The Edge & Brisbane Tool Library
Yesterday I popped in to The Edge to see the Brisbane Tool Library‘s new home. Sabrina Chakori, Founder and organiser at reception. The Edge is part of the State Library of Queensland and on the ground floor was under-utilised storage space, which BTL moved...Travelling on LETS/CES
Earlier this year I spent 6 weeks traveling in the UK, France and Germany. Knowing that CES is global, I was keen to use my credit in whatever way I could, so I did some research before I left to prepare for it. I hope this story helps others use their credit...Skills Lab success story! (Or, how I spent some LETS units)
My incomplete project was to convert an unused pool spa into a garden. Seeing a neighbour fill a skip bag with rubble, originally for collection by a certain date, gave me an idea for using it. I saw this rubble pile growing daily, so the pressure was mounting to...
Sharing, caring and fun!
Everyone is sharing — from food to bikes to tools. You can even share your pets! It saves you money; it cuts down on clutter; it creates community. So, what is real sharing? It’s not driven by profit. It’s about sharing resources, skills, knowledge and decision-making...President’s September wrap-up
General Ahoy from Europe! During September, I’ve been visiting friends, family and colleagues in the UK, France and Germany. It’s been 15 years since I was last here; I don’t like to recklessly hop on planes just for sightseeing. Look out for my report, coming soon,...Login to mobile CES
Upcoming Events
Dec
16
Sun
12:00 pm
Community Trading Day in December
@ Albion Peace Hall
Community Trading Day in December
@ Albion Peace Hall
Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join the New economy, come along to our community trading day. BrisLETS has been a social enterprise since 1988. PROGRAMME: 12pm – 4pm Trading 12:30pm – Shared Lunch (Bring something to share) 2pm: Storytelling with[...]
Dec
20
Thu
10:00 am
Advisory Body meeting
@ Meeting Room 2A State Library of Queensland
Advisory Body meeting
@ Meeting Room 2A State Library of Queensland
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
BrisLETS Advisory Body This is a think tank for members and potential members who are interested in deepening their knowledge of mutual credit and monetary systems and how to run an exchange in order to[...]