The Balsam Centre is joining forces with one of the county’s best-loved museums to launch a new mental wellbeing initiative aimed specifically at men.
Motor Heads is a collaboration between The Balsam Centre in Wincanton and Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, and is billed as ‘a monthly informal morning of cars, coffee and chat’. The initiative aims to bring together like-minded men with similar interests who may also be struggling with their mental health.
Balsam Centre Project Worker Bruce Lloyd said, “Men don’t always find it easy to talk directly about their mental health and wellbeing, and we know that many men in rural areas such as South Somerset are particularly affected by social isolation and loneliness. Motor Heads provides a great opportunity for them to come together in one of the best motor museums in the country, make new connections and talk about everything on four, three and two wheels, ably supported by passionate volunteers from both organisations.”
Speaking on behalf of Haynes Motor Museum, Jon Ducker, Visitor Experiences and Volunteers Manager, added, “There are not many opportunities or places in the area for men to meet and talk in this way. We’re delighted to be able provide an environment where men can feel comfortable sharing how they feel whilst also being able to have a friendly chat about all things motoring. We look forward to supporting the initiative.”
The first Motor Heads meeting takes places at 10am on Friday 7 March, and thereafter on the first Friday of every month until 4 July, at Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford. It’s free to attend but spaces are limited so anyone wishing to join the group should contact The Balsam Centre at info@balsamcentre.org.uk or 01963 31842. More information can be found at www.balsamcentre.org.uk/motor-heads.
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