MKP iGroup (Richmond)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has a local men’s group in Richmond, West London that meets in Twickenham fortnightly on Tuesdays.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Central London Rainbow iGroup)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has a Rainbow iGroup for gay and bi men in Central London that meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (North London Elders)

The ManKind Project (MKP) runs a men’s group for elders in North Lodon that meets on Wednesday.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Fulham)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has three men’s groups in Fulham in West London that all meet on Wednesdays. 

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Worcestershire)

The ManKind Project (MKP) Cotswolds Men’s Group meets in Broadway, Worcestershire on Tuesdays, every 3 weeks.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or

email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Stone)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has a local men’s group in Stone in Staffordshire that meets once a month on a Sunday.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Stroud)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has a local men’s group near Stroud called the South Gloucester Mission Group, that meets once a month on a Sunday.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

MKP iGroup (Kings Langley)

The ManKind Project (MKP) has a local men’s group in Kings Langley, Herts that meets fortnightly on Wednesdays.

For contact details of this and other regional MKP Men’s groups (iGroups) see the MKP blog or email David Drysdale on centremanager@mkp.org.uk or contacti-groups@mkp.org.uk

News Update #2 February 2013

In this month's news update you can read about:

• A new online listing service for men's groups and events
• Three weekend happenings - one of them for old farts!
• News of a Professor of Dudeonomics
• The launch of an Integral Men's Group in Brighton 
• One man's successful quest to blog about men's stuff
• A new course for professionals working with men and boys

NEW MEN'S GROUP LISTING SERVICE 

If you want to stay in touch with the many men’s groups and men’s events taking place in the UK then you’ll love the new UK Men’s Groups listing service. To find out about events happening for men across the UK click here now.

TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH MEN 

Do you know anyone working with men who’d benefit from getting some training on Helping Men Get Help? There’s  course in Brighton next moth for professionals who want to improve men and boys’ access to and outcomes from public services and social projects. To find out more and book a place today see this link. 

OLD FARTS GROUP

If we gave out awards for the best men’s group name then the hands down winner would be our friends at Men Beyond 50 who are running a weekend in Wiltshire this May called ‘Old Farts or New Starts’ – find out more here.

PROFESSOR OF DUDEONOMICS?

Professor Damien Ridge, a self-style 'Professor of Dudeonomics' who takes 'a fun but scholarly approach to looking at men' is presenting his inaugural lecture at the University of Westminster in February called 'Dudeonomics: Inside The Minds, Hearts and Bodies of Men'. See this link for more information. 

MEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT

'Crossing the Threshold', Men's Weekend Retreat. May 31st-June 2nd- Old Stable House, Newmarket- Cost £225 (includes food and accommodation). For any man either making or going through changes in his life. Contact David Polak for more information.

WRITING ABOUT MEN'S GROUPS

Congratulations to Duncan Alldridge who has had an article published by The Good Men Project which you can read here.Duncan wrote about the experience of being in men’s groups after attending events in Brighton, London and Salisbury last year was published. You can read more of Duncan’s writings at his blog Our Masculine Heart.

INTEGRAL MEN'S GROUP 

Any men in the Brighton who are interested in joining an integral men’s group will be interested to know that The AllMen Project is running a 5 week integral pilot starting in February – more details here

THE BIG GATHERING 2013

Get your diary out! The provisional date for  this year’s Big Man Gathering near Brighton is 28^th and 29^th September. 

WHO'S GOING TO GERMANY?

Finally a quick reminder that men across Europe (and that includes men from the UK) are gathering in Germany in May for an International Symposium. If you want to take part in this international event see the website here for more information see the Men-Maenner website.

To see previous news updates, click here now and if you have an item you'd like to see included in our March news update contact glen@glenpoole.com.

News Update #1 January 2013

Happy 2013 to you all. 

There are four new men’s groups I want to let you know about - one for creative men, one for older men and one run by a woman.

And then there’s a big European men’s symposium coming up that I’d like to share with you.

INTEGRAL MEN’S GROUP

But first, would you or anyone you know be interested in helping to develop an Integral Men’s Group in Brighton?

I ran a workshop at the Big Man Gathering in 2012 using Spiral Dynamics and along with a couple of other Integral enthusiasts would love to explore what an Integral men’s group would be like. If this is of interest please let me know via glen@glenpoole.com

CREATIVE MEN’S GROUP

Everyone who came to the Big Man Gathering will remember Phil Milburn leading an awesome singing and movement session that inspired the idea of running regular Creative Men’s Group. If you’re interested in taking part in a Creative Men’s Group in Brighton then contact Phil and let him know you’re interested on Phil by email on:philip@lifemusic.org.uk

A WOMAN-LED MEN’S GROUP?

Tricia McLeod is a woman who runs friendly, supportive men’s groups that provide a safe space for men to discuss questions of an intimate nature around approaching and connecting with women. Her next group starts in Brighton at the end of the month so if this is of interest to you then please contact Tricia at:mcleodtricia@googlemail.com

FINDHORN GROUP FOR ELDERS

Alan Heeks from Men Beyond 50 who ran a session at the Big Man Gathering is co-hosting a workshop for elder men and women in Findhorn. If you want to find out more see this link.

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FOR MEN

Finally, one bit of international news. Men across Europe (and that includes men from the UK) are gathering in Germany in May for an International Symposium. If you want to take part in this international event see the website here for more information see the Men-Maenner website. 

That’s all for now men. If you have any news on men’s groups and men’s work you want to share please let me know and I’ll try and spread the word whenever I can - and just to re-iterate if you don't want to receive emails like this please do let me know 

AND do feel free to forward a link to this post to everyone you know who will be interested to find out more 

Men Beyond 50 (MB50)

Men Beyond 50 (MB50) is a non-profit social enterprise network which aims to meet the needs and aspirations of older men by providing vision, resources, events, and fellowship for maturing men:

See: MB50 Website 

Contact 1: Alan Heeks
Call: 07976 602787
Contact 2: Max Mackay-James
Call: 07811 948811

Email: men@menbeyond50.net

abandofbrothers (Brighton & Hove)

abandofbrothers is a rites of passage charity established by men committed to positive social change through personal development and community building. It runs three programmes - Beyond The Hero, The Quest and Man Enough.

See: abandofbrothers Website 

Contact: via website

  

Journeyman UK (South West England)

Journeyman UK is a unique mentoring charity that helps men and boys reach their potential.

See: Journeyman UK Website 

Contact: Paul Howell 

Call: 07746945996

Email: connect@journeymanuk.org

  

Mandorla (Leeds/Wales)

Mandorla is a Leeds based organiser of men's rites of passage events which usually take place in Cae Mabon eco retreat in Snowdonia.

See: Mandorla Website 

Call: 01332 890445

Email: mandorla@btinternet.com

  

MensCraft (Norfolk)

MensCraft is a men's organisation based in Norfolk that promotes positive masculinity through a range of activities.

See: MensCraft Website 

Contact: Andy Wood

Call: 01263 732369 or 07717 055543

Email: info@menscraft.org.uk

LifeBuilders (Ministry For Men)

LifeBuilders is a Christian Men's Ministry with a vision of building an environment where 'men can be men' and a mission to 'build better men with a Christ-like identity and foster a 'can do' approach to life. 

See: LifeBuilders Website

Harvesters UK

Harvesters is a catholic men's network which aims to include from other Christian church traditions and backgrounds. It was set up to help men grow in their Christian faith and support one another. Around 30 local catholic men's groups are affiliation to Harvesters according to its website. 

See: Harvesters Website 

Contact: Mike

Call: 07778 124270 

Email: mike@harvesters.org.uk

Christian Vision For Men (UK)

Christian Vision For Men (CVM) is a movement made up of thousands of men who believe the message of Jesus Christ is true, relevant and much need in the UK today. 

CVM estimates that it has around 500 affiliated local men's groups across the UK. Some are part of a local church and others represent a group of churches or whole town.  

See: CVM Website 

Contact: Carl Beech

Call: 01246 452483 

Email: via website 

MALEs Men's Group (Sussex/Surrey)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Sussex/Surrey is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page

MALEs Men's Group (Southampton)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Southampton is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page

MALEs Men's Group (Sheffield)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Sheffield is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page

MALEs Men's Group ( Perth)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Perth is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page

MALEs Men's Group (Oxford)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Oxford is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page

MALEs Men's Group (Norwich)

The MALEs (Men As Learners and Elders) group in Norwich is the local group for men interested in spirituality connected to the MROP (Men’s Rites Of Passage) training. 

See: MROP Website Local Groups Page