Events

Dec

13

*New event*: Family meetup in North London for families with young children

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Local meetup

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Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

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Single woman

Come and join North London members for a meetup in Primrose Hill playground 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday 13th December. The group was formed by parents to children born in 2023, and is welcoming familes with young children born approximately those ages, but without restriction. If you have children and want to meet other families, come along and join the group for a wintery play in the park!

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Dec

13

West Midlands meetup for all

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

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Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are warmly invited to the West Midlands General Group Meet up on Saturday 13th December with a visit to the *Lapworth museum and Bramall cafe on the University of Birmingham campus.* Meet 12pm at the ground floor cafe area of the Bramall music building on the University of Birmingham campus. We will have lunch/coffee there before going to the Lapworth Museum after lunch. The Bramall cafe has a small selection of food or please bring lunch with you. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/cultural-attractions/lapworth-museum-of-geology

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Dec

14

Bristol - local group meetup

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

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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: 14th December is the date scheduled for the next meetup. Details to follow.

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Dec

14

West 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

Come along to join the next meetup for members in West London on Sunday 14th December at The Eagle, 215 askew road, W12 9AZ. Members in all family circumstances are warmly welcome as well thinkers & triers! Local group coordinator, Chloe, solo mom of 2 year old Lily, will be there to welcome you and the families will have a chance to meet.

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Dec

15

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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Dec

16

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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Dec

17

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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Dec

17

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 Rachel, who together with her husband, has two children through donor conception. 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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Jan

8

Couples with babies born or expected 2025/6

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 2025/6. 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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Jan

14

Chat for men only - those considering or dads through sperm donation

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, consideirng, undergoing 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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