Men's Pit Stop Guildford Outdoor

Guildford Outdoor Men’s Pit Stop is an active men’s peer-to-peer talking group. The aim is to get men outside and enjoying fresh air.

Location:

• the outdoor group runs from the Rosamund Community Gardens
• Located in East Guildford near Pewley and Merrow Downs
• the nearest bus stop is on Epsom Road, near Tangier Road, and is a 20-minute walk from there
• limited parking is available on Longdown Road

Activities:

• Spend time outdoors doing jobs for the garden while spending time with other men
• Turn up in old clothes and do jobs around the garden, such as:
• building work
• carpentry
• planting
• watering
• harvesting
• cooking
• chopping wood
• making bird boxes
• and much more

Goals:

• create a men’s group that helps the local community garden
• reduce loneliness.
• learn new skills or share skills you have.
• increase connections and perhaps talk through difficulties you may have
• open to new ideas and ways to help as many people as possible.

Accessibility:

• the site is fairly flat but does not have hard paths, which may be difficult to access with a wheelchair
• the toilets are tricky to negotiate. If you would like to discuss accessibility, please contact Mike or Blair (details below)

Contacts & Questions:

• Blair: 07815 556320, blair.parrott@surreycc.gov.uk
• Mike: michael.rowlands@surreycc.gov.uk