Tyson Fury has recorded a cover of Sweet Caroline, and is soon to release it out into the world to raise money for a men’s mental health charity.
Fans of the Wythenshawe-born boxer and self-proclaimed ‘gypsy king’ will know that Fury likes to join in with supporters by belting out the 1969 Neil Diamond tune before his fights, and he’s also well known to pick up the mic and perform renditions of other classic songs like American Pie and Walking in Memphis in the ring too.
But this is the first time the 34-year-old heavyweight champion has stepped foot inside a proper recording studio on his own for a solo track.
Fury has recorded a cover of Sweet Caroline as his first debut single, and the track will be released early next month on 11 November – which is only three weeks before his showdown against fellow Brit Derek Chisora in London.
All the proceeds from Fury’s first single are to be donated to Talk Club, which is a men’s mental health charity offering talking groups, sports groups, and other forms of therapy.
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Tyson Fury to release cover of Sweet Caroline to raise money for men’s mental health charity / Credit: Warner Music UK
Throughout his career and time in the limelight, Fury has continued to be open and communicative about his mental health journey and suicidal thoughts, and he hopes that the release of his debut single and the money it raises can help to “smash the stigma”.
“Boxing has been a massive platform for me to spread the word on mental health and I have done it to the best of my ability” Fury explained.
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“I have been very vocal about my mental health struggle, especially since my comeback, and it’s been widely printed about my highs and lows, ups and downs, so I’ve tried my best to keep talking about it as much as I can and keep trying to smash the stigma.”
Fury says he also hopes his version of Sweet Caroline will go down well with England fans heading to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar next month, after the song became a massive sporting anthem for the men’s team during Euro 2020 and was sung by supporters after the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 triumph too.
According to record label bosses, there’s also a special dance remix of Fury’s Sweet Caroline cover being worked on too, so stay tuned for that.
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All the proceeds from Fury’s first single are to be donated to Talk Club / Credit: Tyson Fury (via Twitter)
If you or anyone you know is struggling right now, please know that you are never alone and there are many different places you can reach out to for support right here in Greater Manchester.
Suffering in silence never need be the way.
Manchester Mind – An organisation that has supported people in Manchester for over 30 years. Most services are now available over the phone, by email or video call. The number is 0161 769 5732 and the opening hours are Monday – Friday, 10am -2pm.
The GM Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – The local NHS helpline is open 24/7 which you can call any time, day or night, if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer: 0800 953 0285.
Andy’s Man Club – A group dedicated to starting conversations about mental health, assuring people that it’s ok to talk. You can contact them by email on: [email protected].
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably supports people via phone and webchat. You can call 0800 58 58 58 or speak to a support worker online. Open 5pm – midnight.
Samaritans – The Manchester & Salford Samaritans offer emotional support by telephone and email. The phone lines and email support are available 24/7. Call 116 123 or visit the website.
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One in 10 Brits are fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party, new survey finds
Emily Sergeant
We’re in peak office Christmas party season right now.
With just a week to go until the big day itself is here, many businesses across the UK are treating their staff to night out to celebrate both the festive season and all of the hard work they have been putting in throughout the year… and as you can expect, these are usually quite eventful gatherings, shall we say.
But now, a survey by has shed light on just how ‘eventful’ they actually are, as a new survey has revealed that, apparently, one in ten Brits face some sort of disciplinary action or dismissal due to their behaviour at Christmas parties.
The study was conducted by After Drink, and included more than 2,000 participants.
During the research, it was highlighted that 89% of employees admitted to drinking alcohol at these events, Lad Bible reports – with 65% of these confessing that they drank “excessively”.
One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)
There are a multitude of incidents which could lead to disciplinary action in the workplace nowadays, but according to the survey, some of the common reasons following festive celebrations with colleagues included inappropriate comments (23%) and even getting into fights (21%).
16% of these incidents were because of drug use during the event, while inappropriate interactions with colleagues accounted for 14%.
Some of the legal reasons you can be fired from your place of work after a Christmas party include gross misconduct, drunken behaviour, and fighting of any kind.
Despite all these risks, however, Christmas parties still remain as popular as always, and a whopping 79% of respondents said they are planning to attend theirs this year.
Clearly, the moral of the story here is , enjoy yourself… but just not too much.
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Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families who ‘struggle to afford’ a festive day out
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets this Christmas to families who may otherwise struggle to afford a festive day out.
Christmas is a time when many of us feel strapped for cash more than ever before, especially for those families on Universal Credit, which is why Chester Zoo is embracing the season of giving by offering thousands of locals the chance to visit the UK’s largest charity zoo for a fraction of the price of normal entry tickets.
The discounted tickets will be available for anyone claiming Universal Credit on visits from today (18 December) right up until New Year’s Eve (31 December), and they’ll need to be booked online in advance.
This brilliant initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme, which aims to reduce financial barriers to visiting for households and community groups.
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families on Universal Credit this festive season / Credit: Chester Zoo
Tickets priced at £1 will be available to people receiving Universal Credit, including claimants of Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Housing Benefit.
Chester Zoo said the scheme is designed to help families on lower incomes enjoy the zoo during the festive period and connect with nature.
“We know that spending time outdoors and around wildlife can have a really positive impact on people, and we hope this helps more families enjoy a special day out together over the festive period, especially when this time of year can be difficult for many,” commented Charlotte Smith, who is Chester Zoo’s Director of Conservation Education.
“We hope this brightens the season for many more households.”
Emily Sergeant -
26th October 2022 
