Events

Aug

25

Heterosexual couples - Sperm donation - prospective and new parents

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Come and join us for a private space to discuss sperm donation in heterosexual couples with others going down a similar path. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Danny, dad to two children, concieved through sperm 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 dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

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Aug

26

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

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Sep

1

‘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 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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Sep

4

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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Sep

7

Solo parents - 2026 babies born or expected this year

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single man

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for solo mums or solo dads with babies born or expected in 2024 or 2025. 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

7

Miscarriage or other significant challenges during treatment with donor gametes

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

This DCN chat specifically for members who have experienced miscarriage following donor conception or have come up against other significant challenges which have resulted in multiple failed DC attempts. 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.

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Sep

8

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

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single man

Single woman

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

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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Sep

12

*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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Sep

13

Berkshire- Solo mums - 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. 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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