EPIC Centre Re-opening

Hi EPIC Dads,
Hope you and your family are all keeping safe and well.
I’m pleased to share that we have recently re-opened the EPIC Centre. Things will look a bit different and there will be a new timetable of activities mentioned below. We will have hand sanitiser available and safety guidelines signs in the room to help us all stay safe. Also, all groups have to be booked in for beforehand through contacting me on email or phone to help us make sure numbers are manageable to maintain social distancing. We are hoping to begin groups with dads and children at the EPIC Centre in the coming months but to start with will focus on groups just for dads and male carers.
Hope to see you at the EPIC Centre soon!
Stay safe and speak soon, Rich.

REGULAR GROUPS AT EPIC CENTRE

(next to Risby Truckstop, 117 Newmarket Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RD)

EPIC Centre Re-opening

Due to the restriction on numbers, please book in for all groups beforehand by contacting us on info@epicdad.co.uk or 07717744608

Dads Matter Course on Zoom

Dads and male carers why not join us for Sharing Parenting’s Dads Matter Course over Zoom for 5 sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30pm starting on Wednesday 18th November.
Please email to info@epicdad.co.uk to book in for the course and receive the Meeting ID and Passcode.
The course dates and topics are as follows:
18th November – The role of Dad as a Role Model – Learn how you are showing them the way
25th November – The role of Dad as a Protector – How to balance boundaries and independence
2nd December – The role of Dad as a Provider – How to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of your children
9th December – The role of Dad as a Teacher – What are rights and responsibilities?
16th December – The role of Dad as a Supporter – How to build your child’s self esteem and confidence
Hope to see you with us on Zoom!

OTHER ACTIVITIES

EPIC Dad Fun Club at Lakenheath Primary School

Please note we are still unable to run our monthly dads and children’s clubs at Lakenheath Primary School on the second Saturday of the month. We are hoping to review this in the coming months and hope to restart again soon.

EPIC Dad Baby Packs

Don’t forget baby packs are available for dads with babies/infants under 18 months. We provide free nappies, formula milk, baby food, etc. delivered to your home. We also have donated clothes, toys, and books available for young children. If this is something we can help you with, please email info@epicdad.co.uk

Dads Matter One-to-One at the EPIC Centre

We are offering the Dads Matter parenting course as one-to-one sessions at the EPIC Centre, on Zoom, over the phone, Please contact me on 07717744608 or info@epicdad.co.uk if you would like to complete the 5 session course.

Fatherhood Journals

We are now including our new Fatherhood Journals in our Survival Kits as another useful item to encourage new dads in their growing bond with their new baby. The idea is that they can record key events, special memories, and write words of love and encouragement to their child. The hope is that when their child is grown-up, dads will pass on these journals to them as a wonderful keepsake of the dad’s journey and experience in fatherhood and be part of the legacy they leave to the next generation.

EPIC Dad Walk and Talk

If you would like to meet up for a wellbeing walk for an opportunity to chat, catch up, and get some exercise and fresh air, please contact me. A number of dads have already benefitted from these ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions.

EPIC Dad Minute Message

Our new YouTube videos will be starting soon with a ‘minute message’ shared every Monday morning about a key topic to encourage and inspire dads in their important role. Starting on Monday 12 th October.