May is mental fitness month
May is Talk Club Mental Fitness Month, a month of raising numbers for men across the UK through events that start real conversations and vital fundraising for men everywhere to become mentally fit.
With May being one of the worst months for male suicides, every penny raised will help us help communities, from setting up more clubs to putting men through Talk Club therapy.
May 2024 sees the first year of The Clear Head Cup – the very definition of a fun run, BBF’s run to a Clear Head. For a more serious kind of run, there’s the Bristol Half Marathon or you can simply Cruise to the Prom, where TC is the official charity partner and where VW meets ‘How are you?’. There’s more, much more. See our Calendar of events below as they’re confirmed.
MFM Events
May 4
Clear Head Cup
What: Welcome to the Clear Head beer run. Run from the alpha taproom in Bedminster to the BBF taproom in Southville. Down a pint of Clearhead and run back in the fastest time. 50 places. £5 min entry. £20 a Tee. Book your spot here – https://alphabottleshop.co.uk/ products/the-clear-head-cup Where: Unit 1, Imperial Arcade, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HH When: Saturday, May 4th Time TBC
May 11
The Big Miles for Miles Walk
A 22-mile walk in the name of Miles Christie, starting from Portishead and ending in Weston-super-Mare. Donation information TBC.
May 17
Tobacco Factory TC fundraising Party
What: A day at the Tobacco Factory with food stalls and a party atmosphere. Where: Tobacco Factory, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF When: Friday 17th May, Times TBC
May 19
The Bristol Half Marathon
What: Get behind 16 runners, running the Bristol Half Marathon through the city while raising numbers in the name of Talk Club. Where: The Half Marathon route takes runners past the vibrant waterfront and out along the beautiful and peaceful Avon Gorge passing under the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, before joining the 10K route at Spike Island. When: Sunday May 19th, 9.30am Start
May 19
Cruise to the Prom
What: A one day charity Volkswagen show where all VW types are welcome to gather on the Beach Lawns at Weston Super Mare. Vehicle entry to the lawns is for VW’s only and costs £8* in advance or £10 on the gate for the day per vehicle – you can have as many passengers as you can legally fit in your vehicle for no extra charge. Where: To take part in the cruise the starting point is Sanders Garden Centre on the A38 – TA9 4HJ. Arrive any time between 8:15 & 9:15, The Cruise will leave at 9:30 and head to Weston Beach Lawns Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1
May 19
Yoga Dad’s Retreat
More info on the way.
May 26
BBF Comedy Night
What: Chops Comedy Night. Tickets soon to be available at £12 per person. Link posted here soon. Where: BBF Taproom When: Sunday 26th May, times to be announced
April & May
Lighten The Load
What: A series of hiking events where participants carry a massive Talk Club light box to light the way for real conversations. Where: Locations TBC
