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We're recruiting for Mumsnet pre-election focus groups: would you like to take part?

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GeraldineMumsnet · 08/03/2010 19:15

Would you like to be involved in three pre-election Mumsnet focus groups we're co-organising?

We're working with the Times and a polling organisation to find out what issues are important to you, which politicians you like / loathe and how likely you are to actually cast your vote.

We're planning on running three focus groups (one at MNHQ and the other two online) and you would need to be able to take part in all three.

If you're selected and take part in all three groups you will receive £100. Travel expenses will be paid for the London group, (up to £15 for those in London and up to £100 for second-class rail travel for those coming to join in from outside London).

  1. The first focus group would involve coming to Mumsnet Towers in Kentish Town, London on Tuesday 23 March between 12.15pm and 2pm. We'll provide a light lunch, but we're really sorry we can't accommodate babies/children as we simply don't have the space or facilities.

  2. The second focus group is online - so you would just be logging in from home (we'll send you a link) and will take place on Tues 20 April from 11.30am-1pm.

  3. The third focus group is also online and will be on Tues 4 May from 11.30am-1pm.

We're looking for a good cross-section of Mumsnetters. The polling organisation has devised the questions.

The comments made during the focus groups will be used by the Times for articles in the lead-up to the general election - please note your real first name may be used and they will want to use a picture of you.

All data from this survey is confidential - participants will be screened by responses to the questions and your MN or real name will not be linked to your responses.

Sorry, but this project is only open to UK residents who are eligible to vote in the upcoming general election.

So if you're interested, and you can make all three focus groups, please click here.

Thanks,
MNHQ

OP posts:
whomovedmychocolate · 08/03/2010 21:40

Now I would travel to see the sheep versus sock debate

OliviaMumsnet · 08/03/2010 21:40

Georgimama

Ewe · 08/03/2010 21:40

I could never take on a sock.

foxinsocks · 08/03/2010 21:40

sorry quint can see what you mean now

I reckon Sock is Peter Mandleson

you know we will all figure this out when you turn up for the first session

whomovedmychocolate · 08/03/2010 21:39

Quint, I was deriding the Londoncentric nature of the exercise and I thought the joke was kinda funny.

foxinsocks · 08/03/2010 21:38

where is that leeds person? I got an advance ticket to leeds for like £15 the other day

NumberOneEnemy · 08/03/2010 21:37

ewe versus socky

FIGHT

NumberOneEnemy · 08/03/2010 21:37

.. i dotn see it
they weant people who are available
surely there must be someone who has timeowing or doesnt owrk. or has a grandma

i mean if you cant do it ( like me) then hey

Georgimama · 08/03/2010 21:37

We're being a focus group, Olivia. Right here on this thread. And not on a Tuesday, or at 11:30 am.

Ewe · 08/03/2010 21:36

I can see why people are getting a little flustered. For me, £100 to take an extended lunch break... WIN!

Pick me. Pick me. Pick me. Pick me!

NumberOneEnemy · 08/03/2010 21:36

well i cna swan
just not on a tuesday

lol at socky ( again_)

OliviaMumsnet · 08/03/2010 21:36

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Message withdrawn

duckyfuzz · 08/03/2010 21:36

ok, train from darlington is about £250 if not booked in advance, kids can be dropped off at 8am, so I could be there by 12ish, its only another 3 hours back again, I usually pick them up at 3.15 on a tues, its our one day of going home and playing not doing, and I'm sure my head teacher will think its a good reason for a day off...

ahundredtimes · 08/03/2010 21:35

(loath means unwilling, loathe means to dislike. Different words innit)

whomovedmychocolate · 08/03/2010 21:35

I would like to represent the poisonous hag fraternity (or is it sisterhood?) It's INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - top timing MNHQ

QuintessentialShadows · 08/03/2010 21:34

foxinsocks, I thought you meant the entire trainfare, as you did not specify they pay up to a certain amount. never mind.

Georgimama · 08/03/2010 21:34

£100 is no use to me. It isn't the money. It's the time. I can't just swan off to London for 11:30 on a Tuesday and I don't suppose many other women can either.

sockythesockpuppet · 08/03/2010 21:34

I want people to take this seriously, I want to be IMPORTANT, and QUOTED and TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

ruddynorah · 08/03/2010 21:34

prices

there is a super off peak for £83 but i'd have to hang around til 7pm for that one

QuintessentialShadows · 08/03/2010 21:33

I dont know what you are trying to say whomoved, but not everybody can afford to pay out of their own pocket to give their opinions, not only for their beloved mumsnet. It is not about being obsessed with material things at all.

foxinsocks · 08/03/2010 21:33

just what I said quint

sockythesockpuppet · 08/03/2010 21:33

It's unfair, I want to represent the sock demographic, I asked before that foxinsocks.

pixierara · 08/03/2010 21:32

this is going tits up isn't it?!

ruddynorah · 08/03/2010 21:32

yes so basically anyone north of maybe birmingham is a no no

whomovedmychocolate · 08/03/2010 21:31

A Londoner parks his brand new Porsche in front of the office to show it off to his colleagues.
As he's getting out of the car, a lorry comes speeding along too close to the kerb and takes off the door before zooming off.
More than a little distraught, the Londoner grabs his mobile and calls the police.
Five minutes later, the police arrive.
Before the policeman has a chance to ask any questions, the man starts screaming hysterically:
' My Porsche, my beautiful silver Porsche is ruined. No matter how long at the panel beaters - it'll never be the same again!'
After the man finally finishes his rant, the policeman shakes his head in disgust:
'I can't believe how materialistic you bloody Londoners are' he says.
'You lot are so focused on your possessions that you don't notice anything else in your life'.
' How can you say such a thing at a time like this?' snaps the Porsche Owner.
The policeman replies, 'Didn't you realise that your right arm was torn off when the truck hit you.
'The Londoner looks down in absolute horror.........

BLOODY HELL!!!!!!' he screams........ 'Where's my Rolex???