Group Facilitation and Dynamics-2.5 hrs and CPD accredited (For DCN Chat volunteers and Conference faciliators) Join us for this practical training in applying group dynamics theory to help us manage different kinds of groups in the mental health and social care sectors.

This is a DCN chat for solo mums and dads who have children ages 5 and under. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Adrienne, solo mum to a child born 2017. 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 more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

Invitation from the event organiser: The Yorkshire branch of the DCN are coming together for a camping w/e for 2 nights – on 20-22 June. June at Masons Campsite, 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.

Come along to join this well-established group for in-person meetups scheduled across the year: 21st June, 10-3pm, Ashton Court 27th July, 10-3pm, Clifton Observatory 6th September, 10-2pm, Old Library, Muller Road BS7

Hear from a stellar range of speakers at our 2025 virtual conference! Our 2025 conference in April had some amazing speakers and now we are offering you the opportunity to enjoy some of the highlights from the comfort of your own home at this, our fifth virtual conference. **Our fantastic programme includes:** [Conference programme](https://dcnetwork.org/app/uploads/2025/06/Virtual-conference-2025-Programme.pdf) * Leo, a donor conceived young adult, and his identifiable donor Paul about meeting and their developing relationship * Sophie, Matt, Ollie & Duncan: Four donor conceived adults sharing their experiences and answering questions * Professor Vasanti Jadva presenting *Perspectives of parents, donors and donor conceived adolescents and adults* * Optional: small discussion groups to allow you to connect and chat with other DC families or prospective parents The event will be hosted by Danny Ruddock, one of our key workshop facilitators and regular DCN event host. It will include a mix of live and recorded presentations, plus our wonderful panelists will be coming back to join live Q&A sessions to answer any questions you may have. **How much does it cost?** The online conference costs only £35 for members. If you’re not a member, we have a special ticket for you which includes 6 months’ of DCN membership and this ticket costs £70. **When and where is the conference?** The conference is on Saturday 21st June and is being held in the afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm to make it more accessible to those outside the UK and those who have activities on a Saturday morning. It’ll take place online via Zoom but we know that life gets busy, especially in the summer months, so we’re also offering a one-month ‘watch again’ link if you can’t join us on the day. Please note that, to ensure the privacy of attendees, we’ll only be providing recordings of the main speaker sessions and not of any group discussions. **Who is it for?** It’s open to all and is appropriate whether you’re at the early stages of considering donor conception or have children already. It will also be useful for professionals working in a field connected to donor conception who would like to better understand this way of building a family.