CaterinaH

I posted this a while ago on a different thread and it seems to have been really popular, so thought I'd add it here for good measure. For anyone looking for free items to borrow or keep - on your doorstep - you might be interested in a new community experiment called [www.streetbank.com]. The website allows you to see all the things that people in the immediate area (within 1000 yards of your home) are willing to lend, give away or skills they are willing to share. It's really starting to take off in East Dulwich and I just thought I'd spread the love a little as the more people who get on board, the more there will be to lend/give away and the better the site becomes. We've recently seen sombrero hats and piano's being lent and given away (in that order) and there have also been some very happy tales of new friendships forming as a result, too. It's a great way to get to know your neighbours and bolster the community spirit ... as well as saving you money, preventing waste and so saving the environment a little too. It is totally free, takes about three minutes of your time to sign on and the best part is it should give you a warm glow inside, too. Also when it goes nationwide - you can say that you were one of the very first to get on board!

I just wanted to give an update on Streetbank.com which is now really starting to take off in East Dulwich. We've recently seen sombrero hats and piano's being lent and given away (in that order) and there have also been some very happy tales of new friendships forming as a result, too. The more people who join, the better the site becomes so do please spread the word if you can. It's so easy to join and is a great way to bring communities together - as well as save money and energy too, of course. Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn status updates for those who've joined seem to work really well. With each new member, the site becomes a little more useful and much more fun, too. Catherine

That's great Natalie - I'm so glad you like it - keep spreading the word! Catherine

I posted a thread last week about Streetbank - a new website dedicated to helping communities lend, borrow and give away things and skills to their neighbours - and there's been a really encouraging response from people who've had a look at the site and signed up. The latest person to sign up has a 1 and 3 year old daughter - and has recently posted clothes to give away to a good home. Really hope we get more and more members as word gets round...takes 3 minutes to sign on and who knows where it might lead...free stuff, more work/business opportunities - less waste - perhaps you'll even make a new friend or two in the process.... www.streetbank.com Catherine