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Upcoming events
November
Nov
23
Workshop: Telling & Talking (IN PERSON, mum-and-dad families)
Heterosexual couple
In person
Members and non-members
Parent
TT
Workshop
This workshop is for parents of donor-conceived children aged 0-7 years (Unfortunately, we are unable to have babies or children present during these workshops.)
They are equally appropriate whether you had treatment in the UK or abroad, with a known, identifiable or anonymous donor or if your treatment involved surrogacy. You may be wondering how to start talking to your child about their donor-conceived origins, or you may have already begun this process and would like to explore what may come up in the future.
Nov
23
Thames Valley - Solo Mums' meetup
In person
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 the Lewknor Village Hall.
Nov
24
North west solo mums' group meetup
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Single woman
The North West solo mums’ group welcomes all solo mums or mums to be. A long running group led by Jenny and Kate who welcome you to join their in person meetups for support and community.
Nov
26
The Big Question - How are DC young people *really* doing?
Member event
Wondering what the research says about the emotional and psychological wellbeing of donor conceived young people? Join our conversation with Dr Sophie Zadeh where we talk about the findings of her research into 18-32 year olds. This will be a really interesting exploration of the research outcomes and will give parents valuable insights into the experiences and feelings of donor conceived people. As part of the study, Dr Zadeh conducted long-form interviews, focus groups, and a nationwide survey, capturing a wealth of information. We’ll be asking:
* What are the key takeaways from the research for parents of DC people?’
* What surprised her in the findings?
* What trends emerged from the study?
We’ll also welcome questions from members – this will be a great opportunity to ask an expert, and we’ll be giving you the chance to submit questions in advance and on the night.
Nov
27
Couples (including separated couples) with children ages 0-3
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 who are parents to small children aged 0-3 years old.
DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Mary-Blair, mum through egg donation to two children. 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
Nov
27
Couples with babies born or expected 2024 / 2025
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 2024, or those expecting their babies later this year, early 2025.
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 Francina and James – parents to one child born in 2021, concieved with sperm donation.
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
Nov
28
Men Only Get-Together
Heterosexual couple
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex male couple
Single man
Calling all men in the Network…
Come and join our get-together for *men only* – an opportunity to meet others in the Network and discuss issues which are of particular relevance to you relating to donor conception and becoming a family through this route.
This is a space for men to have a chance to talk and share and one of our lovely volunteers, Chris, will be hosting the event and waiting to welcome you!
Nov
28
Heterosexual couples - 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.
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
December
Dec
5
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
Dec
9
Anonymous donation - for those who don't have ID release or known donors
Chat
Heterosexual couple
Member event
Online
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
This DCN Chat is aimed at discussing anonymous donation and how that is experienced for us as donation recipients. The chat will be facilitated by Valentina, DCN member, and mum through egg donation to two children through anonymous donation. This DCN Chat is to offer a space to talk about experiences, This is not an educational event and rather, is meant as a peer-support opportunity.