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Glesca Grannies mailing list. Thoughts, please?

(46 Posts)
Marydoll Thu 25-Jul-24 08:39:07

Good morning, Glesca Grannies, I have been thinking (a dangerous business.)

The Colchester grans have a FB page I believe and wondered what we could do to improve communication for our group.
I don't like Facebook, but wondered if a mailing list would be appropriate. That way, everyone would be in the loop.
Of course, we would still advertise on GN, so that no-one is excluded.

I understand grans may understandibly not wish to divulge their email address, but I would only send blind copies, so no-one would be aware of anyone else's email address. Apart from me, that is.
I do this for the various groups in my church and it works well.

What do you think?

weenanni59 Sun 28-Jul-24 14:39:54

I’m up for that Mary . :-)

Marydoll Sun 28-Jul-24 15:23:27

We may be group of two!
I hope all is well with you. X

Pittcity Sun 28-Jul-24 20:58:27

Colchester has an email group too for those who aren't on Facebook. We also have a phone group for those who prefer to be called.

Marydoll Sun 28-Jul-24 21:25:21

Thanks Pitt.
I do know some phone numbers and email addresses, but I suspect that some people may be wary of sharing personal details. It is completely understandable.

brook2704 Sun 28-Jul-24 22:08:21

I’m fine with it marydoll thanks, another possibility might be a what’s app group as well ?

Marydoll Sun 28-Jul-24 22:16:55

brook2704

I’m fine with it marydoll thanks, another possibility might be a what’s app group as well ?

👍

baubles Sun 28-Jul-24 22:32:15

I’ve just seen this MD, I’m ok with it too.

Grannmarie Mon 29-Jul-24 00:26:40

Fine by me, Mary.

Grandmabatty Mon 29-Jul-24 05:46:16

It's fine by me too. I don't know why I didn't see this post earlier either

Grammaretto Mon 29-Jul-24 06:22:16

I find WhatsApp easiest. Keep thinking Marydoll 🤔 🤣

Marydoll Mon 29-Jul-24 08:40:54

I was beginning to think I had been sent to Coventry! 🤣

TopsyIrene06 Mon 29-Jul-24 09:27:11

Just seen this - yes OK by me. Apologies for the delay.

Seb1 Mon 29-Jul-24 09:59:10

I would happily be added hopefully will manage to get along to something, work gets in the way more times than not😖

Litterpicker Mon 29-Jul-24 10:30:06

I’m happy to be on an email or phone list but I don’t do Facebook and find WhatsApp groups a bit of a pain when conversations are going on between individual group members that have no relevance for me. Sorry to sound a bit grouchy! I do love to hear news of the Glesca/Scottish grans and hope to make it to the next meet-up 🥰

Parsley3 Mon 29-Jul-24 11:03:42

Would you add me? I haven't made it to any of the meetups but I hope to in the future. I am in a couple of WhatsApp groups and like them but will go with the flow.

Marydoll Mon 29-Jul-24 11:26:09

Parsley3

Would you add me? I haven't made it to any of the meetups but I hope to in the future. I am in a couple of WhatsApp groups and like them but will go with the flow.

Oh, you will be very welcome to join us.

Stilllearning Mon 29-Jul-24 14:54:32

I’m fine with any of it, probably prefer WhatsApp because I’m guilty of not always checking my emails ie have 934 unread ones at the moment😳😂!

weenanni59 Mon 29-Jul-24 15:55:43

I’m on a few what’s app groups and find then easy to use.
Happy to go with the flow :-)

Baggs Mon 29-Jul-24 16:00:40

Yep.

paddyann54 Mon 29-Jul-24 16:30:10

I haven't been to a meetup but you're welcome to have my e-mail might be good to hear what happened to some folk who left.We never know if its their decision or if its ill health .I check my e-mails twice daily and delete whats not wanted ,haven't got out of the habit since I retired.Let me know if I should send the e-mail address by msg on here

Marydoll Mon 29-Jul-24 17:02:54

I have made a Whats App group, it has two members, only because I already have their phone numbers!
If you are interested please PM me and I will add your number, then message you back, so thay you have mine.
With my GDPR hat on, can we please agree, not to share the numbers with anyone outwith the group, without prior consent. consent.

paddyann, we would love to see you at a meet up.

Marydoll Mon 29-Jul-24 18:08:26

I may have messed up! 🤣
So much for being an IT Guru! 😊

Marydoll Mon 29-Jul-24 18:18:12

It's OK! Two people have successfully joined! I have redeemed myself! I think.🤣

Jangran99 Mon 29-Jul-24 20:28:40

Late to the party as usual but a WhatsApp group sounds great. Please count me in Marydollsmile