Now I wonder who you could mean. :lol:

:lol:

Thanks to Rosie and Carly on D.

Looks Interesting doesn't it? bless him :heart:

 

Duncan Bannatyne and Will Young star in new domestic violence campaign

Celebrities and sportsmen including Duncan Bannatyne, Ugo Monye, Tom Aikens and Will Young are to front a new national campaign to reduce domestic violence.

 

 

 

 

Women’s Aid Real Man, Ugo Moyne

Women’s Aid and Grey London are launching the campaign to encourage men to become part of the solution to ending violence against women and children.

 

Titled ‘Real Man’, the aim is to highlight the active role that men have in helping to stop domestic abuse and asks all ‘real men’ to support Women’s Aid in doing so.

 

The campaign uses images of well-known men from the world of sports, entertainment and business wearing ‘Real Man’ t-shirts designed by Henry Holland and posing with props to challenge the stereotype of what a ‘Real Man’ is – with the message that Real Men aren’t violent or abusive towards women.

 

The national campaign will launch on 10 June through print, digital, PR and in-store channels to coincide with the start of the World Cup. Government research has shown that big sporting events such as the World Cup can result in increased rates of domestic violence. During the 2006 World Cup, reports of domestic abuse increase by nearly a third (30%) on England match days.

 

The campaign will run for the rest of the year. Women’s Aid chief executive Nicola Harwin says the campaign will help Women’s Aid engage with men, the majority of whom are not perpetrators of violence against women, to support its work to end violence against women and children.

 

The ‘Real Man’ campaign T-shirts will be exclusively available from Debenhams, throughout June for £10

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/male-c...3014299.article

Thanks Bev.

 

Domestic violence has always been an issue close to Will's heart . Didn't he do a thesis about it at Uni. :unsure: Not the first time his name has been linked with Duncan Bannatyne.

Bless him, isn't he lovely? :wub:

 

The campaign uses images of well-known men from the world of sports, entertainment and business wearing ‘Real Man’ t-shirts designed by Henry Holland and posing with props to challenge the stereotype of what a ‘Real Man’ is – with the message that Real Men aren’t violent or abusive towards women

 

I wonder what prop he will have in his ad?

 

Thanks Bev.

 

Domestic violence has always been an issue close to Will's heart . Didn't he do a thesis about it at Uni. :unsure: Not the first time his name has been linked with Duncan Bannatyne.

Yeah he did Gill...and remember the radio show he did years ago about it too?.. :wub:

Not the first time his name has been linked with Duncan Bannatyne.

When else have they been connected Gill..i don't recall. :huh: ..

When else have they been connected Gill..i don't recall. :huh: ..

 

I think Duncan Bannatyne has said in an interview he 's a fan of Will's music. Will's also been pictured at an event with Peter Jones.

He was on The One Show with Duncan during the LIG promo.

 

There was something mentioned about a charity drive on Radio 4 a couple of weeks back when Will was being interviewed but we've not heard anything further. Wonder if it's connected with this.

 

There was an awards event in March for WA.

 

Thanks Bev - I didn't see this over on D :huh: .

 

P.S. Just found it in the Blogs Thread.

 

Soul sister over on D has just posted this in News:

 

Will Supports Women’s Aid’s ‘Real Man’ Campaign

 

Women’s Aid is launching its ‘Real Man’ campaign in July’s edition of Cosmopolitan, encouraging men to become part of the solution to ending violence against women.

 

Will, who’s been an ambassador of the domestic violence charity since 2003, will feature in a collection of images aiming to challenge the stereotype of what a ‘real man’ is, with the message that Real Men aren’t abusive or violent towards women.

 

A range of other high-profile celebrities are joining Will in adding their support, including Huey from Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Duncan Bannatyne OBE, TV presenter Gethin Jones and actor Max Beesley.

 

Will and the other ‘Real Men’ are pictured wearing T-shirts designed exclusively by Henry Holland for the campaign. They’re available throughout June from Debenhams, alongside women’s T-shirts with the slogan ‘I’m a fan of a real man’.

 

The campaign has been launched to coincide with the World Cup: during the 2006 contest, reports of domestic abuse increased by 30% on England match days.

 

Will said: "I have been working with Women's Aid since 2003 when I became the charity's first Ambassador, and am so pleased to be able to be a part of the 'Real Man' campaign against domestic violence. I studied domestic violence at university and feel passionately that we need to raise awareness of violence against women and children and refuse to ignore it. Just by speaking out against domestic violence and being supportive of those directly affected we can all make a positive difference."

 

The July edition of Cosmopolitan hits stores on 10th June

 

As posted on Will's Official Facebook page

 

http://www.facebook.com/willyoung#!/...50216827430651

 

Looks like they are featuring it in Cosmo.

 

 

Lauren on D has just posted this gorgeous piccy: :wub:

 

http://i48.tinypic.com/5lc6m9.jpg

 

Edited June 8, 201015 yr by munchkin

He was on The One Show with Duncan during the LIG promo.

 

There was something mentioned about a charity drive on Radio 4 a couple of weeks back when Will was being interviewed but we've not heard anything further. Wonder if it's connected with this.

 

There was an awards event in March for WA.

 

Thanks Bev - I didn't see this over on D :huh: .

 

P.S. Just found it in the Blogs Thread.

 

Soul sister over on D has just posted this in News:

Looks like they are featuring it in Cosmo.

Lauren on D has just posted this gorgeous piccy: :wub:

 

http://i48.tinypic.com/5lc6m9.jpg

 

 

My oh My :wub: :wub: Almost better than the naked pin up some were hoping for. :naughty:

 

What a memory you have munchkin. Thanks.

Elaine on D has just said - now we know why he was there with Gethin. We all thought he was there for the testicular cancer shoot didn't we :P

http://i48.tinypic.com/5lc6m9.jpg

 

What a bloody hot pic that is, very yummy Mr Young. :wub: thanks for posting munchkin.

Thanks for Posting.Bev and Munchkin..x :D

 

Gorgeous Pic.. :wub:

 

A much needed Charity, so pleased that WILL is an Ambassador.. Great Work Will.xx :heart:

 

The Cosmo Magazine is on my shopping list... :dance:

 

Dot.x :)

Heat world have used Will's pic and quote for their piece

Celeb men team up to support domestic violence charity

http://www.heatworld.com/images/94984_610x370_STD/2010/6/images/Cosmo_main.jpg

 

There’s nothing we like better than a real man here at heatworld, especially as there seem to less and less the older we get. Thank goodness, then, for these fine celebrity specimens of Real Men. Ricky Whittle, Will Young and Gethin Jones have joined the likes of Max Beesley, Duncan Bannatyne and Danny Care to help raise awareness of the charity Women’s Aid. Posing in these rather cute T-shirts for the July issue of Cosmopolitan (on sale 10 June), Will and co are doing their best to redefine what it means to be a “real man”. The Women’s Aid campaign aims to promote the message that Real Men aren't violent or abusive towards women because – rather worryingly – reports of domestic violence actually increase during big sporting events such as the World Cup. Will Young said of the campaign, “I studied domestic violence at university and feel passionately that we need to raise awareness of violence against women and children and refuse to ignore it.” You can pick up your very own Real Man T-shirt, which was specially designed by Henry Holland, exclusively at Debenhams during June. But for now, just enjoy the image of Ricky Whittle cuddling a little fluffy dog. We know we did.

Double post :blink:

Edited June 8, 201015 yr by Sweetwilliamfan

Thanks Bev. Great that Heatworld are still loving Will & they highlighted his awareness of the issue.

Radio 4 appeal.

 

Hi, I see Will is down to present an appeal for Catch22. on Sunday 13th.June at 7.55am. or so it said in the Radio Times that I got yesterday. Love from Sue.

 

Thanks to Sue on Devoted for finding this. I did wonder yesterday when we would hear about this. It's repeated at 9.26pm and again on the following Thursday at 3.27pm.

 

Also this - thanks to Julie for finding it via a Tweet: It's this Thursday 10th June:

 

Lyric Hammersmith Will performing for Changing Lives

 

Just popped up on Twitter-the link led to this:

 

Just announced: WILL YOUNG will be performing at our fundraising party Changing Landscapes, Changing Lives on Thursday night. He'll be joined by THE FEELING and the cast of the Olivier award winning SPRING AWAKENING.

about a minute ago · Comment · Like

 

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Julie x

Edited June 9, 201015 yr by munchkin

Women's Aid campaign in the Sun now: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman...-end-abuse.html

 

It explains why they show men with 'girly' props - hence Will doesn't need one.

 

But I still don't see why a man has to be in touch with his feminine side in order not to be violent against women and children. I still think people making personal remarks about Will are missing the point. He's gay so can't be a 'real' man :rolleyes:

 

Julie over on D has posted this and I agree - but it's so sad he still has to do this.

 

I think the point is you don't have to be aggressive and macho to be a real man it's playing with stereotypes. Will would have known exactly what he was doing with this pose and it is a challenge to all those who have stereotypical ideas about what makes a real man. He's the only one making a hetero /macho type pose-playing against the gay stereotype while all the others heterosexual men are doing the opposite carrying what is perceived to be 'feminine/less manly/gay type objects.

 

He's challenging people and will expect the usual homophobic comments-he's a brave man and I admire him even more for doing this.

 

 

Julie x

Edited June 9, 201015 yr by munchkin

Thanks munchkin. Just read about those things on Devoted. No wonder he couldn't hang on in the states, too many other diary committments.

Thanks munchkin. Just read about those things on Devoted. No wonder he couldn't hang on in the states, too many other diary committments.

 

 

Absolutely - as we said he has plans and we aren't in the know. ;)

 

Tweet:

Will Young due to arrive @LyricHammer in an hour to do his sound-check for tommorrow night's massive Lyric Party!!! 10 minutes ago from Twitter for BlackBerry® · Reply · View Tweet

:D

Edited June 9, 201015 yr by munchkin

Absolutely - as we said he has plans and we aren't in the know.

 

No we aren't & have no right to be.

 

Don't you just love twitter. :dance: