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Wet Plate Photography

Ever wondered how the Victorians captured photographs? Join photographer Stephen Raff for a one-of-a-kind experience where you'll be photographed using a technique from the 1850s. Not only will you learn about this fascinating process, but you'll also walk away with a unique digital portrait - perfect for your profile picture and a real conversation starter!

Afterwards, you’ll sit down with Cally Hayes from Alright Mate for an informal chat about men’s mental health. This will be an opportunity to share your thoughts and these recorded discussions will contribute to the creation of our new show that we'll be touring across Devon this Spring. 

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Many men don't seek help or share their mental health struggles with friends and family. This is especially true in rural areas like Devon, where accessing support can be challenging. Stigma and a lack of awareness about available services only compound the issue. At Alright Mate? CIC, we've found a unique approach to breaking the silence. We believe that creative activities can create space for open and honest conversations.

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Alright Mate? is unique in that we offer a model where local businesses and artists work together to help improve men’s mental health and reduce the risk of suicide. We provide creative and social events in places where men frequent and go to socialise to increase the likelihood of them seeking help when they need it in a timely way to avoid a mental health crisis.
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“Being involved in this makes me feel a bit more like I’m part of a community. I’ve been struggling to break out of that feeling of being cut off from people. It’s made me so much more aware of that need and ways to deal with it.”


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Invisible Dads


1 in 10 men experience mental health problems when they become a dad. Although widespread, it's an issue that remains veiled in silence and stigma often making it difficult for dads to express their struggles.


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One Conversation at a Time


What if you could do something creative in your local barbershop or pub, a place where you go regularly, meet a bunch of guys, learn something new and see where the conversation takes you?


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Cracking


A play by Cally Hayes. Cracking takes an intimate look at parenthood from a father’s perspective.


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Match Day


A men's mental health awareness campaign at Exeter Football Club, reaching 6,400 fans.


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Surviving Suicide


The reasons for suicide are varied and complex but we need to keep creating spaces where conversations can take place so no one has to struggle alone.


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Installations


Thought provoking installations that delve into the complexities of men's mental health, featuring portraits and recorded conversations with men and women.


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