An Alternative Currency -
Laying the Foundation for a Local Economy and
a Secure Future for Midleton
a Secure Future for Midleton
Speaker, Michael O'Callaghan
Midleton Library
Thursday 14th October
6 – 7.30pm
Ml O'C will give an overview of different ways communities have brought about a vibrant economy in their town or village by using a local
exchange mechanism. He will include mention of Time Banks, where people young and old, skilled and amateur, can exchange hours worked, LETs (Local Exchange Trading System) for buying and selling local products and a description of communities that have introduced their own full blown local currency. These local exchange systems, when successful, can play a big part in getting jobs done and members of the community back to work when conventional money is scarce. Where they have been put in place it has often been found that their whole area benefits from the activities, interactions and friendships made in the process.
exchange mechanism. He will include mention of Time Banks, where people young and old, skilled and amateur, can exchange hours worked, LETs (Local Exchange Trading System) for buying and selling local products and a description of communities that have introduced their own full blown local currency. These local exchange systems, when successful, can play a big part in getting jobs done and members of the community back to work when conventional money is scarce. Where they have been put in place it has often been found that their whole area benefits from the activities, interactions and friendships made in the process.
Sustainable Midleton (Midleton Transition Town)
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