Who’s That? The Man in the Corner

Mar 20, 2024 | Pit Stop

At a recent Pit Stop Social in Norwich, I was speaking to one of our members, Stephen, about his social anxiety. He chose to explain his experience of this with a poem. With his permission, I will share this with you here: Who’s That? The Man in the Corner Here...

Digging for Treasure Together in West Norfolk

Aug 10, 2023 | Pit Stop, Uncategorized

Well, it may be not gold, but a group of guys from the West Norfolk MensCraft Pit Stops came together for the day at the amazing archaeological dig site at Sedgeford to help uncover some of Norfolk’s Anglo-Saxon past. The day was led by Ellie, the senior archaeologist...

An Inspirational Man

May 23, 2023 | Pit Stop

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...

Norwich Pit Stop Anglers

May 4, 2023 | Pit Stop

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...

Manifest Men’s Camp – Reflections

May 3, 2023 | Pit Stop

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...