Event Information
About this event
We can't wait to see you in person again in the good old outdoors. Covid restrictions permitted, we are back with Path Finders every third Saturday of the month.
As a separated parent, you can end up feeling quite lonely when you are away from your own children. DU thought we would come up with a regular event for the many separated parents that unfortunately don't have much access to their own children.
We want to give separated parents the opportunity to meet other adults in similar situations in a laid back environment, to have a bit of down time amongst good company.
For the parents only, this sociable walk will start at Perry Court Farm in Wye, outside of the cafe at 9.30am where coffee will be served upon arrival. ( Breakfast can be purchased at your own expense.) There is plenty of parking available. Please park at the far side of the carpark.
At 10am, we will guide you on a country walk, come rain or shine incorporating the Wye Farmers Market. Feel free to bring some hot soup or a flask of tea to consume whilst taking in the view from the Wye Crown. As a support group, we will have a small group of up to 8 people including DU representatives.
Please wear appropriate footwear and outer clothing for rough terrain/ muddy conditions.
Please confirm your attendance so that we can ensure we do not exceed capacity for our group size.
Hand sanitiser will be available to use. Should you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for Coronavirus within the last 14 days, please do not attend. Likewise, should you have any Covid related symptoms, please do not attend. Please would you notify us accordingly.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Organiser Dads Unlimited
Organiser of Dads Unlimited Path Finders
We are a local charity based in Ashford that help dads that have been through or are going through a relationship breakdown and we aim to improve the outcome for the children of separated parents. We actively encourage co-parenting and we provide continued support by offering 1-1 mentoring, support group meetings, mental health counselling, phone helpline service, family court support and we have our own direct Barrister representation service. We also have our own family liason officer that works within schools to try and reduce conflict between separated parents.
Many single parents find it hard to adjust to life without their whole family unit and to our knowledge, we believe that we are the only charity of it's kind to provide such a supportive service. Many of our dads come to us suffering from depression, suicidal thoughts and are victims of emotional, controlling and or physical abuse and often desperate to have more involvement with their children's lives. We believe that in most circumstances, both mum and dad are instrumental in being involved in their childrens' lives and that with a stable environment in both homes, the child is far more likely to go on and thrive.
Testimonials
"I never thought that it would be this good but thanks to all your hard work and support I feel I have my life back again. From a very dark place to where things are now never seemed like a reality. Without the help and support of Dad's Unlimited I dread to think how things could have turned out. I am forever grateful to your team for breathing life back into me." A dad
"I thought I knew what I was doing, but I'd lost sight of the fundamental needs of co-parenting successfully and was worrying about the petty stuff. It wasn't healthy for me, my ex or our children and Dads Unlimited support has changed our futures. " A dad
"Not only was I unable to find any organisations that provide the same or a similar service in Kent, I was unable to find one anywhere in the country. Dads Unlimited is in the unique position of being able to provide a holistic early intervention support service for single dads who feel their lives have collapsed, who are worried about losing contact with their children and who may ultimately feel there is nothing left worth living for." Independent Grant Advisor
In 2 years, we have helped over 320 families and we have already proven to have enhanced the mental well being of our clients and helped them come to a fair resolution for the benefit of their child.
Partly funded by Kents Police and Crime Commissioner, the National Lottery and Ashford Borough Council, we have already received tremendous support.
We are increasingly becoming busier on a day to day basis and we need additional funds to be able to grow our frontline services so that we can help more people. By raising awareness of our charity, we hope to be able to expand the areas in which we cover so please share our details with anyone that you think may benefit from using our services. www.dadsunltd.org.uk.
Should you want to fundraise or volunteer for Dads Unlimited, please contact frances@dadsunltd.org.uk or you can make a donation by selecting 'donate' within the Eventbrite ticketing page.
Thank you for your support!
