PROJECT
UNDER THE BRIDGE
A mens group designed to positively impact our mental health through activities delivered in, on and around the water.
Exploring the positive mental health impacts of spending time in blue spaces. Delivering weekly sessions in, on and around the water...
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Water-Based
A range of sessions in and on the water, including cold water dips, wild swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and more designed to be engaging, welcoming and adaptable to different abilities.
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Creative Arts & Music
Arts and music sessions by the water, including painting, crafts, photography and hands-on music workshops. A highlight of the program is the Under the Bridge Choir, who sing along the waterways beneath a variety of bridges.
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Holistic Therapy & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and holistic therapy sessions by the water, featuring practices such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation, sound healing and breathwork, supporting calm, reflection and personal balance.
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Local Heritage
We run a range of session visiting local heritage sites by the water featuring a range of spaces and groups - all with the vision of connecting our participants to a wider community network.
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Residential Trips
We run a range of residential trips and away days connecting with organisations around the U.K. These range from camping residentials in nature to day trips to the coast.
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Live Performances & Event
From choir performances underneath bridges to community festivals, public events, and sponsorship events - showcasing participants work and raising awareness of our project and mens mental health.
The Under the Bridge Choir:
Hold Hope
Our Christmas single has been written in order to raise awareness about men’s mental health and encourage men struggling in any way not to get isolated during the winter period. Stats show that after Christmas is a pressure point for men with January seeing a surge in the number of men attempting to take their own lives. It is worth remembering when it comes to men:
- Suicide is the biggest preventable killer
- Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50
- ¾ of suicides are men
If you need support, in Derbyshire and beyond Public Health Derbyshire has put together a list of support signposts that you can access below.
Being active
Walking
Swimming
Water
Being together
Connecting to nature
• UNDER THE BRIDGE PROJECT • UNDER THE BRIDGE PROJECT
Giving
Learning
Wellbeing
Exploring positive mental health impacts of spending time in blue spaces
upskilling participants towards spending time safely in, on and around the water
How Blue Spaces Can Improve Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Spending time near water has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen wellbeing.…
