Men's Wellbeing Activities

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to health and wellbeing. This webpage gives information about groups and organisations in Cambridge that can support men to be more healthy while also having some fun! The organisations below can help men to get moving, connect with others, and seek help when needed.

Get Moving - take part in regular physical activity

Cambridge United Foundation - Walking Football
Walking football is a growing sport suitable for people of any level of fitness or experience. Cambridge United Foundation run weekly sessions for people aged 50 and over. The sessions are for men and women. Find out more here.

Wellbeing Walks
Wellbeing walks are short group walks led by friendly, trained leaders who provide encouragement and support. There are several regular wellbeing walks in Cambridge. Find out more here. 

MAN v FAT Football
MAN v FAT Football is a football club for men with a BMI of 27.50 or above. The club meet weekly at Abbey Leisure for matches and weigh ins. Men of all ages and levels of fitness are welcome. Find out more here.

Get Moving with Cambridge City Council
The Active Lifestyles Team at Cambridge City Council provide and support a wide range of accessible and low-cost physical activity sessions for people of all ages living in Cambridge. Find out more here.

Make friends and connect with others

Andy’s Man Club Cambridge
Andy’s Man Club is a group that aims to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. The Cambridge group meet on Monday evenings at Coleridge Community College. Find out more here.

Sew Positive - 'Men's Hems' Drop in sessions
Sew Positive run these weekly sessions, offering a creative space for men to learn some practical and creative basic sewing skills, and have a place to chat about mental health. Having a creative space to slow down and create with other men can improve social connection and reduce social isolation. Find out more here.

CPSL Mind - Good Mood Cafes
Good Mood Cafes provide an opportunity to meet new people to share interests, skills and wellbeing tips in an informal space to help boost your mood. Find out more here.

Cambridge United Foundation – social activities
Cambridge United Foundation run regular social activities, including a community café, a dementia café, and lunches / afternoon tea events for people aged 50+. Find out more here.

Seeking help

Healthy You
Healthy You provide healthy lifestyle support to people living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This includes support in the following areas: Weight Management, Alcohol Reduction, Diabetes, Carer Support, Stop Smoking Services and Falls Prevention. They also run health checks in community locations. Find out more here.

Qwell Online Support
Qwell is a free online well-being service for adults in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. You can access support for any emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors, plus peer to peer support, self-help and forums. Find out more here. 

Other Mental Health Support
There are many local organisations that can provide support if you are experiencing mental health challenges. Visit the Support section of the How Are You Cambridge website and explore the organisations listed under the orange drop-down categories: 'Mental Health - Online', 'Mental Health - Self-Refer', 'Mental Health - GP referral', and 'Mental Health - Crisis'.

This page has been coproduced with the Men's Health Steering Group. If you would like to find out more about the Steering Group email Graham Saint, Men's Health Officer: grahams@cambridgeunited.com