A single mum -of-two from Dundee has launched the UK’s first ever summer time competition for single mother and father.
The seven-day extravaganza on the outskirts of the town is aimed toward supporting mums and dads mentioning youngsters on their very own.
Organiser Elaine Harris - who was a finalist within the UK’s Prime Mannequin competitors in 2014 - has pulled collectively an thrilling line-up of occasions.
Talking to the Each day Report on Nationwide Single Father or mother Day, the 41-year-old mum to Nina, 9, and 5 year-old Religion, stated: “We love music and socialising however have generally struggled to search out household pleasant occasions.
“After chatting with different single mother and father a whole lot of them admitted that they haven't holidayed on their very own earlier than as they've anxious about being sat on their very own whereas others had been in teams. For this reason the competition was born. “
The competition takes place from the twenty fifth July and may have a devoted tenting space for households with further wants comparable to autism and ADHD.
Will probably be held at Douglaswood scout camp close to Monikie, Angus with households already signed up from throughout the UK.
Included within the ticket is an entire week of actions appropriate from tots to teenagers to adults.
Actions range broadly however embrace silent discos, bush craft, tight rope strolling, orienteering and plenty of music performances.
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An choice of a pre-pitched tent and package is obtainable all prepared for arrival.
That method households simply want to show up, drop their baggage off they usually can get into the competition vibe immediately.
There may even be moderately priced meals accessible day and evening on website and the competition will cater to completely different dietary necessities.
Elaine defined: “It’s a spot the place folks can come and their youngsters can play away to their hearts content material.
“We wish to take away as a lot stress as we will from mother and father so not solely youngsters however adults can take pleasure in themselves to the max.”
Elaine is a former catwalk star for main designers and was a finalist in Prime Mannequin UK 2014.
Since then she has arrange and runs a pop up dental and optical clinic in Cape Verde and has cycled solo from John O Groats to Lands Finish.
She has additionally made an epic journey to Australia from her home with NO cash by 15 international locations in simply 10 days.
Based on the Workplace of Nationwide Statistics there are 2.9 million lone households within the UK in 2020.
This accounts for 14.7% of all households and it’s due to this Elaine says that there's such a necessity for an occasion just like the Single Father or mother Pageant.
Elaine added: “I’m on a whole lot of on-line teams. Being a single dad or mum could be very isolating however much more so over the past 2 years as a result of Covid scenario and persons are struggling emotionally.
“The competition is a method of bringing everybody collectively and means everyone seems to be in the identical scenario so it’s simpler for folks to speak away and make pals.
“We're already constructing an internet group of people who find themselves attending this years competition, it’s a spot the place folks can get to know others earlier than they arrive. The thought is that individuals will come again 12 months on 12 months to the occasion.”
- To search out out extra info and guide tenting slots try the competition web site right here.
Or you possibly can contact organisers by e mail here- assist@singleparentfestivals.com
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