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Upcoming events
May
May
7
Single women - Double or embryo 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, considering or using double or embryo donation. This chat offers a space for discussion and peer support.
This chat will be facilitated by Kerry, solo mum through double donation.
All our facilitators are solo mums in the Network. 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
May
8
Mixed families
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
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
May
11
Bath and Somerset - *new group* Family 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 and join the new group for members in Bath and Somerset for their first meetup in Victoria Park in Frome.
May
12
Berkshire- Solo parents- Windsor way group
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Single woman
Windsor solo mum group are inviting solo mums (and mums-to-be) from across the county, to join their next events.
The group have scheduled meetups on the 2nd Sunday of every other month, so put the following dates in your diary if you wish to join:
Sunday 12 May
1pm
South Hill Park Ringmead Bracknell RG12 7PA
(rendezvous lawn near manor house/ cafe at front)
Sunday 14 July
10.30am (until pm)
Lammas Park, Staines TW184UA
(rendezvous on grass between splash park to right and toilet block to left, bring swim stuff. Pay to park or park in Church St)
Sunday 15 September
10.30am (until pm)
South Hill Park, Ringmead Bracknell RG12 7PA
(rendezvous lawn near manor house/ cafe at front)
Sunday 24 November
(Hall- TBC)
am – time depending on availability
Sunday 9 Feb
(Hall- TBC)
pm – time depending on availability
May
12
West of Ireland - General
Heterosexual couple
In person
Local group
Member event
Parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
All are welcome to this casual family meetup at Turoe Pet Farm, Loughrea, Galway: turoepetfarm.com.
Date: Sunday, 12th May
Time: 2 – 5pm
Venue: Turoe Pet Farm, Turoe House, Turoe, Loughrea, Galway, H62 A432
May
13
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 hosted by Rachael; she and her partner have one child conceived . All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event, but will offer 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 dcngroups@dcnetwork.org
May
16
‘Reflections’ - Parents of DC Adults
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
You are invited to join a new 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 space 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.
May
18
Thames Valley - Solo Mums' meetup
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Single woman
Join the next meetup for solo mums and mums-to-be in Thames Valley for a get-together at the Lewknor Village Hall.
May
20
Miscarriage following donor conception
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
We have set up this DCN chat specifically for members who have experienced miscarriage following donor conception. In recognition of the particularly sensitive nature of this topic, the chat/group will be facilitated by Julie, one of our DCN Professional Members, who is a counsellor experienced in working with fertility issues and donor conception. However, like other DCN chats, it is intended to offer an opportunity to share experiences, feelings and challenges with a view to creating a mutually supportive space.
May
20
Donor conception and surrogacy in two-dad and solo dad families
Chat
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex male couple
Single man
This DCN Chat offers a chance to talk about the donor element of your journey. In particular, to consider the donor’s place in your family (or intended family) and thinking about how you may wish to share information about the donor. We also welcome any other topics which you wish to bring to the conversation and we offer a friendly welcoming opportunity for discussion.
This DCN Chat will be hosted by Daniel – he and his partner are parents to two children, conceived through surrogacy and egg donation. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not an educational event, but rather a space for peer engagement on topics of interest.
If you find that you need further support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org