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Thursday 12 November, 7pm - 8.30pm at Norwich Cathedral

Find your people

Meet and chat with guys who get it. Whatever your reason for coming, you belong here.

Discover yourself

Short courses, events, getting back to nature, wellbeing and more.

Get support

First we listen, then we offer personalised support including one-to-one sessions, groups and accredited courses.

Norfolk and beyond

With groups and support across Norfolk & beyond, you’re never far away.

Fri
05
March 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
12
March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
19
March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
26
March 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
19
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
26
February 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Join us for a series of friendly, informal poetry writing workshops in Cromer with Tom Warner. Free, no booking required – just turn up!

Details of the men's poetry writing course
Fri
13
November 13 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
35 Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA
NR2 1DR

Julian from our Dads Onside programme offers free 30-minute slots for fathers needing advice and guidance in Great Yarmouth. No booking, just turn up.

Julian Hylton, Dads Onside project worker
Fri
13
November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Pit Stops brings men together through activities and conversation to build friendship, connection and a sense of belonging. They are free, informal drop-in spaces for men aged 18 and over. No referral. No pressure. No expectation to talk. Whether you’re dealing with stress, life changes, family challenges, health issues, or just need a break, the …

Wayne Lovick
Fri
13
November 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drill Hall, Cawston Road, Aylsham NR11 6BX
NR11 6BX
Karl Read, Pit Stop programme manager
Fri
13
November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St Mary’s Church Room, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 2AJ
NR30 2AJ

Find your funny! Make friends. Learn new skills. Build confidence and resilience. Improve your wellbeing. Ever fancied trying stand-up comedy, the craft of writing and telling jokes and funny stories? MensLaugh gives men the tools, support and confidence to give it a go - no experience needed. Your stories. Your style. Your moment in the spotlight! …

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MensCraft Fire Lodges

Set in a woodland and meadow environment in north Norfolk, Fire Lodges are monthly gatherings where men come together to connect with each other, spend time in nature and explore what it means to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Making Space for Fathers: What Services Can Do Differently

Bringing together practitioners from social work, health, education and beyond, the MensCraft Fatherhood Conference explored what it means to put father-inclusive practice into action: how services can better engage fathers, build trust and support them to play a positive role in their children’s lives.

Finding a student counselling placement in Norfolk

Having the opportunity to work with men, offer support and bear witness to their change has been an incredible part of my development, both as a counsellor and as a person. This counselling placement has given me the opportunity to learn about best practice when working with men, to better understand how they can arrive …

From ShedFest to Shed Mardle

From a national gathering in Worcester to Norfolk’s own annual Shed Mardle at Blickling Hall, the Men’s and Community Sheds movement is continuing to grow – and there’s plenty to celebrate along the way.

West Norfolk spotlight: reaching men where they are

What we hear time and again is that connection matters. Men tell us that simply being around others, sharing experiences and realising they’re not the only one facing challenges can make a huge difference. In communities where isolation can so easily take hold, creating opportunities for connection is not a luxury – it’s a necessity.

Defusing the male mental health time bomb

It’s Men’s Health Week. If we can increase discussion and be more open about our own feelings, then perhaps we can have fewer bad days – and maybe even turn them into good ones.

Chief Exec’s Update, May 2026

Read more about MensCraft’s plans for the future, including a vision for a men-and-boys’ academy or guild, and MensNet – a group of organisations and individuals working with men and boys to share knowledge, shape policy, influence funding, and speak with a collective voice.

Our Stories

"I have begun to see a change in the way I think and behave. This course has provided me with some essential tools."

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"The positive, accepting, caring environment you create within the group is a wonderful, restorative experience.”

Man in a wheelchair

“20 years I haven't worked due to MS. Coming here, meeting all these guys – it’s brought me back up here again.”

Our Stories

"I have begun to see a change in the way I think and behave. This course has provided me with some essential tools."

Anonymous profile picture

"The positive, accepting, caring environment you create within the group is a wonderful, restorative experience.”

Man in a wheelchair

“20 years I haven't worked due to MS. Coming here, meeting all these guys – it’s brought me back up here again.”