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: April 2027
Duration: 12 months
Sessions: Sat 3–5pm
Spaces: 12 pairs
Facilitators: David Alderton, Hakay Ross

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Cohort 2026 — currently running

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

2 May

2026

Session 2

16 May

2026

Session 3

20 Jun

2026

Session 4

4 Jul

2026

Term 2

Session 5

19 Sep

2026

Session 6

17 Oct

2026

Session 7

14 Nov

2026

Session 8

5 Dec

2026

Term 3

Session 9

9 Jan

2027

Session 10

30 Jan

2027

Session 11

27 Feb

2027

Session 12

13 Mar

2027

Final session includes celebration and graduation

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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Join us in St Albans

Spaces are limited to 12 father-son pairs.

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Also available in

Brighton

Facilitated by Jono Condous, Kam Jadeja