THANKS FOR VISITING
This page is dedicated to celebrating fatherhood and the work of EPIC Dad Community Interest Company.
Please let us know if we can be a support to you and your family in any way and we hope you find this site helpful and inspiring with our focus on fathers, father figures, and families.
Our kids need us, so let’s all be EPIC!
EPIC Dad – Award-Winning Company!
Pleased to announce that EPIC Dad is now an award winning company! We have received the Parent and Baby Award for ‘Best Father Support Service and Advocacy 2020 – UK’. So thankful for this and hope it will help us share more widely the message of fatherhood and the importance of dads.
Upcoming events
EPIC Dad Chat
A Zoom support group for dads and male carers on the first Monday of the month at 7 to 8pm. Giving dads space to talk, share their experiences, and be a support to each other. Forthcoming Dates: Monday 2nd August, Monday 6th September, Monday 4th October. To receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode please email to info@epicdad.co.uk
EPIC Dad Family Bag of Fun
An exciting new project giving out free bags filled with fun games as a practical way to support local families and encourage quality family time together.
EPIC Dad Time Out
A social and support evening for dads and male carers on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 to 8pm.
Forthcoming Date: Thursday 9th September (in person at the EPIC Centre – please email info@epicdad.co.uk to book your place).
EPIC Dad Award
Thankful to receive The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk Award for the work of EPIC Dad supporting fathers and families during the pandemic.
EPIC Dad Drop-In
A drop-in for dads and male carers with children under 5 on Tuesday mornings (term-time) at 10am to 11:30am at the EPIC Centre. Morning includes time to chat, activities and toys for the children, and refreshments. Restarts on Tuesday 7th September.
Dads Matter Course
A 5 week parenting course for dads and male carers exploring the roles of a father. Meeting at the EPIC Centre for 5 Wednesday evenings starting on Wednesday 22nd September at 6:30 to 8pm. Please email to info@epicdad.co.uk to book your place.
EPIC Dad Survival Course
We are running our 3 part Survival Course (Fatherhood Preparation Course) for new and expectant dads over Zoom. Topics – A Father’s Readiness, A Father’s Relationships, A Father’s Roles. Dates – Monday 4th, 11th, and 18th October at 6 to 7pm. Please email to info@epicdad.co.uk to book your place and receive the Zoom link. Every dad who attends will also be sent one of our EPIC Dad Survival Kits (a free backpack filled with useful items for the new dad and their new baby).
WHAT WE DO
Restoring the Role of Fathers
EPIC Centre
EPIC Dad Community Interest Company has opened a new EPIC Centre in Risby (next to Risby Truckstop, 117 Newmarket Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RD)