What is the WI equivalent for husbands?!

[wickedelphaba]

My DH needs a "church" of some kind - something you go to often where he can meet other people
Inspired by other thread about someone going ti the WI would the WI equivalent be?

Don’t mistake me, I never said he shouldn’t make friends with men. I’m just troubled by the apparent need to find somewhere that exclusively caters to men. My friend’s husband plays Warhammer at a club that is entirely men and now he comes out with all sorts of mental stuff about feminism taking over the world and turning women into men

So now women should hang out with men in order to monitor their conversations? Is there anything else you would like women to have to do?

@wickedelphaba the pub!

Rotary.

Man Shed groups as a modern alternative.

It depends on the kind of men you hang out with.
We would (and indeed are) up in arms when men try to infiltrate women only groups so why shouldn’t the same be true the other way?

Yes. Or Probus.

Has he said he needs something?

Probus is the nearest equivalent to WI. Rotary and lions are mixed sex in most places now but great for getting involved in your community.

Mens sheds are good if they are into fixing stuff. More specialised if handy and/or engineering/mechanical background are orgs that help with adapting things for people with disabilities, really invaluable to the families and a great way to come together with like minded individuals for a good cause.

Or perhaps church, men do attend them, most welcome! (If they are willing to run the annual fair bbq even better, it's the one job none of my predominantly female volunteers will touch!) you don't have to attend services regularly to be part of the wider church community btw, I have many volunteers especially men who rarely come to church yet never miss men's night out at the pub!

There are also lots of charities crying out for trustees

It's a nice way to meet new people and feel part of a community

My uncle got involved volunteering with meals on wheels when he retired which he loved, he had his regular delivery route and would pop in and have a chat with the people who he was delivering to, help them with a few bits in their house, just generally keep them company. He met lots of people that way and the other volunteers too and really enjoyed it.

Why do women choose the WI? Are you going to criticise them for that?

I never said that he was looking for men only.
I was asking where men find the same "turn up and be with people" thing that women get from the WI -
Church won't work as he doesn't believe (I do, so I have friends from church)
In answer to @mumda he has said he wants to be doing something but not sure what so I thought I'd ask on here.

We are volunteers at a Heritage Railway. I garden, we had a good display of hanging baskets. DH helps with carriage renovation. A real change for him, he is an accountant.

rotary or men’s shed.

Rotary club
Lions Club

Yes this 100%.

Rugby match, Golf or the pub

Nat trust volunteering? Community gardening?

Lots of great suggestions already.

If he's not into sport how about volunteering with Scouts or a local Photography Club?

If he would enjoy working with young people, youth/children's activities are usually crying out for helpers/leaders and generally there are friendships made amongst the adult staff.

Parkrun - particularly volunteering, no need to run.

Rotary or Lions or some other "ladies that lunch" charity set up that is mostly meeting once a week for a boozy dinner. If a bit older look for a gentlemen's club - there are various options depending on background eg. proper posh, professionals, or as others have said, local darts club, football etc. Men love to be with other men in all cultures, the Brits are terrible at it!

Some churches have a "men's breakfast"...

A mens shed type thing menssheds.org.uk/

I would say Rotary or Lions, and to also look at repair cafes if there is one near you and he has an interest in fixing things,.