What’s on for Dads in October?
As autumn leaves paint the world in hues of orange and gold, we have some exciting news about our new office location, updates on our October workshops and our awesome Kiltwalk fundraising total to share with you.
We’re moving!
You might have noticed that we’re moving our Edinburgh base to Gorgie! The space at Gorgie Memorial Hall not only gives us indoor space for workshops and groups but great outdoor space too. We’re even moving our office there! More info & photos here: Gorgie
October Workshops (click the links to sign up!)
Antenatal - for all Dads-to-be on 3rd in Glasgow & 26th online.
Hairstyle workshop - for Edinburgh Dads and kids who want to learn how to brush, plait or put hair into pony tails on 7th: Hair.
First Aid focusing on caring for babies and children - in Edinburgh 23rd Oct: FirstAid.
October Groups
Glasgow Dads can join us on Saturdays for “Dads in the Woods” where we spend quality time in nature. Sign up here: DitwGlas.
In Edinburgh we’ve got playgroups on Saturdays at our new venue: SaturdayPlay
Our usual Sunday playgroup is off while we join our friends from Life with Art for some special workshops on 1st, 8th and 15th at Deans House Edinburgh - you can come to one or all three sessions: Art
On 18th we’re teaming up with LGBT Health and Wellbeing to host a family pumpkin carving workshop for queer, trans and nonbinary Dads and their children, to meet new families in Edinburgh’s Botanic Garden: RainbowDads
Sunday playgroup will be back on 22nd but remember to come to Gorgie: SundayPlay.
September Round-Up
Thank you so much to our awesome team who raised nearly £3k for their Kiltwalk efforts!!
We're also expecting more funds through a workplace matched giving scheme! This is when a workplace matches or partially matches an employee's fundraising efforts. To find out if your workplace offers matched giving, get in touch with your HR officer. It's a great way to raise even more funds for charities like us.
We’ve been supporting families through our usual groups, music tuition, workshops, young dad work and perinatal peer support programmes and we took some of our young dads along to Edinburgh Remakery to have a go at sewing and mending.
We had a great morning with staff and trustees reflecting on our strategy, sharing ideas and discussing future plans for Dads Rock!
We’ve also enjoyed some great trips to Stirling Castle and Tollcross Children’s Farm.
Check out past and future events on our calendar for more information and to sign up: Calendar.