Introduction and Welcome

Hello to the other Somerset Grannies!

I am not yet a Granny - I will be next January and I am so excited. We know that the new arrival is to be a boy. I have two grown-up sons, so I am well used to boys and their ways!

I really just wanted to say hi - not sure really what this site is about yet, but I shall have a look around, and will probably make a more worthwhile contribution soon.

Best wishes.

Oh how exciting. Someone once told me that you think you know what love is - then you have a grandchild, and that is so true . Our Somerset site is just getting going really so feel free to add any what's ons or useful bits and bobs. Welcome!

Thanks Sandy. I live in Frome, so almost Wiltshire and/or Banes! I was brought up in Westfield, Radstock though, so I am Somerset down to my socks! I work as an LSA in Bath, also like knitting and have fond memories of learning to knit aged 5 at Westfield Infants School. My expectant son lives in London, so we aren't on the doorstep. I foresee quite a few trips up the M3 though! I am slightly concerned at being seen as an interfering Granny - a very fine line, I think. I can remember when I came out of hospital with my new son, my mum being adamant that he wanted a drink of water and I was really upset!! Hormones, I guess, but I am wary of doing the same with my daughter-in- law - especially as mum-in-law and not mum. I am thinking of getting the book I have seen advertised about being a new grandparent. Do you know if anyone has read it on Mumsnet and what their verdict was?

Meanwhile, the knitting is proceeding at a quick pace, thanks to half term this week.

Just realised that the book I am thinking of was written by Gransnet! Is there such a thing as Granny-brain, similar to Mummy-brain? Anyway I have just ordered it.

It's even harder not to be seen as an "interfering Nan" when you live next door! I suspect that keeps me away more than it invites me in, though I get on very well with my daughter and her partner - thankfully. I'm sure you will be fine. I can remember my mum, on seeing our daughter for the first time, screeching "arrgghh, she's laying on her face", which is how we did it in those days.

I've not heard any opinions on the new grandparent book yet. Perhaps if you get it you can do a review!? ;)

Hello Sandy217, and Granny Sally .Sue D and I met last week and had a great chat and a delicious pub lunch. Keen to include others and meeting more people next time. I am near Shepton Mallett not far from Frome. I go to the Wednesday market for veg I sell raw fleece but not knitting wool.

Hi gimmer - nice to meet you! . Sue said she had met up with someone. Sounds interesting selling fleeces, and going to markets too. Is it a big market at Shepton Mallett? Perhaps if it is regular we should advertise it in the listings?

Hi - I have been a 'lurker' and 'dipper' on Gransnet for a while now. Live on Mendip and have four grandchildren two in this country and two abroad. Have only lived here for four years so getting to know the area and love it! Be interested to hear more about Shepton Mallet Market - I love Wells Market.
Annie

Hi Annie, nice to meet you! I live in south Somerset so anything you can tell me about your area will be interesting. Glad you are "dipping" back in

Hello, I also live in Frome and am getting very confused! Before Gransnet locals, I met with a group of GNs in Birmingham (just over a year ago) that led to a meeting with other SW Grans in the Bristol area. More recently I met up with SW Grans from further afield, in Exeter.
I have introduced myself on the Bath local forum as they are so near, now I find there are many other local groups all over Somerset....... so many groups, so little time

oh dear. I think you will find it has settled down now! There is a group in Bristol, a group in Bath, then this one encompassing the whole of Somerset (minus Bath and Bristol!!). The north and south Somerset groups, although still set up, are not actually active. Sorry for the confusion!!!

Welcome all the same

Hi everyone! Have just joined. I live in Shepton Mallet but I grew up in Weston s M. Moved back to the West Country after eight years in South Wales. I went there to go to University where I met my husband and we now both work for a small family run archaeological firm based in Glastonbury. I have four sons, one stepson and one stepdaughter from previous marriages and now have four grandchildren, three boys and a girl. Looking forward to having some interesting discussions here, and maybe meeting some of you! x

Welcome Florrie64. Glad to have you on board. It seems slow but sure with our group but we'll get there! Please join in any time, add your thoughts, start a discussion, but most of all take part.

This foul weather doesn't encourage much - but at least we can share our thoughts on here without getting wet!

We do have a Face Book page now if anyone would like to add bits on there. What's on near you, interesting tit-bits etc, news you might have or something to make us laugh!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gransnet-Somerset/306345372818781?ref=hl

Hi interested in meetups but I work full time with every other Friday off and weekends free. Interested in anything within 30 mins drive from Wincanton

Hi there. I've just discovered this site so thought I'd jump on in
I have to confess to not actually being a Gran, although I am old enough to be one, being in my 50s. I am an older Mum having a child of 8, so I hope that's ok.
I just felt the need to beable to chat with others of a similar age to myself.
We live in Taunton and we Home school, so not your usual run of the mill people. We are also a very big Carnival family.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone xxx

Of course it's ok Evenstar. Welcome!!

Hi. I'm a bit north of most of you. I live in Portishead. I was getting very confused with all these Bristol bath and Somerset forums. Thanks for the clarification.

Glad it's a bit clearer now Galen

Hi
I posted here last year when I was thinking of moving to the area. I have now been living in Burnham for nearly 6 months, and your email reminded me I should get back in touch.
Harriet

Hi Harriet and welcome