Frequently Asked Questions

• Where are the talk threads from old Local?
• I used to belong to a Local site, but now I can't find it, where is it?
• I own/run a small business and want to offer a Mumsnet Local Discount, what do I do?
• I would like to add a Media Request to a Local Site, what do I do?
• I am organising a local campaign, how do I let Local Mumsnetters know?
• I am looking for childcare but can't find what I want in the Childcare & Education listings on my Local site, what do I do?
• I want to organise a nanny share but can't find what I want in the Childcare & Education listings on my Local site, what do I do?
• I am looking for volunteers locally, how do I let Local Mumsnetters know?
• What is The Friendship Bench talk thread in Meet-ups for?
• What is the Skills Swaps talk thread in Meet-ups for?
• What is the Support Groups talk thread in Meet-ups for?

• Where are the talk threads from old Local?

  Most Local talk threads belong in the Discussions topic. If there was a thread in your old Local you were particularly fond of, you should find it there.

• I used to belong to a Local site, but now I can't find it, where is it?

  We have moved things around a bit. If you're in a small town, try looking in the county site in new Local.

• I own/run a small business and want to offer a Mumsnet Local Discount, what do I do?

  Write the terms of the offer in the talk thread. Include your business name, the main gist of the offer and an expiry date in the title of the thread. For example, Milly's cafe, Reading - 30% off lunches - until 31/1/13. A Mumsnet Local Discount thread costs £20 to post.

• I would like to add a Media Request to a Local Site, what do I do?

  Pick the Can You Help? talk topic within Local. Write the terms of the request in the talk thread. Include your business name, the main gist of the request and an deadline date in the title of the thread. For example 'The Hertfordshire Evening News is seeking local Mum with twins - deadline 31/1/13'. A Media Request in Local costs £20 to post.

• I am organising a local campaign, how do I let Local Mumsnetters know?

  Pick the Campaigns talk topic within Local. Please do not add national campaigns here.

• I am looking for childcare but can't find what I want in the Childcare & Education listings on my Local site, what do I do?

  Pick the Childcare Wanted talk topic within Local. If you are offering childcare, please do not post here, please list your services in the Childcare & Education listings within your Local site.

• I want to organise a nanny share but can't find what I want in the Childcare & Education listings on my Local site, what do I do?

  Pick the Nanny Share talk topic within Local. Don't forget to write the full terms of the share including payments during holidays etc. If you are a childcare provider, please do not post here, please list your services in the Childcare & Education listings within your Local site.

• I am looking for volunteers locally, how do I let Local Mumsnetters know?

  Pick the Volunteering talk topic within Local. Those who want to volunteer can also start a thread.

• What is The Friendship Bench talk thread in Meet-ups for?

  Use the Friendship Bench for one-to-one meet-ups. This is the to find someone to hang out with in the local area. It's for new mums who would like to chat to a more experienced mum. It's for older women whose own families don't live by them and would like to offer some 'granny' type support. It's for mums and dads who just want to meet someone for a coffee and a chat, or for someone who just wants to find a local running partner. In short, It's for everyone looking for some support or company, and anyone who just wants to make a new friend.

  If you do arrange to meet someone, make sure that you organise to meet in a public place to start with. Use Mumsnet's private messaging system rather than giving out emails and phone numbers until you are comfortable.

• What is the Skills Swaps talk thread in Meet-ups for?

  Do you need some advice on which shrubs to plant in your garden, or do you need help painting a room or with a dress pattern? What can you offer in return? Put the swap details in the thread title: 'I can knit - can you prune apple trees?'.

  If you do arrange to meet someone, make sure that you organise to meet in a public place to start with. Use Mumsnet's private messaging system rather than giving out emails and phone numbers until you are comfortable.

• What is the Support Groups talk thread in Meet-ups for?

  If you are looking for support for a particular problem, you can post here. If you run a support group, you can also post here.

  If you do arrange to meet someone, make sure that you organise to meet in a public place to start with. Use Mumsnet's private messaging system rather than giving out emails and phone numbers until you are comfortable.