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 23rd January 2027
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 20th April 2027
We are making a return visit to the Memories of India restaurant in Farnham Common on Tuesday 20th April for a Curry Night. We will commence at 7:30pm with drinks from the bar and start our 2-course buffet at 8pm. Our speaker is Simon Pinchbeck, a guy who will share with us his story of transformation from utter despair to a personal relationship with Jesus. Simon joined the Met Police at the age of 18 and soon became a rising star in the police force, driving fast cars and becoming the police boxing champion. His job included policing at the Arsenal where he had many battles with football fans. He was the macho man and thought he was invincible. After 23 years, Simon left the police after being charged with assault. He turned to a life of crime, and went from enforcing the law to breaking it! After time, he found himself in a battle on two sides, from his former colleagues and from the crime gangs that he had fallen out with. From his utter despair, God threw him a lifeline – a friend who helped Simon turn his life around. In recent years he has been a Regional Director with Christian Vision for Men and is now the UK lead for a 'life changing' ministry called QuestLife. Following his talk, Simon 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 20th Anniversary Dinner
Visit to Brands Hatch in July 2025, hosted by the track chaplains and racing team, Jesus Saves:
