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ANGHOM Joined N/A
| Posted on Thursday, 22 January, 2004 - 08:11 pm: | |
Would anyone like to join a DIY helpers club register? Where skilled people will take on jobs locally for payment in kind - eg gardening in return for house cleaning; painting/papering in return for plumbing or electrical jobs. Letter-writing, CVs, cooking, shopping, houseminding, literary or business research could also be available. Most homes in Forest Hill are old and labour intensive - there must be lots of people who need, and can offer some helpful service or other. |
roz Joined N/A
| Posted on Saturday, 24 January, 2004 - 11:42 am: | |
yes- definitely- a great idea- however I wouldn't want to put my personal details on this site- perhaps the webmaster could assist with making other arrangements? |
roz Joined N/A
| Posted on Friday, 05 March, 2004 - 11:36 pm: | |
any more on this? I think its a great idea |
se23.com Joined N/A
| Posted on Sunday, 07 March, 2004 - 11:05 am: | |
If there is sufficient demand we will be happy to make arrangements - anyone wishing to partake should email helpers@se23.com to register interest. |
Samurai Joined N/A
| Posted on Friday, 30 April, 2004 - 06:47 pm: | |
Very interesting but wouldn't that mean purchasing materials out of our own pocket, thus eluding the 'Helping' situation? |
ANGHOM Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 11 May, 2004 - 06:18 pm: | |
Of course not, Samurai. Offers/agreements of jobs would be entirely negotiable. EG J Bloggs, electrician fixes light fittings for F Smith, painter, who agrees to paint J's ceiling. Details of who supplies parts, paint etc agreed in advance according to value of job and time spent. A simple list of what individuals can offer and what they require should not be hard to set up: for exmple my wish list - Painter, Electrician,Gardener, Man with Van (who can collect or move smallish items); house cleaner; person willing to do the week's washing/ironing; person willing to cook and cater for a dinner party; person who can produce business/formal letters, do your perfect CV;write your dream romantic letter. I know, DREAM ON! |
CITH Joined N/A
| Posted on Friday, 14 May, 2004 - 09:43 pm: | |
Sounds like a fantastic idea, but how do you guarentee the integrity of exchange/work? Is there any organisation (.org) that facilitates this kind of arrangement? Food for thought... |
BaggyDavergoingthroughtheoldthreadsgoodnight (Unregistered Guest) Joined N/A
| Posted on Friday, 18 February, 2005 - 09:20 pm: | |
Its called the 'Lets Scheme', but even that is too hippy for me |
Doc Joined 02-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, 23 February, 2005 - 01:41 pm: | |
I recall that last time I tried to find info on the local Lets scheme (a few years back) it was like pulling teeth. Found a phone number eventually but it was answered by someone who sounded like they werenīt too pleased to be contacted. Would like to hear if things have got better now, as I still think itīs a great idea. |
Baggydave Joined 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, 24 February, 2005 - 08:25 pm: | |
My mates in York were well into this. He is big on the Green Party but was beaten into 87th place by the BNP in the Euro elections. Not that I have any support for the latter whatsoever, but just ironic that as a nation many of the majority are more interested in stirring up hatred than preserving our resources/planet. But is anyone interested in my rantings. |
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