It's Good to Yarn. The Yarns Men hosts a Christchurch based men only monthly meetup.

This is an opportunity for men from all walks of life to hear an inspirational guest speaker and have a yarn over some food.

What advice would you give your 21 year old self?

For our 21st event, we’re going to try something different. Taking inspiration from Priya Parker’s 15 toasts, everyone is going to get involved and share a toast to their 21 year old self with some advice you’d wish you’d had. See more information on 15 Toasts here.

The idea is that everyone will get the chance to share the following:

What did you do for your 21st?
What advice would you give your 21 year old self?
Finish with a toast along the lines of that advice

Tickets are $35 to cover the cost of food from Ric's Ribs and Renegade beer (low, non-alc, cider or 2 soft drinks if preferred).

What to expect with The Yarns Men event:

To run for approximately 1.5 hours
Food from the Ric's Ribs
Share your advice & toast
Listen to everyone's advice & toasts
Be open to having a yarn with new people

The Way of The Yarns Men

Be a Good Bugger – Back your fellow Yarns Man, listen without judgment, treat everyone with respect.
Real Talk, No Bull – Honesty takes guts, and a good yarn goes both ways. Share your yarn and allow others to share theirs.
Give a Bit, Get a Bit – Share your wins, your struggles, and your time. You get back what you put in.
It Takes Guts to Be Real – Opening up isn’t weak, it’s brave. Dropping the mask makes for real connection.
Stay Curious, Keep an Open Mind – Every fella’s got a story. Ask questions, listen in, and share from your own experience.

Disclaimer: The Yarns Men aren't therapists. We're men who care. Our role is to create space for genuine conversations and social connections. Think of our yarns as tips and advice from a mate, a place to explore new ways of engaging in conversations and building social connections. We do not provide clinical guidance. If you need help finding support, reach out to Matthew.