Chorley dad launches ‘Pints and Plaits’ night to support dads’ mental health while learning hair skills

A Chorley dad is bringing a unique night out to the town, helping local fathers support each other’s mental health while learning how to style their children’s hair.

The ‘Pints and Plaits – A Dad’s Night Out’ event, heading to Riley’s Loft in Chorley later this month, is the brainchild of Adam Morley, who wants to bring together local dads in a social setting where they can enjoy food and drink while learning how to do hair.

While enjoying a cheeky pint, a cup of tea or a soft drink of their choice, dads will be guided by a professional hairdresser on how to create the perfect plaits, ponytails, bunches and buns – or even the latest K-pop Demon Hunters hairstyle.

Adam said: “Events like this have been so popular in the south and have gone viral, so we wanted to bring it to the north – and why not here in Chorley town centre?

“It’s a great way for dads to get out. You’ve had lads’ nights, this is dad’s night.

“We have a bit of a social, we have a few pints, and we learn how to do hair. Being a girl dad myself, they don’t just want a plain old ponytail.”

Adam hopes the two-hour workshop will create a supportive community where dads can share stories and boost each other’s mental health in a relaxed atmosphere.

He added: “We’re going to learn some plaits, but we’re also going to learn ponytails, bunches and maybe some buns if you’ve got girls who go to ballet. It’s a great way to share stories as we go through the night.

“We’ve got professional hairdressers coming in to help lead it. You’ll get take-home sheets so you can practise the styles again at home and make sure you’re that super popular dad, rather than ‘Dad did my hair again’.”

Tickets are now available for Pints and Plaits – A Dad’s Night Out, which takes place on Thursday, May 21 from 6.45pm to 8.45pm at Riley’s Loft, Chorley, PR7 2RP.