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Would you be interested in hosting a Mumsnet stall at The Baby Show Oct 17th-19th?

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carriemumsnet · 30/09/2008 11:46

Still a hypothetical question at the moment, but we might have the chance of a small stand at The London Earl's Court Baby show this Oct 17th-19th and we wondered if any Mumsnetters would be interested in being Mumsnet ambassadors, handing out fliers, talking to baby show visitors about the site and showing them how it works on a laptop or two.

We'd need someone to coordinate the three days (although that person wouldn't necessarily need to be there for the three days) and probably three or four volunteers for each day. Ideally at least a couple of the volunteers would be able to bring a wireless adapted laptop.

If noone fancies it, that's not a problem. But we did this once before in Birmingham and the folks that took part seemed to have had a good time so we thought we'd ask.

If you're interested in principle, please post here, just so we know if it's an idea worth pursuing.

Thanks all

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BecauseImWorthIt · 30/09/2008 12:33

When do you need commitment, Carrie?

I might be able to do some time on 17th, but can't let you know as yet, as I have a few diary issues to be resolved.

Have no small children to worry about and do have a wireless laptop!

FioFio · 30/09/2008 12:30

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whoops · 30/09/2008 12:29

Hmm just thinking Snorris might want to go to the baby show! could be interested!

CountessDracula · 30/09/2008 12:26

case Carrie, case

carriemumsnet · 30/09/2008 12:19

zippi - we could probably run to a Greggs sausage roll and a tube fare, but don't think we'll be putting anyone up at the Ritz. And an open crate of wine plus Mumsnetters might just get us banned from the event...now there's a headline

NB for discussion of apostrophes and their use (or not) in Greggs sausage roll see pedant's corner

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misdee · 30/09/2008 12:15

i promise i wont go into labour.

actually i cant promise that, but could be fun!

foxytocin · 30/09/2008 12:14

oi, you lot. go check out my birth story here

zippitippitoes · 30/09/2008 12:14

lol cd yet another reason why i would not be a suitable image for mn

KerryMum · 30/09/2008 12:13

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CountessDracula · 30/09/2008 12:12

wine comes in cases zippi
not crates

KerryMum · 30/09/2008 12:12

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carriemumsnet · 30/09/2008 12:11

Well there are others in Manchester and Brum coming up and they have Baby Show scotland too....so careful about protesting too much non Londoners or we might nab you for service at a later date

Current plan was not to have stand run by MNHQ but by mumsnetters, though the odd MNHQer (and believe me we're all a bit odd ) might pop in at some point.

Don't think dc's would necessarily enjoy the experience - it's a pretty busy, crowded place with not much on offer for children, but if you really wanted to do it and bring them we'd obviously be happy for you to do that. Probably work best for a short time burst.

We only want folks to do this if they think they'd enjoy it, so please don't feel obliged.

Thanks for the response so far

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Cocolepew · 30/09/2008 12:11

We should make a note of the dates so the threads on the days of demos are really bitchy nice and sweet.

littlelapin · 30/09/2008 12:09

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misdee · 30/09/2008 12:08

oh yes pelase. if i can get my laptop fixed in time that is.

KerryMum · 30/09/2008 12:06

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SoupDragon · 30/09/2008 12:06

"cod custy and expat "

zippitippitoes · 30/09/2008 12:06

half a crate of wine as a thank you ?

FiveGoMadInDorset · 30/09/2008 12:05

Would love to. Would love to get away from screaming baby and demanding toddler for a weekend but unfortunately it is screaming baby's christening, I suppose I could just leave them all to it.

PortAndLemon · 30/09/2008 12:05

Could do Friday if was allowed to have DD (6 months) in tow. And I have a wireless laptop...

zippitippitoes · 30/09/2008 12:05

are you paying travel and subsistence for the three days..random curiosity

KerryMum · 30/09/2008 12:04

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noddyholder · 30/09/2008 12:00

cod custy and expat

CountessDracula · 30/09/2008 11:58

OH GOD IT'S IN LONDON
Why are all these things always in London

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(just thought I would get in before others, obv I am in london but busy that weekend)