Rock June with Us!
Rock June with us!
June is here - and we’ve got lots coming up across Dads Rock as we head into summer☀️ From playgroups and workshops to special events and Father’s Day activities, there’s plenty happening over the next few weeks and we’re looking forward to seeing lots of dads and families getting involved💛 With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve also got some exciting trips and activities planned to celebrate dads and the important role they play in family life❤️
Don’t forget to grab your tickets for our raffle too, with some brilliant prizes up for grabs while helping support the work we do with dads and families across Scotland 🙌 You can buy tickets here👉 Dads Rock Father’s Day Raffle
It’s also Volunteers’ Week from 1st–7th June, giving us the perfect chance to celebrate and thank all of the amazing volunteers who support Dads Rock💛 From helping at groups and events to supporting families behind the scenes, our volunteers play such an important role in what we do, and we honestly couldn’t do it without them. Thank you for all the time, energy and kindness you give to dads and families across Scotland❤️
If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with Dads Rock, we’d love to hear from you🙌 Whether you can help regularly or just now and again, there are lots of ways to get involved and support local dads and families.
Our Dads Rock Father’s Day Raffle is back this June and tickets are only £1 each🎟️💛 It’s a fun and easy way to support the work we do with dads and families across Scotland, while also giving yourself the chance to win some brilliant prizes 🙌
Every ticket sold helps us continue running playgroups, workshops, trips and support services for families across the country, so every entry really does make a difference❤️ Whether you buy one ticket or a few, your support means a lot to us.
Grab your tickets here👉 Dads Rock Raffle
Groups
If you are wanting to spend some quality time with your wee one(s) and chat with some other local dads, our groups are the place for you.
Most groups run every week but it’s always worth checking the calendar to make sure it’s on.
North Ayrshire: In Irvine we have weekly groups for Dads and their children on Sundays at 10.30am and the Three Towns Dads Group is on Wednesdays at 6.30pm🚴
Glasgow: In Maryhill we have a playgroup on every Saturday at 10am🐝
Edinburgh: In Gorgie we run playgroups every Saturday and Sunday at 10am. On Tuesday evening at 7pm is our Dads and Dice group - a games night for Dads with or without their babies🌻
Dundee: Saturdays the Boomerang Centre 10am🥁
East Ayrshire: NEW starting on Monday 22nd June! Join us in the Baby Sensory Room, My5s Football, Kilmarnock from 6pm
You can sign up to come along to any of our groups: GroupSignUp and check the calendar to see it’s on: WhatsOn
Don’t forget our WhatsApp groups! If you’re not part of our community you can join here: WhatsApp
Trips
Lots on for Father’s Day this month for our regular families so make sure you come and join us!
Glasgow- Join us for our Glasgow Father’s Day Trip to Millport on Saturday 20th June🚲🌊 We’ll be meeting at the Largs ferry terminal at 12pm before heading over for a fun and relaxed day out together. All the family are welcome to come along, enjoy some time outdoors, explore the island and spend Father’s Day weekend together💛 If you have a bike, bring it along! Fathers Day Glasgow
Edinburgh - Join us for our Father’s Day BBQ at the Gorgie Mem on Sunday 21st June🍔☀️ We’ll be getting together for a relaxed afternoon of food, chats and family fun as we celebrate dads and the important role they play in family life💛 It’s a great chance to spend time together, meet other families and enjoy the Father’s Day weekend in a welcoming and supportive environment. Numbers are limited so make sure you sign up via the link which will be posted in the Edinburgh WhatsApp group.🙌
Dundee - Join us for our Dundee Father’s Day get together on Saturday 20th June 💛 We’ll be meeting for a relaxed picnic at Camperdown Park from 11am–2pm, close to the play park and zoo, for a fun afternoon outdoors with dads, children and families☀️🧺 Bring along a picnic, enjoy some quality time together and connect with other local families in a welcoming and supportive environment 🙌❤️ Get in touch with Fiona@dadsrock.org.uk to let her know you’re coming!
Ayrshire - We’ll also be celebrating Father’s Day in Ayrshire with a family get together at Eglinton Park on Saturday 20th June☀️🍔 Families are invited to come along from 11am-2pm for a fun afternoon together, with games, food and plenty of time to relax and connect with other local families💛 There’ll be a classic BBQ selection available, with dietary requirements catered for, and indoor options ready if the weather doesn’t cooperate 🌿🙌 Make sure you contact your Dads Worker to come along or email Ryan@dadsrock.org.uk
Workshops
We run free workshops regularly in our different locations across Scotland. There are a range of topics that we cover and this month we will be running:
Baby/Toddler First Aid For both mums and dads Glasgow- As part of our new Bump to Baby programme in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North, we’ll be kicking things off with a Baby & Toddler First Aid Workshop on Tuesday 2nd June🚑👶 Open to both mums and dads, this supportive session will cover practical first aid skills and advice to help parents feel more confident handling common situations with little ones. It’s also a great chance to meet other parents and connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment 💛 Babies/Toddler First Aid
Parental Mental Health Workshop For both mums and dads Glasgow- As part of our new Bump to Baby programme in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North, we’ll be running a Parental Mental Health Workshop on Tuesday 9th June 💚 Open to both mums and dads, this supportive session will create space for honest conversations around parental wellbeing, stress and the emotional challenges that can come with becoming a parent. We’ll explore ways to look after your mental health, where to find support and remind parents that they don’t have to go through things alone ❤️ It’s also a great chance to meet other parents and connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment💬 Parental Mental Health Workshop
Dads Antenatal Dads only Glasgow- As part of our new Bump to Baby programme in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North, we’ll be running a Dads Antenatal Workshop on Tuesday 16th June 👶 Open to dads only, this supportive session is designed to help expectant fathers feel more prepared and confident ahead of their baby arriving. We’ll cover what to expect during pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood, along with practical tips for supporting your partner and adjusting to family life ❤️ It’s also a great chance to ask questions, share experiences and connect with other dads in a relaxed and welcoming environment💬 Dads Antenatal
Child Safety Workshop dads only Glasgow- As part of our new Bump to Baby programme in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North, we’ll be running a Child Safety Workshop on Tuesday 23rd June 🏡 Open to dads only, this supportive session will cover practical child safety advice and everyday ways to help keep little ones safe at home and out and about. We’ll explore common risks, helpful safety tips and ways to build confidence as your child grows and becomes more independent ❤️ It’s also a great chance to connect with other dads in a relaxed and welcoming environment💬 Child Safety Workshop
Dads Antenatal Dundee- Join us for our Dads Antenatal Workshop in Dundee on Wednesday 10th June👶💬 Open to all dads-to-be, this relaxed and supportive session is designed to help expectant fathers feel more prepared and confident ahead of their baby arriving. We’ll cover practical topics including labour and birth, supporting your partner, feeding, safe sleeping and the early days of parenthood, while creating a welcoming space for dads to ask questions and connect with others going through the same experience ❤️ Dundee Antenatal
Dads Antenatal Edinburgh- Our Edinburgh Dads Antenatal Workshop takes place on Thursday 11th June at Gorgie War Memorial Hall🍼✨ Designed for dads-to-be, this informal session is a chance to build confidence ahead of your baby arriving, learn practical parenting skills and chat openly with other expectant dads in a supportive environment. We’ll explore topics like preparing for labour, caring for your newborn, supporting your partner and adjusting to life as a new parent 💛 Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous or somewhere in between, you’re very welcome to come along🙌 Edinburgh Antenatal
Dads Antenatal Glasgow- We’ve also got a Dads Antenatal Workshop taking place in Glasgow on Tuesday 16th June 👶💬 Open to all dads-to-be, these relaxed and supportive sessions are designed to help expectant fathers feel more prepared and confident ahead of their baby arriving. Dads will get hands-on experience with practical skills like changing nappies and bathing babies, while also having the chance to ask questions and connect with other dads in a welcoming environment❤️ Glasgow Antenatal
Our workshops are free to attend but donations are always welcome! They are a great way to build confidence while spending quality time together.
You can find out more about all our workshops using the link here: Parenting Workshops
Other support
As always we’ll be supporting Young Dads in Edinburgh and Glasgow, New Dads through our PS service and families in Tayside and Ayrshire.
May Round-up
May was another busy month at Dads Rock, with groups, workshops, trips and events taking place across Scotland as we continued supporting dads and families in local communities💛 It’s been brilliant seeing so many families getting involved, making connections and spending time together throughout the month🙌 We also did a blog for mental health awareness week about supporting friends through tough times - if you missed it you can catch up here: Mental Health
One of the highlights was our family trip to the zoo, where dads, children and families came together for a fun day out exploring, chatting and making memories together🦒Trips like these are such a great opportunity for families to connect, enjoy time outdoors and meet other parents in a relaxed and supportive environment❤️
Another highlight from May was our fire station visit, where families had the chance to explore the station, meet firefighters and learn more about the important work they do🚒It was a brilliant day out and a great experience for both dads and children alike☀️
We were incredibly honoured this month to receive over £3,600 raised by the Bellahouston Park Run team in memory of Calum McNab💛 The support, generosity and kindness shown through this fundraiser means so much to everyone at Dads Rock, and we’re extremely grateful to every single person who took part, donated and helped make it happen. To have funds raised in Calum’s memory in support of dads and families is truly special, and we’re very thankful to have been chosen as part of something so meaningful❤️
Our Ayrshire dads also did us proud this month by taking on the Leith Distillery abseil challenge and raising over £2,000 for Dads Rock💪🏙️ We’re so grateful to everyone who stepped outside their comfort zone, took part and supported the fundraiser along the way. Their effort, bravery and generosity will help us continue supporting dads and families across Scotland, and we can’t thank them enough for everything they’ve done❤️
Below is a round up of May photos ⬇️
