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New dates released for SaturDads!

Freedom Leisure is excited to announce the expansion of SaturDads, an innovative family programme designed to engage male guardians…

Working in collaboration with family hubs delivered by the Starting Well Partnership through Action for Children, SaturDads offers male guardians a unique opportunity to bond with their children, connect with community resources, and are given the opportunity to talk about all things parenting with a member of the Action for Children staff. The project was developed in response to research by Action for Children, which highlighted significant barriers preventing male guardians from accessing family and parenting support services. These barriers often resulted in isolation, a lack of engagement with community resources, and challenges in forming connections with their children.

SaturDads is an interactive play session led by qualified sports coaches, featuring a giant obstacle course designed to bring fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and other male guardians closer to their children through fun and engaging activities. Beyond play, the program connects participants with valuable community services, including: the Healthy Start program, Information on children’s dental care, Well-being support and other essential resources.

Sessions are funded by Public health and therefore are FREE to access. 

Below are the upcoming dates, to book, contact the hosting venue: 

Date

Time

Venue

Saturday 17th May 

2.45pm-3.30pm

Sport Dyson Perrins

Saturday 24th May 

1:15 - 2pm

St Johns Sport Centre 

Saturday 14th June 

2.45pm-3.30pm

Sport Dyson Perrins

Saturday 21st June 

1:15pm – 2pm

St Johns Sports Centre 

Saturday 12th July   2:45 - 2:30pm

 Sport Dyson Perrins  

 Saturday 19th July 

1:15 - 2pm

St Johns Sports Centre

Saturday 16th August 

2:45 - 3:30pm

Sport Dyson Perrins 
Saturday 13th September 

1:15 - 2pm

St Johns Sports Centre 

 

St Johns Sport Centre: StJohns@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Sport Dyson Perrins: sportdyson@freedom-leisure.co.uk

 

Our team love to see the male guardians and children enjoying the activities. It is such a fun way to engage with families and offer support and advice in an informal environment.

Sarah Walton

Community lead at Action for Children