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UID:3220-1752840000-1752845400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-62/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T105746Z
UID:3210-1752314400-1752319800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-59/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T092355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T092355Z
UID:3193-1752141600-1752190200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Amazing Wallabies - Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Social group for children and babies (and their parents/carers). \nWe follow a simple format for the session: introductions to begin with\, and then lots of playing (and some chatting for the grown-ups). Possibly a song or a story at the end 😊.  And\, there are refreshments available. We sometimes attempt a simple craft activity. \nOur first few sessions have been really well-received with lots of positive feedback. Our main focus is offering a relaxed environment for adoptive parents and EP Carers to meet and socialise with people that have children of similar ages. \nIf you would like to join us\, please contact rebecca.myers@adoptionwest.co.uk\, with your child’s name and age. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/amazing-wallabies-stay-and-play-3/
LOCATION:Stonehouse
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T094325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T094406Z
UID:3202-1751725800-1751733000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Family Event
DESCRIPTION:BRISTOL and NORTH SOMERSET\nSaturday 5th July from 2:30 – 4:30 pm \nVenue near Bristol \nRSVP Daniella.Palmer@adoptionwest.co.uk \nWe look forward to seeing you. \nOur family events are open to all adopters living in the Adoption West region\, you are welcome to attend whichever is most convenient for your family.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/summer-family-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T093828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T093828Z
UID:3200-1751205600-1751212800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Family Event
DESCRIPTION:GLOUCESTERSHIRE and SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE\nSunday 29th June from 2 – 4 pm \nVenue near Bradley Stoke. \nRSVP Kirsty.Gilbert@adoptionwest.co.uk\nOur family events are open to all adopters living in the Adoption West region\, you are welcome to attend whichever is most convenient for your family.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/summer-family-event/
CATEGORIES:Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250320T092557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T092557Z
UID:3096-1750957200-1750962600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-58/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T093733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T093733Z
UID:3195-1750507200-1750518000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION:WILTSHIRE AND BANES\nSaturday 21st June 12 – 3 pm \nVenue near Calne\, Wiltshire \nRSVP info@adoptionwest.co.uk\nWe look forward to seeing you. \nOur family events are open to all adopters living in the Adoption West region\, you are welcome to attend whichever is most convenient for your family.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/summer-family-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250319T164403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T164621Z
UID:3094-1750161600-1750167000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-57/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T092227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T092259Z
UID:3191-1749722400-1749771000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Amazing Wallabies - Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Social group for children and babies (and their parents/carers). \nWe follow a simple format for the session: introductions to begin with\, and then lots of playing (and some chatting for the grown-ups). Possibly a song or a story at the end 😊.  And\, there are refreshments available. We sometimes attempt a simple craft activity. \nOur first few sessions have been really well-received with lots of positive feedback. Our main focus is offering a relaxed environment for adoptive parents and EP Carers to meet and socialise with people that have children of similar ages. \nIf you would like to join us\, please contact rebecca.myers@adoptionwest.co.uk\, with your child’s name and age. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/amazing-wallabies-stay-and-play-2/
LOCATION:Stonehouse
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T120038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T120038Z
UID:3079-1749578400-1749583800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:SEND\, an introduction for parents of adopted children
DESCRIPTION:Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – An Introduction for parents of adopted children \nJoin this ONLINE workshop for an introduction to being aware of SEND issues and how to find the right support for your child\, alongside an overview of what provision schools should be giving students with SEND. \nThis session is run by a member of the Virtual School and supported by a member of the Support Team at Adoption West. \nLink for tickets – takes you to Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/send-an-introduction-for-parents-of-adopted-children/
CATEGORIES:Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250319T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T162826Z
UID:3092-1749331800-1749331800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-56/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T141100Z
UID:3089-1747846800-1747852200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-55/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T141003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T141003Z
UID:3087-1747396800-1747402200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-54/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250429T092147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T092147Z
UID:3187-1747303200-1747351800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Amazing Wallabies - Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Social group for children and babies (and their parents/carers). \nWe follow a simple format for the session: introductions to begin with\, and then lots of playing (and some chatting for the grown-ups). Possibly a song or a story at the end 😊.  And\, there are refreshments available. We sometimes attempt a simple craft activity. \nOur first few sessions have been really well-received with lots of positive feedback. Our main focus is offering a relaxed environment for adoptive parents and EP Carers to meet and socialise with people that have children of similar ages. \nIf you would like to join us\, please contact rebecca.myers@adoptionwest.co.uk\, with your child’s name and age. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/amazing-wallabies-stay-and-play/
LOCATION:Stonehouse
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T140902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T141236Z
UID:3085-1746264600-1746270000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-53/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250929T123536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T115123Z
UID:3422-1746007200-1746010800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Theraplay- for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:We are offering adopters the opportunity to attend an eight-week guided course\, to practice Theraplay techniques and understand the benefits they can have within the parent-child relationship. This course is designed for one parent to attend with one child (child aged 3 and 4 years.) \nSessions are an hour long and start at 10 am. They will be held at a venue in South Gloucestershire. \nIf you live in the Adoption West region\, and you would like to attend\, please email rachel.hawker@adoptionwest.co.uk\, with both your and your child’s details. \nFind out more about Theraplay here: https://theraplay.org/what-is-theraplay/ \n  \nN.B. Dates and venue to be confirmed\, but likely to start the week beginning January 19th.
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/theraplay-for-existing-adopters-3/
LOCATION:South Gloucestershire venue
CATEGORIES:Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250320T102009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T104706Z
UID:3098-1746007200-1746010800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Theraplay- for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:We are offering adopters the opportunity to attend an eight-week guided course\, to practice Theraplay techniques and understand the benefits they can have within the parent-child relationship. This course is designed for one parent to attend with one child (child aged 3 and 4 years.) \nSessions are an hour long and start at 10 am. They will be held at a venue in South Gloucestershire. \nIf you live in the Adoption West region\, and you would like to attend please email rachel.hawker@adoptionwest.co.uk\, with both your and your child’s details. \nFind out more about Theraplay here: https://theraplay.org/what-is-theraplay/
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/theraplay-for-existing-adopters/
LOCATION:South Gloucestershire venue
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T114653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T114653Z
UID:3077-1745949600-1745955000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Early Years Education for parents of adopted children
DESCRIPTION:Early Years Provision Options and Funding – An Introduction \nJoin this ONLINE workshop for an introduction to choosing an Early Years provider for your child with guidance on funded hours and different types of provision. \nLink for tickets – takes you to Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/early-years-education-for-parents-of-adopted-children/
CATEGORIES:Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250320T103043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T103043Z
UID:3101-1745575200-1745582400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective?\nWe are running a course for adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies.\nThe course runs for 10 weeks starting on 25/4 and the last session on 11/7\, there is a break for half-term.\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm on Friday mornings\, they are held online using MS Teams.\nThis course is aimed at families whose children have been living with them for at least six months\, with children under the age of 10 years (please state child’s age when enquiring)\n\nPlease contact tina.fagan@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details (please include your name and your child’s name and age in your email).
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T141310Z
UID:3083-1745341200-1745346600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-52/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250317T140645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T140645Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-51/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250109T134143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T134143Z
UID:2967-1743847200-1743852600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:**Saturday Morning Session** \nIf you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-49/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250109T133936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T134309Z
UID:2965-1742405400-1742410800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-48/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250109T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T134406Z
UID:2970-1741350600-1741356000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:**Lunchtime Session** \nIf you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-50/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250225T095645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T095707Z
UID:3064-1741197600-1741203000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Options at Post-16 - workshop for parents of adopted children
DESCRIPTION:An overview of Post 16 options for parents of adopted children. \nJoin this ONLINE workshop to understand the planning and preparation required to support young people into Post 16 options. A brief guide on navigating the many options available for young people and how to access support. \nN .B. Only one ‘ticket’ is needed per household – open to all \nLink for tickets – takes you to Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/options-at-post-16-workshop-for-parents-of-adopted-children/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250303T092854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T093719Z
UID:3069-1741176000-1741179600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee and Chat for LGBTQ+ Week
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity for those who might be thinking about adopting a child or children\, to come along and have their questions answered by those who have done it. This event has been organised as part of the LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering celebrations that we take part in annually. \nWe welcome anyone considering adoption – it’s that simple. But\, we appreciate that those from the LGBTQ+ communities may have some specific questions and concerns that relate to their sexual orientation or gender identity\, and how others (including children\, birth families\, and professionals) may process this. \nWe want to assure you that very little hasn’t been asked before\, and if we don’t have the answer yet\, we will do our best to work with you and find it. \nThe event is open to anyone interested in adoption\, at any point in their journey. \nView on Eventbrite and book your space
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/coffee-and-chat-for-lgbtq-week/
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250109T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T133822Z
UID:2963-1739815200-1739820600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:**Evening Session** \nIf you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-47/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250109T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T133601Z
UID:2961-1738404000-1738409400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:**Saturday Morning Session** \nIf you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This allows you to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-46/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20241127T160724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T160724Z
UID:2941-1738256400-1738261800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Information Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering whether adoption might be the right path for your family\, we invite you to attend an Information Session. This gives you the opportunity to learn about our agency\, discuss the adoption process\, and hear from one of our adopters. \nDuring this session\, our adoption social workers will be available to share their knowledge and expertise on the adoption assessment process. \nOnly one ticket is required per household. Please be aware that if you are looking to adopt as a couple (married\, civil partnership\, or cohabiting)\, both of you must attend the Information Session. \nAt the end of the session\, we will explain how to complete an Initial Enquiry if you wish to. \nPlease follow this link to book the Information Session; Adoption West Events | Eventbrite
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/information-session-45/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T070748
CREATED:20250410T091805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T093246Z
UID:3182-1737712800-1737720000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will empower adoptive parents by helping them feel more confident in talking to their child/ren about their life story and why they are adopted. It will also provide a forum for parents to talk about their concerns and challenges. At the workshop\, tools and resources that may be helpful to try at home will be shared\, alongside routes to seek advice and support in the future. \nThis workshop is open to adoptive parents with children aged eight years and under. The workshop will be held in person in Yate. Parents only to attend (no children\, sorry!) \nFollow the Eventbrite Link to secure your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-west-life-story-workshop-tickets-1086846078879?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/life-story-workshop-2/
LOCATION:In-person\, Bristol
CATEGORIES:Support
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