Support Group Meetings & Events
The majority of support group meetings are held as in-person 'drop-in' sessions during the day, but I do hold a regular monthly online evening Zoom chat if preferred.
I personally run in-person meetings within High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Holmer Green, and co-ordinate Hub Group meetings for Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire; although these are hosted on my behalf by members living within these communities.
All the groups are very informal and generally parents and caregivers who attend support children of pre-school age up to about 20, although this is not limited. They’re safe spaces where you can ask questions, share opinions and receive thoughtful feedback or signposting from others on a similar PDA journey.
In addition, I host a separate ‘Carers of PDA adults’ group that often has more relevant discussions for families supporting older children (18+).
Special events eg. invited speakers, training sessions and family activities are also organised from time-to-time or on request.
More information on meeting dates, venues and times below, but it's always worth contacting me in advance to check whether a meeting is going ahead to avoid disappointment, as unfortunately last-minute changes do sometimes occur.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday 17th October - PDA & parenting approaches in practice
Join Hilary the founder of Odyssey PDA alongside Liz, a group member and parent to a 19-year-old PDAer, as they share their lived experiences around supporting their PDA families through childhood and into adulthood.
The session will explore what PDA is, how to adapt language and family expectations, whilst considering different parent-child relationships.
Questions welcomed either in advance or on the day.
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Location: Little Kingshill, Buckinghamshire
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: £6 per person (payable in advance)
Tuesday 17th November - Meet Nudge Education
Join Hilary the founder of Odyssey PDA with guest speaker Ben White, Regional Lead for London & Buckinghamshire at Nudge Education to hear about the support Nudge Education can provide and, the approaches they offer to enable education to be accessible for PDAers.
Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Location: On-line via Zoom
Time: 11am - 12pm
Cost: FREE - advance booking required
To book or for more information on our Special Events please email: support@odysseypda.co.uk
High Wycombe & South Bucks
2nd Friday of every month (excl Apr, Aug)
10.00-12.00
2026: 9/10, 13/11, 11/12
John Lewis, High Wycombe
3rd or 4th Tuesday of every month (excl Aug, Dec)
10.00-11.30
2026:
22/9, 24/11 - Beaconsfield, Costa Coffee
20/10 - Holmer Green, Sports Association -

Milton Keynes

Oxfordshire
Last Wednesday of every month (excl May, Aug, Oct, Dec)
10.30-12.30
2026: 30/9, 25/11
Ark-T, Oxford OX4 3XH
Monday evenings
Apologies this event is on hold, whilst we look for a new venue

Carers of PDA adults
Last Saturday of every other month
(Advanced booking required)
10.00-12.00
2026: 28/11
Usually in the High Wycombe area - venue changes
On-line - adhoc dates but usually a Thursday
(Advanced booking required)
19.30-21.00
2026: 22/10
via Zoom

Online & Evening
2nd Monday of every month
(Advanced booking required)
19.30-21.00
2026: 12/10, 9/11, 14/12
via Zoom

