Welcome!

Do you like the idea of writing, but need a bit of confidence to get started?

FurtherBeyond is a free platform for men in Herefordshire who have experienced mental health problems to share their stories, poems and thoughts.

Whether you’re new to writing but keen to give it a try, or a budding James Ellroy or Benjamin Zephaniah, we’d love to hear from you.

Check out some writing people have already sent in – or read more about FurtherBeyond.

We work in informal collaboration with Hereford Men’s Mental Health group.

** CHECK OUT OUR BOOK! **

Contributors to this site produced a poetry book in 2021, with a foreword by none other than Herefordshire-based writer, broadcaster and horticulturist Monty Don!

Students from Hereford College of Arts have provided incredible artwork to illustrate the poems and stories. Our thanks to everyone involved.

The book is available to buy on Hereford Men’s Mental Health webpage. All proceeds go towards the group.