Fellas' Forum
The Healthwatch Essex Fellas’ Forum first launched in Colchester in October 2021 and has provided a monthly meeting place for men ever since. The forum started with local meetings at a pub in Colchester, where men could informally discuss issues such as health, wellbeing, men’s health screening, fatherhood, confidence, self-esteem and more.
The forum now regularly incorporates physical activity throughout the year, participating in activities outdoors such as fishing, gardening, community allotments, BBQs, and ‘walks and talks’.
Following the success of the Colchester Forum, we have launched other forums across Essex!
Forum Details
Depending on what the group is doing, the exact location for each session varies within the local area.
- Colchester: First Monday evening of the month.
- Braintree: Second Monday evening of the month.
- Harwich: Fourth Monday evening of the month.
If you are interested in joining any of these forums, get in touch with our Engagement Manager, Scott Tatum, for more information – [email protected].
We’re pleased to announce new forums coming soon in April 2026:
- Harlow: First Tuesday evening of the month.
- Epping: Second Tuesday evening of the month.
- Basildon: Third Tuesday evening of the month.
If you are interested in joining any of these forums, get in touch with our Engagement Officer, Luke Hayes, for more information – [email protected].
Want to find out more?
- For Men’s Health Week 2024, our Fellas’ Forum members recorded a series of videos – ‘Fella’s Voices‘.
- Nick and Steve shared their experiences of being in the Colchester forum in a podcast episode. Other members also shared their lived experiences on the Hidden Voices podcast – listen to Shawn, Darren and Chris.