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HOW ARE YOU REALLY? So often when someone asks a man, “How are you?” the usual answer is, “Yeah, good.” And that’s it. On the outside everything looks fine, but inside it can feel like we’re falling apart. Wild Wood is a place to share what’s really going on – before it all gets too heavy. Think of it as a pressure release valve. In the circle, you’ll find a group of men who listen without judgement, offer advice if you want it, and give you space to finally get things off your chest. Men of all ages and backgrounds gather – each with their own story, each welcome just as they are. Some choose to talk, others simply listen. There’s no pressure, no judgement – just the quiet understanding that we’re all here for the same reason: to feel a little lighter. Every session is free. We keep it that way with the help of local businesses, grants and trusts who believe, like we do, that men’s mental health matters. Jonny launched The Wild Wood Connection Project in May 2025, setting up a temporary base in the Welcombe Hills every Monday evening and inviting men to come and share their stories. From these humble origins Wild Wood has grown into a successful community group, the weekly Monday group now supplemented by sector-specific Wednesday meetings and monthly Saturday socials ranging from local quiz nights to outdoor venison cook-offs. During the winter months we have been meeting indoors (currently hosted at the Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Wildmoor) but we hope to get back out into nature once the weather starts to warm up again in March. Check out our website and socials for more details and if you're interested in coming along drop Jonny a message on 07772 001369 linktr.ee/wildwoodconnected
