Nov 3, 2011

Neighbourhood Produce Swap

Yesterday we received an email which had some exciting news ... a local produce swap meet in my neck of the woods.  To be honest I don't really have any excess atm. Baked goodies are welcome however as a "swap" item so I might have to get my thinking cap on and come up with a tasty treat or two the locals will be happy to swap.

Okay, so what are the benefits you ask? 

* To provide an opportunity for people to utilise otherwise-wasted fruit,   veg,herbs, etc.
* To create friendships within the neighbourhood and build stronger local communities
* To reduce green waste and pressure on landfill
* To build local food security and provide healthy in-season food for the community
* To reduce the need to transport produce from outside the city / state / country! – less transport means less fuel burned, hence reduced pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

FYI: I stole the above points from http://www.ceres.org.au/node/114  This page also contains a list of other similar produce swap meets around Melbourne, Vic country and even Adelaide. 

Anyway, if you live in Sunshine, Ardeer, Deer Park area (or surrounds) the one I hope to attend on the 19.11.11 is:

ARDEER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SWAP
The Ardeer fruit and vegetable swap is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Bring your home grown veggies, eggs, fruit or flowers to Ardeer Community Park.  Bake a cake and swap it for other wonderful goodies.  Produce exchanges can also include swapping other locally made handcrafts, jams, preserves, food, clothing or seeds.

When:    Saturday 19 November 
Time:      12.00pm – 1.00pm (working bee from 10am – 12pm) 
Where:   Ardeer Community Park, Forrest Street Ardeer

Hope to see some locals there!

Mama T. xx


1 comment:

  1. OMG a post!! Finally! ... We have a swap down our neck of the woods but I'm not really a fan of the chick organising it!! But its a great idea!!

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