Connect with friends and make new ones in a very informal, relaxed setting. Enjoy good food and a complimentary glass of fizz as you mingle, laugh, and unwind. Perfect for catching up or meeting new people without the pressure—come for the atmosphere, stay for the conversation.

Hear from Bridget Sunderland, founder of the Mum Network, as she shares the vision that inspired the community.

Bridget’s story begins with becoming a mum — the joy, the unexpected challenges, and the ways parenthood reshaped her sense of self. She speaks candidly about navigating mental health struggles while caring for children, managing family difficulties, and the long, often messy process of finding her voice. Those experiences taught her how vital it is for parents to have a safe, practical, and compassionate place to turn to.

The Mum Network was born from that need.

Bridget’s vision for the Mum Network is to see a group of mums empowered, supported and envisioned for the lives they want to lead and for the ‘mothering’ experienced by so many to be less lonely, difficult and hard.

Bridget’s leadership emphasizes connection, respect, and empowerment. The Network offers peer support, listening spaces, learning opportunities, and signposting to professional services when needed.

If you want to be part of something that centers real parental experiences and supports families without judgement, join the Mum Network. Bring your story, your questions, and your voice — and help build a community that lifts up every parent who needs it.

Hear from local mums from numerous walks of life navigating motherhood, life, work and the ups and downs of parenting. Honest, non-judgmental conversathons that will inspire and challenge you.

Join candid conversations with local mums who share real stories about balancing babies, careers, relationships and self-care. Expect honest takes on sleepless nights, career pivots, blended families, cultural expectations, mental health, and the small wins that keep us going. No judgement—just practical insight, solidarity, and ideas you can try at home.

Who this is for

• New mums seeking perspective and reassurance.

• Working parents juggling roles and boundaries.

• Parents navigating change: separation, adoption, stepfamilies, or relocation.

• Anyone wanting to feel less alone in the daily chaos.

What to expect

• Genuine, unscripted conversations that respect every mum’s experience.

• Practical tips and coping strategies grounded in real life.

• Tough questions and gentle challenges to help you grow.

• A mix of humour, vulnerability, and hopeful takeaways.

Join us to listen, learn, and be part of a community that honours the messy, meaningful work of motherhood.

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