The pilot phase allowed us to try things out and see what worked and what didn't over the course of a year with funding thanks to Brighton MIND and Making it Happen. During this year we ran over 40 events including walks in all areas of Hastings, films about masculinity, online men's groups, activity sessions and skill shares around physical exercise, food preservation, bike maintenance and many others. Practical sessions took place on alternate Fridays at Hughenden Rd pocket park including a BBQ social. In the first 6 months 119 people attended events.