My First Britmums Live 2015

AD - MAM UK sponsored me to attend this event. 

Thank you to my wonderful sponsor MAM UK who sponsored me to attend the Britmums Live event in London. A blogging and social media weekend event. 

I travelled on the early morning train from Newcastle to Kings cross station.  Arriving at my hotel for the night, the Travelodge Central City Road at noon. I then made my way to the Brewery which was the venue for Britmums live and just a short walk from the hotel. 

 Name badges were collected  and we made our way into the hub where lots of  brands were situated. It was a nice chance to meet some brands and do some networking. 

There was a welcome talk then a keynote speech by Deliciously Ella. This was followed by an inspiring talk by Victoria Wright.  Then it was time to see if we could break an official Guinness world record for the most mummies wrapped in toilet roll in three minutes.  Even with 18 mummies disqualified we still managed to break a record and we now all have a medal to prove it. 

Then it was time for the sessions to begin. I attended two sessions on Friday - Google + as I know nothing about this and if I am honest even after the talk it still confuses me, but I did learn some useful tips. I then attended a photo session which I found a bit disappointing and like a sales pitch sadly. 

It was then time for a drinks reception outside in the lovely seating area with free wine thanks to Lindeman's. I spent a lovely hour or so sitting chatting to so many bloggers whose blogs I read on a regular basis and it was so lovely to meet them all in real life.

Saturday was another early start as I was up, dressed and packed ready to check out of the hotel and make my way to the Brewery for day two of the event which started at 8.30 am. We made our way to the hub for breakfast of fresh fruit juices and little overnight oat pots which were delicious. 

I really enjoyed the sessions I attended on Saturday which were Social media optimisation which will full of tips on keeping on top of social media. Bloggers and Brands which had tips on how to get the most from working with brands and beginning SEO which was super useful as I know nothing at all about SEO.

 I then attended my final session which was photo styling for your blog pictures and Instagram, this was a really great session. 

I then decided to leave the event early so I could get my train home as I had a long journey ahead of me. I picked up my goody bag and jumped in a taxi and headed to Kings Cross. I had such a great time at Britmums and I learnt so many useful tips not only from the sessions but also from other bloggers I spoke to.