James' Ark

13/11/2025

First Group Back
Great to see everyone again — we had some powerful discussions about being the kind of man we want our children to look up to and learn from.
Next Session – Monday, November 24th
We’re excited to welcome Russ Allchin for a Wim Hof breathwork session, where we’ll explore practical ways to reduce stress, build resilience, and support better mental health.
Details:
🕔 Doors open: 5:00 PM
🧘‍♂️ Session starts promptly: 5:30 PM
☕ Arrive early, grab a biscuit, and have a cuppa while catching up before we kick off.
Virtual Option Zoom - https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85440712748?pwd=OyrAWXtbriYhEbH1aO0QaaWbw9NMVt.1

07/11/2025

Gratitude Post

A huge thank you to one of our wonderful clients at HMP La Moye for painting this beautiful picture for us.

Your creativity, effort, and thoughtfulness mean so much — a true reminder that growth, expression, and gratitude can bloom anywhere.

We’re honoured to be part of your journey.

30/10/2025

The Secure Base Model — In a Nutshell
Every child needs two things from their parent:
A Safe Haven – comfort when they’re upset.
A Secure Base – confidence to explore the world.
When you stay calm, patient, and consistent, you become both.
Your child learns:
• It’s safe to make mistakes.
• They can come to you without fear.
• They can step out into the world knowing you’ll be there when they return.
Your patience and presence are what build that safety.
You don’t need to be perfect — just steady.
Be the calm they come home to,
and the strength that helps them grow.

29/10/2025

22/10/2025

POLITE REQUEST TO CHANNEL 4.

After your ridiculously one sided piece last week on the family court, our founder Simon Cobb along with other prominent PAPA representatives arrived at your headquarters today to discuss it.

Sadly your staff turned us away and refused to discuss the piece or explain why you didn’t even ask us to comment on it, given that we are the UK’s largest children’s rights organisation.

So we are now giving you the opportunity to kindly reach out and speak with us on creating a new piece that is more reflective of reality in the vast majority of cases.

You’ve chosen to create a piece that ignores the majority and focuses on the minority, which serves to minimise the issues millions of parents and children face on a daily basis.

We believe that all victims are important so we understand why you gave such victims a voice, however we fully expect you to also cover the more prominent aspects of family court.

We expect this to complement your existing piece, in the interest of balance, impartiality and giving ALL victims of abuse a voice.

We await your response.

PAPA ❤️♻️

21/10/2025

This isn’t just about statistics — it’s about legacy.
Every look, every lesson, every choice you make echoes through your child’s future.
Your patience teaches calm.
Your kindness teaches love.
Your discipline teaches strength.
Your humility teaches wisdom.
As fathers, we are builders — not just of homes, but of hearts.

20/10/2025

Fatherhood is not a title. It’s a calling — one that shapes families, communities, and generations.
Every child’s first idea of strength, love, and safety often comes from a father’s presence.
Not his perfection.
Not his wealth or words.
But his presence — the quiet, consistent, grounded energy that says:
“I’m here. You can depend on me.”
When a father shows up — really shows up — families thrive.

11/10/2025

The Fathers’ Group – Reopening Announcement
We are delighted to announce that our Fathers’ Group will be reopening at a new location — St. Columbus Church Hall, Midvale Road.
This space is open to all dads — a place of support, connection, and community.
Our first session will be a Well-being Celebration, marking five years since we first opened our doors as a support group for fathers and families. What began as a small initiative has now grown into a movement of transformation and hope.
Since registering as a charity 3 years ago, we have:
• Supported 313 fathers and 143 mothers through our projects and outreach programmes.
• Helped more than 300 children reconnect and rebuild meaningful relationships with their parents after losing access.

Our projects have empowered parents, restored families, and given children the gift of reconnection and stability. Each story represents a step towards healing — for fathers, mothers, and most importantly, their children.
As we begin this new chapter, we invite all fathers — whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to strengthen your bond with your children — to join us.
Together, we continue to prove that when fathers heal, families heal and healing creates better communities.

Venue: St. Columbus Church Hall, Midvale Road

First Session: November 3rd – Well-being Celebration & Group Reopening

Open to All Dads
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