What are Mental Health Monday Walks?
Led by Solent Original Walks, Mental Health Mondays is a new initiative – launched in March 2026 – designed to bring people together in a comfortable, safe setting.
As soon as we heard about the idea, we knew we wanted to be involved. In no time at all, Hampshire Flag Company was announced as the proud sponsor of the first month of walks, held in support of Solent Mind – our local branch of the UK’s largest mental health charity, Mind.
Every Monday, a new series of walks takes place in the Portsmouth and Southsea area. It’s a great chance to explore more of the place so many of us live and work in, meet new people, and, quite simply: talk. Sometimes, a little time out is exactly what we need.
Recognising this, the walks also aim to raise awareness of the incredible suicide prevention charities and initiatives we’re fortunate enough to have right here on our doorstep.
As well as sponsoring the initiative, we regularly encourage our staff to join in – and everyone who does finds the experience incredibly powerful. It’s amazing how much a gentle stroll with friendly faces can instigate conversations you might never have expected to have when you got out of bed that morning.
Solent Orignal Walks – Hilsea
Speaking after one of the walks, David Riddell, our Internal Sales Team Leader, said:
“It was a very interesting, thought-provoking walk and talk. It was great to hear about the historical events that happened right on our doorstep and how they impacted the country and wider commonwealth. It certainly gave me plenty to think about over the following days – while society has moved on in many ways, there are still numerous issues we share with the past.”
Led by Solent Original Walks, Mental Health Mondays is a new initiative launched in March 2026 – designed to bring people together in a comfortable, safe setting.
As soon as we heard about the idea, we knew we wanted to be involved. In no time at all, Hampshire Flag Company was announced as the proud sponsor of the first month of walks, held in support of Solent Mind – our local branch of the UK’s largest mental health charity, Mind.
Every Monday, a new series of walks takes place in the Portsmouth and Southsea area. It’s a great chance to explore more of the place so many of us live and work in, meet new people, and, quite simply: talk. Sometimes, a little time out is exactly what we need.
Recognising this, the walks also aim to raise awareness of the incredible suicide prevention charities and initiatives we’re fortunate enough to have right here on our doorstep.
As well as sponsoring the initiative, we regularly encourage our staff to join in – and everyone who does finds the experience incredibly powerful. It’s amazing how much a gentle stroll with friendly faces can instigate conversations you might never have expected to have when you got out of bed that morning.
Solent Original Walks
We encourage anyone reading this to consider joining a future Mental Health Monday walk. You can learn more by visiting their websie in the link below.