For some time now (2 years in July – wow !) I’ve been running and moderating the East Lothian chapter of the FreeCycle organisation. I was looking for a couple of stairgates for No. 1 daughter and managed to secure them from a very nice couple in Edinburgh. Not an issue for me as I worked in Edinburgh at the time, however given I lived fully a 40mile round trip from the collection point I thought there had to be a group in East Lothian…on checking I found there wasn’t and so I kicked it all off.
I think it’s fair to say it’s been a success and shows every sign of continuing on in a similar vein however today I’ve decided to kick off a new project .
Time Swappers will fill another void I’ve noticed is lacking in local communities. Very often I’ve had to reject posts or ask members to re-word their offers as they are offering items for the explicit benefit of others either by monetary gain or by barter, well I’ve decided there has got to be an outlet for this.
The premise is simple. You have a skill, ability or talent that you are willing to trade or barter against something you need or want doing around the home etc, eg you’re a champion cake-baker and you’re living-room needs redecorated. Post to that effect, meet a decorator in your local community with a sweet-tooth, come to an agreement on terms. Job done !!
Time on your hands…go on! Swap it !
