Upcoming events.

At MANUP?, we are committed to making a significant impact on men’s mental health through a variety of events.

Here, you can find information about the events we fund, participate in, and collaborate on with other organisations. Each event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and make strides in addressing mental health challenges faced by men.

Annoying People & men
Dec
4

Annoying People & men

James will walk us through how the people around us affect our mental state – and how to take back control without kicking off or going quiet. Expect practical tips, a bit of humour, and no fluff.

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MANUP? Mountain – Wales
Jul
3
to 5 Jul

MANUP? Mountain – Wales

Switch off. Reset. Breathe.

Our summer MANUP? Mountain trip takes us to Wales, surrounded by proper scenery and good company.

This weekend is about clearing your head, getting out of routine, and spending time with blokes who get it. Some join for the laughs, others for the silence. Either way, it works.

Expect a mix of wild swimming, bushcraft, navigation skills, axe throwing, and archery. It’s about getting stuck in, challenging yourself a bit, and enjoying the break.

You’ll need your own tent and gear, and we’ll handle the rest. Food, coffee, campfire, and the space to just be.

Dates: 3rd–5th July 2026
Location: Wales (exact site shared closer to the time)
Arrival: Friday between 15:00–17:00
Finish: Sunday around 13:00

You must be:

  • A man aged 18 or over

  • Able to travel to the event location

  • Able to bring your own tent and hiking kit

Food and drinks are provided unless stated otherwise.

Spaces are limited. Once your application’s approved, you’re in. If you can’t make it later, please let us know early so someone else can take your place.

Register your interest here, add your email to the list

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MANUP? Talks | Why Men Won't Talk
Sept
3

MANUP? Talks | Why Men Won't Talk

This session is open to anyone who genuinely wants to understand why so many men stay silent, even when life is falling apart behind the scenes. We keep hearing that men should talk more, but the reality is far more complicated. Men do talk, but only when the person listening actually knows what to look for.

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RCN SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2025
Nov
28

RCN SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2025

MANUP? has been invited to take part in the RCN SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference, now in its eighth year. This annual event, jointly run by the Royal College of Nursing and the Society of Occupational Medicine, brings together professionals who work to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace.

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Anxiety in man
Nov
20

Anxiety in man

A surge of nerves can sharpen your focus and keep you safe. The same surge can also grind you down, steal sleep and convince you that disaster is around every corner. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so there is no cost at all and you may join with your camera off or a first name only.

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Self Confidence in Men
Nov
6

Self Confidence in Men

Confidence is not a gift handed out at birth, it is a skill you build like muscle. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so there is no cost and you can join with your camera off or a first name only.

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Help Yourself as a Man
Oct
23

Help Yourself as a Man

Sometimes a man needs a break. Other times he is simply hiding under a duvet and calling it rest. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so you pay nothing and can join with your camera off or a first name only.

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Being a Dad
Oct
9

Being a Dad

Fatherhood can be the best role you will ever hold, yet being away from your children through shift work, divorce or distance can rip holes in your identity. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so cost is never an issue and you can join with your camera off or first name only.

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Why Men Die by Suicide V2
Oct
2

Why Men Die by Suicide V2

We’re welcoming back the speaker who launched our very first MANUP? Talk. Dr Susie Bennett returns with an updated session exploring how difficult childhood experiences can shape a man’s mental health and why too many men still die in silence.

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Why Do Men Die by Suicide? – Cardiff
Sept
29

Why Do Men Die by Suicide? – Cardiff

This one-day event brings the latest research funded by MANUP? into public view. Dr Susie Bennett from the University of Glasgow will share her findings on the risk factors behind male suicide, alongside panel discussions with frontline professionals who support men in crisis.

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Responsibilities as a Man
Sept
11

Responsibilities as a Man

Bills to pay, people to support, alarms that never respect weekends. When responsibility feels like a rucksack full of bricks it can be tempting to stay under the duvet or hide behind a pity party. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so there is no charge and you are welcome to join with your camera off or first name only.

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Men & ADHD: Why the Silence?
Sept
4

Men & ADHD: Why the Silence?

Why do so many men keep quiet about ADHD even when life feels out of sync? Thomas Woodhams is a highly respected talent scout and National Diversity Award nominee who speaks openly about his own late diagnosis and the hurdles men face at work and at home. In this MANUP? Talk he will lift the lid on the silence.

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MEN & THERAPY
Aug
28

MEN & THERAPY

Therapy still scares many blokes. Too expensive, too fluffy, or for people who are “really ill”. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so you pay nothing and can join with your camera off or first name only.

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What is Masculinity?
Aug
14

What is Masculinity?

Be tough. Be caring. Provide. Be mindful. The modern rule book for men seems to change with every swipe of your phone. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so there is no charge and you can join without sharing your full name.

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men do talk - jaywick
Jul
25

men do talk - jaywick

Dan and Jack will be spending the day speaking with men in the area, capturing honest conversations about life, pressure, pride and struggle. Jaywick is often labelled one of the “poorest places in the UK” – but the reality is more than headlines

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men & family
Jul
24

men & family

Family can be the place you feel safest or the pressure cooker that blows your fuse. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so cost is never a barrier and you can join without giving your full name.

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Sorting Your Head Out
Jul
10

Sorting Your Head Out

Your mind can be your best mate or your loudest heckler. When thoughts loop, sleep vanishes and motivation tanks, it is time to sort your head out. This men-only hour is fully funded by MANUP?—no cost, no paperwork, no need to share your full name.

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rethinking modern masculinity
Jul
3

rethinking modern masculinity

Bethan Jones isn’t here for the status quo. She’s here because it’s personal. After losing her dad to suicide, she set out to understand what’s being missed in conversations about men’s mental health and who’s being left behind.

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