Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk

Back to thread
MNHQ

Coo-eeh! Come tell us what you think of the New (hopefully much better) Mumsnet Local

184 replies

EmmaMumsnet · 17/10/2012 12:07

Hello. We've been aware for a while now that MN Local isn't all it could be and we've been beavering away for several months now to make it much, much better.

And today's the Grand Unveiling of the all-new, all-singing, all-dancing (well, OK, not quite singing and dancing just yet) Mumsnet Local

We've reorganised the Local sites a bit (they were a bit random, geographically speaking, before). And, if you go to your nearest Mumsnet Local site, you'll see there's much more to it and it's much easier to find your way about. There are loads more categories for listings and space for reviews, and you'll find nearly new inside an expanded Classifieds section - which should make your Mumsnet Local an altogether more helpful place to hang out. Don't worry, we haven't lost the talk threads from old Local. They'll be reappearing in the new sites very soon.

Some Mumsnet Local sites are still a bit light on listings and info (we're working on that right now) but, if you'd like a look at what we're hoping all Mumsnet Locals will look like pretty darn soon, do have a butcher's at Bath. If you want to share something with other Mumsnetters on any of the sites, just click on Add a Listing (the pink button on the right just under the navigation bar).

Sites that are not far behind include Bedford, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bolton & Bury, Manchester & Trafford, Bournemouth & Poole, Brighton & Hove, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cheshire, Exeter, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey, and in London? Barnet, Lambeth, Hackney, Haringey, Hillingdon, Islington, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Waltham Forest boroughs.

And we're hoping all the other Local sites, including those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will be hot on their tails. We're looking to entice people to look after these sites, but more on that soon.

We've designed an easy-to-use Meet Ups page. If you want to volunteer to organise a regular meet-up in your area, just email [email protected] . There are more bits and pieces and snazzy new features to come, too. Once --Tech's had a bit of a lie down

We do hope you like what you see. Do let us know what you think - as ever, all feedback is most welcome.

Go to post
MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 20/10/2012 16:03

@suburbandream

According to Mumsnet Local, there is nothing to do in Bromley. But I knew that already Wink

If you added one thing, there'd be something for the next person to find? It's a bit like playing My Granny Went to Market only you don't have to remember anything.

SuburbanDream went to Bromley and she added a?

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 20/10/2012 16:00

@smokinaces

It's too hard to navigate on a phone. It asked me if I wanted the mobile site twice, I said yes both times but it still didn't work.

The mobile version will be working very soon. We're just going to open a fresh packet of biscuits and then we'll get back to it

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 20/10/2012 15:56

@BrianCoxIsEatingBrains

apologies if this has been asked, I have skim read and couldn't see it.

I have add a local park to my town (Warrington) and written a review with a bit of detail in it. The problem is, the review only shows the first paragraph - it cuts off after the start of the second.

Is this because it is moderated, so will not show fully until it has been approved?

Or is it a glitch?

Thanks

Brian (or Bert as I'm known on Local Grin)

Hi Bert Grin
Tee is right, it's a glitch. You'll get 900 characters to play with and it should tell you if you go over. This will be fixed as soon as Tech's woken up

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 20/10/2012 10:51

@JaquelineHyde

I'm clicking the link at the top of the page in the blue bar and the link in the OP neither is working.

Sorry I am going to give up trying very soon and not bother with it at all.

What browser/device are you looking on? The Local link on the blue bar of Mumsnet is working for me.

Failing that you can just type in the url (no www) local.mumsnet.com/county/city

If the county or city is two words, there's a hyphen between. So for example Brighton & Hove will be local.mumsnet.com/brighton-hove

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 20/10/2012 10:51

@JaquelineHyde

I'm clicking the link at the top of the page in the blue bar and the link in the OP neither is working.

Sorry I am going to give up trying very soon and not bother with it at all.

OK, sounds like you're looking for a Local Talk board, rather than the Local site itself (which is listings and much more - with Talk to come).

Which geographical area are you after?

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 20/10/2012 10:50

@seabuckthorn

Winchester please Helen

OK. Try just typing in local.mumsnet.com/hampshire (no www)

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 19/10/2012 18:10

@whattodoo

Ooh, lovely! Trouble is, I already spend far too much time on MN. I can see myself getting sucked into Local and the more it gets populated by 'stuff' and talk I'll never have time to do RL things. Is there a local representative for each 'local' who sort of monitors/co-ordinates what's being put on, or can we all just put our own stuff on? Will there be facility to review classes/high st etc? (Sorry if these have already been answered)

Ha, that's the idea! Grin

And yes, we have/will have Local Editors who will load stuff up. But we REALLY want you folks to add stuff, too please - the more the merrier!

And yes to reviewing too. Enjoy!

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 19/10/2012 18:01

@upinthehills

The only thing in the Edinburgh "what's on" section is actually in Glasgow - the Central Hotel is on Gordon St which is most definitely not in Edinburgh!

Oh dear. Do report it and we'll get it moved/deleted/whatever.

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 19/10/2012 16:49

@JaquelineHyde

I can't do anything other than click on the local links. Once on the page I can't see anything properly, add anything or search on anything.

I would happily add something if I could but I can't do anything or see anything.

Which Local are you looking in, JaquelineHyde?

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 19/10/2012 16:49

@seabuckthorn

I can't find my local. It's all a bit confusing. The Bath one looks good though.

Which one do you want, seabuckthorn?

MNHQ

HelenMumsnet · 19/10/2012 13:39

@Woozley

No content in mine yet.

Add some, add some. Go on, you know you want to

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 13:39

@FarelyKnuts

Have tried on Mozilla and on Android Phone EmmaMumsnet. Ireland doth not be clickable (Only NI).

Ah, sorry Farely, I misunderstood, Ireland isn't there yet

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 13:37

@stealthsquiggle

I just looked at Worcestershire on my android phone. It now looks very pretty, if content-free. There are dozens of Worcestershire MNers - surely one of them wants to be a local editor?

I'm all ears?

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 12:03

@ZombTEE

Oh about why we have to have a new name for local as opposed to having the choice and the idea about pinning a location rather than putting in a postcode.

Not actual questions, I guess, more acknowledgement of suggestions. Grin

Suggestions acknowledged and added to my 'think about' list Grin
Actually, I'd just like to say thanks to everyone for all their feedback. It's really helpful to get all your ideas and suggestions.

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:58

@nickeldaisical

yeay! i've been spreading the word and the Kent pages have got quite a few bits on now! Grin

Nice work Nickel, I've just had a snoop at Kent, it's looking better already Smile

MNHQ

JustineMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:57

@nickeldaisical

yeay! i've been spreading the word and the Kent pages have got quite a few bits on now! Grin

Thanks so much to everyone spreading the word - it's going to really make a difference when we get the sites populated and humming and really useful.

So sorry for all the tech glitches - emma and techs working their bottoms off to fix em, but it was a super complicated project with lots of new features and made even more complicated I'm told by the fact that it was a relaunch of old local rather than a completely new thing.

But we will get there soonest and hopefully local sites will be full of interesting and helpful info.

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:55

@Bicnod

Thanks EmmaMumsnet - what will happen to the Winchester chat threads?

They will be imported into the new site by tech as soon as is humanly possible

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:52

@ComradeJing

HQ is there any chance we could have some global local sites? Say one for the middle east, one for HK, one for Singapore, one for Aus?

We'll definitely look into it ComradeJing

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:50

@JaquelineHyde

Hello again

still can't get it to work. I'm in the Eastbourne area.

Are you trying local.mumsnet.com/east-sussex?

There's no Local Editor for East Sussex yet, only Brighton and Hove, so there won't be any content in there, unless you feel like adding some

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:31

@ZombTEE

Well, they haven't answered half my questions either!

Which questions Tee? I've crossed you off on my notepad, what did I miss?

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:27

@CouthyMowEatingBraiiiiinz

Right. I can see what it looks like on the mobile site. Very snazzy, if a slightly unfetching shade of green.

Why can't I see it on the App?

There isn't a Local App yet? If you get all your presents before Christmas, poor Santa's out of a job
MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:25

@Jacksmania

It might be a UK website but there are tons of us all over the world. And I'd at least like an answer. [still grumpy]

Proffers homemade coffee from own beans with some chocolate, salt and caramel thrown on the top

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:22

@Jacksmania

I might have missed it, but has MNHQ ever replied to my question about whether it would be possible to set up an international Mumsnet Local?

We will definitely look into this once we've got the UK up and running

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:20

@CouthyMowEatingBraiiiiinz

Tried googling local.mumsnet/Colchester on safari, and got a message from my Internet provider flash up saying "sorry, local.mumsnet does not exist or is not available".

Try local.mumsnet.com/colchester (you need the .com and the small c)

MNHQ

EmmaMumsnet · 19/10/2012 11:19

@FarelyKnuts

Ireland not working at all? mutter mutter bloody typical :o

Which browser are you looking on Farely? It's working fine on mine?

Watch this thread for updates

Tap "Watch" to get all the latest updates