Dads Rock

Find out what's happening at Dads Rock here: dadsrock.org.uk or join us on our social channels below.😀

“Dads are quite underrepresented when it comes to support.” That’s TV spoke to Greg Borthwick from @DadsRockOrg about the groups that have been started in Dundee for dads and male caregivers.

Fewer than 10,000 signatures needed to push the parkypetition.com over the line! I have nearly 10,000 followers on here... Can you take 10 seconds to help people with Parkinson's secure a parliamentary debate? Go on! I'll be your best pal. Sign and share: show you care!

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Bus pollution questions, City Chambers hub closed, Demarco art move, Marchmont cafe closing + chess with tunes at Summerhall tonight ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/the-edinburg…

The government is to a hold a review into parental leave - something @LeedsDads are welcoming. Errol Murray is among those who’ve been pushing for six weeks paid statutory leave for dads when a baby is born - rather than the current two weeks

🥳: Broomhouse Street Party 2025 🏢: Broomhouse Hub & Broomhouse Mosque 🕛: Thursday, 7 Aug. @ 12-4 p.m. 🎈: Free community day w/ food, @edfringe acts, music, face painting, temporary henna tattoos, community info stalls, quiet zone Everyone welcome: buff.ly/niccuOD

As our #FathersWhoCare campaign ends, the message is clear: real change will only come when we stand together, united in one loud, unstoppable voice. Join us to create a world where care is valued at every level of society. Explore & share your story 👇 mothersinscience.com/dads

On 27 June, Filmhouse is back! After a 2.5 years absence, we are delighted to hear that @Filmhouse reopens tomorrow. Still committed to screening a full diversity of cinema from across the globe and celebrating the magic of film, it opens with a new programme of handpicked films. For the first week, get half-price tickets (excluding some special events) as well as 25% off all food and drink in the Filmhouse Bar. 📍 Filmhouse 📷 Kat Gollock

Did you see us on the One Show? If not, here's a quick clip and you can watch the full film on our website: dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-1/…

✅ Take the #DadsSurvey2025 today! It only takes 5-10 mins to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland. ⬇️ Your voice matters. Take part today! bit.ly/dadssurvey2025

TODAY'S the DAY ... ... the Edinburgh Canal Festival is here! Our stalls will be opposite the Ashley Terrace Boathouse - 'home baked cakes' / "hot drinks' / 'raffle prizes' & 'rowing-boats for hire' :-) Full details here: eucs.org.uk/2025/06/canal-… Hope to see you later!

Join us 10-12 TODAY Sat 21 June for Leeds Dads & Kids Stay & Play (With Breakfast!) - our last session this year See you @ Chapeltown Community Nursery, 53 Reginald St, LS7 3HL FREE Veggie Breakfast! Outdoor play! Make new dad-pals leedsdads.org/events/ to book - or turn up!

@DaveScott1977 Ha, thanks Dave. Hope you're well. I start teacher training in Aug, so may be in touch with you 💪

One of the good guys - even if he’s becoming a student.

@OnlyDads Thanks Bob!

@DadsRockOrg Great initiative. Well done you on everything you achieved. Bob

An important update from Thomas our CEO.

@annetteholliday Thanks Annette, that's kind of you. I'm off to be a teacher 💪

@DadsRockOrg What a legacy you will leave Thomas. Good luck with whatever comes next for you, and hope @DadsRockOrg continues to go from strength to strength

Parenting isn’t a ‘distraction’ from science–it’s part of the journey. When we normalize fathers taking parental leave, we make it easier for women to stay in STEMM too. Check this space for real examples of workplace stigma faced by #FathersInSTEM. #FathersWhoCare

@AllyFogg Thank you Ally, keep fighting the good fight

@DadsRockOrg Sad news, but thank you for your amazing efforts over the years Thomas, best of luck to you & to your successor!

"Looking back and reflecting on how I supported my wife's career, I realised it wasn't my gift to offer." Our speakers talk honestly about gender stereotypes and how being a better partner and father is always a work in progress.#fatherswhocare @AcademicDad #academicdads

"It's really ingrained in society what the role of a father is, and it's really hard to even notice the different stereotypes of what being a mother vs father is." An important discussion about how to break gender stereotypes and promote equal caregiving. #fatherswhocare