Christmas & Mandem Birthday

December can hit hard, but you’re not alone. From sunny hikes to snowy raves, 2024’s been a madness, and we’re capping it off with a massive milestone: It's almost our 5th Birthday! Come and celebrate and join us in keeping the Mandem movement alive.

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Benjamin Rutter
December 18, 2024

Yo,

Christmas is almost here, and we know it can be a tough one. Whether it’s money stress, family drama, or just feeling proper low while everyone else acts like it’s all mulled wine and mince pies, we see you. Just a little reminder: it’s okay to not be okay, and your Mandem fam’s got your back.

🎉 Big News: WE’RE TURNING 5!

That’s right, Mandem Meetup’s 5th Birthday Community Event is going off! Five years of connecting, healing, and showing the world that men’s mental health really matters. Keep an eye out for the party details, because you’re all invited. Let’s celebrate the vibes, the laughs, and the growth together.

You’re Invited!

6:00PM, 28th December @ Village Hall, Deansgate Mews, M3 4EN.

Tell a friend, to tell a friend! - Hope to see you there.

.📆 What a year it’s been…

We’ve been grafting hard, and 2024’s been nothing short of mad:

January: A sunny hike at Porth Wen, our Survivor & Ally launch at AJ Bell, and Mandem Footy officially kicked off.

February: Winning the Forever Manchester Award, plus visits from the High Sheriff. Say no more.

March: Snowy hikes, sober raves, movie nights, and more awards (because why not?).

April-June: From our first Mandem camp to plastering a boathouse, launching chess club, and smashing the 86 push-up challenge.

Summer vibes: Cookouts, Pride, radio takeovers, and kicking off our trauma-informed training.

Autumn grind: Partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover, Icon Sports, and Ellis Brigham; deep chats with 200 students; and hosting outdoor talking circles all over Manny.

November: We dropped our Mandem Footy kits, climbed more hills, raved it up Bloc2Bloc style, and even worked with Manchester City Council on improving mental health for men.

🫵 However, we need your support

As we look to 2025, let’s keep the movement growing. We’re building something big here, but we need monthly donors to keep the lights on. Got £3? Join our Mandem Meetup Supporters. Every little helps.

That’s it for now, family. Big love to all of you. See you at our 5th birthday event, yeah?