Events and Retreats.
Weekly Board Games
(Invested Friends)
A relaxed weekly evening for men to meet, play board games, and spend time together without pressure.
What it is
What actually happens
We meet at someones house, bring snacks and drinks, play a few games, and chat.
When: Wednesday Weekly [WINTER] Where: Shared on registration
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free
Details
Free
Men’s Fire & Ice
(Monthly)
We alternate between saunas and ice-baths (yes, real ice baths) at your own pace. It’s a physical, enlivening, and surprisingly social affair.
What it is
● stress relief
● the challenge
● better sleep and recovery
● Friendship with other decent men
There’s space for conversation if you want it, and no pressure if you don’t. Most men leave feeling lighter, clearer, and glad they came. And most times they come back
Men come for:
When: First Thursday of Every Month | 19:00 - 20:30
Where: Bantham Somewhere Sauna, Kingsbridge TQ7 3AA
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: £40 (£35 for Invested Friends members)
Details
Free
Men’s Dog Walk & Dip
(Monthly)
A simple monthly get-together for men who want fresh air, movement, and good company on a Sunday morning.
We walk the valley, have a chat and invariably, have a dip in the river (no pressure though). Dogs are not essential (but it heps if you like them)
It’s super relaxed, social, and informal.
What it is
When: Last Sunday of the Month
Where: Loddiswell Station, Near Signal Box
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free
Details
River Kayaking
(Invested Friends)
A half-day kayaking trip down the river. This is run by an external company but offered to our men at Invested Freinds. If you have not joined IF and would like to take part, please contact me
What it is
What actually happens
Learn how to kayakin a river, Shoot some rapids, have fun.
When: One-off date
Where: Shared with attendees
Duration: half-day trip
Cost: Shared cost
Details
Access
Invested Friends event
Free
Wild Camping
(Invested Friends)
We try have a camping tri once per month. A simple overnight camping trip with other men. Sometimes there's fishing, often in Dartmoor, fend for yourself but come and have fun.
What it is
When: Once a month (dates vary due to weather)
Where: Shared with attendees
Duration: Overnight (Fri or Saturday)
Cost: Free
Details
Access
Invested Friends event
F*ck the Small Talk
(Open Event)
F*ck the Small Talk™ is an out-of-the-box social experience where strangers come together for an evening of meaningful & curious conversations! It’s also just a fun & different way of meeting new people by getting out of your comfort zone & skipping the small talk like weather!
It’s in over 30 cities and over 10 000 people have taken part. Over 227 5 Star Google Reviews
What it is
When: Monthly in Kingsbridge
Where: Shared on booking
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Paid
Details
Access
All genders
Past Events
We’ve run a wide range of in-person events. Some happen regularly, others return when the season is fitting and the guys are keen! If something here catches your eye, the best way to stay in the loop is through Invested Friends as often they are created within the community by the members themselves.
(Likely to Return)
Previously held events:
Retreats
Once, sometimes twice a year, I run a small, in-person retreat for men. These retreats take place in South Devon and are designed to create space away from daily life. Used as a way to get perspective, and reconnect with yourself and other men in a fun, simple and grounded way.
They’re not intense (no inner child work)
They’re not performative. (no howling wolf stuff)
They’re held in the embrace of friendship, fun and solidarity.
Details are shared with a waiting list first. If it’s something you might want to be part of, register your interest and you’ll hear when the next one is announced.
Next steps
There is zero pressure to do more than feels right for you.
If something here sounds good, book onto an event or register your interest.
If you’re unsure where to start