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Anyone use LETS?

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fisil · 06/03/2006 08:49

Seeing as I'm going to have lots of time (ha ha ha) and no money, I'm thinking that LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) might be a good plan.

Has anyone ever used it?

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Fauve · 06/03/2006 09:18

Yes, we're members of our local LETS, and have used it a lot in the past, mainly for kids' toys, videos, etc., and also gardening. It's particularly good for gardeners, actually, because most gardeners have plants that need dividing or that can be propagated, plus produce like apples and tomatoes in season. I've also earned points by doing gardening (weeding, pruning, etc) for other people, and often taken away a few plants in exchange. It's very friendly and casual; there isn't of course the 'quality control' (ie strict rules, feedback system) you get with ebay, for example, but given that it's local you can see what you're getting before you trade.

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fisil · 06/03/2006 09:23

that's good news. I've just looked through some local ones on their websites, and it seems to be mostly computer/office stuff offered - but I want someone to come and do my decorating and DIY while I teach them maths!

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Fauve · 06/03/2006 10:15

We had our loo decorated by a very nice lady! You could teach ME maths...Grin

It's not a straight swap thing, usually, althought it can be. So you would just earn some points by teaching maths, which would go into your account; then some of your points would go to whoever does your decorating.

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fisil · 06/03/2006 10:17

I'll teach you maths. Where are you?

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Fauve · 06/03/2006 10:31

I'm in SW19 in fact - aren't you somewhere around here too??? I've never been to the Wimbledon meet-ups because my kids are older - no babies any more!

Not sure if I'm ready to reveal the awful depth of my current innumeracy...I used to be able to manage budgets, honest...

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fisil · 06/03/2006 11:22

wow - can I teach you, please? I am hoping to be able to offer tuition to parents. This is what I've written in my tutor profile, and I'd love to hear your feedback:

I want to help my child with his/her homework, but it’s all changed since I was at school. Can you help?
Of course. You are welcome to book some tutorials with me yourself! I can take you through the National Curriculum (what is taught in schools these days) and National Strategy (how it is taught) so that you know what your child is experiencing in school. I can help you to polish up your numeracy and literacy skills so that you feel confident to help your child. I also offer coaching to help you to make homework and revision more effective and less stressful in your home!

I'm in SW20, BTW.

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fisil · 06/03/2006 19:13

bump for evening crowd

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Fauve · 10/03/2006 22:08

Fisil, I forgot all about this thread - was offline for the early part of the week! I would love you to teach me modern-day maths methods - especially if done under the LETS scheme Grin - only I would have to wait till I'm less frantic. All hell is currently breaking out chez nous, in terms of renovating the house.

In the meantime, did you see \link{http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-2069696,00.html\this in the Sunday Times last week?} All about how parents no longer know how to help their children with maths - eg adding a zero for 'times 10' is, apparently, frowned on. Which explains my dd's tantrum when I suggested it recently...

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fisil · 15/03/2006 19:27

Thanks for this Fauve - sorry it took me so long to notice it (I'd forgotten about it too!). I will get the LETs application off and yes, I will teach you modern day maths under the LETs scheme! It will be useful too to get feedback (and to get started with a bit of the old word of mouth!).

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