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Men's Events




Thirst offers all men whether they have Christian  faith or not a wide range of activities to meet others , make friendships and enjoy some good company. There’s no formal membership, and all men, whether sceptics, inquirers or people with an established Christian faith are very welcome.                                                                                   Events are usually on a “just turn up” basis with a few requiring prebooking (marked B below)

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St Philips Men’s Group

 

Forthcoming Events

No booking necessary, just turn up, all welcome


2025

January

Saturday 25th 9.00 – 10.15 am

Breakfast at Toby Inn (formerly Wilsons Arms) in Knowle

An all you can eat cooked breakfast and coffee (approx. £9.00) followed by a talk from Richard Beard, chief exec of Jericho Foundation, an award winning social enterprise charity doing amazing thinks to provide work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges.

February

Thursday  6th  8pm +
Social Evening at Drum and Monkey function room.

A chance to meet and enjoy the company of others over a pint

Saturday 8th  8.30am – 9.30 am
Bible and Bacon at St Philips

Bacon bap and coffee followed by a bible based discussion on a topic relevant to our everyday lives as Christian men. Vegetarian option available 

Friday 28th c 7.30 ( tba) (B)

Escape Rooms in Birmingham
An opportunity to exercise your brains  in a variety of challenging situations.


March
Thursday  6th  8pm +
Social Evening at Drum and Monkey function room.

 A chance to meet and enjoy the company of others over a pint

Saturday 8th 8.30am – 9.30 am
Bible and Bacon at St Philips

Bacon bap and coffee followed by a bible based discussion on a topic relevant to our everyday lives as Christian men. Vegetarian option available

Friday 21st – Saturday 22nd
Men’s Getaway at The Limes Country Lodge Hotel in Earlswood. (B)

Our speaker Chris Spicer, author of the acclaimed book Life On The Hill, will talk on how we live out our Christian lives based on a his enlightening perspectives on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount  Matthew 5: 3-10) and application in current times.

Chris is not only an author and minister but a former trustee of thelions.org, a charity which sponsors and mentors Christian entrepreneurs persuing initiatives which seek to “build the kingdom”. He has extensive experience of working with Christian communities and learning centres throughout Europe and North America.

We welcome all men whether regular Thirst attenders or not for this great opportunity to spend time with other men focussing on some key issues of Christian living in a relaxed comfortable environment. Learning, sharing, socialising.

The Limes Country Lodge in Earlswood is a lovely venue only 15 mins drive from Dorridge. The event runs from 6pm on Friday 21st to 4.30pm on Saturday 22nd. The price of £160 includes overnight accommodation (single room occupancy) dinner on Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, 3 or 4 talk and discussion sessions, an afternoon walk and all refreshments in between.

This promises to be a very popular event so if you want to be sure of your place please book now by

If you have any questions call Peter on 07845 722965