Andy’s Man Club – It’s OK to Talk
March 16th, 2026Andy’s Man Club is a nationwide free support group for men, running every Monday from 7pm except bank holidays. In these groups, men can open up about the storms affecting their lives in a safe, judgement-free and non clinical environment.
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. It is designed to be free of pressure, there is no obligation to speak, you can simply listen if preferred. The only rule at Andy’s Man Club is “It’s Okay To Talk”.
Simply put, that’s the whole point. It’s a group where men don’t have to battle to be heard or listened to, but where they can join the fight to reduce the rate of suicide in men. Whilst everyone is encouraged to have their chance to talk, privacy is respected, so these real stories are all anonymous.
With thousands of men using these sessions every week, and an army of volunteers on board, the movement is continuing to grow week-by-week. Andy’s Man Club firmly believes in the power of talking and that #ItsOkayToTalk.
Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters was delighted to hear from one of the local Andy’s Man Clubs, of a poem written by one member following his experience and wanting to encourage others to understand what the club is all about. We are so pleased to share it here with our readers.
Local Clubs, open every from Monday 7pm, just turn up, you will be very welcome:
- Bristol Patchway, Patchway Labour Club, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LJ
- Bristol North, Gloucestershire Cricket Club, Seat Stadium, Nevil Rd, Bishopston, BS7 9EJ
