Events

Sep

26

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.

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Sep

26

Scotland: Meetup in Glasgow

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Glasgow: Saturday 26 September, 10h30, @ Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG, UK These meetups will be the chance to enjoy socialising, coffee, lunch (if anyone wants to stay longer) and the chance for any children to play and bond. Sarah who is coordinating this event will look forward to welcoming you. Members in all situations are very welcome. Whether you have children already or still considering, do come along to meet others in the Network.

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Sep

27

Thames Valley- General group - Family meetup

Thames Vally group coordinators Emily and Katy, would like to invite members to a get-together in the park on Sunday27th Sep, 11-1 at Dinton Pastures.

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Oct

3

Scotland: Meetup in Edinburgh

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Glasgow: Saturday 3 October 2026 10h30 @ The Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB, UK These meetups will be the chance to enjoy socialising, coffee, lunch (if anyone wants to stay longer) and the chance for any children to play and bond. Sarah who is coordinating this event will look forward to welcoming you. Members in all situations are very welcome. Whether you have children already or still considering, do come along to meet others in the Network.

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Oct

3

Ireland - West - General

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

Ireland – West – “Playground/Petfarm” Family meetup Everyone is invited to this casual family meetup, suitable for all ages. It’s a wonderful opportunity for parent(s) to connect, share experiences and have fun! While the children play and make their own little friendships! Location: Turoe Petfarm, Loughrea, Co Galway, H62 A432 Date: October – Exact date to be confirmed Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm approx If you would like to join, email Dermot your name and who will be coming along, contact email dcn.galway@gmail.com Previous meetup attendees have commented, “how much they can relate to other parents at the meetup”, “how nice it is not to feel alone on this journey” and “what a great time their children had at meetup!”

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Oct

5

‘Reflections’ - Parents of DC Adults

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

You are invited to join the group for parents of donor conceived adults. This group will be facilitated by Jane, one of our longterm members who also works with DCN. Parents of adult children can join this group discussion. We hope this chat can offer an attuned space to the discussions that may be more relevant to the context in which children were conceived 20+ years ago, in a different climate to that which is now prevalent, with regards to openness in particular. Join us for discussion and support from peers. PLEASE only sign up if that is your situation. – this Chat is restricted.

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Oct

7

Dads and prospective 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, 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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Oct

7

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

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Oct

10

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: September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th

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Oct

12

Deciding between treatment in the UK and abroad

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 prospective parents (solo or couple) who are navigating the decision between UK clinics and clinics outside the UK. The space is being offered as an opportunity to talk through the options, become informed on the differences and benefit from peer support. The chat will be facilitated by Gemma, mum to one child through embryo donation.

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