8:56 Foundation

03/11/2026

December social run 👟

Join us for our annual social run, running 8.56km and spelling it out on strava!

This run celebrates the beginning of team 8;56 and how important it is to come together as a group. Team 8;56 started off as a small group of people holding one another accountable before Peterborough half marathon and now it’s a pillar to 8;56. Meeting regularly for social runs, fundraising for mental health services within Norfolk but most importantly raising awareness and coming together.

📅 29th December
⏰ 09:00am
📍 Outside the cafe, The Walks, King’s Lynn
👟 8.56km

See you there!

02/11/2026

If you are in and around North Walsham next Wednesday the lovely folks at The Peasants Tavern are hosting a quiz raising funds for the Foundation.

11th November
7.30pm onwards

02/11/2026

Thank you everyone who has donated Raffle prizes for the Elvis Tribute Night on the 14th November

Just some of the raffle prizes that have been donated for our event on 14th Nov for The 8:56 Foundation.

Tickets available at the bar, to be drawn on the night.

Elvis will be in the building, Blazing BBQ & Catering will be outside from 7pm !

01/11/2026

Looking good Rev Pete...

Thanks to all at The Church in the Woottons

Today marks the start of ‘Movember’.

This year our Rev Pete and Nigel will be growing a beard to raise money for a local men’s mental health charity 8:56 Foundation.

With a bit of an unfair advantage, Pete decided he would start fresh and clean shaven. Watch this space on how to sponsor them…

01/11/2026

✨ Men’s Time at The Dice Box ✨

An evening built around connection, conversation and the simple joy of sitting together over a board game — that’s exactly what this month's Men’s Time is all about.

And The Dice Box is the perfect place to bring it to life.

Wednesday 11th November
7pm onwards

Chris and Stuart from The Dice Box King’s Lynn capture the heart of it:

“Board games have always been part of my life… I’ve seen how games connect people without the need for screens.”

"For me, the magic of games is community… That’s what I want this café to be: a space where anyone feels welcome.”

That’s the spirit we’re leaning into — no‑pressure, good‑humoured, and an evening of social connection. Exactly the kind of space where men can show up as themselves, relax, and feel part of something.

🎲 Easygoing board games
🤝 Genuine connection
🍻 Warm conversation
💬 A chance to just be in good company

No pressure. No expectations. Just a table, a game, and people who get it.

Pull up a chair — you’re welcome here.

If you'd like to join us please sign up at, it's free to attend

https://www.856.org.uk/mens-time

31/10/2026

Thursday was our October Support Group at Marriott's Warehouse Trust hosting again.

We had 11 Men attending and for the first time this year no one was new to the group.

After Lily and Evie had spoken about Spiritual Churches and how they had helped them last month, we had Derek talk about the impact that had made on him and his journey into attending them.

Thank you to all who attended

Next month we meet on Thursday 26th again at Marriotts Warehouse.

Let's keep talking...

30/10/2026

Thank you...

We would like to thank Snettisham Spiritualist Church for their very kind donation of £500.

Emma and her friends at the Church held a Mind, Body and Soul event back in September with the Foundation the beneficiary.

It was really nice to meet everyone on Sunday and thank you all for the very warm welcome.

This donation supports 35 talking therapy counselling sessions which will provide opportunities for men to talk in a safe space when they need it.

As always we are genuinely humbled by all the fundraising that takes place on our behalf and the difference that makes to men in our communities.

Let's keep talking...

28/10/2026

We would love to hear from any men that would be interested in a Book Club with the wonderful people at The Plot Twist

The Plot Twist is a great place for people to come together to read, talk about books and make connections...

📚 BOOK CLUBS AT THE PLOT TWIST — LET'S GET TALKING! ☕💛

At The Plot Twist, we believe books have a wonderful way of bringing people together, and we'd love to do even more of that! 📖✨

Our relaxed Saturday Morning Book Club meets at 10am, and we're looking forward to another lovely get-together this weekend! It's a laid-back space to enjoy books, have a chat over coffee and connect with fellow book lovers. Everyone is welcome! ❤️

Now, we'd love to build on this and explore the idea of introducing even more book clubs at The Plot Twist — but we need your help to shape them!

💙 A MEN'S BOOK CLUB — AN IDEA CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS

As supporters of the 8:56 Foundation, a men's mental health charity, we understand how important connection can be. Sometimes, having a hobby, something to look forward to, or simply a reason to get out of the house and meet others can make a real difference.

We'd love to explore the idea of a dedicated Men's Book Club — a relaxed, welcoming space where men can enjoy a shared interest, discover new books, have a chat and build connections, all over a good coffee.

Because you don't have to be a big reader, and you don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes, just showing up is enough. 💙

📖 BUT WHY STOP THERE? WE WANT TO HEAR ALL YOUR IDEAS!

🙋 Would you be interested in heading up a book club yourself? If you have an idea for a group you'd love to run, please reach out! We're always happy to welcome new ideas and help people bring their own book clubs to life at The Plot Twist.

Whether it's a particular genre, a shared interest, a group for meeting new people, or simply an excuse to put meet and talk about books, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's make The Plot Twist a place for good books, great coffee and even better connections. ❤️

👇 Comment below or drop us a message — even a simple "I'd be interested!" helps us understand what our community would love to see.

25/10/2026

The Big Talk Social is coming to Norfolk...

Friday 13th November

7pm onwards

We have been invited to have a stand at the evening which is being held to get people talking, making connections and discussing mental health in Sport, Farming and the Hospitality business with inspirational speakers from each of the areas...

The event is being hosted by The Ruck And Maul Club and tickets are now available from

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-talk-social-tickets-2001251293491

Will Findlay
YANA
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