Ben Mescam Fitness

A second chance at fatherhood...

Unfortunately, my mum and dad split up when I was very young.

However, I am lucky enough to be getting a second chance at fatherhood to my two amazing children, Jacob and Amelie.

I'm lucky to get this photo, as Jacob does not really like having his photo taken, as you can probably tell.

So, I try my best to be the father that I needed when I was growing up.

Do I always get it right? No.(Of course not)

Do I continue to make mistakes? Absolutely

Will I do everything I can to be the best Father I can today and for as long as possible?.💯%

Is anyone else getting a second chance at parenthood? 👇👇

⚠️⚠️Check out the guy with a beard behind us - is he photo bombing?? ⚠️⚠️

2 + 2 = 5 (Trust me - read below 👇 👇 to know how??)

On Sat 16th May, Sport for Change Wolverhampton brought together 12 local organisations united by one shared belief: that sport and physical activity can change lives, strengthen communities, and improve wellbeing across Wolverhampton. 😊

🎱 Bobby Singh in Cue Sports – using cue sports to build confidence, focus, social connection, and life skills for young people.
🌍 Ethnic Minority Council – supporting diverse communities through inclusion, advocacy, wellbeing initiatives, and community engagement.
💙 Dr Matilda Chongwa- Global Diabetes Initiatives – improving awareness, education, and healthier lifestyles to tackle diabetes and health inequalities.
🤝 Keeping People Well – connecting residents with services and activities, including padel and badminton, that improve mental health and wellbeing.
🏃 No Limits To Health – using cycling and community programmes to improve wellbeing, confidence, and healthier living.
🌳 ParkPlay – creating free, inclusive community play opportunities that bring people together and improve health and happiness.
⚽ Pro Alliance Sports C.I.C – delivering sporting events for care-experienced young people, including the National Championship Cup at MK Dons Stadium on May 29.
🥋Reel Grappling Jiu Jitsu – promoting discipline, resilience, confidence, and positive mental well-being through martial arts training.
🏃♀️ – using running and community support to improve mental health, motivation, and social connection, and helping recovery from addiction.
🤼 Wolverhampton Wrestling Club – developing discipline, strength, confidence, and aspiration through wrestling and kabaddi for local families and young people.
💃 Unique Movez Dance Collective – empowering local women and girls through dance, creativity, and performance to improve confidence, expression, and wellbeing.
🚀 The Way Youth Zone – providing young people with safe spaces, mentoring, activities and opportunities to build brighter futures at its Youth Zone in central Wolverhampton.

Together, these organisations are showing that sport and physical activity are about far more than participation — they are powerful tools for improving health, reducing isolation, building confidence, creating opportunity and strengthening communities. 🫶 🙌

The collaboration, energy, and shared commitment at Sport for Change Wolverhampton was truly inspiring to see, and this is only the beginning...

· To contact groups and organisations involved directly, click here Sport for Change Wolverhampton | ConnectSport CIC
- To refer or add your organisation, contact [email protected]

What's your favourite cold drink to cool you down on a hot summer's day? 🥵🌡️

Beer 🍺
Wine 🥂
Cider 🍎
Cocktails🍹
Alcohol free 0️⃣%
Something else...

Let us know 👇👇

I've written a FREE eBook to help runners avoid some common mistakes many runners make. 🙄

You can grab your copy HERE 👉👉https://start.runnersignitedtribe.com/5-common-mistakes

I hope it helps 🙏