Events

Jul

22

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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Jul

26

Nottinghamshire and East Midlands summer meet up

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Members in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area and invited to a meetup on Sunday 26th July. We are meeting at Wollaton Park at 12.15 on one of picnic benches near play area. Everyone is welcome – those with children, thinkers and tryers along with family/support.

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Aug

2

Thames Valley- Solo mums' group

Meetup for solo mums/mums-to-be in the Thames Valley area will be on Sunday 2nd August 2026 1-4pm at Black Park, Slough Please join the WhatsApp group for updates by using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTcilDwxyuyKrrApEhier3

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Aug

4

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 Emily, herself mum through sperm donation in a two-mum family.

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Aug

5

Men considering or going through treatment with sperm donation, or dads through this route

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex male couple

Single man

This DCN chat is for men only – in heterosexual couples, considering, undertaking treatment or dads through sperm donation. This Chat will be facilitated by Chris, dad to two children, conceived with sperm donation. DCN Chats offer a space for members to come together to talk about shared issues. This is a peer support online get-together. 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 friendly non-judgemental 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

8

*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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Aug

12

Half sibling discussion

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

This DCN Chat is aimed at discussing the pros and cons of taking steps to identify genetic siblings. We will offer a space to deliberate about the merits and pitfalls of this and what possible implications doing so/or not do so might have on you and your child. The chat will be facilitated by Adrienne, who is a solo mum with a child born in 2020. This forum is for discussing the topic, rather than a ‘how to’. ** Becuase of the nature of the conversation we ask that participants are particularly careful not to share identifying details of their donor.

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Aug

15

West Midlands meetup for all St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

The next DCN West Midlands meeting will be on Saturday 15th August. Meet near the cafe in St Nicholas Park at 12pm, then we will go find a picnic spot. Further info: https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20311/major_parks/501/st_nicholas_park

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Aug

17

Single women - Sperm 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. This chat is open for those using sperm donation or considering double donation and offers a space for discussion and peer support. This chat will be facilitated by Anna. Anna is a solo mum in the Network who kindly volunteers to support others. 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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Aug

18

Solo mums with children conceived through double or embryo donation

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single woman

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 Lucia, solo mum to twins through embryo 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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