Stoke Poges Men's Group
Time set aside for men to encourage and be encouraged.
A big welcome from the Stoke Poges Men’s Group. If you have not been to one of our events, then please read on to find out what you are missing! During the year we run curry nights, dinners, Saturday morning breakfasts, activity evenings (skittles etc.) and visits to interesting venues. There is something for everyone! We are not an exclusive group but very inclusive and guys from a wide area (not just from Stoke Poges) come along to our events. We are open to everyone – guys of all faiths and none are always given a very warm welcome.
At some of our events we invite a special guest who will give a talk on a specific topic, and during their talk they will usually share something of their Christian faith and how it has guided and influenced them during their lives.
Our group is affiliated to a UK organisation called Christian Vision for Men who run an annual conference for men and support men’s groups throughout the UK.
Men’s Dinner - Friday 22nd November 2024
Our next event will be held at the South Buckinghamshire Golf Club (in Park Road, Stoke Poges). This excellent venue has a number of function rooms and our Men’s Dinner will be held in the Oak Room which has its own bar. We will be welcoming guys in the Oak room from 7.15pm onwards and from 8pm our meal will served - its buffet style, catering for a wide range of tastes. Our speaker is Richard Borgonon, a guy who has had an illustrious career in the City of London. In his younger years, Richard had to travel (unwillingly) around the country visiting various cathedrals because his father was the chief cantor for the Gregorian Society. In his teenage years, he started attending a very lively church where his school friends went. He joined the church’s rock band and for five years he toured the UK with the band. When he left school, he followed his father into the Lloyd’s insurance market and worked there for 44 years. During that time, he held various market leadership positions, became chairman of a Lloyds Broking firm and travelled the world with his job. Today, he runs his own consultancy company, holds international leadership positions and is chairman of the Christian publishers 10ofthose Ltd. In 2006 he began developing resources that would help people discover for themselves what the Bible actually says. He co-authored a set of 11 booklets called The Word One to One which provide an introduction to the Christian faith. These booklets are now used in over 50 countries and in 2021, he launched a new and improved version to make them relevant and accessible to as many people as possible. Richard lives in Surrey, is married and loves motorsport. Please join us for this Men’s Dinner where Richard will share with us his experiences as an executive in Lloyds of London and give us an introduction to his “The Word One to One” booklets. The evening should finish at approximately 10:30pm.
Beer & Skittles Evening - Saturday 25th January 2025
Our following event is the ever popular Beer & Skittles Evening in the main hall at St Andrews Centre (in Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges). It's a great opportunity for Lads, Dads, Granddads and other Fellas to get together for an evening of fun and relaxation. As usual a fish & chip supper will be provided plus a wide range of drinks (craft beers, lager, soft drinks etc.), all of which is included in the price. The first game starts at 7pm, so arrive any time from 6:30pm for a drink and some healthy nibbles! Everyone is welcome, so please do come and join us (not just playing skittles, but Pool, Air Hockey and Table Football as well). There is a limit on the number of places, so please book early. The evening should finish at approximately 10pm.
Tony Shortman: 01844-350014 or email: shortmantm[at]gmail.com
Nigel Lowe: 07973-349721 or email: nigelatsuchlowe[at]gmail.com
Facebook: If you’d like to join us on Facebook here is the link to our group.
Our November 2022 dinner:
