How would a single Dad in West London find another single Dad to hang out with?

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My brother is just going through a divorce, has a 10 yr old girl and an 8 yr old girl who he has care of 50% of the time. How would he find other single Dads with kids similar age to hang out with in his neighbourhood? He does lots with the girls, but it would be a lot more fun for him if he had another adult to have a laugh with while going out and about with the kids. He's VERY easy going, LOL. He has asked me to try and find out for him; I'm not just being an interferring old cow. Any ideas?

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with kids.co.uk

try single with kids on google

Does he live anywhere near Kingston/chessington/Surbiton? If so this is worth a look. My dh takes ds to the Who let the dads out' group every month. They also organise other get togethers which include camping trips etc.

www.kingstonfathers.co.uk/

Sorry this wouldn't necessarily give him single dads to hang out with but he could talk to other dads while the kids play and might make friends that way.

Try Gingerbread - my brother made lots of contacts through them when he was newly single with 2 DCs at home.

Thank you everyone- I've texted him all this info. Any other tips?

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Hi - I think it's really difficult for single dads to 'network' in the way that mums do. There really isn't that much out there for them, and being men they're just not so good at the playground chit-chat in my opinion! My kids' dad (we separated 2 years ago) is in a similar situation to your brother. Perhaps they could hang out together?! Where in West London is he? My ex is in Ealing... Mind you, our kids are different ages to your nieces, we have a 7 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. So don't know if that would be much 'use' to your brother in terms of playmates for the girls.

try and find your local childrens centre, they normally run a dads group. We run them here in herts if thats any good?

Hi Rozzer he's not far from Ealing. I'm going to ask him if he's feeling brave enough to get together with another single Dad and see what he says-you know what they're like! What does your ex do with the kids? My bro seems to be at Kew Gardens or Brentford Leisure Centre swimming baths or Syon House alot.

Sign the girls up for football and coach their team. (that's what all the dad's do here in the usa)

Make sure he takes them to school on his weeks and that he hangs out a little at the gates.

Teach DDs to play tennis or badminton. Good way to spend time with them and will lead to friendships especially at tennis clubs

Hi Sol That sounds great and I just had a look at it. Is it brand new? My bro's kids are 8 and 10; are there other members in his area he could hook up with with similar aged kids? A Syon park weekly meet up would be GREAT for him; let me know.