Ford Community Gym - Plymouth's Mental Health and Wellbeing Gym

28/09/2026

During a recent Wellbeing Gym Session, I noticed one of our members reaching in to grab a clip from the box.

She held on to it all the way as she walked independently around the gym.

As a stroke survivor, she told me that for her carrying the clip helps to distract her from not having her walking stick in her hand.

We’re so proud of her and how far she’s come since starting with us ✨✨

Having a stroke can often mean the short term and/or long term loss of movement, coordination, balance, confidence etc.

Tasks that we take for granted in being able to do, can now come with their own challenges or difficulties. For the individual it may mean having to relearn skills or even find completely new ways to do things.

It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and courage to do this. Something our members, especially those attending our Wellbeing Gym Sessions, know all about.

We are a gym for the community, supported by a community and you can help us make a difference 💙




Bruce Fitness and Wellbeing
Wolseley Trust
Livewell Southwest
Plym Neuro Rehab Unit
Stroke Association South West

27/09/2026

✨ M E M B E R ✨ S P O T L I G H T ✨

Having a stroke can often mean the short term and/or long term loss of movement, coordination, balance, confidence etc.

Tasks that we take for granted in being able to do, can now come with their own challenges or difficulties. For the individual it may mean having to relearn skills or even find completely new ways to do things.

It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and courage to do this. Something our members, especially those attending our Wellbeing Gym Sessions, know all about.

So when we received this message from one of our members, we felt it deserved to be recognised for the big deal it is 🙌🏼

A huge well done to L - you’re amazing! ✨✨✨

We absolutely love that our members share their positives and highlights with us and we are looking forward to sharing more of them with you.

We are a gym for the community, supported by a community and you can help us make a difference 💙




Bruce Fitness and Wellbeing
Wolseley Trust
Stroke Association South West
Livewell Southwest
Plym Neuro Rehab Unit

11/09/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘.⁣
⚔️Su***de prevention day⚔️⁣
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𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝟰 people who die by su***de are 𝗺𝗲𝗻.⁣
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Su***de is one of the biggest causes of death for 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬.⁣
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And we know that loneliness matters.⁣
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The Government’s Men’s Health Strategy identifies loneliness as a significant risk factor for su***de, particularly through feelings of not belonging, being a burden and lacking caring relationships. (GOV.UK)⁣
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But here’s the bit that matters.⁣
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Men need somewhere to belong.⁣
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Not another lecture.⁣
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Not someone telling them to “𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘱”.⁣
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Not necessarily sitting opposite someone asking, “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨?”⁣
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Sometimes it starts with something much simpler.⁣
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Turn up.⁣
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Train together.⁣
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Play football.⁣
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Have a laugh.⁣
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Grab a coffee.⁣
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Talk sh*t.⁣
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Talk about life.⁣
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Build friendships.⁣
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And when one of the lads isn't himself, someone notices.⁣
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Because you don't always need to know exactly what to say.⁣
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Sometimes you just need to know who to call.⁣
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That is what brotherhood is about.⁣
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Creating spaces where men don't have to carry everything on their own.⁣
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Where the strong can support those struggling.⁣
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And where the bloke who looks like he's got everything together knows that he's got people around him too.⁣
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3 in 4.⁣
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That's not just a statistic.⁣
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They're fathers.⁣
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Sons.⁣
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Brothers.⁣
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Husbands.⁣
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Friends.⁣
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And they're someone's mate.⁣
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Connection matters.⁣
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Belonging matters.⁣
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Brotherhood matters.⁣
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That's why we do what we do.⁣
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***dePrevention

27/08/2026

We will say it over and over and over…

LIFTING 👏🏼 IS 👏🏼 FOR 👏🏼 LIFE 👏🏼

Them: Aren’t you worried about not being able to lift as you get older?

Me: Nope. Just look at my role models 😍

Lifting is for life 💞💪🏼

27/08/2026

Incredible sessions coached by Pete PT Bruce - check out the Reset FC page for more info 💪🏼💪🏼