Readers have praised Andy's Man Club opening a Cumbrian group in Derwent Park, Workington. 

The new group will open in January and allow men in the county to come together and talk about their mental health after Workington man Steven Brown found the area to be 'in desperate need' of an organisation of this kind.

The 117th club nationwide will be launched in the town on January, 16 and will provide a weekly group for men- being hosted from Workington Town ground Derwent Park, Workington.

Here's what you had to say. 

Angela Arnold said: "This is good news courage comes in many different forms."

Shirley Wood said: "That’s great news and well needed, men suffer from depression too."

Paula Gannon said: "Love this."

Lezley Wilson said: "Fantastic news."

Neil Wayne one of the organisations founders, said :"ANDYSMANCLUB is delighted to announce the opening of its 117th club nationwide - ANDYSMANCLUB Workington

"This marks our first step into Cumbria. We are aware of the alarming rate of male suicide in rural communities and are hopeful of making a positive impact in Workington, and the wider region by showing men that it's okay to talk."