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July

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3

Yorkshire - Camping trip

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Invitation from the event organiser: The Yorkshire branch of the DCN are coming together for a camping w/e for 2 nights – on Friday 3nd July, at Masons Campsite, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire Dales. There are many regular attenders as we’ve been coming together for our camping w/e for many years now but we really welcome new members. It’s a lovely campsite by the river with lots of space so bikes, swimming togs and wetsuits all welcome. Families with children young and older are warmly invited.
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Jul

3

Couples with babies born or expected 2026

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This is a DCN chat for couples, heterosexual or same-sex, who are new parents to babies born in 2026. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. The space will be open for you to connect with others and will be facilitated by Ian, who together with his wife, has one child concieved through egg donation who is 3 years old. Join us for a friendly opportunity to meet others at the same stage as you, for a place to grow friendships for you and your family. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Jul

8

Mixed families

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You are invited to join us for a conversation for members who are either intending or have ‘mixed’ families – our term for those with a naturally conceived child (or adopted) and a donor conceived child, to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Laura, mum to two – the oldest naturally conceived and the youngest conceive through 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
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Jul

11

*New group*: North/Central London young families' group (children born 2023-2026)

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Come and join the other members of the new North/Central London famlies’ group for meetups in Primrose Hill every month. The group is aiming to grow the community of children who are growing up together with other donor conceived children . Dates for the coming year: July 11th August 8th September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th
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Jul

12

North West England - Solo mums' group meetup

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The North West solo mums’ group is up and running again and looking forward to welcoming members from across the region. Solo mums or mums-to-be are invited to all activities Jenny and Kate will be there to welcome you to join their in person meetups for support and community. The meet ups planned for 2026: 19th April- Walton Hall gardens Warrington or Wigan Haigh hall 12th July – Calderstones park/Warrington 11th October – Knutsford/Chester/Delemere Exact location will be decided on approximately 4 weeks before the event, when they have an idea of who is coming and ensuring sufficient numbners to run meetups.
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Jul

12

Horniman Museum & Gardens meetup - all welcome!

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This meet up is open to all, with or without children to socialise with other DC members and have a fun day around this historic museum.
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Jul

12

East London - local group meetup

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You are invited to the Summer meetup for the general group in East London . Members at any stage welcome – thinkers, tryers and parents with kids. We will be meeting in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow. Bring your own picnic lunch and something to share with everyone else, savoury as well as sweet welcome. Look forward to seeing you, your dogs and family in person. Jo
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Jul

12

New event: Hertfordshire - meetup

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Come along to join the next meetup for members in Hertfordshire at St. Marks church hall on Sunday 12th July – 2.30-5.00pm Members in all circumstances and family circumstances are warmly welcome! There is a kitchen facility there that is available to be used. Local group coordinator, Randi, will be there to welcome you!
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Jul

13

‘Reflections’ - Parents of DC Adults

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You are invited to join the group for parents of DC adults. This group will be facilitated by Jane, one of our longterm members who also works with DCN. We are inviting parents of those with children who are adults. We hope this chat can offer an attuned space to the discussions that may be more relevant to the context in which children were conceived 20+ years ago, in a different climate to that which is now prevalent, with regards to openness in particular. Join us for discussion and support from peers.
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Jul

14

London: Men Only Get-Together

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Calling all men in the Network… Come and join our get-together for *men only*: an opportunity to meet others in the Network and discuss issues which are of particular relevance to you, relating to donor conception and becoming a family through this route. One of DCN’s lovely volunteers, Chris, will be hosting the event and waiting to welcome you and make sure its a great evening. On this occassion, we are welcoming men at all stages, in all family circumstances; those who are intended parents, in treatment, expecting or parents, through sperm, egg or double/embryo donation. Come and chat and share as little or as much as you feel comfortable, in a room of people who understand.
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