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 17th January 2026
We will begin the New Year with our 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. There is a limit on the number of places, so please book early. The evening should finish at approximately 10pm.
Curry Night - Tuesday 17th March 2026
We will make a return visit to the Memories of India restaurant in Farnham Common in March for another Curry Night. Even if you are a little wary of eating curry, you can be assured that the menu will have been carefully chosen so that there is something for everyone. The evening will commence at 7:30pm with drinks from the bar and we start our 2-course buffet at 8pm. Our speaker is Tom Price, who enjoys engaging guys with the serious questions and objections they may have about the Christian faith. He studied Philosophy at university, later completing an MA in Christian Apologetics and today is based at OCCA, the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (since 2008). He was an Associate Tutor for Wycliffe Hall, Oxford from 2009 to 2019 and in the past provided teaching at Christian conferences, film schools, philosophy and theology faculties and seminaries in Europe, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Tom has 20 years of expertise and experience in mission, apologetics, and discipleship. He is passionate about philosophy and theology that fundamentally takes people seriously, listens and engages with them. He lives in Oxford, enjoys watching movies and especially likes skiing and eating curries! He is a passionate film critic who often uses films in his talks as a way of exploring life’s big questions. He is also a talented author, writing regular articles on life and the Christian faith. After his talk, there will be a question and answer session and the evening should finish at approximately 10:15pm.
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 20th Anniversary Dinner
Visit to Brands Hatch in July 2025, hosted by the track chaplains and racing team, Jesus Saves:
