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MNHQ

Do you fancy representing Mumsnet at the G8 Summit in June?

156 replies

RowanMumsnet · 20/05/2013 16:24

Hello,

We have an opportunity to send an MNer to the G8 Summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The G8 meeting forms part of the UK's current Presidency of the G8, and is an opportunity for leading heads of government to get together to discuss major international issues.

The trip would be part of a project associated with the IF Campaign, and they're looking particularly for someone with an interest in world hunger. You'd be asked to report back as events unfold via a thread on Active Conversations, and also possibly speak to the press while you're there.

You would need to be available between June 16 and June 18, and willing to travel and stay overnight (unless you're very local); travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.

So if you're interested in international issues, and particularly the objectives of the IF campaign, do please post here to indicate your interest. We need to have a name by lunchtime on Tuesday May 21, so time is of the essence!

Thanks,
MNHQ

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RowanMumsnet · 21/05/2013 11:07

Hello hello

Thanks so much for all of these - what a fearsome bunch you are (in a good way)

We'll be back soon with a shiny envelope

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GetOrfMoiLand · 21/05/2013 11:06

Sinking you are someone else on this thread to make me feel ashamed Grin

GetOrfMoiLand · 21/05/2013 11:05

Good luck all those who have their hat in the ring.

I must say picking someone from a hat is probably not what I would do, there are a couple of really worthy candidates on here who are regular MNers, I would much prefer it went to someone who was part of this community and not someone who has just appeared out of lurkerdom for this reason, tbh.

But anyway, I hope it goes well for the person who gets it.

FuckThisShit · 21/05/2013 11:02

Another vote for TSC from me. She has done some fantastic work in recent months and is full of the most wonderful passion. She would be absolutely brilliant.

stinkingbishop · 21/05/2013 10:51

Me please. Before I had the girls I ran an agency doing the advertising/fundraising for War on Want, Greenpeace, Amnesty etc. I now write a bog about surviving life with twins (likepeasinapod.com). I support a centre in Peru for disabled children, financially, and also with visits. I am a card carrying Labour activist and school trustee.

I would LOVE to represent my fellow Mumsnetters

mirai · 21/05/2013 10:45

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nenevomito · 21/05/2013 10:41

Bloody hell TSC. You're not the complete cunt that everyone thinks you are, are you?

Grin

I'd love to do this, but lack the knowledge to do as good a job as some of the others on here.

BOF · 21/05/2013 10:13

I vote for thesecondcoming too- I know she's been brilliant at running community campaigns in her area, and she definitely isn't backwards in coming forwards Wink.

MiniTheMinx · 21/05/2013 10:07

JustineMumsnet

Noooooo, please don't just pick some one at random in a lottery. Pick the person who has the democratic support of the community here.

Whilst I would love to go, would be happy to represent the community at the G8, my perspective on life and all is not representative of MN.

We need to see the most popular candidate go.

TunipTheVegedude · 21/05/2013 10:01

I can think of several people who would be fabulous (Mme Lindor for one) but TSC's practical experience would be really useful I think. Hope you pick her!

EleanorHandbasket · 21/05/2013 09:51

Another (proper, in case you thought I was joking before) vote here for TSC, she'll be perfect for this.

If you wont pick me, that is.

reelingintheyears · 21/05/2013 09:40

Seriously,as world hunger is the main issue,TSC must be a contender,she is committed and has insight and energy.

She has my vote.

milk · 21/05/2013 09:30

Just read about the IF campaign.

enoughfoodif.org/g8/london

I'll definitely be going to London on 8th June!

Salbertina · 21/05/2013 09:29
Salbertina · 21/05/2013 09:26

Well, I'm also interested having been involved in several projects with various NGOs over the years in S African townships including:

a school & creche malnutrition project;

involving local schools in making regular lunches for other underprivileged kids nearby

Public health work inc healthy eating

School literacy work

Thanks.

aristocat · 21/05/2013 09:25

Good luck for whoever gets chosen Smile Brilliant idea!

milk · 21/05/2013 09:23

16th June- Father's Day- too busy spoiling DH :)

Bicnod · 21/05/2013 09:19

Thanks Justine, won't bother doing my elevator pitch then Grin

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 21/05/2013 09:17

We'll put all the names of those who've indicated an interest and contacted us direct into a hat and pick one out, plus a couple of back-ups.
It's the fairest way I think. Any last entrants please indicate your interest before 11 am today.
Cheers for the interest all.

Bicnod · 21/05/2013 09:13

RowanMumsnet, how are you deciding who gets picked? Is it on the basis of what we've written here or will you be getting in touch to find out more about peeps?

MNHQ
RowanMumsnet · 21/05/2013 09:06

Hello

Thanks very much for all of these. We've got another couple of hours to make a decision so do please keep nominating/indicating who you'd like to see do it.

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letsgoflyakite · 21/05/2013 08:53

I may as well put myself out there! I travelled to Liberia with Save The Children in December prior to the launch of Enough Food IF campaign. I am a health campaigner and a children's nurse, and am hoping to embark on a Tropical Disease course in September. The G8 summit is an amazing opportunity to advocate for the millions of people who go hungry every day. I feel with what I saw in Liberia, this would make it very easy for me to speak openly about it. There is enough food for everyone, but not everyone has enough food. I have also been followed up by various media outlets since my return and am confident and comfortable in front of a camera. Ohh and I have an IF bracelet that I can wear!!

ohforfoxsake · 21/05/2013 07:19

I only came on here to see if TSC had put herself forward.

MNHQ - seriously she gets stuck in to this kind of stuff and is dead clever like.

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 21/05/2013 01:57

Wink Grin

MaggieMaggieMaggieMcGill · 21/05/2013 01:08

So thats why Mitmoo is a forbidden topic, I have always wandered!