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one blokes journey now turned into a team of great blokes helping break the stigma of mens mental health, one walk at a time!
Joined October 2020
Please take a moment to read I hope you understand
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Wow! . I got awarded the Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey at the Southwark civil awards! . I’m not great at receiving praise for what I do so I always collect them for the whole group . If it wasn’t for their hard work none of this would happen so thank you
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Just wanted to say a massive thanks to @MillwallFC . For supporting our group and letting me and 30 of the team come together to watch the mighty lions 🦁 (also great we won)! Love may the support continue, just shows you, you really are the best community club
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One word on tonight’s woolwich walk . W……………O……………W . 13 blokes! Never before have we had a turn out like that on the first walk! . So proud of the lads! . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking…. and walking . #mentalhealth
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Well today is the 1st 🥇 birthday 🥳 of the TPBC . One year ago it started with me waiting out HMS Belfast and one bloke arrived that was jack! Now we are 4 locations and 100+ blokes and rising! . What a year 👍🏻😊
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And so I begin! Started at palace now heading to Sutton United FC for the first section . To say I’m tired is an understatement 😴 . But just gonna tackle each section as they come . Breaking the stigma of mens mental health one step at a time
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Unfortunately we don’t have a massive marketing budget so we always need your kind help in sharing! . So please RT and tag a big name, club or organisation in and see how far we can reach! . Each walk can really save a life! . Let’s break the stigma of men talking about mental H
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83 blokes attended walks this week! (Record numbers) . Below a picture sums up this group, we chatted addiction, stress, anxiety, work related problems, what was your favourite biscuits and millwall going up (stress 😂) . But shows how we are normalising these conversations
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Biggest southwark turn out since summer! Absolutely buzzing and proud of every single one of this lads! . Give them your appreciation to these amazing lads breaking the stigma with every walk!
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Great turn out tonight and loads of new lads! . Massive Greenwich turn out! . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking. and walking 👍🏻😃
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On a personal note thought I would share some positive news . I’m now 6 weeks gamble free and to consider, I would pretty much gamble every day for the last few years I’m really happy and feeling positive about it . I’m slowly but surly moulding myself into the man I wanna be
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So humbled to be around such great people today at the BBC London make a difference awards . To be nominated from hundreds of great people and community organisations down to the last 4 is an amazing achievement in itself . @BBCLondonNews #MakeADifference
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Section 8 done ✅ . And unfortunately is my last today both feet are in a bad way after pounding the pavement for 12hrs but racked up 37miles so proud of my effort . Every bit of pain I felt is nothing compared to a bloke suffering in silence, so please get talking lads
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BIG WALK COMPLETED ✅ . 17miles in the bag! . 28 blokes on the walk! . Bognor To Worthing 🚶♂️🚶♂️🚶♂️🚶♂️. Give these lads a big share and like and show them your appreciation!
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For those that didn’t get the paper Saturday . Here is the free online version.
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17 all in with team wallington tonight! 5 new blokes! Outstanding! . Also we was 6 lads down so this group is getting BIG!! Love it! . Well done lads! Don’t suffer in silence let’s get talking…. And walking 🚶🏾♀️ 🚶♂️ 🚶 . @ElliotColburn #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealth
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Great turn out again lads!!! . Any bloke in need come along to are walk and talk sessions Thursday at 6 and Sundays at 630 outside HMS Belfast
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Did someone say record breaking numbers tonight! Boom! 22 lads! . Great blokes! Great chat! It’s so good seeing new blokes come down also. Get yourself down next week! 7pm . Don’t suffer in silence let’s get talking…. And walking . @Royal_Greenwich #mentalhealth
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Xmas pie mash and drinks with the lads tonight it’s been a great year and I’m so thankful for all who’s keep the groups going! . Very proud
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Finally went to pick up my community southwark award today . Always a bit funny getting awards for this project but I will always accept them on behalf of everyone who takes part . Thank you all for the amazing support . @cosouthwark
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Here we go marathon 7 underway with the wizard himself Alan team Greenwich . Also appreciate the support along the way and look at the weather blue skies!!! Feeling positive let’s do this . Donation link below if your feeling generous.
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myself personally I’m nearly a year clean from gambling and nearly 100 days done since giving up booze . The benefits in my personal life have been amazing but most importantly my family life has gone to another level!
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First time back down to the den tonight! Excited is an understatement . @MillwallFC #Millwall.
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Wow! 120 lads on walks this week! . That’s absolutely amazing well done lads . Was great getting down to see Team Southwark tonight also walking walk Teams Rickmansworth and Team Sutton . What a great week! Just think.If all those great conversations that’s helps these lads ❤️
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5 marathons 5 days . For this amazing group and to also raise awareness for men’s mental health . Remember your not alone! Please reach out if you need the support it’s there! . Also thanks for all your amazing support you guys are the best! . Now planning the next. watch April
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Great walk and talk tonight from team #Greenwich . Record numbers 21 tonight and a few lads missing! . Top blokes great chat!
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It’s amazing to think I didn’t know none of these guys couple months back! But know I count them as proper mates and proper blokes! . It’s amazing how great you feel after a simple chat! . Get talking lads, don’t suffer in silence
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Nice in-depth article in @myldn this morning . It’s so good the group is getting published this way . It helps us reach Londoners in need . Check the full article out below .
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Great having conversations with people about the group and the need in the area for what we do… . Unfortunately we don’t have a massive pot for marketing for us to reach all those in need so we rely heavily on you guys spreading the good word! . Sharing can really save a life
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Great day today with the Southwark lads out promoting what the group does best at @MillwallFC community day . Keep talking lads!
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And we are off! BIG WALK No.11 . Nearly 50 blokes walking and talking all the way from Putney to tower bridge! Along the beautiful Thames path! . Come and join us along the way! . It’s good to talk. and walk of course! . @ThamesPathNT
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You guys are always amazing but I need one extra thing! . Can you please RT the life out this post! The group walks return tomorrow and I want to reach as any blokes in need as possible! . Thank you so much again for your support so RT away guys 😊😊😊
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Top blokes on the Team Greenwich walk tonight! . Avoided the rain 🌧 thankfully . On to team wallington tomorrow . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking…. And walking . @Royal_Greenwich @mtpennycook #mentalhealth
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And we are open for business!! . Our first ever drop in centre thanks to love north Southwark for helping us out . Open to any lad to drop in between 10-2 for a chat a cuppa . Please share far and wide . 4-5 Gataker st slippers place .SE16 2EN. @lb_southwark @Southwark_News
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This is the reason I do this …. I hope every walk is making a small change in people’s lives and that in turn has a wider and positive affect on people around them! . (Message sent privately but agreed me posting) . #postive #postivequotes #postivevibes #community #helpingothers
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Morning all! . It’s that time of the week again a fresh set of walks and a great opportunity to get down and meet the lads . It’s all FREE so why not give it a go?
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50+ blokes already supported since Sunday! . It’s only Wednesday! . Plus we have our brand new W&T tonight on #Woolwich 7pm meeting at the pier where the @thamesclippers go from . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking…… and walking 🚶🏾♀️ 🚶♂️ 🚶 . #MentalHealthMatters.
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Evening all thought I would share a proud moment . 95 Days gamble free . 50 Day booze free . The thought of doing this 4 months ago I would of laughed but how I feel now after such a short time is amazing! . You can do it!!!
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Amazing turn out today for BIG WALK . It’s great having all the lads from the other groups coming together for this great cause. If you know a bloke in need tell them about what we are doing
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Some people may have a misconception of this group because it’s a “mental health support group” . Most of the time it’s laughs but we all know if we need each other we are all there as a team! . If you do anything today give this a RT and help me spread the word . Come join 👍🏻
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Week two at Team Rickmansowrth! 19 lads! With 6 new ones! Absolutely outstanding turn out! What a great group! . Each walk is tackling the stigma around men talking about mental health . Join them next Thursday 7pm meeting outside rickmansowrth station . Just let me know
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One MONTH today I decided alcohol was no longer needed in my life . And I’m hindsight it was never needed really with a binge personality I have l. And last night I celebrated with a NA beer with my amazing partner who’s been a rock since day one
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Another BIG WALK done ✅ . Record numbers! 50 blokes out supporting this fantastic group! . Every walk we really are breaking down that stigma attached to mens mental health! . Join a weekly walk near you! . It’s worth a go trust me…
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Evening all. for anyone that might need it tonight. “Don’t Waste A Day” . How are you? Really…
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Think this picture sums up what we do pretty well . Multiple conversations happening with lads that barely know each other! All coming together to tackle the sigma around men’s mental health! . Keep talking lads! Check comments for this weeks walks
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And we are off 🚶♂️ . Windsor to tower bridge 😊🧠
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So so close to record numbers tonight 21! But still amazing turn out . Great to see new lads! And some great chats happening . Let’s give these lads some appreciation . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking 👍🏻👍🏻. #mentalhealth
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Another amazing @SlowWaysUK walk completed . Woolwich to Bexleyheath . Amazing company! Amazing chats! Amazing walk! . Have a great Sunday guys
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Only in the @guardian thank you so much Nikki for the mention to make it happen . Wetherspoons news one week now the guardian 🤣 . Thanks for everyone’s ongoing support let’s keep the movement moving
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Just two blokes from completely different generations having a positive conversation about mental health. Once we start thinking of talking and opening up to others as a strength rather than a weakness we can really make strides forward. Get down to a walk and talk in your area
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Merry Christmas!!!! . Started the day with a festive run 😊. Hope you’re all having a fantastic day so far! . Today can be a super tough day for some people reach out if you need any support your never alone! ❤️
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Say hello to brand New Team Rickmansworth . 16 lads all in! And it was like they all knew each other for years! . Bringing lads together that never knew each other before and an hour later leaving friends! That’s what we do! . Let’s keep lads talking about what really matters!
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Getting together for Christmas drinks/food with the group is amazing . It really shows this is just so much more than a walk! It’s a community! . A community of lads coming together to help and support each other. Every now and then I need to pinch myself about how great this is!
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Out on our first Slow Ways walk collaboration . Orpington to Sevenoaks . To help make a verified walking map for the whole of the uk . Half way 😊👍🏻. @SlowWaysUK
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Some great coverage of the group and our upcoming exhibition Friday .
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A walk will never solve your problems, but it will definitely make you think clearer and make better decisions.
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Big shout out to Jason from Team Woolwich last night . Had a hard day and no one else could make it last night so still went on the walk to see if any new blokes came . Absolute legend . Someone just a walk on your own is the best medicine
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Brand new walk and talk starting in woolwich!!! . Starting Wednesday 4th august at 7pm meeting outside the woolwich pier . The walk will start there to the Thames barrier and back to the pier . The will be running for 4 weeks (depending on the success of the walk) . #woolwich
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Great turn out tonight on the Greenwich walk and talk . Great to see the lads tonight plus some new ones. Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s getting talking. and walking
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Unsure if I was gonna post this or not . But I think it’s important for dads out tenor to remember they are not alone . My DMs are open for any dads who need a chat anytime!
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So tomorrow is the start of my 5in5 challenge to raise awareness for men’s mental health . I will be walking 5 marathons in 5 days starting tomorrow . So if you see me around say hello 💪😊
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Thank you @HornchurchFC Mike and Alex for making this happen . The support of the local football clubs is key for our growth, they are the heart of each community . Thanks for helping us “Tackle” mens mental health
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Great turn out tonight! On the groups walk and talk! 😊🚶♂️🧠
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So today was exciting! . Tune in to BBC London news 630pm tonight to see me talk about this amazing club! . I’m so thankful for the opportunity . Any pictures or videos you take guys give us a tag . Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Done!!! ✔️ 26.2MILES 1/5 . Felt amazing to finish my feet ache a little but other than that all good! Thank you all so much for your kind words and support I’m defo gonna need that come later in the week. So please keep sharing and RT plz it’s means a lot #mentalhealth
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Morning all! . Anyone else in the SE16 seen these pop up! . Just another simple old fashioned way to try reach any bloke in need. If you see it take a snap and give it a share . Hope you all have a great day
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@robbeckettcomic @theCALMzone @Tyson_Fury Any London based lad here that wants to attended any of our walk and talk sessions your more then welcome, don’t suffer in silence lads.
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The biggest battle your gonna face is yourself! . I’m fighting daily I win some I lose some! But really wanna get on top of everything this year and start taking control . I’m sure I’m not the only one! I have faith in you all to be the best you can be! Need to believe it for me!.
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Great walk and talk tonight from team Southwark 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊. Top blokes and great chats . Don’t suffer in silence lads let’s get talking. Pop down to the Greenwich walk and talk tomorrow 7pm outside cuttys sark 👍🏻😊
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Well done gents Team Southwark on their Sunday morning walk . This week heading to Greenwich . Come down and join a walk, guess there know harm in trying
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Great turn out tonight team woolwich top blokes great chat 14 all in today with some new loads attending . It’s great to see lad who never knew each other an hour ago laughing and chatting! . We go again tomorrow with team Southwark . Back on the @thamesclippers we go
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Tonight was a massive step for myself and the group! I don’t my first talk! . It was amazing and emotional at the same time! I couldn’t hold back the tears at the end! . I love everyone on this group so much! The loyalty and commitment is so important to me! . Thank you all!!!
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Outstanding turn out for the first BIG WALK of the year . Thank you all who came along it was a great walk around Richmond park . It was to see all the groups coming together to support each other! 38 blokes all in!
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Another @SlowWaysUK walk completed! . Norbury to Croydon . Lovely little walk and great company . Roll on the next one Thursday Sevenoaks to tonbridge if you wish yo.Come along just let me know . It’s gonna be a good one 😊
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Great effort Team Upminster tonight! . Great chats and well done braving the cold weather! . Every walk is slowly breaking down the stigma of mens mental health . Join them next Wednesday 630pm @ upminster station . @c2c_Rail @LBofHavering @HaveringDaily @rm12sams @HaveringMind
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12miles completed! . First ever collaboration with slow ways done! . What an amazing walk that was and to think it’s so close to home! . Find your local adventures guys . Can’t wait for the next one! But a cold 1 or with some food is needed! . @SlowWaysUK
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Outstanding start to the week! With Team Greenwich smashing out their walk and talk tonight! . Nothing better than seeing these walks grow! . Join them next Monday 7pm meeting next to the greenwich foot tunnel . Just need to let me know your coming along
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Great effort team woolwich tonight . 13 all in! Great walk and talk! This is now a permanent fixture In the week (now on the website) . Don’t forget lads you don’t need to suffer in silence we might now have all the answers but your definitely feel better for coming
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Father and daughter day! -1 it’s odd to think this group originated from the stress that was caused not seeing these! Stay strong dads it will be better!
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If you wanna like one post today it’s gotta be Team Southwarks record numbers tonight!! . 25 blokes… that is a record for ANY weekly walk!! Your shares, likes and comments really make this happen! . Give this a massive share guys and tag groups or lads that might need it! ❤️
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14 strong tonight! Great effort Team Southwark. It’s great seeing these friendships grow each week! . Nothing better than seeing these lads happy and chatting away
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Admitting you need support isn’t a weakness it’s actually a strength amazing that 😊😊.
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Well done team greenwich! . Great walk and talk tonight 13 on the walk plus 3 new lads! . Great chats! Keep talking lads don’t suffer in silence 👍🏻
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Another amazing week with 90+ blokes attending all walks and loads of new lads joining the club . Well done to the Sunday morning strollers having their Sunday morning walk . If you want to join the club send us a message now!
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Wow what a great turn out for our toy drive walk for Love North Southwark . We walked 6miles to raise funds to buy presents for disadvantaged children this Christmas . Please donate below to help us help more children .
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Great walk and talk today guys . 15 all in 😊😊. Great way to start your Sunday! In this beautiful weather
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Great way to end the year lads . On their traditional New Year’s Eve walk down the amazing Thames . Well done lads
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Heard this on an @antmiddleton podcast this morning and really like it . “We have bad moments not bad days” . Don’t let one moment ruin your whole day . Positive mindset!.
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Great walk and talk tonight team Greenwich . Nice to see a couple new faces join the group, and the conversation was deep and helpful . Overall great start to the week! . #greenwich @Royal_Greenwich
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My birthday 🎁 today and what better way to spend the day with a lovely long walk. Me Ed and Denis and walking some sections of the London loop today (sections 12/13/14) and hopefully some pizza later! 😂 . Hope your all having a great day aswell . If not DMs are open 💙
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So challenge news! Team twitter your the first to know . Monday 29th March I will walk from Windsor to tower bridge along the Thames path it’s a MASSIVE 50miles! . Biggest distance I’ve done in 1 day! . Will be to raise awareness of men’s mental health . Break the stigma.
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Well done all on tonight Greenwich walk . Great effort all and great conversations to! . Well done!
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Proud day moment! . 100 days booze free and to completely I ain’t missed it and I know that won’t always be the case but I’m taking it day by day . And can honestly say I feel the best version of myself now I really do! . If you need that support guys it’s out there! Go get it
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Black dots are the london walk locations . Looking at it like this makes me so proud of what we have achieved so far . Where next??
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Great work this morning by the Southwatk lads on their weekly Sunday morning walk . The rain don’t stop these lads great commitment
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Well done Team Greenwich on your walk and talk gents . Weather is changing slightly so I expect loads more will join the clubs over the coming months! . Well done troops for braving the cold months!! Outstanding efforts . Join them next Monday 7pm @ Greenwich foot tunnel
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