King's Lynn mental health charity hosts Men's Time event

Published: 07:00, 19 May 2022

| Updated: 07:24, 19 May 2022

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A charity that has been set up in Lynn to support men and their mental health is hosting its first Men's Time event tonight.

The 8:56 Foundation, set up in memory of Lee Calton, will be hosting a get together for men to bring them together through sport.

The aim is to improve their mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation.

Matthew Oakes said: "We are pleased to announce that our first 8:56 Men’s Time will take place on Thursday, May 19 and will be funded by the foundation.

"We will be holding a tenpin bowling evening at Strikes in Lynn, with two games of bowling, bar meal and a soft drink included."

The event is for over-18s only.

Bringing men together through sport and socialising is the aim of the 8:56 Foundation to help men talk about mental health. Pictured: Action from the Man v Fat 6-a-side semi-final between both 8:56 Foundation teams.

Lee was a financial adviser and ardent King's Lynn Town FC fan who took his own life last year, leaving his many friends devastated.

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