The Forge | A Mens Gathering

What is The Forge?

The Forge is a men’s event, held near Carshalton in Surrey. It’s a chance for us blokes to get together, share food, fun, and even talk to one another!

TF25 will run from 1pm on Saturday 6th Sept 2025, and will end on Sunday 7th at 1pm.

You can camp overnight, or just drop in for the weekend on each day.

It’s open to anyone over the age of 13, but we do ask for there to be a responsible adult around for anyone under 18!

The team come from churches based in the area and we’re running TF25 to show that following Jesus leads to the best life possible!

TF25 guest announcements.

Just to give you a taste have a look at our Special Guests below.

Tough Talk

Powerful Guys with a Powerful Story

Tough Talk is made up of a small group of men, some with unsavory backgrounds, but all with powerful testimonies of the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit.

Arthur’s story – World Champion Powerlifter, successful businessman, happy family man. But cocaine, steroids, and an affair changed everything. Arthur’s life spiralled out of control.

Ian’s story – Body building was Ian’s life – that and becoming No.1. Being a doorman, debt collector and drug dealer kept Ian supplied with illegal steroids. Life for Ian was a cesspool of lies, deceit and violence.

What changed them?

Paul Kerensa

Comedian

As a stand-up comic, Paul won the ITV Take the Mike Award in 2002 and has been described as “Ingenious” by the Evening Standard. He’s supported Milton Jones on tour, and is one of the few to perform stand-up at The Comedy Store and several cathedrals.

A British Comedy Award-winning writer for BBC1’s Miranda, Paul has written for some of TV’s biggest shows, including TFI Friday, The Royal Variety Performance, Top Gear, Lee Macks ‘Not Going Out’ and The BBC Music Awards. .

“A comic wave that just keeps coming… As effortless a writer as he is a performer.”
– The Stage, September 2005