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.

Our October speakers are Father & Son duo, Jono & Jack Brent. Living with mental health challenges isn’t something that happens in isolation, it shapes whole families. In this conversation, a father and son share their lived experience of supporting a wife and two sisters through decades of struggle, and the unexpected lessons they discovered about love, resilience and being human.

Listen to Jono (father) and Jack (son) Brent share their story and how it shaped them both into roles helping people navigate human challenges.
Tickets are $22.50 to cover the cost of chicken wings, chips and 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 Food Dude (who runs the food truck at Two Thumb Manchester Street)
Hear the Brent's story
Be open to having a yarn with new people
The following questions will be posed to the group, and breakout into pairs to discuss:

What have you struggled with in the last week?
What’s something you want to work on next week?
What are you grateful for?
What gives you meaning?

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.