You may remember that sometime ago we explained our conundrum about our lack of local support networks. We have lots of wonderful friends and family who are very supportive and with whom we are going to be able to turn to for advice. We have lived in Dumfries for just over 2 years and like moving to any new area it takes time to meet like minded people.........
Anyway, we looked at trying to get local groups together through New Family Social, of which we are already members. It's a great charity and it has already given us both guidance and other people to go to for advice at much needed junctures.....
www.newfamilysocial.co.uk
But having said that, we tried approaching other members by private messaging them and asking if they wanted to start local groups, meet-ups etc.....no reply. Maybe I came across as a bit desperate? I did feel like I was 11 again and starting a new school and asking people if they wanted to be my friend.
So, we asked Andy (NFS Director) for help and he suggested becoming a voluteer regional coordinator for our area. I have duly obliged and am awaiting new members to start, so I can try and get something set up with them. I think it'll be good for NFS, because I can go out and promote them in the local area, but at the same time it might just answer our problems too.
2 birds 1 stone springs to mind.
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