In this episode of The Last Yard, Stuart Deadman is joined by Lucy to discuss what community really means — beyond logos, campaigns, social posts, and good intentions.

They explore why true community is not about looking good, but about taking responsibility. From men’s mental health and construction culture to leadership, local action, and showing up when nobody is watching, this conversation looks at the difference between awareness and genuine impact.

Stuart shares why community work has to be practical, consistent, and personal — not just a one-off event or a polished brand message. He also reflects on the importance of checking in on people before things reach a crisis point, creating environments where honest conversations can happen earlier, and using whatever platform you have to leave things better than you found them.

This episode is a reminder that real community is built through repeated action, small moments of care, and the willingness to be present.

Community isn’t branding. It’s responsibility.

In this episode of The Last Yard, we explore the leadership lessons learned from the Suffolk Backyard Ultra — an endurance event where resilience, decision-making, mindset, and consistency are tested one yard at a time.

From managing pressure and staying focused to leading yourself through discomfort, this episode looks at what ultra-endurance can teach us about showing up, adapting, and keeping going when things get difficult.

This follows on from my blog, 'What the Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Taught me About Leadership'