Supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide.

ManHealth Events

Make a real difference to the lives of men and challenge yourself to a new and exciting events or challenges... or if you prefer, why not organise a challenge of your own? Our experienced team will be on hand every step of the way to help you promote your event and smash your fundraising targets.

Upcoming events

February

ManHealth present PORKPIE

Join eight piece Ska band, Porkpie, live at Shildon Civic Hall on Saturday 24th February 2024, performing classics from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat, etc, the list goes on and on. Sell out shows throughout the UK, this is a night you DO NOT want to miss! This band are the real deal, from the classic 'big' Ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and porkpie hats to match. They play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night! Tickets just £12.00 from https://event.wescantickets.com/gr_vrcVuGfLJm

March

ManHealth present Definitely Oasis

We are so excited to be bringing this amazing band to Shildon on Easter Sunday 2024. Definitely Oasis are widely recognised by Oasis fans and promoters around the world as the top Oasis tribute band. The band regularly sells out top-class venues across the UK in advance. Definitely Oasis do an amazing job of keeping the music alive and setting the bar high by re-creating the look, sound, and feel of an Oasis gig that fans come to expect.

May

Football Family Fun Day - ManHealth Vs Team Solan - Sponsored by Durham Box.

ManHealth will take on Team Solan at Shildon AFC in May 2024 Date TBC. Gates open 1130am. Kids Tournament 1:00pm. Main Match Kick Off 3:00 pm. Raising funds for Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust and ManHealth. Come and enjoy a fun filled family fun day and help raise funds for two brilliant organisations. Gates open at 11:30. Admission £2 kids under 12 free. Children's football tournament at 1pm. Face painting, Childrens Rides, Stalls. Followed by the Main Event. We are expecting a number of former professionals to play on the day. Raffle, Tombola, Auction, Crossbar Challenge, Penalty Shootout. Last year was an amazing day out and enjoyed by everyone and this year will be even better.

August

Tandem Skydive August 2024

Your first tandem skydive is unlikely to be forgotten, for some people it is a once in a lifetime experience, and definitely one to be ticked off your “Bucket” list. So do you fancy having a go and raise vital funds for ManHealth in August 2024. Registration fee: £50. Minimum sponsorship: £350 per participant ManHealth provide a welcome pack which includes full event information, fundraising support and T-shirt. Terms and Conditions apply.

September

Footsteps for Change 2024

The footsteps for Change sponsored walk begins at Bishop Auckland Rugby Club. Meet at 08:00 for registration to walk at 08:30. This walk is open to everyone. It is a a moderately challenging walk and we recommended that children under the age of twelve do not participate. Dogs are welcome and are allowed on the train home We join the Weardale Way and pass through Escomb, Witton Park, Witton le Wear and finally onto the end point at Wolsingham station. We will then all return back to Bishop Auckland on the train. Registration fee is £25 to include a T-shirt and a train ticket home and refreshments on completion of walk. Minimum requested sponsorship £50.

Samaritans.

Phone: 116 123.

Disability Confident
Association of Mental Health Providers Member
Men and Boys Coalition
See Her Thrive
Families Include Fathers