NEW GROUP STARTING ON WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY 2025

Hi, my name is Matthew and I am the walk leader for the Carlisle group of MWAT.

I am 42 years old and currently work in sales although most of my life has been spent in Hospitality. In the past I have worked with various community groups and unintentionally ended up working and supporting people with various mental health requirements. This has always been rewarding, if not a little challenging.

I’ve struggled with my mental health all my life and at 42 I have finally found out the root cause of everything I’ve been struggling with ever since I can remember. Being involved or organising groups like this have always been helpful to me. I have been attending the Penrith group with my Border Collie Rufus for the last 9 months when I can and now feel I am in the right place to help others by starting a group in Carlisle.  I find casual groups help me more than rigid programs and I hope this casual but open format can help others in the Carlisle area.

The group provides an opportunity for men to help them take their first step towards showing up for themselves, having a safe container where they can walk and talk and share what they feel without any judgement. This includes meeting others with similar or different lived experiences.

The group meets every Wednesday at 7pm, so if you feel this is something you want to try and feels aligned for you then come along and join in.