Fancy Going Together

When we spent a week in Friars Square recently, people stopped to tell us their stories about Aylesbury United. Some had followed the Ducks for years. What stayed with me was how easily a conversation started when there was somewhere to stop and someone there to listen.

On Wednesday 18 November, there’s another reason to stop by Friars Square. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is holding a free Men and Boys’ Health Day at Unit 33, and we’re pleased to help spread the word.

Ann Poll, Service Manager, said, “If there’s a question about your health you’ve been putting off asking, this is a chance to have a chat. You can pop in for a blood pressure check, find out what support is available locally, or just come and see what’s on offer. And if you’d feel more comfortable bringing a mate or someone from your family, they’re welcome too.”

• Blood pressure checks and NHS Health Checks for eligible people aged 40 to 74

• Men’s health information and advice, including a chance to speak to Aylesbury Vale Prostate Cancer Group

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including Talk Club, which supports men’s mental health

• Sexual health information and services

• Diabetes support

You can also speak to Active in the Community about ways to get moving, Mobilise about support for unpaid carers, Alcoholics Anonymous about support with drinking, and SAM about support for people affected by domestic abuse.

Think of the people you see at football. You might know exactly where someone stands on a Saturday and what they’ll say about the referee. It can be harder to know how they’re doing the rest of the week. Sometimes the easiest way to start that conversation is to give them something ordinary to say yes to.

So, if you’re heading into town on Wednesday, you might ask a mate, your dad, or your son, “Fancy going together?”

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 10.30am to 1.30pm

Unit 33, Friars Square Shopping Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 2QF

Free to attend. No appointment needed. Free refreshments available.