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And that’s a wrap for MANUP? Mountain 2026.

Our last camp of the year is done. Climbing, hiking, laughing, survival skills, bushcraft and plenty more along the way.

These weekends are a lot of work, but they’re worth every bit of it.

We get to watch the shy blokes slowly grow in confidence. We see the man struggling at the start of the hike somehow end up near the front by the finish. Men arrive not really knowing anyone and leave having shared a weekend they won’t forget.

That’s what MANUP? Mountain is about.

A massive thank you to every man who joined us, everyone who gave up their time to help, and everyone who supports MANUP? and makes weekends like this possible.

Thank you. 💚

🏔️ Our next MANUP? Mountain is 23–25 April 2027.

Want to join us? Check out our website and add your email to the MANUP? Mountain list. We’ll let you know when places open.

#manupstigma by @guycryclub

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11 days ago

Throwback to our wonderful Wellbeing Walk from last year led by Katherine from @whitecloudhealing

Gorgeous people, beautiful weather, truly the best way to end 5 weeks of Pride celebrations.

Come & join us tomorrow, @ 10:45 am in Felixstowe as we say goodbye to the Fringe for another year.

See previous Wellbeing Walk post on @suffolkpride for more details.

📸 @rhackett.photo taken in Felixstowe by @guycryclub

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4 months ago

Come with us to Felixstowe for our last event of the Suffolk Pride Fringe! Join us at 10:45 in front of La Vida by the water fountain as we head for a stroll along the prom. After we walk along the prom to the Felixstowe Sea Front Gardens and back, we will return to Beach Street for lunch. Sit, eat, drink and socialise with your community as we say goodbye to the Fringe and enjoy a relaxing day at the seaside.
Our Wellbeing Walk this year will be led by the truly delightful Ben of Guy Cry Club. We cannot wait, this is always a beautiful treat of a day, and the only thing missing is you 🙂

We’d like to thank David, Stephen & Luke again this year for partnering with us through Unite the Union to support Suffolk Pride and First Bus for providing e a bus allowing free transport to this event.

This is a free event, but please be aware of the costs around, transportation to and from the event.

If you live in Ipswich and fancy catching the bus for free with us, please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/SP26WW
The bus will leave Old Cattle Market bus station, IP4 1RA at 10:10 am.
We will be leaving Felixstowe at 2 pm from the bus stop outside Felixstowe Leisure Centre. (Felixstowe Pier, Stop ID: sufgtmgm).

Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:45 am
Beach Street, IP11 2GN

This is a free, family-friendly, accessible event.

Fringe artwork by @cherryfizzwhizz 😍 taken in Beach Street Felixstowe by @guycryclub

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4 months ago

Not long now until im back with @manup.how going up an English mountain... here are some photos I took last time with disposable cameras... ad hoc shooting in between boot-steps and inconsistent breaths, the ever evolving skies above and the fragile ground below...

These moments are an opportunity to get folks together to connect with one another, the natural world and ourselves. Escaping the norm to reset and find a little relief from the daily arrgghhhh of life.

#manup #guycryclub #mentalhealth taken in Edale, Peak District by @guycryclub

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7 months ago

Some stunning new creations courtesy of @abitofquirk & @guycryclub 😍

Available now here at @allshapes_

Come aboard the art bus here at @beachstreetfelixstowe and browse all of our amazing local art! 🚎 🖼️ 🎨

#artgallery #localart #localartist #galleryshop #allshapes taken in Beach Street Felixstowe by @guycryclub

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7 months ago

✨ Urban Belonging: Paint & Sip. ✨

Hey Community,

Fancy a free social event courtesy of the lovelies at The Hold?

Join us to celebrate the places that shape our life stories. Consider this your main character energy moment. Where would they film the Ipswich-based scenes in the biopic of your life?
Come unlock those core memories that relate to your very own queer story & help us create a modern community layer for the Ipswich Historic Map.

After such gruelling work take a load off, grab a drink take a sip, pick up a brush, and get painting with the wonderful Ben of @guycryclub . As they lead us in a Paint & Sip session 😊

Thursday 5th March
6 - 9 pm
The Hold, IP4 1LN

This is a free event, find the link in our bio.
The Hold is an accessible venue space. taken in Suffolk Archives by @guycryclub

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8 months ago

Come see us at the hold today!!

Join @guycryclub to write love letters to the queer community

@lunahaven2024 are making expressive mini zines on the theme of queer empowerment

And us at LGC and our speed portrait workshop, a taste of the queer life drawing and discover the beauty that others see in you.

And of course there are a range on inspiring and informative talks within the lecture hall, as well as stalls from members of the queer community and those who serve our community.

See you there!!!!
#queerlifedrawing #queersartists #queerhealthmatters #suffolkpride #queerworkshops by @guycryclub

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8 months ago

It's that time of year again. LGBT+ History Month is just around the corner, and we're pleased to present our second health event for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Queer Health Matters is back!

Bringing you an initiative focused on addressing the health inequalities faced by our community, whilst showcasing the health and wellbeing we have access to in and around Suffolk.

✨ What to expect:

🏳️‍🌈 Panels from LGBTQIA+ community speakers
🏳️‍⚧️ Workshops and crafts
🏳️‍🌈 Stalls from local charities, professionals and organisations
🏳️‍⚧️ Practical information on accessing inclusive health and support services.

So come join us for a free day-long event at The Hold for an opportunity to learn, connect and focus on self-care through our creative workshops.

📅 Saturday 14th February 2026
📍 The Hold, IP4 1LN
♿ Fully accessible venue
🎟️ Free to attend

#QueerHealthMatters #SuffolkPride #LGBTQIAHealth #LGBTHistoryMonth #QueerWellbeing #CommunityCare Poster for Suffolk Pride’s Queer Health Matters event. At the top, text reads “Need to speak with a health professional?” The centre features the title “Queer Health Matters: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Health and Wellbeing in Suffolk.” Event details read: Saturday 14 February 2026, 10:00–16:00, at The Hold, Ipswich, IP4 1LN. The event is free. Illustrations show two people sitting in chairs having a conversation, with a rainbow floor beneath them. On the right-hand side, a list of community conversations includes topics on ageing and end-of-life care, trans and non-binary health equity, sexual health and relationships, and improving LGBTQIA+ care in Suffolk. Workshops listed include Guy Cry Club, Liminal Gaze Collective, and Luna Haven. A QR code appears at the bottom. Logos for Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Archives are shown, noting partial funding taken in Suffolk Archives by @guycryclub

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8 months ago

My name is @grahamcullis (artist) and I’m touring the UK raising awareness for mental health throwing free events for each community I visit.
….Even on my birthday 🎂
The music in this video was donated by the incredible @lsaachaines and the legends helping locals with mental health at @walk_and_talk_ea & @guycryclub
Thank you to @reprezentproject helping with production of this event.
Thank you @yourartconnectcic for enabling this project and thank you to my sponsors @ssssilentdisco.co.uk
#mentalhealthmatters #loneliness #meditation #arttherapy #grahamcullis taken in Great Yarmouth by @guycryclub

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9 months ago

Dry January??? I got you! It’s my birthday and this Saturday 3rd Jan I am throwing a free party at the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre Bandstand! 🥳
I’ll be supporting five mental health organisations
@yourartconnectcic (art for mental health)
@mindovernatter2024 (woman’s support)
@walk_and_talk_ea (men’s support)
@guycryclub (art for mental health)
@reprezentproject (wellness and art community)
We will have a group meditation and community splat art creation and a sober silent disco rave!
Some of us might go for a cold dip in the sea after too 🌊 🥶 🥰
All starts 1pm don’t be late!
IT’S ALL FREE FOR ALL AGES
Bring and share birthday cake (optional)
Let’s kick off 2026 with an epic start!
Happy birthday me
Love @grahamcullis artist ✨

Thank you @ssssilentdisco.co.uk and @gorlestonpav
#silentdisco #gorleston #dryjanuary #soberrave #2026 taken in Pavilion Theatre & Bandstand Gorleston by @guycryclub

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10 months ago

It’s here! The final episode of this season is my chat with the wonderful @abitofquirk - Ben and I spent some time sitting on a park bench and chatting about social anxiety, healing, finding your own path and just generally enjoying our surroundings. Thanks to Ben for a great conversation. Tune in tomorrow from 3pm wherever you get your podcasts. by @guycryclub

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a year ago

MANUP? MOUNTAIN ✨️✨️✨️

Reflecting on a few autumnal days with @manup.how, connecting with a group of guys, exploring nature and giving space for our own minds.

The idea of camping with a load of guys was a little uncomfortable. How different would i feel to the rest of them? Would i be considered to be one of the guys? Did i even want that? Would i other myself before I even got there?

Approaching the camp I was distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Flits of rain and ever changing formations of clouds, sunlight breaking through at every given opportunity. Trees shifting in colour and the early stages of allowing the wind to carry their leaves away. The ebbs and flows of the seemingly endless hills.

I arrived to handshakes, warm welcomes and tent assistance. Leading to an evening of chinwagging, various cycles of laughter and a slowly tiring brain telling me to go rest.

On hike day we awoke to glorious sunshine and the dopamine producing aromas of bacon and coffee. Led by the awesome human @themountaingirluk we made our way to Jacob's Ladder. Their knowledge of the outdoors is top notch and I couldn't recommend them enough as a hike guide!

Our route provided much opportunity; to connect more with each other, to find common ground whilst our feet stepped across the same land, to understand what life looked like for us all, and how we all came to be hiking together.

We organically floated from person to person as well as finding time to focus on our own breath and brains. The challenging aspects of the hike, the literal and metaphorical highs and lows, gave an appreciation of nature whilst allowing our bodies and minds to stretch, escape and heal.

Post hike chats swayed from poignant to silly. We gather around food and fire before slowly dropping out to seek rest in our tents.

The final day, we threw axes and shot arrows led by more excellent humans Wolfie and Martin. When you're guided to improve at something you just feel so cool. It brought us together in a different way. To celebrate each other and ourselves.

An awesome weekend with great human people. Thanks to everyone who came along!

#hike #peakdistrict #manup #thegreatoutdoors taken in Edale, Peak District by @guycryclub

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