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Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T12:15:52Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)'''

'''Nimber''' (see message 57508 and following)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

'''Courier scam news'''

There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

'''Streetlife''' (see message 57689 and following)

Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

'''Freegling rail tickets'''

There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether
to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

'''Vaping products'''

There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

'''Managing social media activity''' (see message 57816)

The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

'''New version of modtools''' (see message 57852)

The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31

Development – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016

Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to join Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

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Central UK Summary - February 2016

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Central UK Summary - February 2016

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Central UK Summary - February 2016

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Central UK Summary - February 2016

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)'''

'''Nimber''' (see message 57508 and following)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

'''Courier scam news'''

There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

'''Streetlife''' (see message 57689 and following)

Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

'''Freegling rail tickets'''

There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether
to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

'''Vaping products'''

There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

'''Managing social media activity''' (see message 57816)

The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

'''New version of modtools''' (see message 57852)

The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31

Development – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016

Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Liz S
March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T12:06:34Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)'''

'''Nimber''' (see message 57508 and following)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

'''Courier scam news'''

There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

'''Streetlife''' (see message 57689 and following)

Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

'''Freegling rail tickets'''

There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether
to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

'''Vaping products'''

There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

'''Managing social media activity''' (see message 57816)

The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

'''New version of modtools''' (see message 57852)

The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31

Development – Report Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016

Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Liz S
March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T12:05:59Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)'''

'''Nimber''' (see message 57508 and following)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

'''Courier scam news'''

There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

'''Streetlife''' (see message 57689 and following)

Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

'''Freegling rail tickets'''

There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether
to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

'''Vaping products'''

There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

'''Managing social media activity''' (see message 57816)

The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

'''New version of modtools''' (see message 57852)

The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31

Development – Report Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016

Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Liz S
March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T12:02:33Z

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Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)

Nimber (see message 57508 and following)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

Courier scam news

There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

Streetlife (see message 57689 and following)

Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

Freegling rail tickets

There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether
to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

Vaping products

There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

Managing social media activity (see message 57816)

The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

New version of modtools (see message 57852)

The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31
Development – Report Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016
Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Liz S
March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T12:01:17Z

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Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)

Nimber (see message 57508 and following)
Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...

Courier scam news
There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.

Streetlife (see message 57689 and following)
Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!

Freegling rail tickets
There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)

Vaping products
There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.

Managing social media activity (see message 57816)
The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).

New version of modtools (see message 57852)
The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!

Working group reports
Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31
Development – Report Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01

Other reports
Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016
Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01

Liz S
March 2016

Central UK Summary - February 2016

2016-03-09T11:59:55Z

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Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
February 2016 (533 members, 385 posts)

Nimber (see message 57508 and following)
Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ generated by far the greatest number of posts on a single topic in February with a lot of heartfelt opinions expressed on both sides. Those in favour thought it important in principle to be able to offer a delivery option for members, while those against were concerned, among other things, about what would happen if a collection/delivery failed. If a link-up between Freegle and Nimber IS negotiated, groups will be able to opt out if they wish.
As part of the discussion, it was pointed out that local groups could develop their own arrangements to promote local delivery options – e.g. ‘men with vans’...
Courier scam news
There were very few scam offers brought to the attention of Central in February – just the good old chainsaw and electric bike.
Streetlife (see message 57689 and following)
Streetlife https://www.streetlife.com/ describes itself a ‘social network for local communities’. Many members of Central reported that their local streetlife groups often have posts offering items for sale or free, so it could be a useful way of promoting Freegle. Have a look!
Freegling rail tickets
There was quite a long discussion about whether it is OK to allow posts offering rail tickets. According to rail companies, technically rail tickets are non-transferable, but most people thought it was up to individual groups whether to allow them or not. (It was pointed out though that if a ticket has been bought using a rail card, then the rail card needs to be shown.)
Vaping products
There was another quite long discussion about whether to allow e-cigarettes or vaping products. It was pointed out that it is illegal for under-18s to buy or sell e-cigs or vapour fluids, but the same applies to knives etc. Again, it is up to individual groups to decide whether to allow them or not.
Managing social media activity (see message 57816)
The Board asked for expressions of interest for a paid activity to manage Social Media activity, with responses to be in by end of 5 March (too late for this summary unfortunately).
New version of modtools (see message 57852)
The new version of modtools is now live. Thanks Edward!
Working group reports
Tech – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_16-01-31
Development – Report Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2016_01
Other reports
Freegle Board Minutes – Jan 2016http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_January_2016
Mentor Team – Report Jan 2016 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2016_01
Liz S
March 2016

Central Reports

2016-03-09T11:57:50Z

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Regular reports of activity on Freegle Central group were instigated in October 2015:

===2016===
*January 2016 - [[Central UK Summary - January 2016]]
*February 2016 - [[Central UK Summary - February 2016]]
===2015===
*October 2015 - [[Central UK Summary - October 2015]]
*November 2015 - [[Central UK Summary - November 2015]]
*December 2015 - [[Central UK Summary - December 2015]]

Links:

* [[Freegle UK Central Group]]

[[category:Group Reports]][[category:Central Reports]]

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T17:10:24Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
*Tandem bike
*Electric bike
*Chainsaw
*Kitchen Aid mixer
*Sewing machine
*3-seater sofa
*Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

'''Meeting with Rory Stewart'''

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

'''Hot 100'''

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

'''Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)'''

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to join Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T17:04:00Z

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Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T17:03:18Z

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Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:59:31Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

'''Meeting with Rory Stewart'''

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

'''Hot 100'''

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

'''Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)'''

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to join Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:57:27Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

'''Meeting with Rory Stewart'''

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

'''Hot 100'''

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

'''Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)'''

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to join Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:56:29Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

'''Meeting with Rory Stewart'''

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

'''Hot 100'''

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

'''Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)'''

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:56:06Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

'''Meeting with Rory Stewart'''

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

'''Hot 100'''

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

'''Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)'''

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

'''Other reports'''

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:54:34Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

'''Olio'''

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

'''Freestock 2016'''

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

'''New version of modtools'''

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:52:51Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

Olio

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

Freestock 2016

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

New version of modtools

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:52:35Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

'''January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)''''''

Olio

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

Freestock 2016

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

New version of modtools

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:52:18Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest

January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

Olio

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

Freestock 2016

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

New version of modtools

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:51:49Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)'''

Olio

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

Freestock 2016

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

New version of modtools

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

Central UK Summary - January 2016

2016-02-06T16:50:37Z

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Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
January 2016 (536 members, 425 posts)

Olio

Edward had had a meeting with representatives of Olio http://olioex.com/ which is an app that connects people (members of the public, cafes, shops) in local areas with the objective of sharing surplus food rather than it being thrown away. See message 57230 and following for info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57230
It is London-based, although has recently branched out into Bristol. It was felt there were possibilities of maybe linking up with them in some way – more news anon!

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in January included:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Kitchen Aid mixer
Sewing machine
3-seater sofa
Chest of drawers

Freestock 2016

Freestock is an annual weekend gathering for mods of any re-use organisation, generally camping-based but with other accommodation options available. Discussion on where it should be held in 2016 is beginning to take off – anyone interested can join the Freestock Café group https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info

New version of modtools

As part of the development of the new yahoo-free platform, Edward is rewriting modtools. It is now released as a beta; comments and feedback to be posted on Modtools, not Central.

Meeting with Rory Stewart

Edward reported that he and Cat had met Rory Stewart MP, the Minister for Waste at Defra. He felt
‘This was really quite positive - we should be able to get some publicity and other help for us, which will be excellent. More on this as it develops. It may take a while but it is excellent to try to build this relationship.’

Hot 100

The results of Resource magazine’s Hot 100 Waste Wizards were announced in January, and both Cat and Edward are declared to be officially Hot. Edward came in at number 52, while Cat was placed at number 17, higher even that Caroline Lucas MP. What a good result, but could be better next year!

Nimber (see message 57393 and lots and lots of following ones)

Nimber https://www.nimber.com/ has been described as ‘the Airbnb for sending stuff’, or put it another way, it aims to do for parcel delivery what Uber does for taxis. Before being declared officially hot, Cat and Edward went to see them in London, thinking it might be possible to link up with them and thereby address the problems a lot of freegle members face when trying to arrange delivery or collection of items. The issue generated a lot of discussion with a wide range of both positive and negative opinions being expressed, and is continuing to do so into February. Watch this space!

Working group reports

Tech – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Tech_Report_15-12-31

Development – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_12

Freegle funding – Report Oct/Nov/Dec 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/57297

Other reports

Freegle Board Minutes - 25 Nov 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Freegle_Board_Minutes_25_November (includes reports on Platform, Fundraising, Finance, Officers reports, Volunteer Support, Health and Safety and Development)

Mentor Team – Report Dec 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Mentors_Team_Report_2015_12

Liz S
February 2016

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2016-02-06T16:47:53Z

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Central UK Summary - November 2015

2016-01-07T23:14:30Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''<br>
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56611 )

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here [[Freegle UK Final Report]].

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group report [[Freegle Tech Report 15-11-30]]

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
*Tandem bike
*Electric bike
*Chainsaw
*Woodburner stove
*Piano
*Large TV - various
*Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
*Sewing machine
*Electric wheelchair
*Kid’s electric car
*Thermomix
*Wii bundle
*and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 [[Freegle Tech Report 15-11-30]]

Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 [[Development Group Report 2015 10]]

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November - [[Freegle Board Minutes 4 November]]

Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to join Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S<br>
December 2015

[[category:Central Reports]]

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T15:10:32Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

'''Give as You Live'''

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

*Tandem bike

*Electric bike

*Mountain bike

*Kitchen Aid mixer

*Sewing machine

*Tumble dryer and washing machine

*Condenser dryer

*Headset

*Power petrol generator

*Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

'''Multi-joiners''' (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

'''New platform – progress report'''

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

'''Location formats survey'''

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

'''Evaluation of Freegle Central'''

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

'''Finally''' – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:50:38Z

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Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:47:23Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

'''Give as You Live'''

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

'''Multi-joiners''' (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

'''New platform – progress report'''

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

'''Location formats survey'''

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

'''Evaluation of Freegle Central'''

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

'''Finally''' – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:46:12Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

'''Give as You Live'''

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

'''Multi-joiners''' (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

'''New platform – progress report'''

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

'''Location formats survey'''

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

'''Evaluation of Freegle Central'''

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

'''Finally''' – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:43:43Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

'''Give as You Live'''

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

'''Courier scam news'''

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

'''Multi-joiners''' (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

'''New platform – progress report'''

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

'''Location formats survey'''

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

'''Evaluation of Freegle Central'''

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

'''Finally''' – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:41:53Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:41:17Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

'''
Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:40:40Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''
'''
Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:37:26Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''
'''
Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed'''

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:36:21Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''

'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:36:07Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)'''

Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - December 2015

2016-01-07T14:32:43Z

Blacket54:

Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest - December 2015 (536 members, 444 posts)

Results of poll on how frequently repeat wanted posts are allowed

49 members responded to this poll, which asked ‘How often does your group allow the same wanted to be repeated?’ The three most common answers were 14 days (14 replies), 4 weeks/a month (13 replies) and no restriction (11 replies). See message number 56635 for the full results.

Give as You Live

Nearly £9,000 has been raised for Freegle by over 5,000 supporters through Give as You Live. Sign up here if you haven’t already and help us raise more funds https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

Courier scam news

Scam offers which turned up in December included:

Tandem bike

Electric bike

Mountain bike

Kitchen Aid mixer

Sewing machine

Tumble dryer and washing machine

Condenser dryer

Headset

Power petrol generator

Used plasma TV and freezer

Many (but not all) courier scam posts are made by new members and many (but again not all) originate in Cameroon. For any members who don’t know, you can check the IP address of someone making a post by opening the message in Pending in Yahoo, clicking on the View button, then View Source. Scroll down until you find X-Originating-IP and put the numbers you find there in any IP-identifying web-site. That will tell you where it is located and whether you should be suspicious about the poster!

Multi-joiners (see message 56728ff)

There was some discussion about whether individuals should be allowed to join multiple groups and ask for the same items all over the country. One example, which has come up frequently, is someone who asks for valves, and has been doing so off and on for some time. Another example concerns outboard motors and other boat-related items. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide whether they would allow these posts.

New platform – progress report

Edward’s most recent progress report to Central on the development of the new platform can be found at message 56989 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56989 . It’s pretty technical!

Location formats survey

In connection with developing the coding for the new platform Edward and other members of Tech group had been discussing the different location formats allowed and prohibited on different groups, and asked members of Central to complete a survey. The results of the survey and subsequent comments can be found starting at message 56778. There was a pretty wide range of answers, which Edward is taking back to Tech to be mulled over.

Evaluation of Freegle Central

In order to try and make Freegle Central more successful and responsive to members’ needs, a survey has been set up. Anyone who hasn’t yet filled it in can do so here http://goo.gl/forms/MEXgzO1J9j . A couple of sample responses received so far of what people find useful are:

‘I like the contact with others – we are not alone in our Freegle efforts. Also the fact that we can swap fears about spammers etc with others, and get their input.’

‘When a situation arises where I am unsure of procedure I always find helpful advice.’

Finally – spam – always remember to check your spam and advise your members to do so too, as freegle messages often end up there.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report November 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_11

Liz S

January 2016

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T23:08:58Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report.

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group report http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki

Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:57:55Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group report http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki

Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:56:33Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki

Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:56:00Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow

Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:53:17Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)

'''Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:52:30Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
'''
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd'''

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:49:05Z

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'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest'''
'''November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:48:03Z

Blacket54:

'''''''''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)''''''''''''Bold text'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:47:14Z

Blacket54:

''''''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)''''''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:46:50Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

'''New platform'''

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .

'''Message Maker'''

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow

'''Freegle mentors'''

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

'''Development Group news'''

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

'''Courier scam news'''

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

'''Borrowing''' (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

'''Suggestions for Christmas'''

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

'''Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!'''

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

'''Working group reports'''

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10

'''Other reports not referred to in the above'''

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015

Central UK Summary - November 2015

2015-12-09T22:43:57Z

Blacket54:

'''Freegle UK Central: Summary of items of interest
November 2015 (541 members, 456 posts)'''

New platform

Twelve valid responses were received to develop a new platform which would free us from dependence on yahoo. From a shortlist of three, the contract, which will run for a year from 1 December, was awarded to Edward Hibbert, the current Chair of the Board. (See message number 56611 for the announcement of the awarding of the contract, and 56613 for Edward’s response.)
Change from Freegle UK to Freegle Ltd

Following a poll of the members at the end of 2013, it was agreed to establish Freegle Ltd as an Industrial and Provident Society for Community Benefit, which would entail the winding-up of Freegle UK and its assets being transferred to Freegle Ltd. The final report of Freegle UK can be found here Freegle UK Final Report .
Message Maker

As a result of changes brought in by yahoo, the message maker no longer works for groups that are not on Freegle Direct, nor for yahoo-only members. To avoid potential confusion, groups are therefore advised to remove the message maker from their homepage. Further info can be found in the latest Tech working group reporthttp://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Freegle mentors

The mentor team consists of experienced moderators who help new Group Owners to find their feet, help struggling groups and also care for groups that have been abandoned by their owners. The Sept/Oct 2015 report can be found at message number 56388.

Development Group news

During November the Development Group discussed a new procedure for group affiliation – name, area covered etc - and will bring their conclusions to Central once they have firmed up their ideas. And they are about to start reviewing the Best Practice guidelines http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Best_Practice . All members are welcome to join the group and join in the discussions http://freegle.in/development

Courier scam news

Some new scam offers turned up in November, to add to October’s list, so watch out for all of these:
Tandem bike
Electric bike
Chainsaw
Woodburner stove
Piano
Large TV - various
Kitchen Aid mixer – various types!
Sewing machine
Electric wheelchair
Kid’s electric car
Thermomix
Wii bundle
and of course, our old friend – various laptops

Borrowing (see message number 56390ff)

There was considerable discussion about whether groups should allow borrowing, particularly the liability issue should anything go wrong, despite the disclaimer that groups have on their home page. Ultimately it is up to groups themselves to decide; some people remarked that a way round it is to suggest to members that they say they will re-offer items when they are finished with them.

Suggestions for Christmas

A sample admin to encourage freegling in December is at message number 56468 – feel free to use! And there are also Freegle Christmas Gift of Time vouchers. It’s a way of offering to help people de-clutter – a cheap and easy gift! You can download and print them from here http://shared.ilovefreegle.org/publicity/GiftVoucher-Christmas.pdf

Quick – vote for Cat and Edward!

Every year Resource magazine publishes a ‘Hot 100’ list of people in the UK making a difference in the world of waste, those who are having a positive influence. To her surprise and delight Cat Fletcher (our media superstar) was voted in at number 60 last year. You can vote for her again this year, and also for Edward. Go here http://hot100.resource.co/ to vote, but be quick as voting closes on 9 December.

Working group reports

Tech – Report Nov 2015 http://bit.ly/1MVTTow
Development – Report Sept/Oct 2015 http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Development_Group_Report_2015_10
Other reports not referred to in the above

Freegle Board Minutes for 4 November Freegle Board Minutes 4 November - Freegle Wiki
Media – Report Nov 2014 to Nov 2015 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/messages/56438

Membership of Freegle UK Central: Anyone who is a moderator of a Freegle group is entitled to jon Freegle UK Central. If you are not already a member and wish to join, send an email to freegleuk-central-subscribe@yahoogroups.com stating which group(s) you moderate on.

Liz S
December 2015