Money – What is it and who controls it? An interesting article.
Money –Some points for revolutionaries to think...
In memoriam.
Thankyou Alison, you will forever remain in our memory and...President’s October Wrap up
Members take care of each other It was heart-warming to see how members came together to take care of a member involved in car crash on her way to October’s Trading Day. Someone realised how unwell this person was, called an ambulance, and stayed with her in the...
OCTOBER TRADING DAY in review
It was another great turnout at the October community trading day at the peace hall, such a variety of goods were on offer, honey, sauerkraut, kids games, clothes, plants, boomerang bags, computer parts and other things. It’s always interesting to see what turns up...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
Nov
25
Sun
11:30 am
Green Talks in the Park
Green Talks in the Park
Nov 25 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Welcome to ‘Green Talks in the Park’ which will be held on the last Sunday of each month throughout 2018! Jenn Wallace will be presenting a talk on the gentle art of verbal self defense.[...]
Dec
2
Sun
11:00 am
South Hub Day
@ St David's Neighbourhood Centre
South Hub Day
@ St David's Neighbourhood Centre
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Park and enter on Rookwood Avenue. This is a great venue St Davids offers us in return for some favours like some gardening. They give us their indoor hall which has a kitchenette, tv screen[...]