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Mumsnetters needed to visit a Butlins resort – free stay in return for feedback NOW CLOSED

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AngelieMumsnet · 02/07/2014 16:53

Butlins are looking for ten lucky MNers and their families to enjoy a free stay at a Butlins resort and post their feedback on MN.

Butlins say “We have been providing family breaks for nearly 80 years, and although we’ve changed with the times, many people still believe that we’re old fashioned and run down. We’re looking to change these negative perceptions and show Mumsnetters that we’re a 21st century holiday destination, which offers brilliant family breaks at great value for money”

We're looking for families who are able to visit the following resorts on the dates below:

  • July 18 – 21 : Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • July 25 - 28: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • September 8 - 12: Minehead
  • September 15 - 19: Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • September 22 -26 : Minehead
  • October 31 - November 3: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • December 12 - 15: Minehead or Bognor Regis
  • December 15 - 19: Bognor Regis or Skegness
  • December 19 - 22: Minehead, Bognor Regis or Skegness

    You can pick the resort and date you’d like to visit.

    The trip will include:
  • accommodation
  • breakfast and dinner
  • all entertainment
  • Splash Waterworld
  • Fairground


In return for this free trip (worth on average £650) each MNer will be asked to:
  • Make a video diary of their trip and submit this to Butlins. These videos will be edited and may be shown on the on Mumsnet, on Butlins.com and possibly elsewhere. They will be hosted on YouTube.
  • Add feedback to a thread on Mumsnet – at least twice. We're looking for feedback before you go and when you return. These comments may well be used by Butlins on Mumsnet and elsewhere (including on social media, in the press etc). Your MN name will not be used.
  • Add photos to the feedback thread (these don't need to show the children/ yourself, eg they could feature resort you’re staying in, food, etc)
  • Add a review on Mumsnet to the Self Catering pages
  • MNers visiting Butlins up to mid-September will also be asked to complete a feedback form for the Mumsnet Family Friendly programme


Unfortunately travel costs are not included, so please only sign up if you are happy to pay for your own travel.

In general, accommodation sleeps up to 6 people, but due to the combination of dates and locations, there are some restrictions. If you are interested, please apply and we will be allocating families based on their preferences and the rooms available.

If you'd like to sign up please add your details here.

We will be in touch with selected testers ASAP and their details will be passed to the team at Butlins so they can make the booking arrangements.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ
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muffliato · 10/07/2014 14:28

Fingers crossed!

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CheeryName · 10/07/2014 15:29

Ooh I wonder if the unlucky ones will get a rejection email is just nothing? Don't want to get all excited if a Mumsnet email arrives and then it says I wasn't picked. Far too over invested in this.

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CheeryName · 10/07/2014 15:30

Or not is

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Ratbagcatbag · 10/07/2014 15:31

I don't think you do cheery, the ones that get in, get an email. :)

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Tealady1983 · 11/07/2014 11:20

Fingers crossed xGrin

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bumpiesonamission · 11/07/2014 15:38

Anyone heard anything???!!!

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CheeryName · 11/07/2014 15:41

No...

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EvilHerbivore · 11/07/2014 15:47

Me either....Sad

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JakeBullet · 11/07/2014 16:29

I've had one.....its about school results lol. Got all excited for nothing Grin

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Rainicorn · 11/07/2014 16:33

nothing yet?

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SholerAndChocolate · 11/07/2014 16:34

Jake I had one and the subject was 'and the winners are...' thats just cruel! Grin

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gemma1787 · 11/07/2014 16:35

I had the school results one too! Came up as Mumsnet team and got all excited. Ha ha

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AngelieMumsnet · 11/07/2014 16:47

I've just emailed the MNers who have been selected to visit in July Grin

If you haven't received an email today, you may still be selected for dates later in the year and we'll be sending emails about this next week. Sorry for the wait!

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JakeBullet · 11/07/2014 16:47
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JakeBullet · 11/07/2014 16:49
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Fairylea · 11/07/2014 22:20
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JakeBullet · 11/07/2014 22:37

Well I am very disappointed. ...I came back here expecting to see happy Mumsnetters who had been chosen and not a soul here to congratulate.
Only us "not chosen" folk.

C'mon. .I must be able to say "congrats and have a fab time" to somebody surely.

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goats · 12/07/2014 00:19

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CheeryName · 12/07/2014 06:58

Nothing for me. Never mind us losers can form a Notlins clique. Free swimming in the (virtual) tropical waterworld anyone?

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bumpiesonamission · 12/07/2014 07:23

Oo I'll jump in. Me and my lo will also enjoy a virtual swing on the big swings

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Ratbagcatbag · 12/07/2014 07:47

I'm going to go on the virtual carousel as last time I went on one I actually got stuck and to get off I had to ungraciously fall off - in front of everyone

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gemma1787 · 12/07/2014 14:21

Not me either :( Well done to the chosen ones and have a lovely time!

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JakeBullet · 13/07/2014 10:14

Where will he feedback thread be as I'd like to see what people think?

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Ledkr · 13/07/2014 10:18

I didn't even get a disappointing email!! Zilch here.

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AliceDoesntLiveHereAnymore · 13/07/2014 20:02

Yes, I popped in to see who was going to be all excited and nothing...

I didn't sign up for this one because we just took our first holiday ever with the dcs last month, so didn't want to put my name in when there were so many others that haven't had a chance to go on holiday yet.

But dammit I wanted to be cheered by all the excited people announcing they'd been chosen! Hmm Where are you all??

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