We’re proud to have worked alongside Andys Man Club, a UK charitable organisation that coordinates weekly peer-to-peer support groups for men in the UK, and EA Construction Ltd to support and sponsor a ‘take a breath’ bench, for the community of Newton Broxburn, and in support of men’s mental health.

You may have arrived here from a QR code on the bench. If so, welcome! Please take a moment to pause and remember if you are struggling with your mental health, there is help available. You’re not alone. 

Bench install date: August 2025
Bench sponsor: M Group Telecom

Anxiety in men, it’s real

Anxiety in men, it’s real and it’s raw, 
Ain’t no shame in admitting you saw. 
The demons in your mind, they won’t go away,
But together we can make them pay.

Anxiety, it’s a real thing, ain’t no joke, 
Ain’t just for the weak, it’s for the strong folk.
It’s like a cloud that hangs over your head,
Can’t shake it off, no matter what you said. 

It starts with a thought, then a feeling,
Next thing you know your mind is reeling.

Can’t focus on nothing, can’t relax, 
Feels like you’re stuck in a never-ending tax.

It’s not something you can just ignore, 
It’s not something you can just deplore. 
You gotta face it head-on, take control, 
Or it will consume you, body and soul.

So if you’re feeling the weight of the world,
Just remember you’re not alone. 
We’ll fight this batter together, 
And we’ll come out as the champions, 
Known.

Anonymous