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.
Beer & Skittles Evening - Saturday 25th January 2025
Our next 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.
Curry Night - Tuesday 18th March 2025
Our following event is a Curry Night at the Memories of India restaurant in Farnham Common. We will commence at 7:30pm with drinks from the bar and start our 2-course buffet at 8pm. Our speaker is Josh Fortune, a guy whose faith was severely tested when seeking adventure in a war zone. Josh grew up in a Christian family where his father, David (who was our speaker in May 2024 at a Men’s Breakfast) was the local pastor. From an early age he wanted to join the army, so was delighted when accepted for training as a paratrooper. Sadly, he was injured during training and forced to leave the army. This was a huge blow to his morale, so when he was offered the opportunity to be a cameraman reporting on the Afghanistan war, he leapt at the opportunity. For the following three years, he was embedded with the ISAF forces in Afghanistan experiencing fear, friendship and combat. This severely tested Josh’s faith, especially when he found himself under attack from the Taliban. Please join us for this Curry Night to hear Josh’s inside story of life in a war zone and the many challenges he faced recording events for the world’s media. In his book, Three Years at War, Josh takes you with him on that journey, seeking adventure in a hostile environment. Following his talk, he will take questions and the evening will finish no later than 10:30pm.
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 2024 dinner:
