Cbeebies presenter Katy Ashworth has become ambassador to the Bristol networking group Freelance Mum.
The I Can Cook presenter and children’s entertainer, pictured, joined the group on International Women’s Day in March when she guest spoke at its Brave, Bold and Bonkers event. 
A freelancer and mum to three-year-old Charlie, Katy is no stranger to the world of freelancing and motherhood.
She said: “It’s a real honour to be ambassador for Freelance Mum. As a busy freelance mum, I know how bonkers it is juggling your career around children. Freelance Mum gives people a chance to connect with others in the same boat. It’s a real lifeline and great to be part of.”
Freelance Mum founder, voiceover artist Faye Dicker, added: “I’m delighted Katy has joined us. From the moment we first spoke, we just clicked – we shared the same understanding of freelancing and motherhood. When Katy guest spoke in March she instantly connected with the group. She might be a celebrity, but she ‘gets it’. People relate to her world and her to ours. The mums and little ones all love her.”
Freelance Mum runs networking events in Bristol which allow parents in business to network and crucially, bring their children.
Born out of Faye’s own need after having children, the group started in 2013 as a blog and podcast to help freelance parents connect. The networking events were launched in July 2014 after Faye realised there was a need for parents to meet face to face.
The group now meets twice a month at Windmill Hill City Farm and St Paul’s Church in Southville, attracting up to 40 mums and their children, to each meeting.
Katy will be speaking at Freelance Mum’s third birthday party on July 13 on ‘Why three is the magic number’.
Location: St Paul’s Church, Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1DG
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 10am – 12noon
Tickets £7.50 plus booking fee
Details from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-with-freelance-mum-may-tickets-31522209778
