Report from Wrexham 'Free for All'
freefrall | 05.04.2008 19:31 | Ecology
Ashley advertises the event
Arty shot of our banner
Punters browsing
Glenys and Rosemary and our display board
An event for all ages
The lads have a break from shifting furniture
Two grown-ups learning how to share
Browsing the tables
The best bit was seeing people’s faces as they discovered something they could really make good use of. When the freeconomy removal team delivered a donated trampoline to one family, they were offered some more stuff, including an adult-sized tricycle. At the next stop, the trike had to come out of the van and was left on the pavement for a minute. An elderly passer-by walking with the aid of a stick spotted it and his eyes lit up. He couldn’t ride a bicycle, so a tricycle was just what he needed - another satisfied customer.
All the leftovers were taken to our donated storage space, where they’ll be sorted and kept for the next event, or to be given to anyone who needs them. All the electrical goods will be tested so they can be given away safely next time.
We were asked lots of times about when the next event would be happening. Loads of new names appeared on our ‘sign-up’ sheet and we’ll be meeting on Monday to plan future free-for-alls and other activities within the free, sharing, happy, hopeful gift economy.
Previous report:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/03/395180.html Report in local press:
http://www.eveningleader.co.uk/news/New-group-brings-back-oldfashioned.3932781.jp
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