thought id start this off

[bcardy]

Ok just a quick introduction about my self for you all
Well I'm Barry and live in rochford with my df and her
Kids that I love like they were my own . I'm new to the
Area and well my df has made a lot of very good friends
On this site and I thought why not give it a go can't hurt
Can it . So anyway I made a start so come on let's see if
Us dads can make this work as well

Barry

[LeePugh10]

Hi Barry,

Nice one getting us started. How old are the kids?

I've 2 daughters aged four and a half and 22 months. We are over in Colchester.

Who else is going to join Barry and I?

Lee

[bcardy]

Hi lee

Well we have 3 kids two girls and a boy the boy is 5
And middle one is 8 and eldest is 14

Barry

[bcardy]

Hi lee

Well we have 3 kids two girls and a boy the boy is 5
And middle one is 8 and eldest is 14

Barry

[LeePugh10]

Come on Dads get sign up and get involved.

I've set this facebook page up as well:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/hom ... 01508&ap=1

DAD's THEATRE CLUB!
"A new group set up to help organise opportunities for Dads to bring their kids along to exciting, interesting, creative events in and around Colchester. We are not about actually organising these events as there are already tons of creative/interesting events and activities that take place across the area, especially for kids. Theatre trips, arts/crafts workshops, music events, outdoor events/festivals or even just a trip to a local play-park. What we'll do is try and point Dads in the right direction, list all the events we know about, and look at organising group meet ups and get-togethers. For Dads and babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, schoolers......you and your kids. Well that's a start, let's give it a go and see what we can get organised

[Dads Co-ordinator]

Hey guys,
Well done for taking the initiative, and starting a dads-related topic on a site called Essex Mums!
You may or may not know about groups for dads and kids to get to spend some quality time together. Here's a list of the groups around Southend, the area I'm familiar with:
Shoeburyness
Dads & Kids
Every other Saturday – 10:30am to 12:00pm
Friars Children's Centre, Friars Primary School, Constable Way, Shoebury, SS3 9XX.
Contact Stacey / Jacqui on 01702 292109 for further details

Southend
DadsToo
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Temple Sutton Primary School and Children’s Centre, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BA.
Contact David / Barbara on 01702 475381 for further details

Dads’ Group
2nd Saturday of the month – 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Cockleshell Children’s Centre, Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UP.
Contact Emma / Tara on 01702 614171 for further details

Westcliff
DadsToo
4th Saturday of the month – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Summercourt Children’s Centre, Milton Hall Primary School, Summercourt Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AT.
Contact David / Gayla on 01702 433599 for further details

Daddy Cool
4th Saturday of the month – 9:30am to 12:00pm
Prince Avenue Children’s Centre, Prince Avenue Primary School, Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0LG.
Contact Caroline / Clare on 07815 666440 for further details

Leigh-on-sea
Dads Time
Last Saturday of the month – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Blenheim Primary School and Children’s Centre, Blenheim Chase, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4HX.
Contact Stewart / Kay on 01702 474684 for further details

Dads & Kids
Every Tuesday – 10:30am to 12:00pm
Oasis Café, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1JE.
Contact Alan on 07814 627284 for further details

Barry,
As your kids are a bit older, they may enjoy the session at S-Kape, near Rayleigh Weir, which meets every Saturday morning from 10.30am. Contact them directly on 01268-779999 for more details.

Lee,
If you know of any groups in or around Colchester, please feel free to post so others can join in.

All the best,
Alan