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Roll up, roll up for the Great Mumsnet Get Together, Summer Fete, Garden Party, Disco and Barbecue

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RowanMumsnet · 15/06/2017 11:57

Hello there!

We would like to cordially invite you all to join us this coming Sunday, June 18, for a Great Get Together - in memory of the late Jo Cox MP, and in support of her family's organisation, More In Common, which aims to get us all to celebrate the things that unite us.

So whether you're reasonable or unreasonable, whether you have or have not Googled penguin bollards, and whether or not you think the OP should have cashed the cheque, we'd love to see you all here on Sunday around midday.

There will be PRIZES, chatting and amusing gifs (courtesy of AliceDMumsnet's 'solid gold gifs' folder). Please bring your best children's jokes, pictures of any kittens who have recently adopted you, and heartwarming stories of love and friendship across the divide (Netmums).

BYO booze. Folk dancing will not be tolerated in the shallow end.

(If you'd rather go to an event near you and meet other people face-to-face, check out the Great Get Together's listings of thousands of events across the UK here.)

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Roll up, roll up for the Great Mumsnet Get Together, Summer Fete, Garden Party, Disco and Barbecue
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IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 20:14

Blimey, MrsHathaway. Bet that was more exposure to the natural world's wonders than you were hoping for! Is there a knot for that eventuality?.. Go on then. I'll have a cheeky pinot.

MrsHathaway · 18/06/2017 20:08

I went to Castle Acre at Orford for my first ever Guide Camp in about 1993 ish. Very castley castle indeed. I only really remember that there were fabulous thunderstorms: one hit our flagpole and cracked it clean in half.

Right, we've got all these part-drunk bottles of wine. Who wants a glass of Pinot?

PencilsInSpace · 18/06/2017 19:59

Evening all, I'm a bit late to the party but here I am with beer, pistachios and vape Smile Can I tempt anybody with a wafer-thin pork pie?

I just went round to my neighbour's who we don't get on with to settle a dispute which could easily have ended in court. We still think they're slithy toves but we settled things amicably and reasonably. How's that for getting together? If everyone just talked to their neighbours I reckon half the threads on MN would disappear Grin

So for neighbours in dispute everywhere, here's by the Bonzos.

And as my contribution to the feelgood soundtrack by Empire Of The Sun.

Cheers everyone!

fruitbats · 18/06/2017 19:55

Yep, I have loved the party.
Have I won the award for best dancing?

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:51

I knew you'd get a second wind, Fruitbats.

fruitbats · 18/06/2017 19:44

My hangover has gone Grin

AdaColeman · 18/06/2017 19:43

Just pop some music on TTM and the boogying will get going again.

TressiliansStone · 18/06/2017 19:42

Grin Iona

That's your MI6 application blown!

SassynSane · 18/06/2017 19:42

Croatian liqueur, sausage rolls, gherkins, a solero....and 'Oops Upside Your Head' - Happy Happy Happy Days!!!! Wink

TressiliansStone · 18/06/2017 19:41

Still time, TheTombstonesMove.Grin

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:41

Oh.

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:41

It's ok Tombstones. Disco still going and plenty of booze and ice lollies. I just get a bit emotional at seeing sausage rolls being tidied away. Can't believe I missed the clog dancing though. In an attempt to get in on the fun despite lateness, my favourite place in the UK is Orford in Suffolk - weird army shit to see off the coast, a very CASTLEY castle, couple of decent pubs and a smokery. Can't go wrong. It's where I'm going to run away to when I win the lottery and no one will think to look for me there.

TheTombstonesMove · 18/06/2017 19:37

Man, can't believe I missed it.

TressiliansStone · 18/06/2017 19:33
bookbook · 18/06/2017 19:31

Its okay Iona - just getting rid of spare plates , showing we still have plenty

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:30

I am always late to parties. What is brilliant about this is I can catch up by reading the thread! I think all parties should have threads so I can catch up when I arrive.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 18/06/2017 19:29

I won something. I never win things. Woo hoo!

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:29

Nooooo!

AdaColeman · 18/06/2017 19:28

Hey there Sassy have a gherkin, no sausage roll is complete without a gherkin or a pickled onion.

oldsilver · 18/06/2017 19:28
oldsilver · 18/06/2017 19:27
SassynSane · 18/06/2017 19:24
bookbook · 18/06/2017 19:24

I'd forgotten about Soleros! Always used to buy those :)

I'll just start solidifying up the left overs shall I ? ,

IonaMumsnet · 18/06/2017 19:23

You're an angel AdaColeman. I've got my eye on a Calippo for afters too. Well, this is nice isn't it? How long have we got until sundown and bin liners time?

SassynSane · 18/06/2017 19:23

Ooh MrsH, I luffs you I do! Exotic thank you 😊