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Mar

21

Getting Started

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Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Event for prospective parents thinking about using egg, sperm or embryo donation. If you’re thinking about using donor conception, you probably have lots of questions. This event is the perfect place to start getting answers. Join us and hear from: * __An embryologist__ from a UK clinic giving a really informative overview of the medical side of things. We always get fantastic feedback about this session, which provides an essential foundation with lots of time for questions. * __Donor conceived people__ talking about their experiences. How do the children feel? We know this is something lots of prospective parents wonder about. This event provides a rare opportunity to hear from them in person and ask questions. Not to be missed! * __Parents__ talking through their decision-making and describing family life once children arrive. Nothing beats hearing from people with real life experience. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿? This event is suitable for everyone at the start of their donor conception journey, for same-sex and heterosexual couples and for those planning to become single parents. It’s a friendly, inclusive chance to meet others at a similar stage in a relaxed environment at this in-person event. 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: The full day costs just £80 per person or £140 per couple when booked before 19 February (£95 and £170 after that date) and the 11am start time makes it easy to get to Waterloo and home in a day. This event is a Donor Conception Network event so you can rest assured that all information will be impartial and based on our experience as a charity working with donor conception families for the past 30+ years. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲? You can find the full programme with timings below. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 The ticket price includes tea, coffee and cake but not lunch; this helps us keep costs down and means you can choose and order whatever you’d like separately. You can find the pub’s menu here: https://www.thehercules.co.uk/food/menus. You are also free to have lunch elsewhere (or bring your own) of course but we hope you’ll stay with us during the break as it will be a great opportunity to chat with other attendees and our DCN team.
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Mar

21

DCN Yorkshire Chat & Play Cafe 2026

Heterosexual couple

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Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are invited to this year’s DCN Yorkshire Chat & Play Cafe – an informal opportunity to meet up with other DCN members from across Yorkshire. Half of the room is set up for grown-ups to sit and chat, and the other half is for children to play. *Date*: Saturday 21 March 2026 *Time*: 14:00 – 16:00 *Location*: Main Hall, The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4BH Tea, coffee, and squash will be provided. Please bring along cakes / snacks, and any toys / games / colouring books etc that will help to keep the children occupied. Any help with set up / clear up would be gratefully received! Please let me know if you can help. The DCN have once again kindly agreed to cover venue costs 👍.
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Mar

21

Thames valley - General group - Evening (adults/teens)

An evening meetup for adults and teens – an opportunity for recipient parents and older children to get together for a relaxed and social meetup. DCN Thames Valley 2026 General Events coming up: Sat, 21-Mar-26 Evening (adults) The Old Rectory, RG8 Sun, 10-May-26 Family event Florence Park, OX4 3PW 29 to 31-Aug-26 Camping Cotswold Camping, OX7 3LL Sat, 05-Sep-26 Family event Dinton Pastures, RG10 0TH
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Mar

22

South coast / Solent Solos- Solo parents group

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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). 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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Mar

22

West Midlands meetup for all

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Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

The next DCN West Midlands meeting will be on Sunday 22nd March at 1pm at Waseley Hills Country Park. Meet by the cafe. Details of the park can be found here: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/environment/countryside-and-leisure/country-parks-picnic-places-and-nature-reserves/waseley-hills-country-park
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Mar

22

West of Ireland - General

Heterosexual couple

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Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

West of Ireland – “Playground/Petfarm” Family meetup Everyone is invited to this casual family meetup, suitable for all ages. It’s a wonderful opportunity for parents to connect, share experiences and have some fun! Children will also have the chance to play and build friendships with other kids who were thorough donor conception. Date: 22nd March 2026 Location: Turoe Petfarm, Loughrea, Co Galway, H62 A432 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm approx Previous meetup attendees have commented, “how special it is to meet others they have so much in common with” and “what a great time their children had at the event!”
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Mar

25

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those undergoing treatment with egg donation

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members who are in the process of undertaking treatment with 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 Anna. 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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Mar

26

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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Mar

28

Thames Valley - Solo Mums' meetup

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Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Single woman

Join the next meetup for solo mums and mums-to-be in Thames Valley for a get-together at Black Park on March 28th.
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Mar

29

East London - local group meetup

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

**A reminder that the clocks go forward on this day** You are invited to the Spring meetup for the general group in East London . Members at any stage welcome – thinkers, tryers and parents with kids. We will be meeting at Jo’s house Bring your own picnic lunch and something to share with everyone else, savoury as well as sweet welcome (buffet style). Teas, coffees & biscuits provided! Look forward to seeing you in person, Jo
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