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?

Heritage Railway? They always seem to be looking for volunteers.

Lions Club? Masons? Gardening club? Golf club?

Model Railway Society?

Model Engineering Club?

Is there anything you could do together?

Round Table till age 45 then Rotary.

Mens shed for people who don’t want a specific activity. We have a local group (not sure of other places have it) called bottled up blokes but it’s specifically for men who want to talk about mental health. Otherwise it’s mainly hobby clubs such as canal volunteers or miniature railway or amdram. My middle aged man colleague was just saying the other day that some of his friends are struggling because of the decline in pubs. Men used to go to pubs and talk to other men in pubs but it’s got so expensive that fewer of them are just popping in but only going for a pre-arrange. He was talking about his unmarried friends mainly.

Volunteering at the Scouts? It doesn't have to be a leader, they often look for people with other skills and our group is a very socialable bunch.

It's around 50/50 women/men but they meet outside the offical leaders/volunteer meetings as well and even the offical ones end up being at the pub or in Summer at someone's house.

DH definitely increased his social cirlce over the years.

(Ruling out sport)
Rotary
Lions Club
Model Railway Club
Language speaking (or sign language) club
Men's Shed
Andy's Club
Thai Chi
Bowls
Choirs, Am Dram, etc - generally really keen to recruit men.

Volunteering at something like Scouts
Lots of places - Scout Huts, campsites, Boating clubs, Sports Clubs, small hospitals and rehabilitation places would LOVE a volunteer handy man or a volunteer gardener if he has either of those talents.
Trustee / Treasurer of any one of thousands of charities
Tools for Self Reliance
Repair Cafe

Church won't work as he doesn't believe
You don't have to attend services to be able to help out. Every Toddler Group I know would love someone to help set up and put away all the equipment. Also gardening, looking after property, etc. Many places have Lunch Clubs and Places of Warm Welcome - again, all would welcome some extra cooks on the rota, or even washer uppers, or people to put out / put away tables and chairs.

Masons

Volunteer somewhere such as cubs/scouts, book club, walking group, join neighbourhood watch or village association, National Trust volunteer, chess club, bridge club.

Freemasonary

Have you got a Men's Shed near you?
Otherwise Scouting, Probus or Rotary, although I think they aren't male only.
Try the local U3A and see what they offer.

Andy's men's club (for men who just want to meet others)
Men's shed, if you have one in your area (if he likes woodwork or whatever they do at your local)
Rotary (tends to be majority men. For supporting good causes)
Lion's Clubs (similar to above)
Am Dram (technical side or backstage can be fun if he doesn't want to go on stage, but may only be 2-3 weeks a year)
Ask at your church. They may have men's breakfast or similar
Volunteer for something.
if he's over 50 (55?) see if the U3A has anything he's interested in and can attend.

I thought the same. It's the same as sex differences in education isn't it? Women and girls thrive in women's only education and sport, whereas boys and men do better with the influence of girls and women.

Parkrun is a good shout. They always need volunteers and you don't have to run. You can scan barcodes or be a tail walker (the person who walks at the end of the runners to keep and eye on things and chat to and encourage the people at the end).

It is a good way to give something back and meet a lot of people in your local community.

Says you.
Maybe men like to gather away from exactly people like…
oh it would be too rude to finish the sentence wouldn’t it.