Here is a list of the existing Men’s Groups
These the elements that could be included in order to run a Men’s Group in your area
Fire
If you have access to an out door space this makes a great opening and gathering point.
A Neutral Space
In other words a space that is not someone's living room. If you have to use someone’s house then seek to make it as neutral as possible.
A sharing circle
Use a sharing object and go round clockwise or if you want a more shadow orientated circle then go anti clockwise this is the trickster direction.
Drumming
Drums are a non verbal way of being together and are more ceremonial.
England:
London
‘Adam’s Exiles’ meets on the first Wednesday of each month, 8pm at the London Diocesan Centre for Spirituality, Lombard St. (nr Bank tube)
John Ansell phone 07974 432 562 or e-mail jsansell@hotmail.com
Oxford
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. One night is a ‘film and beer’ night, using Richard Rohr’s brilliant list; the other is prayerful and sharing, using the ‘home group’ approach.
Stephen Ashton phone 01865 310548 or e-mail stephen@thepublishingcentre.com
Salisbury
This groups meets less frequently (five times a year) for a longer session: on Saturday afternoons 2.30-5.00. For the autumn dates contact Mark Manterfield 01722 349073 or e-mail mark.manterfield@ukgateway.net
(20 sept 22 nov are forthcoming dates)
Norwich
For more details please contact Nicholas Vesey on nicholas.vesey@btopenworld.com or visit www.norwichmeditation.co.uk
Northumberland
If you are interested or want a chat e-mail andy@uppersprings.com or phone Andy Raine 01289 389351 or Marty Togher martytogher@btinternet.com 01665 722924/07999304186 .
we have a fixed pattern of meeting every 6 weeks or so, usually on a Saturday, but Sunday if more helpful on occasion. we do one on holy island, then one somewhere else in northumberland, then one in Newcastle area then a w/e away, then repeat that pattern over next 6 months. seems to work well! Next is Dec.. 5th on holy island. they usually last 4 hours including a meal-time. weekends last longer than that!
Sheffield
The Sheffield men’s circle meets at 8 pm on the new moon – look for the black filled dot in your diary! Glen Mount, Rivelin Glenn, Sheffield S6 5SE. Contact Adrian Scott, 0114 251 7679 or e-mail adrianscott@mac.com
Harrogate
This group usually meets 2nd or 3rd Sunday of each month, at 7.30, confirmed monthly. Contact Chris Burford for more details: phone 077142 18560 e-mail cburford@dial.pipex.com
Ireland
Dublin
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, Sept – June, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm, at the Marley Community Centre. For more information contact: Gerry Moore 087261 4248 or e-mail info@malesireland.net.
Scotland
Perth NEW!
We meet every 4 weeks on Saturdays at 7pm (next meeting 12th September). Every 4th meeting is a ‘film and beer’ night, the rest are about sharing & reflecting, usually around a campfire! We meet in the grounds of The Bield Retreat Centre just West of Perth. Contact Dave Bingham on 07525 689 082 or email dave@dbc4itsm.com
