Bottled Up Blokes

09/09/2026

Our Notts BUB HUB is tonight from 7pm at The Portland Centre

Come down for a chat, a brew, probably a cake or 2 and for some support.

We’re here to give you space and time to

09/09/2026

Hey everyone, I’m Tim Cox and I’m from men’s mental health support group Bottled Up Blokes.

Now, I’m a relatively ‘normal’ guy. Married, 2 kids, normal job and just rolling through life like lots of people.
But I’ve also suffered with my mental health for years. I was diagnosed with ADHD in October 2025 and that explains some of it but it’s also linked to things i’d been through growing up as a teenager. I’ve having several rounds of counselling and been on antidepressants for years.

After not having anything local to me in January 2022 I set up a men’s only private Facebook group with the hope of getting enough local interest to eventually open a face to face support group. In April 2022 we opened our first group (BUB HUB) in South Normanton which is still running today.

Roll on to now and we have a football session that takes places at Tibshelf every Monday night 7:30-8:30pm, we hold 3 BUB HUBs each week. Tuesday from 7pm in Hucknall at the John Godber Centre, Wednesdays from 7pm in Nottingham at The Portland Centre and Thursdays from 7pm at the Church Hall in South Normanton. We also do social days/evenings out and once a year we have an activity weekend away.

From a personal perspective I know I’ve taken lots from attending these groups and also grown a new incredible social circle, I know how important groups like ours can be.

But what we need now is more men knowing we exist. Knowing we’re out there to give them support and a space to open up, talk, socialise and grow. I’m generally rubbish at promoting BUB as I don’t want to get annoying but if you can share, like or follow us it goes along way to help us get noticed and we’d massively appreciate it.

If you’ve got any questions feel free to comment or drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help 💙

08/09/2026

Hucknall BUB HUB Men’s mental health support group tonight from 7pm at John Godber Centre

If you’re a bloke and you’re not quite feeling right at the minute or things are getting in top of you then come down to see our guys to have a brew and a chat 💙

08/09/2026

This is awful news 😔

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07/09/2026

As a dad of 2 girls I can’t tell you how cool this is!
Luckily my girls do their own hair now as they know how shocking I am at doing it!

But if you’re looking to gain a few basic skills on hair styles for the little ones in your life then have a look at this cos it’ll be well worth it!

Thanks Locksbyloisfummey for supporting us with this 💙

Introducing Beers & Bows 🎀🍺

1-1 / group sessions
Tickets are £30 ( goodie bag included) + £5 from every ticket will be donated to Bottled Up Blokes 💙

07/09/2026

BUB football tonight at Tibshelf Community School at 7:30pm.

It’s for any blokes 18 and over who fancy a kick about and a laugh. It doesn’t matter if you’re not the best or the fittest, we welcome anyone who comes.

Online booking only through this link ⬇️

https://bottledupblokes.com/football-sessions

04/09/2026

We’re hopefully going to be down at some of the home games this season to offer support to people who need it 💙

Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life.

Each home matchday throughout the 26/27 season, Nottingham Forest Foundation will open a 'Tricky to Talk Matchday Hub' at the City Ground, helping fans to access trusted mental health and wellbeing services in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

Call Samaritans for free, day or night, on 116 123.

https://nottinghamforestfoundation.co.uk/foundation-matchday-support/

03/09/2026

South Normanton BUB HUB tonight from 7pm at the church hall

Tonight we’re in the small room as the big room is being used for something else.

All blokes welcome to come for a chat and to offload 💙

01/09/2026

Afternoon!
Does anyone fancy coming to play 11 a side football this Sunday 6th Sept 2pm kick off at Eastwood Town football club?
Our opponents have pulled out and we’ve been unable to find another so we are going to have an in house game with just us lot.
We currently have about 24 players so far but we need about 6-8 more so people don’t have to play 90 minutes.
It’s mixed ability and fitness and won’t be taken too seriously. We’ll provide kit. All you’ll need is shin pans and moulded studs football boots (can’t be Astro trainers or metal studs as Eastwood are strict on this)
Let us know if you want to play, please don’t just turn up.
Cheers 💙
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