Charlie Whitfield is a Melton resident and the president of the Melton Men’s Group. The group formed through the Sons of the West in 2018 and now more than 70 members on their books. They meet weekly for lunch on a Monday, for morning walks through the Melton Botanic Gardens on Thursday and have meetings on Thursday evenings, as well as a variety of community activities. The group enjoy playing pool, table tennis, indoor bowls and board games. They also have monthly guest speakers, who present talks on various men’s health topics. He spoke to reporter Olivia Condous about his connection to Melton.
What do you like about where you live?
Melton is part country and I am a country person. I don’t like the city. I like where I live because it’s the old part of Melton, the people are good to get on with and keep to themselves.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
l would put a speed hump on my street to slow down the cars because of the school children that come and go to school around the corner from my house.
Where is your favourite place to spend time?
I like to spend time at the Melton Men’s Group and at home. I like going to our property in the country when I can, it is quiet and peaceful up there.
How did you get involved with Melton Men’s Group?
I got involved with the Melton Men’s Group through the Sons of the West, that’s where I was told about the group. I went along one night and I liked what I saw, so I joined straight away and I’ve been involved ever since.
What is your favourite part of being involved in the group?
They are a very good bunch of men, they care about every man and their health. So if anybody out in the community needs something to do, then come join the Melton Men’s Group. We meet on Thursday evening at 5pm, at 5 Graham Street Melton.
If you’d like to learn more about the Melton Men’s Group, contact meltonmensgroup@gmail.com
