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Pit Stop visit to RNLI Cromer Station
Cromer Pit Stop members, led by MensCraft's Adam Shawyer, and RNLI volunteers enjoyed a visit to the offshore RNLI station on the end of the Pier in September. Pit Stop members were treated to a superb talk in the crew room, exploring the history of the service...
World Suicide Prevention Day – two short films
We were proud to feature in two, short but powerful, films to mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. The first, on behalf of NHS Charities Together, features Ron, a member of our Great Yarmouth Pit Stop describing his experience of how attending this group...
Tight Lines and Calm Minds in Gorleston
Members of the Tight Lines and Calm Minds group arranged a 48-hour fishing spectacular from Gorleston-on-Sea pier earlier this month to raise awareness and money for MensCraft. The fundraiser involved the weekend-long fishing competition, as well as a raffle for the...
Thank You to Norwich Soca Seniors
In late-July the Norwich Soca Seniors hosted their annual walking football tournament with the overall proceeds being donated between MensCraft and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Some 30 teams participated in this year’s competition raising c.£5,000 for the two charities....
New Pit Stop in Hunstanton
We’re pleased to be launching a new Pit Stop in Hunstanton, thanks to welcome funding from the East Coast Community Fund. Our Pit Stops bring men together through informal activities and conversation to build social connection, friendship and a sense of belonging. ...
Going Blonde for Men’s Mental Health
In support of men's mental health, a group of ten dedicated volunteers from Harleston Gym and Handsomes of Harleston, fearlessly committed to dyeing their hair blonde on Saturday 29th June. We’re delighted that MensCraft was chosen as the recipient of all funds...
Free Workshops for Dads-to-be
Learner Dads offers expectant dads the opportunity to take part in a free workshop held on Saturday mornings in Norwich and Great Yarmouth from August through to January 2025.
Healthy bodies and minds – with NR Fitness
In partnership with NR Fitness Clubs and through sponsorship from Sport England, we recently started a series of free exercise classes designed to help nurture men’s bodies and minds at a series of their gyms across Norfolk and Waveney. In the words of Lawrence...
Marking six months of Sustain
Six months ago, MensCraft's Pete Sharps, Contact Service Coordinator for Norwich, set-up Sustain, a peer support group for men he was working with who were at the edge of crisis and experiencing suicidal thoughts. The success of the group and its impact on the men...
Seconds Out… Boxing for MensCraft
In April, Chris Glenister, Assistant Practitioner for NSFT, will be lacing up her gloves for a corporate boxing match. MensCraft is proud to be us as the beneficiary of funds raised for the bout which will take place at Epic Studios in Norwich. “I’ve always loved...
Getting to know Makani from the UEA
We're glad to have Makani Zulu on the MensCraft team until May, on placement from the UEA School of Social Work where he is studying. Proving himself a great asset to Makani kindly took the time to answer some questions about his background, studies, career...
Engaging Men in Local Services – a Workshop for Professionals and Practitioners
On Tuesday 6th February, MensCraft will be coordinating a free workshop in Great Yarmouth for professionals working in health, social welfare, education and the justice system. This will explore how and why men can feel detached from local services, and how we, as...