Here is a piece written by Katie Mottram, MensCraft’s Prevention and Positive Activities Coordinator, HMP Norwich. It describes the remarkable recovery journey of her inspirational friend, Dave… My mate Dave did time in Strangeways. He’s one of the most...
On Sunday 30th April, Norwich Pit Stop members gathered at Shallowbrook Lakes, Costessey, for a day’s fishing. This was our first such event in Norwich and it was ably facilitated by MensCraft’s Nick Buck, who is our ‘lead’ on fishing (thanks...
Last September I attended the Manifest men’s camp in south Cambridgeshire, organised by MensCraft founder (and colleague), Andy Wood. Now, I’ll be honest, I was not at all sure that this would be an experience that would be right for me – but, with...
Our thanks go out to the Pit Stop members and supporters who assisted us with clearing our new allotment plot at the Valpy Avenue Allotments on Mile Cross, Norwich. Volunteers came together last Saturday and Sunday and collectively made a huge difference to the plot....
Well, it cuts you just like a knife Takes away your love of life Puts out your fire and leaves you in the ashes… Some days you really feel like hiding These are lyrics from the first verse of the Stiff Little Fingers song, ‘My Dark Places’. I’m going to talk here...
Pit Stop Sound Connections is an informal weekly meet-up for men to select, play and discuss music in a friendly, supportive and relaxed setting. We pick a theme to follow every week and bring two to three songs along on the day which we will share with the group, on...
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