Please or to access all these features

Site stuff

Join our Innovation Panel to try new features early and help make Mumsnet better.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

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

OP posts:
BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 21/05/2013 01:01

Ah, so Rowan was Mitmoo? Coowell!

I'd like to nominate Mme Lindor, who is conspicuous by her absence.

And can I budge in on the nice(ish) but useless bench please Smile

Paddlinglikehell · 21/05/2013 00:38

Sounds a fantastic and worthwhile opportunity, however I know I would be next to useless! If it was about dogs then I'm your woman.

In the meantime good luck all.

MaggieMaggieMaggieMcGill · 21/05/2013 00:26

TSC is the project you have organised taking place in London? If you are in need of volunteers, don't hesistate to give me a pm.

YoniBottsBumgina · 21/05/2013 00:15

As in, I don't think lack of posting should disqualify anyone but it would be a shame if the person picked had signed up just because of this and hadn't used Tue boards at all (can we devise a real/fake lurker quiz? :o)

YoniBottsBumgina · 21/05/2013 00:12

I just love that mumsnet are going to send a poster to this. Good luck to everyone who wants to go :) if we're doing votes I vote for someone who has at least lurked if not posted for a long time so that they can be a true representation of mumsnet.

liger · 20/05/2013 23:50

I'm very much a lurker so I almost wonder if that disqualifies me automatically? I would be very interested in going to the G8 and to feedback to Mumsnetters on this issue.

I would be particularly interested in how mothers in the poorest communities around the world can be supported in bringing about an end to the ongoing chronic hunger, that limits the lives and chances of individuals before they are even born, especially as numerous studies
show that mothers within the household often do the most to protect the nutritional status of their children during a hunger crisis. As mothers we can all relate to this, but I wonder if the G8 leaders consider this very often as they discuss the Economic constructs of
men in suits?

I'm a little bit nervous about this coming across as one of those opening monologues that the contestants do on The Apptentice which always make me feel uncomfortable in my own skin just watching! I do have relevant experience and I think I could do a good job but would rather not spell it all out here - please, thank you.

JoyMachine · 20/05/2013 23:16

ssd she's really good looking! Envy

JoyMachine · 20/05/2013 23:13

I would like to nominate:

MrsDeVere- because she is wise, calm, and understands adversity

HotheadPaisan (as she is now) - because she'd cover SN and feminism, and she's great at chatting to anyone

and Tee, I like tea tee.

I don't think we should send cod, as it's probably best not to tell them to "think fish"

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 22:28

Gah,why didn't her name bold.

MrsSchadefreude

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 22:26

Me to Getorf,i fear i am infantile and not altruistic enough and a drunk

Oooh,MrsSchadenfreude,or maybe her name isn't really in the spirit of things.

AnyFucker · 20/05/2013 22:26

reeling he was both

that means I give of myself to those with less both financially and vertically

I'm the one for the job, obvs. But only if there is a Travelodge.

MiniTheMinx · 20/05/2013 22:23

Xenia would probably suggest we feed them cake.

GetOrfMoiLand · 20/05/2013 22:22

I am trying to think of something I can impress you all with and failing dismally.

I avoid driving through puddles even though the act of soaking strangers would amuse self. That's got to be worth something.

ssd · 20/05/2013 22:20

send Xenia, I want to see what shes like Grin

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 22:19

Short of money or just little AF?

That was very kind of you either way,i give my car park tickets away if there's time left on them.

AnyFucker · 20/05/2013 22:16

I don't think I have the gravitas for this Smile

AnyFucker · 20/05/2013 22:16

I once gave a kid 10p in the park for a lolly because he was short

does that count ?

mcmooncup · 20/05/2013 22:14

Bonus on army being involved. Men in uniform......

That's possibly the wrong stance on your fantastic story Grin

LeStewpot · 20/05/2013 22:14

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 22:13

You would be DudeMumsnet .

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 22:11

But imagine if you got an HQ job out of it TSC. Grin

TheSecondComing · 20/05/2013 22:10

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

MrsGeologist · 20/05/2013 22:08

Heyzeus TSC, that's a lot of stuff to do. Have I mentioned recently that you're aces?

Makes me feel all slackerish, sat at home, drinking wine and reading about superheroes

Conina · 20/05/2013 22:07

Gah. I keep typing posts to impress you but I'd out myself. How can we tell you how great we all are? I am wide eyed and twitchy (at bedtime ffs)... You know those kids in class who put their hand up going pick me? I'm standing in my desk, practically tap dancing to get your attention over here...

But not ... uh... Table dancing as such though...

TheSecondComing · 20/05/2013 22:05

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.