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September

Sep

6

Dorset - Family meet up

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Join the Dorset members’ meetup on Sunday 6th September at Durlston County Park in Swanage 11am-1pm. We will be meeting outside the Learning Centre which is near the ‘top car park’  https://www.durlston.co.uk/ Members in all family circumstances, at any stage, are invited. DCN’s local meetup coordinator, Lisa, will be there to welcome you!
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Sep

7

Solo parents - 2026 babies born or expected this year

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This is a DCN chat for solo mums or solo dads with babies born or expected in 2026 or 2027. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This event will be facilitated by solo mum to two and DCN volunteer, Siska. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. This is not a professionally led or educational event. 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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Sep

8

Solo parents to children in primary school (approximately 6-12 years old)

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This is a DCN chat for solo mums or dads with children at primary school ages. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Laura, solo mum to two grown up children. 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
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Sep

9

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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Sep

12

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: September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th
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Sep

13

Berkshire- Solo mums - Windsor way group

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Windsor solo mum group are inviting solo mums (and mums-to-be) from across the county, to join their next events. 13 Sep 2026 11am-2pm South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RH12 7PA 29 Nov 2026 11am-2pm 6th Staines Scout Group, Burges Way, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1YA Times and locations if not listed are tbc but usually South Hill Park Bracknell, California Park Wokingham, Lammas Park Staines or Windsor Great Park, with a hall in the winter (Windsor usually). Anyone free to email me for further info at dcnwindsorway@gmail.com.
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Sep

15

Solo mums with children conceived through double or embryo donation

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This is a DCN chat for solo mums through double or embryo donation- with children of all ages. Join this chat if you are pregnant/have children through double or embryo donation. If you are a thinker/tryer there is a DCN chat available for that stage. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This chat will be facilitated by Suzanne, solo mum to a child conceived through double donation. All our Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.
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Sep

15

Couples - Double or embryo donation

Chat

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Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

This is a DCN chat for couples who are parents, who are considering or having treatment with double or embryo donation, or have children conceived through this route. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This chat will be facilitated by Hugh and Hannah, parents to two children, the eldest conceived with sperm donation and the youngest through double donation. All our Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event, but a facilitated event to exchange experiences and meet others who can relate to your journey.
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Sep

16

Surrey - Adults' meetup

Come along to join an opportunity to meet other members in the Surrey area on Wednesday 16th September at 8 pm at the Caballo Lounge on Epsom High Street. Jane, who is coordinating this event, will be there to welcome you. Please do come along- meet others, share as much or as little of your stories that you wish, make new contacts and friends.
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Sep

20

South coast / Solent Solos- Solo parents group

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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]
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