Formerly #imagine2027 The Cambridge Commons raises awareness of and tackles inequality in Cambridge A local affiliate of @equalitytrust
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Sign up to support a @libraryofthings for #Cambridge here libraryofthings.co.uk/heatma… #libraryofthings cc @ThingsCambridge
"Having seen the Library of Things in action in London, it’s a fantastic community offering, much cheaper than traditional hire companies with great quality items." - attendee to tonight's event #libraryofthings cc @libraryofthings
So @ThingsCambridge is looking for a venue -- needs to have wifi, washing facilities and suitable space. Works best if it is alongside another usage #libraryofthings
To get started @ThingsCambridge needs minimum £30K .. ideally £50K, and a venue. Can you help? London library of things is set up as a Community Interest Company - Cambridge instance will be based on this #libraryofthings
Here's what we can do to get a @libraryofthings for Cambridge - a small step to building our community, supporting people financially and reducing our environmental impact cc @ThingsCambridge #libraryofthings
What are the benefits of @libraryofthings for Cambridge? Can build community and culture of borrowing and repairing, encourages people to connect, cuts environmental damage and increases access to tools for low income households #libraryofthings
Here's an example of @libraryofthings - items stored in lockers. This model uses staff rather than volunteers to increase availability
Alice Hehir describes @ThingsCambridge model based on London model - small price for items, items bought new, 25% discount for low income households
Hearing from Alice Hehir and Lucy Gonzalez about setting up a library of things in Cambridge #libraryofthings @thingscambridge
TONIGHT 6pm: Cambridge Commons event on creating a sharing economy. Local residents Alice Hehir and Lucy Gonzalez will be sharing their work on bringing a Library of Things to Cambridge. #inequality @ThingsCambridge @CambridgeCVS @campivotalfest Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm
Don't forget to book for the Cambridge Commons event Wed 6pm on creating a sharing economy in Cambridge. Book here: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm Please RT @cambridge2030 @CamDoughnut @CambridgeZero
Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm @SolidarityCam @CamCommunity @camfoodhub @cambsyouthpanel @equalitytrust @Zubhaque @FairLondon @BrumEquality @CUCTrust @FoodCycleCamb
Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join us for our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm @ACarpenDigital @Sam_in_Cam @anna4labour @richardhowitt @LNethsingha @CllrAlexCollis @cllrkatie @RobertTPollock @ThingsCambridge
Our next meeting will be at 6pm on Wed 12 Jan on The Cambridge Library of Things - sharing economy. Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm @cambridge2030 @CamDoughnut @CambridgeCVS @CarbonNtrlCambs @camcitco @cambscf @CambsCC @CamLabEF @CambridgeLDs @CambridgeGreens @ThingsCambridge
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