Hackney is a place where fathers and father figures can be part of their child’s journey from day one.
Activities for dads
Stay and Play sessions just for dads
Spend quality time exploring and playing with your under-five, and meet other dads.
- Saturday 26 September, 10am to 12pm
- Saturday 10 October, 10am to 12pm
- Saturday 24 October, 10am to 12pm
Venue: Clapton Park Children's Centre
Fathers baby massage
Connect with your baby and learn simple massage techniques in a session designed just for dads.
- Dates to be confirmed
Venue: Linden Children and Family Hub
Get involved
Interested in running a coffee meet-up for dads?
We are looking for fathers who can arrange informal meet-ups with other new dads in local cafés.
You can bring your baby, and we’ll help you fit the meet-ups around your caring responsibilities. You will be rewarded for the time you give to bringing dads together.
Email FFB@hackney.gov.uk to get involved.
Become an expert by experience
Share your experiences and help us design services, resources and activities that are more father-friendly.
You will receive vouchers for your involvement, as well as free training and wellbeing sessions.
Become an Expert by Experience
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Speak to the Father Friendly Borough team - contact Aaron on 020 8356 4182 or FFB@hackney.gov.uk for free 1-1 support.