News
When “I’m Fine” Becomes a Lie
We’re all work in progress. Steve from MensCraft shares his story.
The Baton of Hope comes to MensCraft
After more than six months of planning, the Baton of Hope comes to Norwich and to MensCraft. Read more about this emotional day full of grief, love and – above all – hope.
Silent Struggles: Why older men aren’t speaking about mental health and how we can start the conversation
Having recently started a Pit Stop off-shoot for older men, Positive Elders, the arrival of this guest blog by Rosie Buckey – a young freelance writer with a passion for mental health – was timely.
Silence Within: Reflections
MensCraft member Russell reflects on the shared silence we recently held at Wymondham Abbey
The MensCraft Dojo is an opportunity for us to build on what we already do, reach more people and raise some much-needed money
The Workshop, Kemp’s Rest, The Dojo. The part of the Maddermarket Theatre that MensCraft has been using as a meeting and performance space for a little over a year has had its share of names. It’s time to shine a light on how it came to be, and our hopes and plans for...
The Baton of Hope is coming to Norwich and we’re honoured to be part of it
MensCraft has been chosen as one of the stops on the 2025 Baton of Hope tour, acknowledging the importance of our services in giving hope to men and those around them.
New Caring Dads Programme starts in April
”I’ve made a change in my life from the way I was in the choices I make. The choices I made caused a lot of damage… I listen more and weigh up situations and think what I’m going to do before I do it.” MensCraft is one of the only providers in the East of England...
The Bearded Villain fundraisers (with hearts of gold)
We are delighted that the East of England Chapter of the Bearded Villains have chosen to support MensCraft for their latest fundraiser, Beast from the East v2, which takes place on Saturday 8th February from 1pm at The Earlham on Earlham Road in Norwich, NR2. The East...
New funding to reduce later-life loneliness
MensCraft will soon be delivering a new programme of support for men facing loneliness in later life, thanks to funding of over £94,000 from the Earl of Northampton’s Charity, part of the Mercers’ Older People & Housing Grants Programme. The funding, over 3...
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...