This initiative will integrate community park walks in each town, encouraging local participation while promoting key services that support mental health, with a specific focus on men’s wellbeing.

The event will be held in alignment with Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on 9th June 2025, with scheduled activities taking place on 13th, 14th, and 15th June 2025.

Community-led 5K/1 hour park walks in each of Sandwell’s towns, open to residents. These walks will serve as an opportunity to engage with local mental health services, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and promote the support networks available.

Friday 13th June

• Brunswick Park Wednesbury start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point by the play area.

Saturday 14^th June

• Sandwell Valley West Bromwich start time 10.30 am – meeting point the visitors’ centre
• Britannia Park Rowley start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point MUGA area by car park of B4171

Sunday 15^th June

• Lightwoods Park Smethwick start time 10.30 am – meeting point Lightwoods House
• West Smethwick Park Smethwick- 13.00/15 pm – end of event and linked to and other activities being planned