Events

Jun

25

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

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Jun

26

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). Join the Solent Solos to go camping! Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June – Camping at Lepe Beach Campsite

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Jun

27

Solo mums summer picnic

In person

Local meetup

Members and non-members

Parent

Prospective parent

Single woman

Solo mums picnic 2026 – For solo mums by choice, and those hoping to become one. No need to register in advance. It’s 27th June in Hyde park!

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Jun

30

Parents with children ages 13 - 18 Couples (heterosexual and same-sex)

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are invited to join us for a conversation for parents to children children ages approx. 13-18 or approximately. This group is set up specifically for members in couples, but single people can also join. This is a place of peer support, whatever stage you are at of ‘telling’, you are very welcome to join the conversation and benefit from the experience and connections on offer. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Sarah, mum to adult twins, conceived with sperm donation in a heterosexual couple. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, volunteers, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.

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Jul

1

Couples (including separated couples): talking with children ages approx. 8-12

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

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Jul

3

Yorkshire - Camping trip

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

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

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

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

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

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Jul

11

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

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

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

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Single woman

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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