Lancashire Men: We Salute You!

Feb 12
2 min read

Updated: Feb 20

Blokes & Blooms: A Blooming Success for Men's Mental Health

On Tuesday 20th January, Bluebells & Daisies hosted something a little different — and it truly blossomed.

Blokes & Blooms was a relaxed flower-arranging workshop designed specifically for men, bringing creativity, conversation and community together in a welcoming environment. What began as a bold idea turned into a powerful evening that proved flowers can do far more than decorate a room — they can help open up important conversations about men's mental health.

💐 Creativity Meets Conversation

The idea was simple: bring flowers, tools and good company into a relaxed setting and let conversation happen naturally.

Men of all ages came along, many having never arranged flowers before. There was laughter, concentration, plenty of friendly banter — and, most importantly, open and honest discussion. By the end of the evening, everyone left with a handcrafted bouquet and a shared sense of achievement.

📻 BBC Radio Lancashire Coverage

We were delighted to welcome Sharon Hartley from BBC Radio Lancashire, who came along to capture the atmosphere and speak with participants about why events like this matter.

Her coverage helped shine a regional spotlight on the importance of supporting men’s mental health in creative and accessible ways.

Listen to the coverage and interviews though BBC Sounds: Sharon Hartley - 21/01/2026 - BBC Sounds

📰 Featured on the BBC News Website

The story didn’t stop there — Blokes & Blooms was also featured on the BBC News website, highlighting how flower arranging helped local men start conversations about mental wellbeing.

Read the full article here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1m77d14d7eo

We’re incredibly proud to see a small community idea receive national recognition.

🌿 Working in Partnership with Andy’s Man Club

We were proud to collaborate with Andy’s Man Club, a UK-wide men’s suicide prevention charity offering free peer-to-peer support groups every Monday night across the country.

Founded in 2016, Andy’s Man Club aims to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and provide safe spaces where men can talk openly about their experiences. Their simple but powerful message — “It’s OK to talk” — continues to make a real impact in communities nationwide.

Following the success of Blokes & Blooms, local Andy’s Man Club groups have reported an uplift in attendance — proof that creative community events like this really do help break down barriers and encourage men to seek support. It worked :)

You can learn more about their incredible work here:https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

At Bluebells & Daisies, we’ve always believed flowers are powerful. This event showed us they can also be therapeutic, confidence-building and community-strengthening.