Newsletter May 2019

May 2019

News and Views

A note from the editor

We had a successful AGM recently; the business was conducted reasonably swiftly and was followed by quite a lot of trading with honey, apple juice, fantastic home bakes and jam along with books, plants and bric a brac – think everyone went home having happily traded and with full stomachs thanks to Liz’s wonderful baking.

We were very grateful to Graham (259) who has agreed to help with some IT system support.

Hope to see you at an event soon!

Valerie (258)

An invitation … to HempLETS Talk and Trade

Date: Wed June 12th

Arrival and Set-up: 7.15pm Meeting Closes: 9.30pm

Theme: Plant Fair and Seed Swap

Venue: Gadebridge Community Centre, Rossgate, Galley Hill, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3LG.

(this is right at the first roundabout as you come in to HH and just beyond the pub)

This month we have our popular garden themed event. Now is the time to be sowing vegetables such as beans and tomatoes. They always taste wonderful when just picked from the garden. Bring any unwanted plants, seedlings, indoor early salad crops, etc.

Of course, you’re welcome to load your trading table up with whatever you wish!

This is a popular event with lots of members attending and we have a way for members of Letbuzz to inter-trade with HempLETS for more information contact Graham 259 gra@grajo.co.uk

FUTURE EVENTS

At the AGM we circulated a list of possible future events with the aim of sharing events coordination and finding out which events would be popular.

If you haven't already responded then please take a few minutes to read through the list (below) and reply to let us know which ones you might like to attend and whether you would like to coordinate/host any of them. There is space at the end of the list to add any ideas of your own!

Jean (82) jeanvharding@gmail.com

Bring & share meal
Clothes & accessories trading day
Plant & produce trade
Quiz
Walk, and pub lunch
Croquet
Meal at Mevan
Meal at Raj
Pamper day
Open gardens
Wine tasting
Talk and trade day (with speaker)

Breakfast in town

Other ideas:

Member offers:

Just to let you know that I am now insured for Indian Head massage as well as Shaitsu and Seated Acupressure.

Vikki 260

Members Interview

Continuing our theme of member introductions, this month we feature Valerie 258.

When did you join Letsbuzz?

I’ve been a member of Letsbuzz for nearly four years, but have been involved with Milton Keynes Letnet for about 25 years. I was delighted to find that Leighton Buzzard had it’s own Lets scheme.

What do you like about being in Letsbuzz?

I just love the concept of LETS where we can help each other, make new friends and trade without using cash.

What would you like to change?

I suppose I would like to be more active within the group (although I am pretty active). I am working full-time and so am time-short at the moment. It would be great if the whole group were a bit more active, but I think we do okay.

What is your most frequent trade?

I’m not sure what my most frequent trade is, I have bought quite a few items from members but I do intend to have some shiatsu treatments and possibly some singing lessons!

What has been your most unusual trade?

From my time with MK Letnet I’ve bought sheep and chickens, tuition for my children, a bike, I’ve certainly made good use of the scheme.

What are your interests?

I was very interested in self-sufficiency when I was younger, interested in health (I’m a midwife), particularly complementary therapies, education, politics, green issues. I love dancing and gigs.

What are your current offers and wants?

I’m a pretty good organiser, good admin skills … would like help in general and especially would like complementary therapies.

What's the best way for members to contact you? By email – valgommon@gmail.com

Diary Dates:

Wednesday 12^th June HempLETS Talk and Trade event, 7.15 – 9.30pm.

Sun 16^th June, Ashridge House Plant Sale (not a Letsbuzz event, but members may be interested, free event, details from Janet (102)

Sun 23 June, 10.30am Breakfast (probably at Vibe Café, 24-30 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard TBC, followed by a short walk along the canal if you wish

Valerie (258)

Summary of Trading Period 02.03.19 to 23.04.19

Description	Period 22.11.18 to 07.01.19
Total Number of Trades during periods shown	84
Value of ALL Trades during periods shown	375 Buzzards

Number of trades, non-membership / officer fees	26
Value of non-membership / officer trades	287 Buzzards

Value of membership fee transfers	52 Buzzards
Value of trades for Facebook / Hosts / Minute Takers	6
Number of trades for Facebook / Hosts / Minute Takers	-36 Buzzards

Balance of Organisation Account	-7074 Buzzards