Helen Clarke

1 day ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

Helen Clarke53 minutes ago2 min readBen MercerThis Mental Health Awareness Week, Ben Mercer at Leisure Lakes Bikes has put together a guide highlighting the benefits of slow cycling for your mental wellbeing. Life is noisy. Deadlines stack up. Alarms buzz before you’re ready to wake and somewhere in between, we’re told to move faster, do more, achieve everything all at once.

1 day ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoManchester is set for its biggest summer of music yet and Oasis are leading the charge. With their long-awaited homecoming gigs at Heaton Park just weeks away, the Gallagher brothers have announced a special gesture to mark their return - the donation of a signed Epiphone Riviera guitar. The guitar autographed by both Liam and Noel will be auctioned to support grassroots music projects across the city as the centrepiece of a citywide celebration.

1 day ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

Helen Clarke13 minutes ago2 min readDan OutramThis piece by Dan Outram tackles how smarter food marketing can support our mental health. As the UK continues to grapple with widening gaps in both physical and mental health, particularly in regions like the North West, it’s high time we reframe the role of food marketing, not just in combatting obesity, but in supporting emotional wellbeing. The new Less Healthy Food (LHF) regulation coming into effect this October marks a welcome policy shift.

2 days ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

Helen Clarke1 day ago2 min readRyan HarlandThis article by author and mental health campaigner Ryan Harland talks about the concept of taking up 'S.P.A.C.E' - a pathway to building resilience for Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond. Growing up in an environment that discouraged emotional expression made it challenging for me to “take up space.” I wish I knew then what I know now, that claiming your physical and emotional space is crucial for resilience.

6 days ago | mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke

MCRJournoIf your ideal getaway involves catching a gig instead of queuing at tourist hotspots, you’re not alone. A new study by luggage storage network Bounce.com has revealed that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial travellers now prioritise experiences like live music over traditional sightseeing, with 6% choosing destinations based on music events.