Melbourne Eastern Region LETS Community. | Community

Melbourne Eastern Region LETS Community.

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Other
• Community

25.01.2022 How pretty would our streets look?

23.01.2022 Eco-anxiety is very topical at the moment...because we are all human!!! This was a lovely blog I read. https://www.pipmagazine.com.au//climate-crisis-mental-hea/

22.01.2022 I love the idea of rescuing food. How is it we throw out stuff when people starve? Here's a great mention in Local Food Network newsletter! A source of free food at Diamond Creek Last week, we reported that The Rotary Club of Diamond Creek has partnered with SecondBite to give away free food every Saturday, from 9-11am, at Diamond Creek Church, 32 Wensley Street, Diamond Creek (opposite Aksorn Thai and the police station). Carol Woolcock decided to take a look: "There did n...ot seem to be eligibility criteria. The staff urged us to take some of the produce as they were having to throw away what was left. As we are self isolating oldies, she collected a few each of nectarines, peaches, oranges, plums plus an onion and red capsicum and a bag of salad mix. I was impressed with the quality and can't believe these were destined for landfill by the contributing vendors." Lets all start asking about avoiding wastage...

21.01.2022 WELCOME to the Melbourne Eastern Region LETS Page or MERLETS for short. http://www.merlets.org.au/ We are a welcoming group of people who share our knowledge, skills and time to connect with our local community and lend a hand when it is needed!... We trade in online tokens that can be freely used for our own needs. In return we offer our services back in a collaboration and cooperation. Our cashless community believes currency is best transacted in time, service, support and in kind. It is inclusive and you'll be amazed by the list of talents we have amongst our community. Everyone can join in as we all have something we can give :-) No Joining fee Annual Subscription: $15 (Full membership) $10 (Concession)

20.01.2022 We are back again at the Sustainability Fair...Sunday 9th Feb, 10am-2pm. Come and have a chat :-) https://www.facebook.com/events/508888996648928/

15.01.2022 One of our community members shared this and thought is was very true...connections within our community are healthy. The LETS group's aims is to bring our community a little closer!

15.01.2022 One of our Melbourne Eastern Region LETS members is involved with Extinction Rebellion (XR). There is a free talk coming up on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 3 PM 5:30 PM at the Central Ringwood Community Centre (Beford Park) Rosewarne Lane, Ringwood... The talk will cover:- ~ What IS the science confirming the Climate and Ecological crisis? ~ Who and what is Extinction Rebellion? ~ Are we really heading towards the 6th Mass Extinction? ~ What can we do to help secure our collective future? ~ How can you get more involved within your day-to-day life? Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 3 PM 5:30 PM Central Ringwood Community CentreRosewarne Lane, Ringwood https://www.facebook.com/events/435212190708308/ You are most welcome to join us on 23rd

15.01.2022 Well, it sure has been interesting times we’ve had. One of the great things about MERLETS has been the ongoing connections via zoom throughout this time. I haven’t been too active with this site as I don’t know about you but e-traffic coming my way has tripled! I’ve been grateful to our community that I’ve never felt truly alone and it has been lovely having the group out there. Great news - some of the restrictions are easing so it means that we are again emerging slowly wi...th trading and our weekday and weekend project groups are beginning - all while social distancing and staying safe with hygiene practices in place. So I thought I would share this lovely online choir song as a thank you to all of our members for just being there for others. https://youtu.be/g7U7iYxHw2Q

10.01.2022 This is a UK based page - but some brilliant ideas here that could prompt a google locally. For example...i hope people are saving their toothbrushes and toothpastes and recycling through Terracycle... interesting that the LETS idea wasn't included either. I've just started the Buy Nothing Croydon (inc North and South), Croydon Hills and Warranwood. Great project. https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/

10.01.2022 I don't know about you but the one thing COVID-19 has done to me is remind me of what is important. A time to reflect, take some time to stop, take check and really appreciate what we have now. I also appreciate how we live in Australia and what gifts that brings. as well as thinking of others that don't. I haven't written or shared in a while as I got a bit e-overwhelmed, after a little asking I knew a lot of people feel the same with over communication. So I'll go slow......our network has been great in Thursday chats. Wishing you health and safety, Nicole and the rest of us :-) See more

08.01.2022 I've just written to Maroondah Council about their master plans for Croydon Community Precinct - in it I said Edna Walling would have a fit and I don't want the Truman Show Village in town...but anyway just to let you know if you are interested they have extended the consult until Australia Day 2020...I'm quite sad about the demise of the library as I've sat many a day staring into that lake!!! It's a bit of history even though it sure needs a clean up! If you are local to Croydon, if you haven't already had a chance to have your say, there is time! https://yoursay.maroondah.vic.gov.au/croydon-community-prec

08.01.2022 Looking after community has always been a priority at LETS. Please take care of yourselves and those around you (especially the vulnerable) in these uncertain times. Think critically and don't panic. Calm and measured response is the best way. And you can always be in the garden. Doing stuff or simply enjoying it.

08.01.2022 Recently, we've had a lot of people liking our site! This is wonderful. I'm sorry i haven't individually contacted you and have a chat or responded personally to your like, life's been well you know a bit different! I'd really love for you to contact me if you would like more info. please feel free to message me. Our focus is on Melbourne Eastern Region of Melbourne. Our website is http://www.merlets.org.au... Looking forward to new members... nicole

06.01.2022 This looks great. I agree one thing COVID has taught us we need tight local economies!!!

05.01.2022 Food Is Free - Ringwood East. There are sharing shelves located on my front fence line. 27 Rosedale Crescent, Ringwood East. Near the Ringwood Lake Park. People donate their excess food, from their garden and pantry. There are now some extra shelves to donate plants.... You are welcome to take what you can use. It is for all in our community. Our latest donation is a heap of bakery items. See more

05.01.2022 This Free event is facilitated by one of our LETS members, Jane Monk. Knowing Jane, it will be an informative & inspiring event. See below:- There are two opportunities in November to participate in the two hour Introduction to Drawdown. In Belgrave on 10th November (https://connect.pachamama.org//reversing-global-warming-in) In Croydon on 17th November (https://connect.pachamama.org//reversing-global-warming-in) If you are not able to come, but know someone who does, pl...ease forward this email to them. Project Drawdown is a good news story that presents the science and math showing that reversing Global Warming by 2050 is possible and that everyone has a role to play. In deep gratitude and love for your courage to be awake. Jane Monk Community Facilitator Project Drawdown Australia Eastern Melbourne Hub Coordinator Be The Change Australia Training Leader and Facilitator The Pachamama Alliance Mobile: 0416 279 811 See more

04.01.2022 The Buy Nothing project is wonderful...have you found your local one. I just did :-) https://www.facebook.com/BuyNothingProject/

04.01.2022 New year, new hope!!! I loved 2040 and the possibilities...something to hope for. i thought I would share this as a communal sharing and LETS based system is something to continue to embrace, not new technology and all about people. Here's to a wonderful 2020. i know I am a day early and tomorrow i will enjoy! ... Happy New Year! Please do share your hopeful podcast interests...just realising there is a lot out there looking interesting i don't know about!

04.01.2022 We love being local...this is a brilliant website with a wonderful newsletter I look forward to reading in my inbox. https://localfoodconnect.org.au/

03.01.2022 So today is Giving Tuesday - an eco-friendly, non-profit initiative for good. It began as an alternative Black Friday and Cyber Monday...not sure that hit our airwaves. More onslaughts of advertising heading no doubt heading our way with Christmas...love the idea of shopping locally and supporting our local businesses and community. I really enjoyed a subscription to pip magazine one year. I hear they are doing podcasts. ... I liked this idea: https://www.pipmagazine.com.au//earth-advent-calendar-25-/ My friend has a great business re-purposing fabrics into backpacks and bags and creating Cambodian schools. I love social enterprises when I know a spent dollar has wonderful social benefits. https://beekeeperparade.com/ Let me know of good ones you follow :-)