St Albans
A welcoming space for fathers and sons to connect, grow and be part of a supportive community.
Rising Sons St Albans is currently running with our 2026 cohort, co-facilitated by David and Hakay. Our next cohort starts in April 2027 — register your interest to hear when applications open.
What to expect
Each session brings together up to 12 father-son pairs for two hours of play, conversation, challenge and connection. Sessions are designed to be active, engaging and meaningful.
Whether you’re joining from St Albans or nearby areas, you’ll find a warm welcome and a community of families on the same journey.
Quick facts
- Start date
- Duration
- 12 months
- Sessions
- Sat 3–5pm
- Spaces
- 12 pairs
- Facilitators
- David Alderton, Hakay Ross
What a year looks like
These are the session dates for our currently-running 2026 cohort, shown here so you can see the rhythm of a year. Our April 2027 cohort will follow a similar shape, with full dates confirmed when applications open.
Term 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Term 2
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Term 3
Session 9
Session 10
Session 11
Session 12
David Alderton
Facilitator
A father of six and grandfather of three, David co-facilitates the St Albans group alongside Hakay.
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Hakay Ross
Facilitator
Hakay has been working with boys and young men for over a decade, bringing energy, creativity and a deep understanding of play to every session.
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