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Mumsnet Live Event - What would you like to see?

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RachelMumsnet · 06/06/2017 15:21

We're looking at hosting a Mumsnet Live event in 2018 (at Birmingham NEC) and we'd love to hear about what you'd like to see (or rather not see).

The idea is to transport Mumsnet from the world-wide web to RL.Whether you decide to bring the kids for a family day-out or come alone for much-needed relaxation and inspiration (and hook up with other Mumsnetters), there will be something for the whole family, including:

  • Talks and panel discussions with inspiring speakers; from authors and bloggers and food writers to parenting experts and psychologists and thought leaders.

  • health and fitness workshops and masterclasses

  • Style and beauty demos plus opportunities to talk to experts

  • Food tasting and cookery demonstrations

  • Entertainment for you and your children through music, dance, and art

Let us know what YOU would like to see at Mumsnet Live by 10am Friday 16 June. Everyone who joins the discussion will be entered into a draw to win £100 voucher for Love2Shop.

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MycatsaPirate · 06/06/2017 21:32

Well as i probably won't make it, being so far away I'll just chip in with what I'd love to do if it was nearer me.

Cat section - preferably with everyone from the litter tray so we can just lay about on bean bags with cups of coffee just discussing our cats.

Books section - with Amanda Prowse and Bill Bryson in attendance. Because I adore both of them.

Coffee stand with lots and lots of free lovely coffee.

A stand devoted entirely to Domestic violence, women's rights and all things available to keeping women and young girls safe. Perhaps free rape alarms, advocates from Women's Aid, those who have survived DV and moved on. Print up some survivor stories of rape victims etc and let others know you can survive and thrive.

Disabilities - for both adults and children. A place where those with disabilities can find out how to access help. A place where parents of disabled children can meet up, discuss what's relevant to them (which is often not relevant to most parents) and find a support network.

A creche for the DH/DP/MIL

cragsandmountains · 06/06/2017 21:21

Workshops on how to keep kids safe online?

glenthebattleostrich · 06/06/2017 21:15

A gin tasting

Wine tasting

Pombear tasting

Doublejeopardy · 06/06/2017 21:13

Education area including a discussion on how to apply for a school including pitfalls etc, being a governor ? How to help your teen through exams, how to apply to university etc etc

Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 20:48

Will you be wearing a 'nude shoe' and a 'cream trouser' Wicks? Grin

InigoTaran · 06/06/2017 20:46

Women's Aid and divorce lawyers

WicksEnd · 06/06/2017 20:45

Get Trinny Woodhall in on the act for fashion and beauty makeovers.
(She has a makeup range coming out later this year, so I'm sure she'd love to take part)
Remember it was me who told ya, so I want to be 1st in the queue. Grin

camelfinger · 06/06/2017 20:40

A Forever Living stall.

Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 20:37

Parking at the NEC is £12. Shock

LadyNymeriaGhost · 06/06/2017 20:34

A goody bag. Pre-filled with the requisite scarf, packet of pom bears and a sample penis beaker. Oh, and paper/pen in case you feel the need to draw a parking diagram.

Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 20:33

Ooh no not Jack Monroe. Sad

LewisFan · 06/06/2017 20:31

Money advice / magic chicken sourcing? Or invite Jack Monroe for example for extreme budgetting and meal planning

LewisFan · 06/06/2017 20:29

How about a stand for issues like DV and relationship stuff?

Asmoto · 06/06/2017 20:29

Second the request for Dr Pimple Popper Grin

LewisFan · 06/06/2017 20:28

Wi-Fi so we can communicate ... we might not actually be slow to talk irl Grin

Sairelou · 06/06/2017 20:20

A naice ham tasting stall
A virtual car parking booth
Gin bar Grin

Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 20:19

I think it's quite a tall order to transfer MN into real life.

Terramirabilis · 06/06/2017 20:18

An AIBU arena for battles to the death.

MrsD79 · 06/06/2017 20:14

Something for the men and kids so theres more chance of us girls coming along. Food. Drink. Not expensive stuff as most families are on budgets. Home stuff. Shopping. Health stand. Addiction stand. Mental health stuff. Relaxation stuff. No bloody yankee candles - whats the big deal? The worlds gone mad!

PurpleChai · 06/06/2017 20:12

A kiosk where we can go cancel our cheques?

Kpo58 · 06/06/2017 20:10

Cake.

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Maybe a soft play area for toddlers to let off steam?

TiggyMP · 06/06/2017 20:09

If Mumsnet covers every subject, then wouldn't the show also cover every subject? All the topics we have on the forums from cycling, camping, politics, pets, employment, TLGBT issues, health, food, fashion, etc, could be covered, but wouldn't that be rather general? Or will you keep it directly related to children?

Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 19:54

No probably not. Grin If Judge Rinder could man the booth that would be good.

But thinking about this concept seriously will it not just be full of people with babies/toddlers in buggies looking for advice on getting baby to sleep etc and good nursery furniture?

I could be wrong.

TwoLeftSocks · 06/06/2017 19:49

The Baby Show doesn't have an AIBU Booth though does it?

Mumsnet Live Event - What would you like to see?
Sparklingbrook · 06/06/2017 19:45

With the best will in the world will it not just be The Baby Show #2?