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2 The Link Magazine. February 1993
Dads positive group launched
ROBERT JACK A.L.C.M.
Anew group for fathers advertised in the December edition of The Link has
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The dads group is the idea of community worker Pam Pixton who was
All ages welcome concerned that there may be men who care for young children during the
day who do not have the chance to get together with others, and their
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children may be isolated.
Martyn Blythman from Toothill said he works shift and had the time to
Tel: 782955/514055 bring his daughter Hannah to the group.
Paul Dixon brought his daughter Miranda because she could mix with
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and to meet other people," he said.
Tony Haimes from Pinehurst said the group had been talking about
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All types of work undertaken Pam Pixton said the group offers men the chance to help each other out.
"More and more men have equal or first responsibility for children. This
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group is a good way of sharing ideas and knowledge about bringing them
Tel: (0793) 695613 • Mobile: (0836) 204105 up. It's also a good place for children to meet each other and play together."
Dates and times of future meetings are being organised. If you're
interested, call Pam on 871212 ext 234 for more information.
Pictured at the Dad's Group, Martyn Blythman, Hannah and her friend Lewis,
Paul Dixon with Miranda and Tony Haimes and James
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