there are 4 things upcoming for you to think about, it or put in your diary, or both:

 

These are in date order

1. Next Northumberland men's gathering is Saturday 27th February 2010

        venue - Blanchland which is close to Ministeracres or Slaley Hall(i will mail directions at a later date)

        time - 10.30am until 2.30pm(or anytime you can make it between those times)

        bring - warm clothes, waterproofs and walking type boots, maybe a flask and a drum(we will have spares). also bring some cash if you plan to eat. we usually have a pub meal between £6 and £10. We will walk, talk and drum then go off to the pub for a drink and/or a meal(not compulsory). More details will follow week beginning monday 22nd Feb.

As usual, lifts should be available if we know you're coming and where from.

 

2. Andy is leading a Men's weekend in Wycliffe , co. durham on the weekend March 12 - 14th. 2010[close to Scotch Corner] We've done a similar weekend last year with our Northumberland men's group - this one can be intense and a bit emotional but is brilliant and worth it. Cost is not much, accommodation is comfortable and cosy. This is not specifically for our Men's Group - there's guys going from Saltburn, but they'd prefer others along so if you are interested you are welcome.

 

3. Northumberland men's Weekend at Hamsterley, Co Durham - weekend 23 - 25th April. We try to do two weekends per year like this where we can spend more time together walking in the woods, drumming, talking and going to the pub. It will be quite laid back and we may even watch Match of the Day and the Football League Show if like me you support the Toon.. Again, accommodation is cosy, this time a cottage in Hamsterley and the cost will be for food only and donation towards the bills(£20 max all in). let us know if you interested.

 

4. Mens Rites Of Passage, Perth(Scotland), July 26 - 30th, 2010. This is the biggy! gut wrenching, tear jerking, chest pounding and drum thumping manliness. Also on the website check out Marty's testimony of his Rites of Passage.

 

SORRY, THIS IS A LOT TO THINK ABOUT BUT WE THOUGHT TO LET YOU KNOW EARLY BECAUSE LIVES ARE BUSY AND HECTIC AND YOU HAVE TIME TO DECIDE WHETHER TO DO NONE, SOME OR ALL.   

  HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS:

Forward this info to guys who may be interested

WHO GOES, YOU DECIDE!