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 Anniversary Dinner – Friday 14th November 2025
This is a special year for the men’s group as we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. We would therefore be delighted if you could join us for this Men’s Anniversary Dinner at the South Buckinghamshire Golf Club (in Park Road, Stoke Poges) on Friday 14th November. The bar in the Oak Room will open at 7.15pm and our meal will begin at 8pm (its buffet style, catering for a wide range of tastes). Our speaker is Gary Grant, a guy who runs a highly successful business where both values and ethics always come first. Gary left school at the age of 16 with just an ‘O’ Level in Maths. He took a job working in a local bike shop but also started selling skateboards and developing other lucrative sidelines. He married Catherine and together they secured the lease on a shop in Amersham called The Pram & Toy Bar. In 1981, he renamed the shop The Entertainer. Gary began to expand his business and opened shops in Beaconsfield, Slough, and further afield, becoming an established presence in the toy retail sector. Today, The Entertainer is the largest independent toy retailer in Britain with over 160 stores. Gary will share with us how he became a Christian and the influence that has had on the way the company is run. We really hope you can join us for this Anniversary Dinner and celebrate 20 years of the men’s group. After his talk, Gary will take questions and the evening should finish at approximately 10:30pm.
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 (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.
Visit to Brands Hatch in July 2025, hosted by the track chaplains and racing team, Jesus Saves:
Our November 2024 dinner:
