Banter Bench Friday 22nd May 2026

Rock up to a circle of blokes talking openly about mental health, work stress, relationships, whatever's actually weighing on you. Chris Ayshford runs these as proper conversations, not lectures or therapy sessions, so you'll hear from the people sitting next to you as much as anything formal. It's the kind of space where you can say what's going on without having to perform or pretend everything's fine. Expect coffee, a relaxed vibe, and to leave knowing you're not the only one dealing with this stuff. Good for anyone in tech or startups who's tired of keeping it together all the time.