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FreeStock is a bunch of volunteers getting together in a field for a bit of a blather. So far it's happened seven times, in the summers of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.  
FreeStock is a bunch of volunteers getting together in a field for a bit of a blather. Further details can be found on Discourse: https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/c/freestock


====2016====
====2022 - Freestock 12====
Held in Hertford, 12th-14th August. A safari tent was booked so people could stay in it if they wished and it could serve as a hub for the gathering. This didn't quite work to plan, as there was a heatwave and chairs and food ended up being moved around to follow the shade instead. A new dog visited, with Freegle's Reading and ChitChat moderator.


'''This year, 2016, it is being held on 15th-18th July''' and the '''venue once again is Hertford'''
====2020 and 2021====
Cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.


It is local to Train stations, and not too far from London.
====2019====
Back to Hertfordshire in July, where we benefited from a glamping tent booked by one of the party. Two new dogs visited, in the company of Freegle's Havering moderator.


You can book for a night or longer, or just visit and stay for a day.
====2018====
Held in August at Clitheroe, in an attempt to increase attendance from the north of the British Isles. This was only partially successful, though it was a pleasure to meet three people (and one dog) who hadn't been before. It's a lovely little town, and we enjoyed ourselves despite the traditional Lancashire weather.


It is suitable for wheelchairs.
====2017====
Held in Hertford on the weekend of 12th and 13th August.


'''FreeStock 2016''' is being held from 4.30pm on Friday the 15th of July until Monday the 18th, although if you’d just like to pop along for a few hours to chat you will be most welcome. 
====2016====
 
Freestock 2016 was held on 15th-18th July, and the venue once again was Hertford.
It is an informal social get-together for volunteers from all reuse groups (Freegle, Freecycle & others), and their families and friends.  If you know volunteers who are not on Central, or those from other recycling networks, please do invite them along. 
 
There are B&B’s and hotels nearby in and around Hertford if camping doesn't appeal.  You can get accommodation information from Hertford Tourist Information or Trip Advisor.
 
'''
Camping'''
 
The site is beautiful, with excellent facilities including disabled access. 
It has some "Glamping tents" that are set up for you. 


All you need to know is on the FreeStock Cafe (https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreeStock-Cafe/info).  If it isn’t, then please just ask on there.
====2015====
Freestock 2015 was held from Friday 17th July, from 4.30pm, until Sunday 19th, at the Hertford Campsite: http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/hertfordshire/hertford/hertford


Day visitors will be warmly welcomed and there is no cost for them.
====2014====
Freestock 2014 was held from Friday 18th July, from 4.30pm, until 10am on Tuesday 21st July. The location was the Hertford Campsite.


Campers, please book direct and say that you are with the  group booked by Dee Moss so that they can put us all in the same area.
====2013====
Freestock 2013 was held on 9th-12th August 2013, at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EQ.


'''Travelling'''
====2012====
Freestock 2012 was held from Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August, at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby.


Hertford is easy to get to as it has two railway stations (Hertford North is 35 mins from London Kings Cross, Hertford East is for Liverpool Street trains)
====2011====
It is also near to major routes, so from the south take the M25 and then the A1M or the A10 North for 10 mins to the junctions for Hertford.  If approaching from the North get to the A1M and turn off at Hatfield along the A414 to Hertford.
Held at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby, on 8th-10th July 2011.


====2010====
Freestock was held at Baggeridge Country Park, near Birmingham, from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th July 2010. It was mainly a Freegle event, but other moderator friends were also invited and attended.


====2009 - Freestock 1====
The inaugural Freestock was held at Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End, Sedley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4HB.


At the time it was planned as a Freecycle event, but in the gap between planning and the event, difficulties became apparent in the UK with Freecycle (see [[Potted History]]). Deron was invited but didn't attend, despite having his expenses offered to be paid.


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Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

FreeStock is a bunch of volunteers getting together in a field for a bit of a blather. Further details can be found on Discourse: https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/c/freestock

2022 - Freestock 12

Held in Hertford, 12th-14th August. A safari tent was booked so people could stay in it if they wished and it could serve as a hub for the gathering. This didn't quite work to plan, as there was a heatwave and chairs and food ended up being moved around to follow the shade instead. A new dog visited, with Freegle's Reading and ChitChat moderator.

2020 and 2021

Cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

2019

Back to Hertfordshire in July, where we benefited from a glamping tent booked by one of the party. Two new dogs visited, in the company of Freegle's Havering moderator.

2018

Held in August at Clitheroe, in an attempt to increase attendance from the north of the British Isles. This was only partially successful, though it was a pleasure to meet three people (and one dog) who hadn't been before. It's a lovely little town, and we enjoyed ourselves despite the traditional Lancashire weather.

2017

Held in Hertford on the weekend of 12th and 13th August.

2016

Freestock 2016 was held on 15th-18th July, and the venue once again was Hertford.

2015

Freestock 2015 was held from Friday 17th July, from 4.30pm, until Sunday 19th, at the Hertford Campsite: http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/hertfordshire/hertford/hertford

2014

Freestock 2014 was held from Friday 18th July, from 4.30pm, until 10am on Tuesday 21st July. The location was the Hertford Campsite.

2013

Freestock 2013 was held on 9th-12th August 2013, at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EQ.

2012

Freestock 2012 was held from Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August, at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby.

2011

Held at Beechwood Park, Elvaston, Derby, on 8th-10th July 2011.

2010

Freestock was held at Baggeridge Country Park, near Birmingham, from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th July 2010. It was mainly a Freegle event, but other moderator friends were also invited and attended.

2009 - Freestock 1

The inaugural Freestock was held at Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End, Sedley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4HB.

At the time it was planned as a Freecycle event, but in the gap between planning and the event, difficulties became apparent in the UK with Freecycle (see Potted History). Deron was invited but didn't attend, despite having his expenses offered to be paid.

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