In-Person Support Events
Our amazing team of regional Outreach Support Officers arrange in-person meet-ups throughout the year. We will have different focuses for the events to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to take part. We’ll be arranging meet-ups across the different regions for parents and carers, for the whole family together, for those 18+ and living with Duchenne, and for children living with Duchenne and their siblings. The details will be updated as our plans are finalised, so watch this space and be assured that there will be an event for you!
Register Your Interest for Upcoming Events:
East Midlands Meet-Up, Derby
Who: Parents/Carers Meet Up, Diseworth Village Hall, Derby
Where: Diseworth Village Hall, Derby
When: Thursday 2nd July, 10:30am-1:30pm
This is a chance for the East Midlands DMD parents to join Kelly your regional support officer for a cuppa and cake, meet other parents and make community connections.
Family Day: Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Families are invited to express their interest in an exciting full day out to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Based in South Yorkshire, on the outskirts of Doncaster, Yorkshire Wildlife Park the UK’s no.1 walk-through wildlife adventure with conservation at its heart! It’s the PAW-fect animal day out! Come for the adventure, stay for the wild memories!
This offer includes a full day at the park as well as lunch provided for attending families, and support with transport costs.
The trip is open to all family members, including siblings, making it a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time together, explore, learn and meet other families.
DATE: This event will take place on Friday 21st or Saturday 22nd of August depending on interest. Please let us know which date you would prefer on the form below.
Family Day: Life Science Centre, Newcastle
Express your interest in an exciting full day out to the Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, where we’ll explore the amazing Great Dinosaur Escape! Meet giant moving dinosaurs, follow the dino trail, and enjoy a roar-some adventure packed with fun and discovery. Families will also have the chance to visit the incredible Space Zone, Brain Zone and Wow Zone, with lots of interactive activities and hands-on experiences for all ages to enjoy.
This offer includes a full day at the centre as well as lunch provided for attending families, and support with transport costs.
The trip is open to all family members, including siblings, making it a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time together, explore, learn and meet other families.
DATE: This event will take place on Tuesday 25th, Friday 28th or Saturday 29th August depending on interest. Please let us know which date you would prefer on the form below.
Family Day: Think Tank Science Museum, Birmingham
Express your interest in a fun-filled family day out to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, open to family members and siblings. Enjoy a hands-on experience exploring science, history and space. From discovering the story behind Birmingham’s famous Spitfire aircraft, to learning about giant prehistoric sea monsters and exploring the wonders of outer space, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This offer includes a full day at the centre and is open to all family members, including siblings, making it a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time together, explore, learn and meet other families.
DATE: This event will take place on Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th or Friday 28th August depending on interest. Please let us know which date you would prefer on the form below.
Family Day: Winchester Science Centre
Express your interest in an exciting full day out to Winchester Science Centre, where we’ll blast off on an out-of-this-world Planetarium adventure, learn astronaut skills, coding and robots, explore two floors of interactive exhibits and be wowed by live science demos.
This offer includes a full day at the centre as well support with transport costs. The centre is fully accessible and has a Changing Places facility and quiet room.
The trip is open to all family members, including siblings, making it a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time together, explore, learn and meet other families.
DATE: This event will take place on Tuesday 4th, Friday 7th, Saturday 15th, Monday 17th or Wednesday 19th August depending on interest. Please let us know which date you would prefer on the form below.
We can support you and your family wherever you are in your journey. If you’d like one of our Support Team to contact you, let us know here and we will be in touch. You can also find out more about our monthly support groups and our group counselling programme.
Find out more about the upcoming webinars in our 2026 series and more about our ongoing work, in-person events and how you can get involved in our monthly newsletter.
