advice to those who are looking to pursue a career in cyber security and technology or change their career path into cyber security and technology.
I am particularly looking for men to include in the book who haven’t had a linear path into the cyber security industry, who got into the industry despite not having a technical background or those who have overcome much adversity to get to where they are today.
All proceeds from this book once costs are covered (such as proof reading costs) will be split equally between all contributors included in the book.

https://lisaventura.co.uk/call-for-chapters-the-varied-origins-of-the-cyber-men-volume-one/

Male of the Year Awards in Northampton
2020-11-19 12:00 | Online
Northampton Borough Council are wonderful supporters of International Men’s Day -every year they hold events and 2020 is not different.

Next month’s International Men’s Day 2020 will be marked by honouring those inspiring male role models who have made a significant difference to their local communities during a testing year.

Today nominations opened for Male Role Model of the Year Award 2020 on 19 November.
This year’s awards – which will take place virtually – aim to recognise the important contributions local men and boys make in their communities, families, schools and workplaces.
Northampton Borough Council is now calling on residents, businesses, schools and community groups to help with the search by nominating inspirational people in their lives – particularly those who have gone above and beyond during a period when many families have been isolated due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Councillor Anna King, Cabinet member for community engagement and safety, said: “The fact these important awards are in their third year is testament to the hard work men and boys have done in their local communities across Northampton.
“However, we cannot recognise these individuals without the help of residents who know and work with them closely, so we call on the public to get involved by nominating these valued role models.
“Coronavirus has meant this years’ awards will be virtual, but we still expect to be inundated with nominations that will help us deliver a worthy celebration of the many individuals who have made wonderful contributions to their communities.”
Councillor Stephen Hibbert, Cabinet member for housing and wellbeing, said: “In previous years we have tried to deliver a fun yet informative initiative that promotes physical and mental wellbeing among our men and boys.
“This year is no different, and we are looking forward to working with our partners to develop a full programme that is easily accessible online.”
Nominate someone you know for a Male Role Model of the Year Award – there is an option to upload a video nomination if you wish.
Nominations close on 6 November.
https://www.northampton.gov.uk/news/article/3185/male-heroes-to-be-honoured-next-month

Essex Football Association - Celebrate Essex's Footie Dads
2020-11-19 12:00 | Online
Know a ‘Footie Dad’ who encourages their star player/s to enjoy grassroots football? Then nominate them for the latest #CelebrateEssex competition category, which says a huge thank you to the local volunteers who keep the game going.
The Twitter contest helps to recognise some of local football’s unsung heroes. It showcases personal stories from Essex legends, increasing their visibility as role models to engage new members and inspiring newcomers to join the grassroots community as volunteers. Nominations are required via the @EssexCountyFA account by Thursday 12th November.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of grassroots football, putting in countless hours of their time so others can enjoy playing the game. Football needs more helpers, but it also needs to retain and recognise those already involved. Through this monthly Twitter competition, #CelebrateEssex aims to do just that, promoting ten different roles throughout the year.
November is the month of the ‘Footie Dad’ category. A Footie Dad could be due a special mention for the support they offer their son or daughter before, during or after a game. They could help to make sure they get to training safely, enjoy participating in matches and are encouraged to do their best, providing positive support afterwards… win, lose or draw.
The category has been specifically chosen to take place in November to coincide with International Men’s Day on Thursday 19th November. Future months will feature these categories: December: Football Family, January: Media Manager, February: Coach (Youth and Adult), March: Footie Mum, April: Treasurer, May: Secretary, June: Chairperson.
Last year’s Footie Dad winner was Andrew Hayden from Sporting 77 YFC, who reacted: “I’m supportive in as many ways as I can be for my son and his footballing journey, be it coaching him, watching him, taking him to Futsal sessions or taking him along to watch Colchester United. To see him smiling and enjoying football gives me enormous pleasure and fulfilment.”
“I perform my role at Sporting 77 YFC in Braintree by coaching the boys on Saturday and Sunday mornings, playing in their league format every week. To anyone thinking of doing a similar role… do it! The sheer enjoyment of seeing children smiling, enjoying themselves, making memories and developing new football skills, as well as friendships, makes it totally worthwhile!”
Stage One: Make Your Nomination on Twitter
If you know a Footie Dad who you think should receive some special thanks, anyone can make a nomination by tweeting (by 12th November):
“I nominate [Insert Name or Twitter Username] from [Insert Club/Team or Twitter Username] as @EssexCountyFA #CelebrateEssex Footie Dad because…”
State why your nominee should be the winner and be as descriptive as you can in 280 characters! It’s important to use the #CelebrateEssex hashtag to ensure your entry is registered.
Stage Two: Nominations Reviewed
Once the window closes, all the nominations received will be collated and a panel will decide which individuals will be progressed to the Twitter poll/vote…
Stage Three: Let Voting Commence!
A Twitter poll/vote will be available at @EssexCountyFA for seven days, featuring profiles of the nominees so voters can make an informed decision on who to vote for.
Stage Four: And Our Winner Is…
The winner of the poll will be contacted to be that month’s ‘Volunteer of the Month’!
Follow the #CelebrateEssex hashtag on Twitter to keep track of the competition! To find out more about volunteering in grassroots Essex football, browse the ‘Volunteers’ menu above, follow @EssexCountyFA on Twitter and search for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.
#CelebrateEssex Terms and Conditions
* previous category winners are ineligible for 2020/21 nomination
* irregular voting patterns could result in the suspension of a category
Celebrating International Men’s Day in Essex
Worldwide Occasion on 19th November
On Thursday 19th November, International Men’s Day celebrates, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Positive role models are highlighted to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. The theme is: “better health for men and boys.”
The day is an opportunity for people of goodwill everywhere to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all. Find out more at the International Men’s Day website.

Equation in Notts Launch #SpeakOutToHelpOut Domestic Abuse Campaign for Men
2020-11-19 12:00 | Online
Local charity Equation launch their #Speak out to help out campaign this International Men’s Day to tackle domestic abuse and mental health issues facing men in Notts.
Equation’s Domestic Abuse Service for Men (which serves Nottingham City and County), received 1212 referrals between (Oct18-Oct19). 1035 of those referrals resulted from incidents being reported to the police, with hardly any male survivors at all referring themselves prior to police involvement or intervention from health services. It is estimated that 6K men in Notts will experience abuse each year, so it’s clear that supporting them to speak out to their friends and local support services is vital.
That is exactly what #SpeakOutToHelpOut aims to achieve. The online campaign will encourage men to take to social media to highlight the issue, create safe spaces in their own networks, unpick widespread attitudes such as “real men don’t talk about that stuff – you’ve just got to man up”
Speaking out doesn’t make any man, any less of man
From speaking to men that they’ve supported via their services, Equation has learned that many of them faced barriers to accessing support or ending the abuse. Some of the examples they gave included not knowing support was available, feelings of guilt, fear, shame or not being believed, thinking the abuse is part of what is considered ‘normal’ in a relationship, hoping that things will get better, and worrying about loosing access to their children.
Many of the barriers these male survivors have spoken about are rooted societal attitudes of gender equality, toxic masculinity, stigma and shame of speaking out. When it comes to speaking out, it’s not just men experiencing domestic abuse that are impacted. Every week in the UK, 125 people take their own lives and 75% of all UK suicides are completed by men. The impacts of Coronavirus have exacerbated these already concerning figures with sharp rises in instances and severity across both issues. While barriers stem from the abuse or health issues themselves and may be hard for us to change as a society, removing the stigma of speaking out is one we can break down together as a community by encouraging men to speak out and reassuring them it’s safe to do so without fear of judgement.
“We hope that this international men’s day on November 19th, Men of Notts will take to their social media to raise awareness by sharing social content which states that they believe it is ok to talk, that they will listen without judgement, that speaking out about abuse, mental health or any other concerns don’t make any man any less of man. It’ll also spread key information about how to start and hold these conversations that so many see as awkward and challenging.”

Men's Health, is it a Taboo Subject? (Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion)
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
International Men’s Day is celebrated each year on the 19th November.

About this Event

Overview
International Men’s Day is celebrated each year on the 19th November. There are 6 pillars supporting the celebration of IMD:
1.To promote positive male role models
2.To celebrate men’s positive contribution to society
3.To focus on men’s health and wellbeing
4.To highlight discrimination against men
5.To improve gender relations and promote gender equality
6.To create a safer, better world
Current research tells us that:
•Men have a suicide rate 3 times higher than women
•1 in 3 men have been victims of domestic abuse
•Men on average die 4-5 years before women
•Men are nearly 2 times as likely to suffer from lung cancer
•Men are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease
To celebrate IMD this year, enei are holding a webinar focussing on men’s health and will be joined by key specialists in this area. We will look at what are the key issues and how employers can help employees and employees help themselves.
Guest speakers to be announced.
Who Should Attend?
Head of HR, HR Directors & Managers, L&D/OD Managers, Diversity Practitioners, Business Managers & Sponsors, Network leads.
Additional information
Due to limited space and likely high demand there will be a £50+VAT admin charge for cancellations received less than 5 working days prior to the event.

Annual Men and Boys Awards (Men and Boys Coalition)
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Men and Boys Coalition is proud to announce the launch of the First Annual Men and Boys Awards: For individuals and organisations in the UK who best represent the values and achievements to which the Men and Boys Coalition aspires.
http://www.menandboyscoalition.org.uk/newsevents/the-first-annual-men-and-boys-awards-november-2020/
The Awards will be presented on or around International Men’s Day, November 19th (exact date and ceremony details TBC).
We are now inviting nominations for:
Activist of the Year
For an individual showing outstanding achievement in providing care, compassion or social change for men and boys.
Project of the Year
For a charity, organisation or project showing outstanding achievement in providing care, compassion or social change for men and boys.
Award for Public Understanding
For a writer, academic or media creative who has made an outstanding contribution to our understanding of men and boys and their needs this year.
Diversity and Inclusion Award
For any individual or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to combatting unfair prejudice and discrimination against men and boys in all their diversity.
Lifetime Achievement Award
For any individual or organisation that has made a significant lifelong contribution to supporting men and boys
2020 Special Crisis Award
A one-off award for the individual or organisation that has demonstrated exceptional response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Crisis.

NOMINATION AND JUDGING RULES
Anyone based or active in the UK (whether or not an MBC member) can be nominated for any award. Anyone may make nominations.
The MBC Board of Trustees and CEO shall act as judges. The MBC Board (and any organisations they represent) may not be nominated or receive awards. The winners shall be those judged to best represent the values and achievements to which the coalition aspires.
TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS
Please email info@menandboyscoalition.org.uk stating which awards you are nominating for and who you are nominating, with a sentence or two explaining your choice. You may make as many nominations as you wish for any or all of the awards.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: September 30th, 2020.
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Digital Picnic in Sunderland
2020-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Bring your bait along to our digital lunches.

About this Event

For International Men’s day we’ll be hosting a conversation with men’s groups across Sunderland. If you’ve got mental health tips, are looking to connect with other male identifying people get your lunch ready and let’s get talking. We’ll be sharing memories of Sunderland’s lads, blokes and gents- if you have any photos, objects or stories you’d like to share we’d love to hear from you.
Women identifying guests are also welcome.
Whether you’re working from home and looking for some lunch time company, home schooling and need some respite or just want to change your schedule you’re welcome to come along, learn something and have a bite to eat.
Please note this workshop is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund.
Recommended donation is £2.00 pp – all donations will go towards the restoration of the church.(FREE to current CCT volunteers, please get a code from Lily or Tracey)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-picnic-international-mens-day-tickets-124265600757

Barchester Shelburne Lodge Care Home - Lunch for International Men's Day
2020-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Barchester Shelburne Lodge, Rutland St,, High Wycombe, HP11 2LJ
Date: Thursday 19 Nov 2020
Organiser: Barchester Shelburne Lodge Care Home
Gentlemen’s club afternoon – join us in the lounge for a ploughman’s lunch with all the trimmings.
https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/event.cfm/id/1283482

Detoxifying Masculinity: The Many Ways of Man
2020-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Masculinity is often associated with toxicity. Come along to an interactive event to discuss healthy ways men express masculinity.

About this Event

Join us for a thought-provoking event where we’ll discuss different ways men can express manhood and the effects of toxic masculinity on men’s mental health.
We’ll hear first from some great speakers on masculinity, role models and mental health, and then we’ll have an open discussion with questions from the audience.
The event will be online, is free and open to all. Once you sign up you will receive an email with joining instructions closer to the date of the event.
Confirmed speakers:
– Dr Ethiraj Gabriel Dattatreyan, Goldsmiths, University of London.
– Sarah Bodenham, The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
– and many more.
Make sure you sign up today and we look forward to seeing you there.
#healthymasculinity

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detoxifying-masculinity-the-many-ways-of-man-tickets-106393939136?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

50:50 in conversation with Brian Ballantyne
2020-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The 19th November is International Men’s Day. For us here at 50:50, we’re big believers that gender equality won’t be possible without *everyone* being involved. It’s not just a ‘women’s issue’ and that’s why we’re big supporters of male allies.
We’re thrilled to be joined by Brian Ballantyne. Brian’s not only a 50:50 Ambassador, he’s also Regional Manager, Training Programs at Amazon Luxembourg. Author of Confessions of a Working Father and one of the founders of Men for Inclusion.
This International Men’s Day we’ll be exploring male stereotype threat, the challenges of having to conform to society’s idea of what a man should be and the importance of male allies in the battle for better gender balance.
Join us live at 12:30pm as we chat to Brian about his experiences and why he’s an active advocate for gender equality.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucuGqqzkrGNyW54OyNY6d2O11sRO7bDoq?utm_content=buffer5046e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

GEN bookclub - Robert Webb's How not to be a boy
2020-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
International Men’s Day BookClub : How Not To Be A Boy

Join us for a stimulating discussing on Robert Web’s Book; How not to be a boy.

Virtual teams event: link below
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWU3OGY4NTctMjJhOS00ZTk0LTg1MmUtZDg2ODMyYjIwMWM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2228b782fb-41e1-48ea-bfc3-ad7558ce7136%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22fcc2a04d-6af6-4bee-8bbf-9a10daced0aa%22%7d

Bucks Student Union: Strong Men "A definitive guide to masculinity, manhood, and being a man"
2020-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
To mark International Men’s Day, “Alpha males”* Dr Matthew Smith and Dr Piers Worth from the University’s Centre for Positive Psychology** explore what it means to be a strong man in the 21st-century.
Drawing upon their own experiences, those of a range of positive male role models, along with key ideas from positive psychology, Matthew and Piers will help us all to better appreciate the challenges of modern manhood and suggest how a more nuanced understanding of ‘strengths’ is key to us living our best lives, whether we are male or female. Most of all, Piers and Matthew promise to inspire and entertain in equal measure.*
*Spoiler alert: this title, and the talk itself, may well be littered with a healthy dose of irony.
This event will be hosted via MS Teams.

ITV Loose Women - International Men's Day Special
2020-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Television
For the first time in Loose Women’s 21-year history, the show will be rebranding as Loose Men for one day only, with an all-male panel hosting a special episode to coincide with International Men’s Day on November 19.
Marvin Humes will anchor the show and be joined by a panel of famous faces including the voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling, multi-platinum recording star Ronan Keating, and radio and TV presenter, Roman Kemp.
Earlier this year, Loose Women launched their Stand by Your Men campaign, which is part of their award-winning mental health campaign Lighten The Load. The campaign focuses on male mental health and shines a light on how important it is for men to ask for help if they are struggling.
As well as sharing their own personal experiences, the Loose Men will be delving into the biggest issues of the day and also interviewing one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men, Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey.
Marvin Humes said: “With everything going on in the world right now there’s never been a more important time for men to be open and honest about their mental health. I’m looking forward to anchoring the first ever Loose Men and raising awareness of the importance of men opening up like women do.”
Iain Stirling said: “We know that men typically find it harder to discuss their anxieties, especially with other blokes. I’m looking forward to changing the conversation and can’t wait to join the other Loose Men. Hopefully we can inspire any men watching to talk about their feelings too and not keep things bottled up. Also a huge thank you to everyone at Loose Women for allowing us to use their platform for this very worthwhile cause!”
Ronan Keating said: “I’ve long been a big fan of the Loose ladies, so it’s an honour to become a Loose Man for the day. I’m looking forward to joining Marvin, Iain and Roman and delving into all the topics, as well as tackling those important issues us blokes often shy away from talking about. It’s going to be a great show!”
Roman Kemp said: “When Loose Women asked me to join their first all-male panel, I jumped at the chance. The ladies have left us very big shoes to fill, but we’ll do them proud. I can’t wait to enjoy some classic Loose laughs and shine a light on the importance of us guys opening up about mental health.”
Loose Women editor Sally Shelford said: “We’ve had several men join us as honorary Loose Men over the years, but this is the first time we’ve handed over the entire show to the guys – and it’s for a very important reason.”
Our Stand By Your Men campaign, which is part of our award-winning mental health campaign Lighten The Load, has been raising awareness about how vital it is that men talk as openly about their struggles as we do on Loose Women. International Men’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring that message to the forefront and our Loose Men Marvin, Iain, Roman and Ronan are just the panel to do it. They’ll also be joined by Hollywood legend Matthew McConaughey, in what’s set to be a show like no other.”
Catch the Loose Men on Thursday 19 November from 12.30pm on ITV, STV and the .
Watch Loose Women weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV, STV and the . And don’t forget you can find us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too.

MenCheck-in : Daily Check-ins, Connection and Community
2020-11-19 12:30 - 2020-12-01 13:30 | Online
During these times of coronavirus isolation, MenSpeak men’s groups respects men’s needs for connection – to help keep us sane, grounded and real.
This mini-men’s group, facilitated by Kenny / MenFacilitate Graduates, is a non-clinical, confidential space to share, be heard, release some pressure, connect with others and get insights into daily life as we drop our ‘nice guy’, ‘macho man’ or whatever masks we’ve been wearing and get real.
Typically between 5-15 men per group, usually 20s-50s though it varies a lot and all ages are welcome and appreciated.
Please be on time and stay for the full hour. Doors open at 12.25 and close at 12.35.
You can also take part in our usual open, closed and special interest groups (MenCook, MenStretch, MenDance, MenLaugh, MenFacilitate) as usual, though EVERYTHING by MenSpeak has gone online.
Should you wish to book an online facilitator for your organisation to stay connected; or should you wish to train to facilitate your own groups, please let us know.
Please read our Ground Rules:
http://www.meetup.com/menspeak/pages/MenSpeak_Ground_Rules/
And our guidelines on joining online groups:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8kBH5Qz8jewNFNwTy11dW1UYnc/view?usp=sharing
Please donate towards our Covid-19 Relief Fund every time you attend a MenCheck-in session, to support our work and enable us to share it with others. We suggest £5 / £10 / £15 depending on your income.
https://www.paypal.me/menspeakmensgroups
