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Mumsnet Discussions: Gransnet : Grandma/Nana wanted (10 messages)

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By NotABanana on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:29:25

I contacted Age Concern asking them if they could help with us adopting a grandma for my kids and a mum for me. They thanked me for a lovely email but they can't help.

Anyone want to be Granny to my kids and mum to me?

We are in Kent btw.

By HumphreyCushion on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:32:28

I asked Age Concern exactly the same thing about 10 years ago, NAB.
We lived a long way from any family, and I thought it would be good to befriend an elderly lady locally.
Age Concern told it was a great idea, but they didn't think it would generate much interest.
Such a shame. sad

I hope you find someone who can help out. smile

By piggysneed on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:33:29

There is an adopt a granny scheme somewhere. I'll try to find it

By piggysneed on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:34:19

here

By HumphreyCushion on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:35:54

That seems a good idea in principle, but there is a £50 fee.

By NotABanana on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:36:13

Thanks for that.

I emailed straight away before I lost my nerve.

By NotABanana on Thu 05-Jun-08 17:36:39

Oh heck. Haven't got £50. sad

Will see what they come back to me with.

By NotABanana on Sat 07-Jun-08 15:44:47

I have had a reply and they are sure they can find us a lovely match.

By whispywhisp on Sat 19-Jul-08 19:37:53

I know this is an old thread but I'm gonna bump it anyway. I'd love it if I could find a Gran or Grandad for my two daughters. I only have my Mum and she's not very interested. My Dad was really great with my kids - always ringing them up, asking about them, played with them etc etc - he died 3yrs ago. DH's parents cut their ties with us years ago. My kids don't have anyone apart from DH and myself and obviously my lovely mates. Such a shame.

By FENNEKEPANS on Thu 24-Jul-08 22:12:55

Has anyone been successful adopting a granny??

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