Hosted by D adsnet , the UK’s largest community of dads, the event gave those in attendance the opportunity to take part in workshops, such as styling long hair and bushcraft and to listen to seminars on topics such as men’s mental health, family finances, online safety and many more.
Keynote speaker was TV presenter, adventurer, ex-commando and dad, Monty Halls, while other speaker included Matt Coye, author of the book Man vs Baby: The Chaos and Comedy of Real Life Parenting.
Event founder Al Ferguson said: “Unlike anything else in the nation, this event is designed to equip and inspire dads as well as encourage valuable and long lasting connections.”
1. Dadcon conference at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Hundreds of dads from around the country attended the Dadcon event in the idyllic setting of Brockholes Nature Reserve at Samlesbury, near Preston. Photo Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Dadcon conference at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Matt Coyne of Man vs. Baby addresses the 'Dadcon' event at Brockholes Photo: Neil Cross
3. Dadcon conference at Brockholes Nature Reserve
It was the seventh annual Dadcon' event, with the venues varying around the country every year. Photo: Neil Cross
4. Dadcon conference at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Dadcon, hosted by Dadsnet, is designed to equip and inspire dads as well as encourage valuable and long lasting connections. Photo: Neil Cross