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Enjoy regular father-friendly news and insights.

The home of father-friendly news, thoughts and creative insights from FNS and our guest bloggers. Let us know what you think – and if you’ve got an idea for a blog post you’d like to write for us, get in touch with FNS!

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From Fear to Paternity

Introducing NICK THORPE, journalist, travel writer, adoptive dad… and now National Development Officer for Fathers Network Scotland.

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DadsWork Saved!

We’re delighted to announce that pioneer support group DadsWork has been saved from closure! The dramatic turn-around came after more than 500 people signed a petition, and East Lothian Council stepped in to make up the funding shortfall.

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Do Dads Matter?

There comes a time when words must be backed up by action – and the threatened closure of DadsWork in East Lothian marks exactly that moment for those who say they want to help men to be the best fathers they can for their kids.

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FNS in the press

Check out our recent mentions in the press...

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Dundee Workshop

Where's Dad? Father-Proofing Your Work.

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AGM: 12th March 2014

Come join us as we celebrate a successful year in the life of Fathers Network Scotland at The Melting Pot in Edinburgh on Wednesday 12th March, 2014.

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Glasgow Workshop

Where's Dad? Father-Proofing Your Work.

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Welfare Reform

In a bulletin on The Gender Impact of Welfare Reform concern is expressed over what is seen as a disproportionate impact on women as many benefit recipients are female (for example child benefit is often payable to the mother).

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Fathers Day!

COME JOIN US for an informal celebration of Fathers Day 12-2pm on Monday the 17th JUNE 2013

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Seeing Dad

Sometimes I unexpectedly see My long-dead Father When I am fiddling.

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