Connections: programme for men
Life’s not easy! Men grapple with the many issues that life throws at them and we generally tend to keep things to ourselves. “Real men don’t cry.” “Real men just get on with it.” However, it does not need to be that way, and there is great benefit in talking and being active.
Connections is our programme of activities that's designed with men in mind – providing mental and physical support to meet your specific needs and help transform your life. Below are details about all the activities on offer.
Connections is our programme of activities that's designed with men in mind – providing mental and physical support to meet your specific needs and help transform your life. Below are details about all the activities on offer.
If you would like to find out more about Connections, please contact Iain Manson at iain.manson@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk - details of how to access each session are listed below.
Connections evening meetings
Third Thursday evening of every month
These are a safe and supportive environment where you'll join other men to discuss and deal with a range of issues – trusting each other and being open to sharing. In 2022 we will be covering subjects such as:
The full programme for 2022, as well as information on how to book, can be found here.
Third Thursday evening of every month
These are a safe and supportive environment where you'll join other men to discuss and deal with a range of issues – trusting each other and being open to sharing. In 2022 we will be covering subjects such as:
- Men's health and nutrition
- Craft beer tasting
- Career planning
The full programme for 2022, as well as information on how to book, can be found here.
Connections men’s yoga
Mondays, 8pm-9pm
Yoga is a wonderful physical and mental discipline that can help your overall wellbeing.
We're working with a highly experienced yoga teacher, Sarah Robinson from Essential Beauty, who's been running a men’s yoga class for a number of years. The classes are held at Carmenta Life.
Mondays, 8pm-9pm
Yoga is a wonderful physical and mental discipline that can help your overall wellbeing.
We're working with a highly experienced yoga teacher, Sarah Robinson from Essential Beauty, who's been running a men’s yoga class for a number of years. The classes are held at Carmenta Life.
Running classes
Physical activity can really help with our mental health. There are not many things we’re allowed to do in lockdown, but running is one of them!
We're working with local expert partner, Jog On, which was set up by Berkhamsted running coaches Erica Carter and Heather Harris. Jog On is a popular, inclusive, non-competitive running group. The emphasis is as much about making new friends and enjoying the fresh air as it is about the running challenges.
Physical activity can really help with our mental health. There are not many things we’re allowed to do in lockdown, but running is one of them!
We're working with local expert partner, Jog On, which was set up by Berkhamsted running coaches Erica Carter and Heather Harris. Jog On is a popular, inclusive, non-competitive running group. The emphasis is as much about making new friends and enjoying the fresh air as it is about the running challenges.
The Open Door Repair Café
We're so pleased to have launch our very own Repair Café at Open Door, which takes place on the first Saturday of the month, 9:30-12:30. We think Repair Cafes are a brilliant idea, not least because they reduce waste and CO2, but also because they bring the community (not just men!) together to share skills and help each other out.
And that's where you come in! Do you have a talent for fixing electrical, electronic or mechanical items, garden tools, bicycles, glassware, textiles, jewellery or clothing? If so and you'd like to help at our monthly repair sessions, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information and a friendly chat, please email Richard at repaircafe@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk. Together we can help the environment and our community.
We're so pleased to have launch our very own Repair Café at Open Door, which takes place on the first Saturday of the month, 9:30-12:30. We think Repair Cafes are a brilliant idea, not least because they reduce waste and CO2, but also because they bring the community (not just men!) together to share skills and help each other out.
And that's where you come in! Do you have a talent for fixing electrical, electronic or mechanical items, garden tools, bicycles, glassware, textiles, jewellery or clothing? If so and you'd like to help at our monthly repair sessions, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information and a friendly chat, please email Richard at repaircafe@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk. Together we can help the environment and our community.