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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:
CherylTrole · 20/05/2013 22:05

I vote for Xenia, Usualsuspect, Anyfucker and scottishmummy to all go, that should cover most aspects Confused All armed with a think gin tank!

EleanorHandbasket · 20/05/2013 21:57

I vote Tsc too.

Even though she's too young to be a proper grown up.

mcmooncup · 20/05/2013 21:57

That is great TSC you have got funding,
I have ONE soup kitchen to refer people to in a very large city. It is struggling for funds at the moment big time. It makes me so Angry.

I had someone who had not eaten for EIGHT days the other week. Should. Not. Be. Happening.
If we can't feed our people with all our resources......there is a massive denial problem. People can't believe it is going on.....

GetOrfMoiLand · 20/05/2013 21:50

I vote for TSC, that's very impressive organising that funding for the catering over the holidays.

reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 21:49

Does the lucky winner get a job at HQ? Grin

Conina · 20/05/2013 21:46

I would love to do this - I'm in NI, and would love to swot up on this cos I do have a brain rattling around in here somewhere!

Pick me!

MrsGeologist · 20/05/2013 21:45

Or TSC, because she probably would swear and I think the G8 summit needs a bit of swearing.

MrsGeologist · 20/05/2013 21:44

I vote Eleanor too, if she promises to share the free booze she acquires.

TheSecondComing · 20/05/2013 21:43

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reelingintheyears · 20/05/2013 21:36

Do we get to vote on who goes?
I'll vote for Eleanor. Wine

EleanorHandbasket · 20/05/2013 21:34
Grin

I'm basking in all this greatness-by-association. So many proper grown ups here.

Lump away.

GetOrfMoiLand · 20/05/2013 21:25

No, I am lumping you in as one of the 'nice, but useless' crowd along with me. Grin

EleanorHandbasket · 20/05/2013 21:18

Sorry about that GetOrf.

You can share my grog.

GetOrfMoiLand · 20/05/2013 21:16

Bloody hell you lot make me feel like a complete inadequate.

MiniTheMinx · 20/05/2013 21:10

Monsanto, excellent subject.

Bogeyface · 20/05/2013 21:09

Is swearing off limits?

Bugger, thats me fucked then.... :o

Only joking, I can keep my mouth sweet when needed!

TheSecondComing · 20/05/2013 21:06

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SacreBlue · 20/05/2013 21:03

I'd be interested too. I have experience of lobbying at local, national and European levels and am very familiar with working with the media. I am not totally local to Enniskillen but Belfast so close enough if follow up interviews by local media were required.

Do we need to send CV/details of our experience or is it a 'lucky dip' type affair?

nononsensemumof2 · 20/05/2013 21:01

AF Thanks. You are so right!

nononsensemumof2 · 20/05/2013 21:00

On the contrary , Elenorhandbasket, its one of my favourite subjects, as I'm sure you are alluding to. If we dont all wish to go to Hell in a hand basket, that is.!

MiniTheMinx · 20/05/2013 20:58

What's this about DNA?

AnyFucker · 20/05/2013 20:53

that was to Eleanor, not you, nono

you are very serious'n'stuff Smile

EleanorHandbasket · 20/05/2013 20:53

hahahahaha

Just don't ask you about DNA though, eh, Nononsense?

AnyFucker · 20/05/2013 20:52

arf

nononsensemumof2 · 20/05/2013 20:52

I would love to represent mumsnet, and speak up for all women hungry for food and equality, world wide. I have a vast experience of public speaking, community politics and womens issues in particular. Please dont hesitate to get in touch for more details.