I’m Christina, originally from Lancashire in England but now residing on the Upper East Side in
New York City, where I’ve been since early 2020.
I gave birth to my daughter, Darcy, in August 2021, which was a rough time in itself with COVID
around. When Darcy was a few months old, I decided to be pro-active about creating
friendships for both myself and her, as I knew nobody here.
Soon enough, I’d managed to make a few British and Irish mum friends, and I kept finding more
as time went on. I began organizing meet-ups, the first one being in March 2022. Since then,
there’s been hundreds of meet-ups and hundreds of mums join the WhatsApp communities.
I’m hoping to continue organising plenty of meet-ups, both with the children and without, and
also work on collaborations with brands, establishments and other organisations in New York
City. I hope I can make this such a great community for everyone!
- The aim is to establish friendships for both mums and children, have events for you to look
forward to, have a space where you can get advice from like-minded mums and for you to feel
you’re not alone.
ABOUT
MEMBERS
Perks of being a member of the British & Irish Mums in NYC
community include:
- A vetted members-only active WhatsApp community group,
with a variety of subgroups to choose from, such as
neighbourhood groups, a pregnancy group, and a main chat to
discuss anything and everything.
- Access to meet-ups, with a range of activities and in a variety
of neighbourhoods of New York City. At least one meet-up per
month will be free.
- A frequent newsletter outlining the meet-ups, along with perks
and discounts, and recommendations for child-friendly events
around New York City.
- Access to guides that aim to support navigating city life, with
useful tips and tricks, such as where to buy British chocolate
and how to navigate the subway with a stroller! Coming soon!
All 50 founding memberships have now been claimed, and the
new pricing options are below:
3 months access - $30
6 months access - $50
12 months access - $85
To gain group access, please click here to fill in the required form.
If you are approved, an email will be sent within 48 hours, with
details on where to send your membership payment.
“British & Irish Mums in NYC is an incredible
network of awesome expat mums living in
the city! My husband, son and I are living a
NY/London life for a few years and it’s been
the best thing about New York! The meet-
ups are so fun and make the most out of
NYC. Christina has created an incredible
network that makes moving countries with
little ones a lot easier.”
- Nancy from London, mum to Otis, and lives
on the UWS.
“Being part of the British & Irish Mums group
has been SO important to my life since moving
to NYC with my husband and baby. 2 years on
and I have made friends for life and wouldn’t
have had half the experiences I’ve had if it
wasn’t for this wonderful group. Christina works
tirelessly to create a safe space for expat
families, the meet-ups are always fun and
diverse, appealing to all different ages and
interests. I am SO grateful for Christina for all
the work she puts in for us.”
- Charlotte from Birmingham, mum to Amelia,
and lives on the UWS.
“The British & Irish Mums in NYC group was
a true blessing for our family when we
moved to the city. Having the opportunity
to meet new friends, sharing
recommendations and useful resources has
been invaluable. As a family, we truly value
the friendships, connections and
networking opportunities that this
community has provided. Being an expat
can be hard, especially with little ones, but
this group has given us lifelong friends and
a community which means more than
anything!”
- Holly from Plymouth, mum to Maya, and
lives in Jersey City Heights.