A free 8-week programme helping fathers and male carers build trust, communication and stronger bonds with their daughters.

Dad, Can We Talk?

Dad, Can We Talk? is a free eight-week, trauma-informed, inclusive and non-judgemental programme for fathers and male carers in Wigan.

The programme offers a practical and supportive space to help men strengthen communication, build trust and become the safe person their daughters can talk to.

Who is it for?

Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, foster fathers and male foster carers, uncles, and other significant male carers or role models aged 18 or over.

What we will explore

Session 1 — Why This Matters

Session 2 — Puberty Without Panic

Session 3 — Understanding Teenage Emotions

Session 4 — Communication That Builds Trust

Session 5 — Body Confidence and Self-Worth

Session 6 — Friendships, Relationships and Boundaries

Session 7 — Digital Life and Online Safety

Session 8 — The Father-Daughter Legacy

Programme dates

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Wednesday 18 November 2026

Wednesday 25 November 2026

All sessions run from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Venue

The Old Café, Entrance 7, inside The Old Courts

Crawford Street

Wigan

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Important booking information

One booking reserves one adult place for the complete eight-week programme. Daughters do not attend the weekly sessions.

The programme is free, but advance registration is required. Places are limited to ten participants.

Facilitated by Elisa Albuquerque, Founder and Director of Wildoria CIC, and proudly supported by Wigan Manbassadors.

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