A new series of community football sessions for men is set to begin in May 2026 at the Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub in Warrington. Organised by the non-profit group TALKHUB C.I.C. in partnership with LiveWire Warrington, the initiative aims to support men’s mental health by providing a relaxed environment to exercise and socialise.
The sessions are scheduled for Friday evenings on 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 June, and 19 June 2026. Each session will run from 19:30 to 21:30. The programme is designed to be accessible and low-pressure, featuring warm-ups, fun drills, shooting practice, and informal matches. Participants do not need to bring their own equipment, as kits and bibs are provided, and shirts, shorts, and socks are available if needed.
While the group aims to keep activities as accessible as possible, there is a request for a £2 donation per session to help support the organisation. This initiative arrives in an area where local data has identified significant socioeconomic and health challenges, with several neighbourhoods in and around Orford ranking among the most deprived in England. By offering a space for physical activity, the organisers hope to address high rates of social isolation among men, a demographic that accounts for a large majority of suicides in the United Kingdom.
Founded by Jay Deakin in late 2019, TALKHUB has grown from a mental health podcast into a broader organisation that uses physical activity to help men connect and improve their wellbeing. The programme is part of a wider effort in Warrington to provide support options outside of clinical settings. For more information about the sessions or to get involved, those interested can contact the organisation via email at [email protected] or follow their updates on social media.
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