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Flick through the guest blogs, campaigns and conferences that the Mumsnet Bloggers Network has been involved in. See what our guest bloggers have to say, peruse the Blog of the Week, find out about our members' campaigns or the latest debates flying around the blogosphere.


 Blog of the Week

mr tiggywinkles

This week we're glued to Mrs Tiggywinkles' Diaries

She's not into make-up, doesn't do Botox, and thinks kids' clothes should be created by designers, not celebrities. This London Fashion Week, let Mrs Tiggywinkles, an ex-fashion PR and sceptic in the extreme, take you for a spin in her beautymobile.

 

 

Guest Blogs

jodie specials

 Guest blogging on Gransnet Gransnet runs a regular guest blog about the second half of life. If you fancy writing 3-500 words as a Gransnet guest blogger, then send us your ideas to blogs@gransnet.com. (You don't have to be a gran or even getting on a bit).       

Zigzagging around Zimbabwe with Oxfam

 

Jodie Sandford's a mum of two children who works in IT. She's zooming around Zimbabwe to visit Oxfam projects. Grab a slice of life in her three diary blogs.

 

nick gibb headshotP-p-p-pick up a book and enjoy, children

The UK scored 47 out of 65 nations in a recent ranking of how many children enjoy reading. The Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb, argues parents play a part in their children's reading habits. He thinks we must encourage children to pick up a book.


david lammy labour mp for tottenhamAfter the riots we need a new vision for the family

David Lammy is the MP for Tottenham, where the London riots broke out in 2011. He thinks the government should support the families who were involved. Join David for a webchat this Tuesday at 1pm.


toby young west london free schoolAre free schools the way forward? 

Journalist and TV presenter Toby explains why he set up the West London Free School and why these educational establishments are set to succeed.

 

annie lennoxAnnie Lennox speaks out on World AIDS Day 

The singer Annie Lennox explains how AIDS and HIV affect pregnant women and suggests ways we can support mothers2mothers to stop the spread of AIDS.

 

hugh fearnley-whittingstall profile picPower to the people! Why it's time to generate your own renewable energy

Chef and TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall sings the praises of people who generate renewable energy - and explains how you can get involved

 

pat mcfadden mpShould we be concerned about medicating children's behaviour problems?

Labour MP Pat McFadden explains why he thinks we should be. Have your say on our forum. 
 
 

Fiona MillarWhat do parents want from schools?

Fiona Millar reveals new research which highlights how schools could be liaising better with parents. Have your say on our forum.

 

 

Campaigns

oxfam widgetOxfam's Get Together
Some Mumsnet bloggers attended Oxfam's Get Together launch party. Now they're encouraging mums to get together on International Women's Day and raise money for women in need around the world. 
 

better miscarriage care campaignThe Bloghop for Better Miscarriage Care 
When Mme Lindor asked Mumsnet bloggers if they could take action to back Mumsnet's Campaign for Better Miscarriage Care, support flooded in. Bloggers wrote about their miscarriage experiences and used a bloghop to spread the word.
 

BAD2011

Blog Action Day 2011: Food and Sustainability
We teamed up with Blog Action Day and asked our bloggers to post about the theme Food and Sustainability on October 16th. Find out what Christine Mosler and Mummy's London Kitchen had to say.

 

Bloghops

big ben fireworksNew Year's Blogging Resolutions for 2012
Find out what Mumsnet bloggers are aiming for in 2012, add your 2012 blogging resolution to the bloghop, and get a little inspiration for your own blog.

  


Conferences

London Conference on CyberspaceLondon Conference on Cyberspace
MBN went to the London Conference on Cyberspace on Tuesday 1st November. We chatted about the benefits and challenges of a networked world - from anonymity to community to cyberbullying. Here's what went on.

 

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