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Upcoming events
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May
May
10
Workshop: Telling & Talking (solo mum and two-mum families)
Members and non-members
Online
Parent
Same sex female couple
Single woman
TT
Workshop
This workshop is for parents of donor-conceived children aged 0-7 years.
Not sure how to begin a conversation with your child about their donor conception story? Maybe you’re unsure about whether telling is the right thing to do? Or perhaps you’re concerned about who to tell and not tell in your life? Our Telling & Talking workshop is designed specifically with your needs and questions in mind. It provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore the benefits of telling and how to get started.
This workshop is 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.
As a single or lesbian woman, we recognise that your experiences are different from the time your pregnancy becomes public knowledge, and that attending our workshop even before your baby is born might be helpful for you. All of our single women and lesbian couples’ workshops have a small number of places for pregnant women.
May
10
Bristol - 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
Come along to join this well-established group for in-person meetups scheduled across the year:
10th May, 10-3pm, Blaise Castle
21st June, 10-3pm, Ashton Court
27th July, 10-3pm, Clifton Observatory
6th September, 10-2pm, Old Library, Muller Road BS7
May
11
Dorset - Family meetup
Heterosexual couple
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
Come and join members in Dorset for a meetup at Kingston Maurward and a chance to get to know other members locally.
Meetup at midday.
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Sign up here to let us know to expect you.
May
11
Berkshire- Solo mums - Windsor way group
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Single woman
Thinker / Tryer
Windsor solo mum group are inviting solo mums (and mums-to-be) from across the county, to join their next events.
The group have scheduled meetups on the 2nd Sunday of every other month, so put the following dates in your diary if you wish to join:
Sunday 11 May 12 noon South Hill Park Bracknell
Sunday 13 July 12 noon onwards Lammas Park Staines-upon-Thames
Sunday 14 September 12 noon South Hill Park Bracknell
Sunday 16 November TBC (indoors)
May
11
South East London meetup
Heterosexual couple
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Parent
Prospective parent
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
The SE London group are getting together for a summer meetup thanks to volunteer, Cathy.
Join us for a picnic in Peckham Rye park on Sun 11th May, 2.30-4.30, Peckham Rye park
All are welcome, prospective and parents in all family types, and children of course. You don’t have to be from SE London to join, if you want to come along you are welcome!!!
May
14
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
May
17
Workshop: Telling & Talking (mum-and-dad families)
Heterosexual couple
Members and non-members
Online
Parent
TT
Workshop
This workshop is for parents of donor-conceived children aged 0-7 years.
Not sure how to begin a conversation with your child about their donor conception story? Maybe you’re unsure about whether telling is the right thing to do? Or perhaps you’re concerned about who to tell and not tell in your life? Our Telling & Talking workshop is designed specifically with your needs and questions in mind. It provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore the benefits of telling and how to get started.
This workshop is 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.
May
18
Scotland: Meetup in Edinburgh
Heterosexual couple
In person
Local meetup
Member event
Same sex female couple
Same sex male couple
Single man
Single woman
We are delighted to invite our Scottish members to a family meetup in The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
18th May 11:30-1:00pm – Edinburgh botanic gardens. Meet at the cafe at the top of the hill.
Sarah, local meetup coordinator, will look forward to welcoming you to this event.
Members in all situations are very welcome. Whether you have children already or still considering, do come along to meet others in the Network!
May
19
Miscarriage and other challenges during treatment in the donor conception journey
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.
May
19
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