A man from North Belfast has been overwhelmed with support after starting a men's walking group seven months ago.
Orin said everyone in the group comes along for different reasons, some for fitness, others because they're lonely and it gives them the chance to get out of the house and chat to other like-minded people. "Some of the guys have kids and some don't, but you know you can go up the Cavehill every week and switch off. You're surrounded by like-minded men and it creates a nice environment for guys able to go up and relax.
"A guy who's part of the group randomly text me one night and thanked me, he said if you asked him months ago, he would've been embarrassed to tell someone he's part of a men's walking club, but now he said he absolutely loves it." Orin said: "There's 20 odd guys who look forward to it each week, and it really helps break up the week with it being on a Wednesday.
Good move! Great idea.
Well done Lads 🙌
Awesome well done
ocbelfast Aw this was a wonderful idea. My foster child is in hospital after his wee head caved in & I’d love something for adolescents where there’s no judgement & he feels he belongs. Tough age to get through to. Maybe when he’s 16 he would join you guys. Well done you!
Great article, thank you Jane 🙌🏻