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Are you a still considering who to vote for? Sure but could change your mind? Help Gransnet by taking part in an online group...£100 to be won...NOW CLOSED

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AnnGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 21-Jul-14 12:48:30

Here at Mumsnet and Gransnet we are looking to run a series of private (ie no one else except those invited can view) on line focus groups on threads on MN or GN during the week of 28 July and are now inviting folks on Gransnet to take part (this has already been sent out to the GN panel but we could do with some more volunteers).

For the groups this year we are especially looking for people who are either:

a) yet to make their mind up about who to vote for or
b) people who are planning to vote for a particular party, but may change their mind

We're looking for a variety of participants to join the groups: we'll be running 6 groups and want 20 Mumsnetters or Gransnetters for each group (120 in total). We are keen to include a real variety of folks: this includes those with and without children, those who are working or not working, older mums, those aged 55+ with grandchildren, those looking for work etc

Project overview
From people who apply we will select participants and then allocate 20 to each group.
All participants need to be eligible to vote in the UK
It doesn't matter if you have strong or not so strong political views.
The comments you make will be used - anonymously - in a report which will be prepared for publication in September. The report will be look into if, how and why women's voting intentions are shifting and the overall views of women on the party leaders and parties.

How the groups will run
If you're selected to take part you'll need to add comments to one thread at least 3 times: we will post the first set of questions on Monday 28th July, and you'll have a couple of days to add your response and hopefully discuss the topic with other participants. On Wednesday 30 or Thursday 31st July we will add some follow up questions and you'll be sent the link again and asked to add your thoughts/ response to those questions then. You'll need to add your final thoughts by Monday 4th August at 9am. You're welcome to add any additional comments whenever you like between these dates and we may ask subsequent questions later in August if any key issues arise, that you'd be free to answer.

Prize draw
Everyone who takes part in an online group and adds comments as required will be entered into a prize draw where one participant will win a £100 voucher (for the store of their choice) - you'll have a 1 in 120 chance of being the winner ; )

Technical bit
Tech will set up a private thread on GN (and 5 on MN) - those selected will be sent the link and given permission to view the threads. We suggest you name change to take part.

Apply now
If you're able and willing to take part (and around on the dates above) please add your details here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHXBLPG
If you're selected we will email you confirmation by Wednesday 23rd July

And then we will send you a link on Monday 28th July.

Any questions please ask
thanks AnnGransnet

Anne58 Mon 21-Jul-14 18:19:09

The question "how many children do you have in your family/household" does that mean actually living with you?

AnnGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 21-Jul-14 18:44:17

Hi Phoenix - it's number of children you have (not v clear on reflection!)
thanks Ann

AnnGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 23-Jul-14 12:40:12

Hello - we could do with one or 2 more folks for this so if you're interested and able to take part please add your details on the link above

Galen Wed 23-Jul-14 12:57:49

Done

Brendawymms Wed 23-Jul-14 13:28:34

Done

Rowantree Wed 23-Jul-14 15:23:39

Done!

AnnGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 24-Jul-14 09:39:30

thanks all! We now have enough volunteers: do watch out for an email from me shortly to selected folks