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What Do We Talk About on MK Dads Club Walks? 🚶‍♂️

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Ever wondered what we actually talk about on an MK Dads Club walk? The short answer is: pretty much anything and everything. There’s no agenda. No awkward introductions. No expectation that you have to talk about anything you don’t want to. We just walk, chat and see where the conversation goes. On a recent walk, for example, we found ourselves talking about: Sleep routines 😴 Weaning Reconnecting with our partners Cars Child development Baby classes Soft plays And, of course, the weather! 🌦️ Sometimes the conversations are about being a dad. Sometimes they’re about work, hobbies, family, football, cars or … Continue reading What Do We Talk About on MK Dads Club Walks? 🚶‍♂️

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Key facts: Mens Mental Health

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These statistics are hard to read, but they are a reality we cannot afford to ignore: – 25% of people accessing talking therapies are men. – 75% of all suicides are men. Men are significantly less likely to seek professional help or talk about their struggles, yet they make up the vast majority of those lost to suicide. This silence is costing lives. As fathers, step-fathers, and granddads, the pressure to “hold it all together” for our families can make it even harder to admit when things are heavy. But opening up isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a vital step … Continue reading Key facts: Mens Mental Health

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Where it all began…

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Who am I? And why did I start MK Dads Club? My name is Luke. I’m 34, a husband, and a dad to a 17-month-old boy. Last year, when I entered into fatherhood, I happened to be wearing this jumper to bring our boy home. It summed up parenthood perfectly for me – we are all just trying our best to do the best for the ones we love. The reality was, I didn’t feel like I was ever doing my best. I felt like I was failing, and I felt incredibly lonely while watching my wife thrive. No one … Continue reading Where it all began…

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Our fourth walk (August 2026)

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Rain? Last-minute change of venue? No problem! 🌧️🚶‍♂️ Today we headed out for the fourth MK Dads Club walk, this time at Howe Park Wood, What3Words ref ///craftsman.partly.vocab. A huge thank you to Ben, Sam, Chris, Gary, Ryan, Bo, Steve and Dean for braving the weather and coming along. And the best bit? Four new faces joined us today! 👊 That’s particularly brilliant to see, especially considering we had to make a last-minute change to the venue and the weather wasn’t exactly on our side. We also need to give a big shout out to the little ones who came … Continue reading Our fourth walk (August 2026)

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Our third walk (August 2026)

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Walk number three is done! 🚶‍♂️ On 1st August 2026, we headed out for our third MK Dads Club walk, and once again, it was great to see some new faces joining us. A big thank you to Steve, Adam, Toby, Ben and Chris for coming along this morning. And three new faces joining us was particularly great to see. 👊 Again we met at Willen Lake, and had great weather for our walk round. One of the best things about these walks is seeing the group gradually grow, while keeping things exactly as they should be – informal, relaxed … Continue reading Our third walk (August 2026)

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The Second MK Dads Club walk (July 2026)

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Walk number two is in the books! 🚶‍♂️ On 5th July 2026 we headed back to Willen Lake for our second MK Dads Club walk, meeting at the same place as before – ///prayers.duties.creatures on What3words. And this time, we had an even better turnout. A big thank you to Adam, Matt, Joe, Sam and Steve for coming out and joining us! It’s great to see the club starting to take shape. What began with the first walk and a small group of us getting together is already turning into something we’re really looking forward to continuing. Once again, it … Continue reading The Second MK Dads Club walk (July 2026)