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September

Sep

20

Bristol - local group meetup

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Come along to join this friendly and engaged group for in-person meetups scheduled across the year: Next date: Sunday 20th September at Blaise Castle (weather permitting) from 10am-3pm.

Sep

20

South coast / Solent Solos- Solo parents group

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Single man

Single woman

This group is for solo parents in the South coast area of the UK (including Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex). To sign up and to find out more information please contact Victoria, group coordinator, by emailing dcn.southcoast@gmail.com [Do not make the booking here]

Sep

21

Single women - Sperm donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for single women considering or in treatment to become solo mums. This chat is open for those using sperm donation or considering double donation and offers a space for discussion and peer support. This chat will be facilitated by Anna. Anna is a solo mum in the Network who kindly volunteers to support others. This is not a professionally led or educational event with set objectives, rather this is a space for sharing and meeting others at the same or a similar stage of the journey. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

Sep

23

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those undergoing treatment with egg donation

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members who are in the process of undertaking treatment with egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Anna. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

Sep

23

Couples with children ages 8-12 (heterosexual and same-sex, including separated couples)

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

You are invited to join us for a conversation for members parents to children children ages approx. 8-12 approx DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Harmony, mum to two, conceived with egg donation. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, volunteers, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

Sep

23

Women in same-sex couples

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

This is a DCN chat for women in same-sex couples, prospective and parents alike. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be co-hosted by two volunteers: Siska and Anoushka. Come and join us for a great opportunity to meet others in the group, discuss shared topics around parenthood through donor conception in a two-mum family. All are welcome, at any stage – prospective and parents alike.

Sep

24

North London - General

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are invited to join North London members for an evening of chat and getting to know each other. Facilitators Albyn and Dominic, are inviting you to join them – both have DC children – Watch the video for a bit of a taster of what this meeting can offer. This is a meeting for adults only; please do not attend with children. If you would like to bring a babe in arms, please get in touch first to let us know. We have a private room secured for this event, so please do come join us – the meetup is social and we also allocate time for discussion on issues relating to donor conception that people wish to share.

Sep

24

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those considering egg donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members considering egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Alex. *There is a separate group running for those undertaking treatment already – this group is predominently for thinking through this route to parenthood. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

Sep

26

Workshop: Telling & Talking (mum-and-dad families)

Heterosexual couple

Members and non-members

Online

Parent

TT

Workshop

This workshop is for parents of donor-conceived children aged 0-7 years. Not sure how to begin a conversation with your child about their donor conception story? Maybe you’re unsure about whether telling is the right thing to do? Or perhaps you’re concerned about who to tell and not tell in your life? Our Telling & Talking workshop is designed specifically with your needs and questions in mind. It provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore the benefits of telling and how to get started. This workshop is equally appropriate whether you had treatment in the UK or abroad, with a known, identifiable or anonymous donor or if your treatment involved surrogacy. You may be wondering how to start talking to your child about their donor-conceived origins, or you may have already begun this process and would like to explore what may come up in the future.

Sep

26

Scotland: Meetup in Glasgow

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Glasgow: Saturday 26 September, 10h30, @ Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG, UK These meetups will be the chance to enjoy socialising, coffee, lunch (if anyone wants to stay longer) and the chance for any children to play and bond. Sarah who is coordinating this event will look forward to welcoming you. Members in all situations are very welcome. Whether you have children already or still considering, do come along to meet others in the Network.
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