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Is there anybody out there?

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sofreakingtired · 17/07/2017 19:52

Hi all. I've had an email from MNHQ asking me (and likely others) to post to try to get the local boards going - just wondering if there was much point as not a lot seems to happen on here!

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NutCase82 · 17/07/2017 20:06

I'm here but not sure about how to get the most out of local site from the main app?? Any clue? Bit time and memory consuming to go between the two separately like I have just now.

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sofreakingtired · 17/07/2017 20:29

That's what I've just done - would like to think they'll add a tab or something if they're trying to get this kicked off as I will forget, all the juicy stuff is over there at the moment! Ha ha

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Eolian · 17/07/2017 20:51

I'm here and got the email from MNHQ too! It would be really nice to have a more active local site, but Cumbria is such a big place that on the rare occasion someone posts on here, they seem to be from miiiiiles away from me. So meet-ups and help with local info aren't very doable. On the one hand maybe dividing it into areas of Cumbria might be good, but on the other hand that might make for even fewer posters to each area! Dunno really. Grin

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sofreakingtired · 17/07/2017 21:16

I'm guessing that's why it's such a large area - not enough posters to divide it up! Would be nice to have a chat with local people though. Where are you guys from? I'm Carlisle area...

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Wetoopere · 17/07/2017 21:21

We have a small dispersed population and crap transport links so Cumbria as a whole isn't going to work well on one board. Though not enough to split up either.

I'm in the south

Goldrill · 17/07/2017 23:39

Morning. Also Carlisle. I think there are quite a few in Penrith.

TheCumbrian · 17/07/2017 23:52

Yeah I'm here and Penrith ish. I have a lot of connections with South Lakes as well though.

I reckon there are a lot of Cumbrian lurkers. Yes it's a huge county but in the individual rural/farming areas particularly you could probably narrow someone down to about 2 - 3 families based on what they post. Hopefully the ability to name change now will help!

Someone posted about moving to Bolton near Appleby recently for example but didn't get a response. Anyone who does know the area well is hardly going to pop up on a thread for such a small area under their usual name are they!

Perhaps it would be helpful to start individual threads for the 3 areas to start off with with people posting just basic lists of attractions/ activities, places etc that they recommend just to build up a database that local mods can possibly build on. That might lead to other conversations starting to occur?

Wetoopere · 18/07/2017 03:31

I've a local username , does everyone not have one?

Eolian · 18/07/2017 08:25

Lurkers, you reckon? Come out all you lurkers!
I don't have a local username, Wetoopere. I recognise yours though. Might you have been one of the helpful people on my thread 3 years ago when I was moving to the area (South Lakes)? I might have been called Holmessweetholmes at that point.

daisygirlmac · 18/07/2017 09:17

Morning! I'm South Lakes, I think TheCumbrian has a good idea with some threads for each wider area listing groups etc.

Fitzsimmons · 18/07/2017 09:21

Waves from somewhere near Cockermouth.

I have checked this board sporadically, but as other people have mentioned, most of the posts requesting meet ups are usually miles away from me.

KatieK78 · 18/07/2017 15:57

Waves from somewhere near Whitehaven!

I've only just joined but think it would be cool to have local chatter.

Wetoopere · 18/07/2017 17:23

Yes I think I was on that thread!

Eolian · 18/07/2017 20:57

I thought so! Well thanks for any advice you gave at the time. Very happy here!

73Marie · 27/10/2017 07:56

Oh didn't know I was a lurker until now! Good to see this thread going.

We are in the north here with links to Carlisle and Brampton. :-)

Namethecat · 27/10/2017 10:14

Waves from near Workington.

Helloall1 · 27/10/2017 17:46

Hello from around Kendal!

Eolian · 28/10/2017 08:33

Hello again from near Kendal!

user1490100454 · 28/10/2017 14:08

Also a Cumbrian lurker - also In carlisle / penrith area Smile

Lotts40 · 04/11/2017 07:14

Hi - moving to Keswick in new year. Up for doing something with some Cumbrian mumsnetters if can help make it happen!

bakingmad83 · 08/11/2017 20:32

I'm near Whitehaven. Keep forgetting to check into the local board.

MaryFaerie · 07/12/2017 10:00

Hi from Carlisle. I'm new on mums net just yesterday. Single mum to a five month old and don't have many friends in the area - don't have any with children. Would be good to meet some people. Someone said there's a hidden thread for single mums - what's the point in that? I thought mums net was about support, not secret groups Xmas Sad

KendalMintCakey · 12/12/2017 19:22

Hi from Kirkby Stephen x

KendalMintCakey · 12/12/2017 19:23

Hidden ... why? Are single Mums less acceptable. Love Carlisle it's a brill city

Tickledblue · 09/01/2018 22:45

Shout out from Kendal! Any interested folks fancy getting together for some kind of socialising? Monthly book club at the Brewery maybe?
Coffee and cake event in a cafe? I'm open to suggestions.