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Hi, I have recently started a social networking website for all us LGBT parents to make it easier for us to meet other like-minded people

http://lesbiangayparents.ning.com

We have an events page as well as forums, and you are more than welcome to use it as base for organising meet-ups/events.
Pop along and have a look - it's free :-)
Claire

Hello,

I know this is an old thread but wondering if any of you still meet up as we have just moved to Holmer Green and we are hoping there are some other 'rainbow families' in the area.

We have a 23 month old son and are hoping to increase our family next year.

Hope to hear from you

Lynn and amber x

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We're still up for meeting others locally around Mhead area.

Just started maternity leave

Saturday seemed best for meeting up for most people as some work full time. Emilina, I'll PM you my mobile number if you then text me I'll have yours and we can try to organise a get together. Heather, whoops!, I'll txt you my number.

Heather I've lost everyone's numbers as I had an unfortunate incident involving my phone and a toilet! I've still got the same number but I hadn't backed up my phone stupidly so lost all my numbers... would love to meet up again H x

That would be lovely. My little one starts nursery next week and does afternoons but free most mornings and Saturdays are good. In Chalfont area. What is a safe way to pass contact details?

I have a 3year old boy and live in Maidenhead. We would love to meet for a playdate! I have contact numbers for others on this thread so can maybe all get together again.

My daughter is 3 and is beginning to notice differences between our family and other families at her school. I feel it would be good for her to meet other children with same sex parents, as right now she feels like the only one.

We are based in High Wycombe, is any one interested in meeting up for a play date?

Just seen this msg, My little girl is 3 and also in the High wycombe area. Would love to meet for play date. Or with any other mums in the area ??

Hi guys, I know this post is a little old but pixiewitch and I are arranging to meet up on the 5th August. Think it will be in Barnett. So if anyone fancies it drop one of us a line
Px

We're in Pizza Express - unimaginative but reliable with kids!

As are we in Marlow for lunch! Aside from the chill the weathers nicer than on our journey here. Funny if we end up eating at same place!!! See you at 2!

We can always decamp to a coffee shop on the high street - its chilly!

We're just in marlow now to have lunch beforehand.

Hi all, weather is still pants! We're around an hour a way. Any nice places to meet for lunch or a cuppa?

Weather looking better for tomorrow now, hopefully see you in the park!

Pm if you want to swap numbers to help meeting up

Yes, we are coming to the park but there is NO point in us going to soft play as our boy also demands our contstant attention. If you all would rather go to soft play, then please feel free, otherwise we are happy to stick to the original plan.

Sophie

Finally, someone else in North London, hoorah! My partner and I have a son and most of our friends have kids, but are all in hetrosexual relationships.

Are you attending an ante natal class? We attended our local NCT and stuck out like a sore thumb initially, but actually made friends with a couple who should be friends for life out of the group!

If you want to meet up before the baby is born, it's always nice to talk to those that have been through it! Otherwise, post again when you feel ready.

Regards,

Sophie

On my own with the boys tomorrow as my partner has to work sadly. See you there!!

PS Sophie - hope you can make it

Just coming on here to say that we're looking forward to meeting up at the weekend, hopefully we won't get washed out! I'm sure we'll be the ones freezing around a mug of hot chocolate whilst the LOs are blissfully unaware running around the park

Not sure that we'd personally be able to do much other than clamber around in a soft play area, DS wants our full on attention there - looking forward to the stage when I can actually have a coffee in peace there! But it would be better than getting poured on in the wet and might suit others better?

Was thinking the same! Although I'm keeping my fingers crossed that normally by mid afternoon the weather has improved!

We are happy to have people at ours if that is a good place to meet? Or what do people feel about soft play areas?

Do we need a plan B in case this deluge continues???

Pixiewitch, a few gatherings in North and East London:
- ELOP in Walthamstow: Parents, Babies & Toddlers - every Thursday 1030-1230 - £2.50 for adults (free for kids).
- Rainbow families: every first Sunday of the month, 159 Mile End Road 1400-1600. You don't have to have a kid to come to this one, pregnant and thinking of getting pregnant welcome too!

All friendly bunches, come along!