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Local Branch Meetings
We've found that it helps for parents to talk to others who are in a similar situation and are able to share their experiences. That's why we organise meetings all over the country. Our members can talk to and support each other directly, share their experiences and provide help. You may be looking for others to talk to, or need help of specific sorts - this is especially useful if you are going through a court process, as many of our members choose to represent themselves with the support of other FNF members.
Meetings are organised and run by FNF members who are volunteers. Meetings vary in size, frequency and nature. Some branches may invite non FNF members to participate and offer advice, such as representatives of organisations like CAFCASS or even solicitors who may offer their time free of charge. Meetings can also be partly social occasions where you can talk about issues that you may not be able to at other times.
Please note that our meetings are open to all - if you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, family friend who would like to attend on behalf of your son, daughter, sibling etc. then we will make you very welcome.
Equally, if you are visiting a meeting and would like a parent, brother, sister or friend to accompany you, they are also welcome to attend.
If there aren't meetings already in your area, you may wish to consider starting one up. If you would like to find out more, please contact admin@fnf.org.uk
To find out about the other services available to you as a member, see Join Us
Please note that sometimes meetings scheduled for bank holidays will not take place or be postponed to another date due to closures of premises etc. Those intending to visit meetings at such times should call the contact number(s) listed for the individual branch before travelling.
Click here for the FNF GOOGLE MAP which shows meeting locations, times, contact details and additional information about speakers etc.
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The links in this column are to local FNF websites |
The links in this column point to the precise "streetmap" location, though you may need to use zoom (+) to find it |
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Central London
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Blue Posts (upstairs) Green Park Tube There are no longer meetings at the Clockhouse |
8.00pm Every Monday, plus solicitor clinic (members only) first Monday of the month at 6.00.
CSA clinic resumes Monday 22nd March 6-8 p.m. Members only. Please arrive as early as possible to ensure being seen. Phone 0300 0300 110 for details |
0300 0300 110 |
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North London
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Tally Ho Pub, High Road, North Finchley, London N12 0BP |
8.00pm 3rd Tuesday of each month |
Alastair 07726 214459 |
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South London (April 12th meeting is now on Tuesday 13th April) |
The Westbridge Pub |
8.00pm 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month (April 12th meeting is now on Tuesday 13th April) |
Darren 020 7223 1147 info@south.london.fnf.org.uk |
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East London coming soon |
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West London |
Plough & Harrow (Wetherspoons) - (At rear of pub) Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park Tube. |
7.30 to 9.30pm Every Wednesday |
Jeff 07825 637 529 |
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Banstead |
8.00pm 2nd Tuesday of each month
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PLEASE CALL TO CHECK - 020 7613 5060
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Bath |
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0870 312 0315 info@bath.fnf.org.uk | |
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Bedford |
Sure Start - Pines Cones Children's Centre, Slade Walk, Bedford. MK41 7SA |
7:00pm to 9:00pm, 2nd Thursday of each month. There is a single track road next to Livinstone School that leads to Pine Cones. |
Greg on 07733 313 200 |
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Birmingham |
The Bartons Arms 144 High Street Aston Birmingham B6 4UP |
6.30pm 2nd Monday of each month |
015 4341 1155 |
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Brighton |
The Branch Tavern (function room), 52-53 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JD Corner of London Road and York hill. Parking is on New England Street, the road at the back of pub. Parking free after 8pm |
8.00pm 2nd Monday of each month |
07980 592 995 |
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Bradford |
CVS, Mabel Room, 19-25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford BD1 2AY |
7 - 9pm, 2nd Monday of each month |
Don - 07981710179 John Kappes - 07974963098 |
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The Pierian Centre, 27 Portland Square, St Pauls BS2 8SA |
7.30pm 1st Thursday of each month
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0870 765 4177 |
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Burton On Trent |
The Coopers Tavern, |
7.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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Colin 0128 322 6060 & |
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Cambridge |
7.30pm 4th Wednesday each month.
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BBC Staff Club, BBC Wales, Llantrisant Road, Llandaff CF5 2YQ |
7.30pm 1st Tuesday of each month
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Tony 07920 131 228 Matthew 07866 566045 info@cardiff.fnf.org.uk | |
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Chelmsford |
The Royal Steamer Townfield Street Chelmsford (1 minute from Chelmsford Station) |
7.30pm Last Tuesday of each month |
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Crawley |
11-12.30am - 3rd Saturday of each month |
Tel. John for further details - | |
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Dartford |
7.30 pm 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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Simon 01322 400 412 | |
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Dorset |
13 Cocklands Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov & |
7.00 pm 3rd Thursday of each month |
Dean 07799 345093 |
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Edinburgh |
1st Monday of every month at 7pm. |
Brian - info@edinburgh.fnf.org.uk | |
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White Ensign Club (Next door to St George Meeting House) |
7.30pm Last Thursday of each month
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Peter 0139 527 0665 | |
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Farnham |
8.00pm 2nd Wednesday each month |
0142 872 7373 | |
| Glasgow |
Drum and Monkey" pub [upstairs], |
7.00pm 3rd Monday of each month |
Robert 0141 586 6556 Andy 0156 353 8308 |
Lancaster |
The Boot & Shoe Hotel 171 Scotforth Road Lancaster LA1 4PU |
7.30pm 1st Thursday of each month
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Contact Stephen on 07968 907 743 |
Leeds |
The Victoria Hotel |
7pm 1st Tuesday of each month |
Don - 07981710179 John Knappes - 07974963098 |
| Liverpool |
7.00pm First Thurs of every month. Also see Merseyside below |
Suite 6, 5th floor, Gostins Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4LN |
Harriet: 0300 0300 548 |
Maidstone
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Maidstone Housing Trust, |
8.00pm 2nd Monday of each month
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Ring to check: 07977 447012 |
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The Didsbury Pub |
7.00pm 2nd Tuesday of each month Contact Jason for details of next meeting.
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Jason 07752 223120 | |
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Merseyside
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Birkenhead meetings: Southport meetings: |
Birkenhead times: Southport times: |
Birkenhead contacts: 07967 138133 Southport contacts: |
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Newmarket
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The Stable, High Street Newmarket CB8 8NA |
7.30pm 2nd Tuesday of each month |
Ian: 07941 621351 |
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Battle Hill Primary School, Berwick Drive, Battle Hill, Wallsend, Newcastle NE28 9DH |
7.30pm 1st Tuesday of each month
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07792 623576 | |
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Northampton |
'Bat and Ball Bar', Old Northamptonians Sports Ground, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RX (opposite Chipsey Avenue). NB: Not the CRIPPS HALL at the Northampton School for Boys |
7.00 - 9.00pm 1st Tuesday of each month. (You are welcome to stay after 9:00pm for a social chat and drink in the Pavillion)
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07505 039140 |
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Please call for meeting details |
7.30pm 3rd Thursday of each month
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info@norwich.fnf.org.uk | |
| Network Studios 22a Forest Road West Nottingham. NG7 4EQ |
7.30 pm 1st Thursday of each month
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Jon 07788452271 / 0115 910 7581
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Northern Ireland |
7.00pm 1st Monday of each month
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Philip 07966 015861 | |
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Oxford |
Rover Sports & Social Club |
7.30pm 1st Tuesday of each month
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07813 050735 07921 857558 |
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Mutley Conservative Club: 22-24 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LD |
7:30pm 1st Wednesday of each month
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Adrian & Liz 01752 492 091 | |
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1st 3rd and 5th Mondays Drop In Centre (see next column) |
8:30pm Every Monday (on Tuesday if the Monday falls on a bank holiday).
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Ring to check: Shop hours: 0118 9019132 | |
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Rugby |
Third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. |
Anne 07879 241 599 and 01788 810356 | |
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Sheffield |
Old Queens Head (Pub), Pond Street, Sheffield (adjacent to bus station). |
7.30pm 2nd Monday of each month. |
Mark 0114 258 3992 |
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South Wales West |
Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QN |
7 - 9 pm 2nd Tuesday of each month |
Conrad - 07530 382 809 |
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Please call or check website: http://solent.fnf.org.uk |
7.15 - 9.15pm. Last Tuesday of each month StubbLee Hill Children's centre, Elmore rd, Lee-on-Solent, Hants. 715pm start. |
07722 444480 | |
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See Merseyside |
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Staines |
7.30pm 1st Tuesday of each month
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Jeff 07739 785976 | |
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Stevenage |
7.30pm to 9:30pm on 2nd Tuesday of each month. (You are welcome to stay after 9:30pm for a social chat and drink). |
Diane 07903 451424 | |
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Swindon |
7.00 to 10.00pm Last Thursday of each month.
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National office: 020 7613 5060 | |
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Wrexham |
7.00pm. 2nd Thursday of each month starting on the 14th January |
Mark DeBlaquiere 07934 445708 or
Harriet [Liverpool Centre] 0300 0300 548.
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Updated 19th March 2010
