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Mandem FC’s First Match, Forage With The Mandem, New Van on Road & Prison Work Goin’ Strong!
From launching our very first Mandem FC match to rolling out a brand-new van for free travel, plus dropping a community-led foraging app and supporting men rebuilding life after prison — this month’s been all about breaking barriers, creating access, and moving with purpose.
Benjamin Rutter
April 16, 2025
Yo, What’s Happening?
Big tings happening! We’ve got some wicked updates for you, so lock in for a quick read 👇
⚽ MANDEM FC’S FIRST GAME!
You heard right – Mandem FC is OFFICIAL now! Our first-ever game is happening This Sunday against Sands United FC at Astley Sports Village, kick off at 4:15PM. Come support the Mandem, show some love and catch the first glimpse of what we’re buildin’ – there’s a also whole identity behind this movement that’s slowly comin’ together... keep your eyes peeled 👀
🌿 NEW: Forage with the Mandem App Now Live! We’ve just dropped something different – the Forage with the Mandem web-app is now live! It’s a free platform within our website where you can find local spots to forage fresh ingredients and link it up with simple, healthy recipes straight from the community. Got a belting dish or a go-to location you want to share? You can submit it directly through the app and get it featured – powered by the Mandem (in partnership with Manchester Climate Change Agency & In Our Nature), for the Mandem. Go explore, cook something nice, and connect with nature while you’re at it!
🚐 NEW VAN WHO DIS?
We’ve copped a Mandem Mobile! It ain’t just for show – it’s here to break down the barriers and get more of the Mandem out and about with FREE travel to Meetups, sessions, and Events. But here’s the plug: we’re looking for sponsors to help keep this van rolling. Fancy your logo cruising up and down the country? Give us a shout – let’s make it happen.
🧱 SUPPORTING MEN AFTER PRISON
Our Outside Outspoken programme is focused on supporting men once they’ve come out of the system. We link them up with real-world essentials – housing, therapy, employment guidance, and most importantly, people who actually care. It’s about helping them rebuild, stay grounded, and not feel like they’ve been left behind. Everyone deserves a real second chance – and we’re making sure they get one.
Lastly – if you want to support what we’re doing and wanna see us level up? Become a monthly donor. Even a couple of quid helps us keep moving forward.
Stay blessed, stay loud,
– The Mandem Meetup Team