Community Crumpet

Community Crumpet

Community Crumpet is a podcast sharing the stories, people and ideas that make our communities stronger. Developed by Love Barrow Community Awards CIC, it builds on years of storytelling to create a year-round platform for celebrating contribution, exploring local connections, and shining a light on the everyday impact happening all around us. All served with warmth, honesty, and a bit of curiosity.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    It’s OK To Talk | How Andys Man Club Works.

    If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you walk through the doors of Andy’s Man Club, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Community Crumpet sponsored by BAE Systems, Tony sits down with Shaun and Jeff from the Barrow group to explore how a simple idea, a brew, a safe space and five carefully chosen questions, helps men open up about life’s challenges. Together they explain what a typical Monday evening looks like, why listening matters just as much as talking, and how honest conversations can change lives, families and communities. Whether you’re thinking about attending yourself, supporting someone else, or simply want to understand how Andy’s Man Club works, this episode offers an honest and reassuring insight into what to expect. This episode includes discussion of men’s mental health and suicide. Please listen at a pace that’s right for you. If now isn’t the right time, it’s okay to pause and come back later. Information about sources of support is included below. Find your closest Andy’s Man Club : https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/ Samaritans: Available 24/7. Call 116 123 (free from any phone) or visit the Samaritans website. https://www.samaritans.org/ National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Open evenings (6 PM to midnight). Call 0800 587 0800 or visit the SPUK Charity page https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/ NHS Mental Health Services: For urgent medical help, call 111 to reach the NHS crisis team, or dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

    It’s OK To Talk | How Andys Man Club Works.

About

Community Crumpet is a podcast sharing the stories, people and ideas that make our communities stronger. Developed by Love Barrow Community Awards CIC, it builds on years of storytelling to create a year-round platform for celebrating contribution, exploring local connections, and shining a light on the everyday impact happening all around us. All served with warmth, honesty, and a bit of curiosity.