{"id":65,"date":"2012-04-07T02:32:58","date_gmt":"2012-04-07T02:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hkadopteesnetwork.co.uk\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2012-09-27T19:15:46","modified_gmt":"2012-09-27T19:15:46","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.hkadopteesnetwork.com\/uk\/what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this page we hope to help you see what you might expect from the group and events. You can also see blog posts written by some of the UK HKAN attendees about past events on the News & Blog<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Registering Interest<\/h1>\n

At the moment 2 reunions are planned a year. The numbers\u00a0for\u00a0each event has been\u00a0growing\u00a0quickly over the years. There often is a high demand for places. To secure a place you must book in advance so that you are not\u00a0disappointed\u00a0on the day. Sometimes adoptees arrange to meet after the main events as well. In some cases a payment upfront on the day may be needed.\u00a0As the group expands in the future it is possible that we need to start taking a registration\/booking\u00a0fee to cover the costs prior to events to help cover costs like booking larger\u00a0venues\u00a0to\u00a0accommodate\u00a0the group sizes.<\/p>\n

To register your interest with any upcoming or future events please do not hesitate to contact Debbie by email\u00a0hkadoptees@btinternet.com<\/a>\u00a0or mobile 07909 530295. Always look out for news on the website for how to register.<\/p>\n

Who can go?<\/h2>\n

Always check on the Reunion & Events<\/a> page details, it can range from adoptee only reunions or ones where family & friends are\u00a0welcome. We always like to meet the family & friends of other adoptees, and we know how important it is to share your journey with the people you love. However as the reunions grow, numbers mean there are now becoming more limited places for guests. Always check with Debbie.<\/p>\n

New to the Group<\/h1>\n

We were all from different\u00a0generations, backgrounds and are on different parts in our\u00a0journeys. It can be nerve racking coming to a first reunion. We want to assure you that the group is friendly and open. Most people who have\u00a0been to a reunion usually express how much they have got out of it, so please come and join us and see for yourself.<\/p>\n

What happens at a Reunion?<\/h1>\n

We are a casual informal group and that is how we like to have our reunions. We try to keep it simple and normally the main event is a lunch and the rest of the time we stand around talking to each other until the venue kick us out. Sometimes there maybe some very minor presentations. After the lunch is over, often some people have to leave whereas others sometimes go on and have drinks or dinner else where.<\/p>\n

Locations<\/h1>\n

We have tried to have the locations of the reunions in\u00a0different\u00a0places. So far we have had reunions in Manchester, Birmingham & London. Always check where the locations are as it may change from the\u00a0previous\u00a0ones.<\/p>\n

Privacy<\/h1>\n

We all know as adoptees the need to protect our\u00a0privacy. We adoptees tell each other\u00a0sensitive\u00a0and personal\u00a0information\u00a0that we may not even tell other people around us. We expect everyone to keep the reunions and events a safe space for\u00a0attendees and respect the\u00a0privacy\u00a0of the people that attend.<\/p>\n

Photography<\/h1>\n

It is without a doubt that everyone will want to take photos for personal use. We can only ask that you all be\u00a0sensitive\u00a0about where the photos are shared and that you ask\u00a0permission. If you would rather not be in photos please do absolutely\u00a0say to someone taking a photo that you\u00a0wouldn’t\u00a0like it to be used publicly and we will not think less of you.<\/p>\n

However to help with the community and help with the UK HKAN, we hope that you allow us to at least use some of the groups shoots on the website and on social medias. Also we would like to be able to offer any\u00a0organisations\/groups\u00a0that have helped by donating their time, support or\u00a0venues\u00a0to be able to use photos for their own\u00a0publicity. You always have the right to ask for a photo to be taken down of yourself.<\/p>\n

Media<\/h1>\n

Adoptees share and discover their adoption\u00a0journeys\u00a0in so many ways. Often adoptees are\u00a0approached\u00a0by the Media to do a story. Being in the media spot light is not everyone’s cup of tea whereas for others it’s a brilliant way to open the awareness of HK adoption. At the moment due to the sensitivity of the subject we do not allow any filming or photography at the reunions for the\u00a0purposes\u00a0of media.<\/p>\n

While for now we\u00a0definitely\u00a0don’t allow filming and photography for the media at reunions,\u00a0there are some brave adoptee souls that are looking to work with the media, for example a documentary. UK HKAN also want to work together in the future with how best to work together with the media while protecting the\u00a0sanctity\u00a0of the group. This is something we are reviewing, but something we will always be honest and open about with the UK HKAN members.<\/p>\n

After and Between the Reunions<\/h1>\n

The reunions can be\u00a0intense\u00a0but rewarding. Naturally some people\u00a0connect\u00a0and meet between reunions. \u00a0Also if you want to get to know some of the adoptees prior to the events, there are always people willing to have a chat on the phone, sometimes people meet on a more one to one basis.\u00a0There is also growing social network groups online, run by\u00a0different\u00a0groups, which often have UK HKAN members while also have\u00a0international\u00a0HK adoptees. Find links to social networks on the Community page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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