Whittington Time Exchange |
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Current
News: The 18th December was the last day of operation for the Fruit & Veg stall. A big thank you to all Time Bank members who took part to ensure that the local community were able to access good quality, low cost Fruit & Veg. |
| New activities include the Lunch Club whereby T.B members provide & prepare lunch for the Parenting Classes that take place every Thursday 9.00am- 12pm. Keepfit Classes Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm and Pilates Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm. |
| Updated On: 29/01/2007 |
Updated By: Jonies Henry |
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Where is the Time Bank
based?
The Whittington Time Exchange is hosted by the Whittington
Agenda 21 Group, and was launched in January 2002. The
Whittington Agenda 21 Group is a voluntary organization
that has been based at Hargrave Park School since 1999.
The Group works in partnership with other local groups
and organizations to develop projects that aim to improve
the quality of life in the Whittington neighbourhood.
The Whittington Time Exchange is one of these projects,
developed in partnership with the School. |
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Right, 'Buddies' being interviewed
by Councillor Willoughby at the launch of the Islington
Time Banks Network. |
What activities
are Time Bank members involved in?
The Whittington Time Exchange was initially developed
with funds provided by the Bridge House Estates Trust
Fund and IT resources awarded by BT Community Connections.
The second stage of the Time Exchange has been developed
with funds provided by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund
(NRF) Time Banks in Islington Project and the Institute
for Public Policy Research SchooLets/Time Banks in Schools
Project. Currently the Time Exchange works primarily
with members of the School’s community such as
parents, careers and the school staff. |
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Above, Whittington
Time Exchange Time Broker with two participants in the
Communication and IT Course. Left, other Course participants
at one of the sessions. |
A record is kept by
the Time Broker of the hours exchanged by each member
and each hour equals one credit. Members use the credits
accumulated by supporting and helping each other and
can also put them into a common fund through which credits
can be given to members for whom it is difficult to
earn them, or offered as match funding for other projects.
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Time Exchange members now have
a drop-in facility made possible because of space provided
by the School, with funds for equipment, building repairs
and decoration from the Islington NRF Time Banks Network
Project; and contributions in time made by Time Exchange
members.The Centre was decorated by one of our most
active members, who is a parent at the school, and who
uses her credits on exchanges such as IT tuition and
help with web design. |
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Right, launch of the Mini Cafe
and Resource Centre. |
The Cafe and Resource
Centre offers time exchangers a friendly environment
where they can meet, chat, and have a snack. They can
take part in workshops and events, become involved in
projects to improve the quality of life in the area,
and obtain written and virtual information on issues
that interest them. There are computers with internet
access available to members. |
| Services and Skills available at
Whittington Time Exchange: |
friendship
cleaning
decorating
baby sitting
book keeping
computer training
accounting
mentoring
counselling
companionship
adult literacy
help with school trips
hearing children read
cooking
translation
basic skills training |
dog walking
gardening
shopping
housework
massage
facials
word processing
chinese singing and dancing
math tuition
indian cookery
marketing skills
tai chi chuan
hairdressing
childcare
help with events
administration
home visits |
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How can I become involved in the Time Bank?
If you would like more information about Whittington
Time Exchange or to enquire about becoming involved
go to Contact
Details |
