Local Men's Network - Blue Mountains

This global event was facilitated by the Springwood Neighbourhood Centre sponsoring a Men's Health Forum at Springwood Bowling Club on Tuesday 21st June 2005. The event was well attended with close to thirty men participating. The discussion was led off by Alf Harris a director of the Neighbourhood Centre.

An insight and thought provoking contribution by Anthony Brown PhD student at UWS prompted some healthy debate on issues concerning men in the community and their personal lives. The lively discussion included personal contributions from educators, community leaders and individuals.

After a light supper, the group was entertained by "the Spooky Mens Chorale" with rousing males reviving an ancient singing tradition.

The Local Mens Group has decided to meet monthly to discussion matters of interest to men in their personal lives and wider community issues raised by the participants. The meetings will be open to men of all ages to encourage diversity of opinions and concerns.