WHOLE MAN ACADEMY EVENTS
The Cotswolds
Good food, honest conversation, and a room full of men worth knowing.
Some evenings, some full days, occasionally a whole weekend — always worth the drive.
Strong connections
The kind of solid men you'll still be in touch with a year on.
New ideas
Conversation that pushes your thinking, not just fills the evening.
Great food
Proper venues. No hotel conference rooms, no sad sandwiches.
Next Cotswolds event date:
Thursday 27th August 2026
The Bell, Alderminster
Most Cotswolds gatherings are a dinner evening. From time to time we run a full-day session, and occasionally a 2-day format for those who want to properly switch off. Format will always be confirmed before you book.
Why we do this
The WMA dinners started in early 2020. Since then we've hosted men in Central London, Kent, Winchester, and here in the Cotswolds — professional men who sometimes drive hours to attend, because they know it's worth it.
Great food. Interesting company. Conversation that actually goes somewhere. And every so often, more than just a dinner: a full day, or a weekend away, built around the same idea: put the right men in a room and good things happen.
MEN WHO’VE BEEN TO EVENTS
Jonny Garrett
Founder, William Wood Watches
"I felt recharged after meeting with like-minded guys."
Nicky Forster
Former Pro Footballer & Manager, now Speaker
"Time to talk, time to listen, and time to live."
Joe Sekhon
Senior Lecturer in IP Law
"Great to talk to like-minded, self-aware men over a few drinks — had a good laugh too."
Dan Horsman
Property Recruitment Specialist
"Took a step out of my comfort zone, and it helped me through some of the toughest moments."
What you need to know…
WHEN IS IT, AND WHAT TIME?
Thursday 27th August
The table is booked from 7pm — I will be in the bar from 6pm for a drink beforehand, if you'd like to join early.
WHERE IS IT?
Cotswolds dinners are held at The Bell, Alderminster. Plenty of parking on site.
The Bell
Alderminster
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 8NY
Tel: 01789 335 671
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
The menu covers most tastes so do have a look.
HOW DOES THE BILL WORK?
We split it evenly at the end. So if you do go balls deep for a large steak feel free to chip in more at the end.
HOW DO I SECURE MY SEAT?
Seats are limited.
A £15 deposit holds your place — non-refundable, and deducted from your final bill. Once booked, you'll receive a confirmation email, and if you aren’t already on the list to receive The Whole Man Journal you will once getting your ticket so you can stay in touch with events and offers.