A new way to support local business - a cash mob for Harringay - Harringay online2024-03-29T09:11:20Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/a-new-way-to-support-local-business-a-cash-mob-for-harringay?feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery nice. I think there are…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-21:844301:Comment:4094222012-09-21T09:48:01.762ZChris Setzhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChrisSetz
<p>Very nice. I think there are more people than ever who can see practical and realistic ways forward that are fair and will go towards addressing the problems of climate change, running out of oil and the recession - are they prepared to take a small step themselves or is it just a sincerely-held wish?</p>
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<p>The group I joined claim to be the fastest growing social network - started in Totnes, grown in six years to having an 'initiative' in 34 countries and embarked upon 1,000…</p>
<p>Very nice. I think there are more people than ever who can see practical and realistic ways forward that are fair and will go towards addressing the problems of climate change, running out of oil and the recession - are they prepared to take a small step themselves or is it just a sincerely-held wish?</p>
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<p>The group I joined claim to be the fastest growing social network - started in Totnes, grown in six years to having an 'initiative' in 34 countries and embarked upon 1,000 projects so far, mainly small and local.</p>
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<p>Things like 'greening' a small bit of public land, or a regular documentary screening to help people confront the issues, some local food growing in a small public area. A few with bigger budgets, like food-growing on the roof of a supermarket that sells it below, a hydro-electric dam across a local river, a local currency, community-owned solar panels, or the recent £1m project around Finsbury Park, involving Haringey, Hackney and a housing association.</p>
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<p>So it's a lot of like-minded people with a 'just do it' attitude - don't wait for government, get on and do it. I like one of the slogans - 'be the change you want to see'.</p>
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<p>The cashmob is a great example of good stuff where everyone wins and doing this sort of thing you get to meet often very nice new local people and have a good time doing it. And you can make a measurable difference that improves your own environment, gaining more local control - what's not to like?</p> Thank you things are Progress…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-21:844301:Comment:4093192012-09-21T06:40:05.927ZDuguneekhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Duguneek
Thank you things are Progressing here. I have an idea and I'm sure you heard it here first; it may not be local but a bit further afield but should enable a lot to happen.<br></br>
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1. Carrotmob the airlines into being greener in the fuels they use.<br></br>
2. Carrot mob the political parties into finding a way to tax airline fuel in a way that businesses and individuals will be prepared to engage with the idea as a Progressive tax, the UK to be an exemplar nation. I know how to do it LOL have…
Thank you things are Progressing here. I have an idea and I'm sure you heard it here first; it may not be local but a bit further afield but should enable a lot to happen.<br/>
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1. Carrotmob the airlines into being greener in the fuels they use.<br/>
2. Carrot mob the political parties into finding a way to tax airline fuel in a way that businesses and individuals will be prepared to engage with the idea as a Progressive tax, the UK to be an exemplar nation. I know how to do it LOL have been thinking of it and think it could work - win win I can't think of anyone who would object in the long run.<br/>
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Sorry if a bit off topic Should this be a new discussion?<br/>
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Dugan Warn The suffragettes used to pati…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-20:844301:Comment:4090062012-09-20T08:28:18.972ZChris Setzhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChrisSetz
<p>The suffragettes used to patiently hammer into penny coins a pattern of dimples that read:</p>
<p>NOW</p>
<p>and put them into back circulation (N.O.W. was the National Organisation of Women).</p>
<p>Couldn't find an image but here's <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/iVUVhaKVREWjsHrr9IoOOA" target="_blank">a similar one</a> from 1903 from that History of 100 objects BBC prog:…</p>
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<p>The suffragettes used to patiently hammer into penny coins a pattern of dimples that read:</p>
<p>NOW</p>
<p>and put them into back circulation (N.O.W. was the National Organisation of Women).</p>
<p>Couldn't find an image but here's <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/iVUVhaKVREWjsHrr9IoOOA" target="_blank">a similar one</a> from 1903 from that History of 100 objects BBC prog:</p>
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<p>Maybe people on the ladder could write </p>
<p>CASHMOB</p>
<p>in pencil (so it can be rubbed out) on the notes they spend locally until the event...</p> Great idea - if anyone will m…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-20:844301:Comment:4089242012-09-20T08:16:06.447ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Great idea - if anyone will make them on behalf of the community.</p>
<p>Great idea - if anyone will make them on behalf of the community.</p> oh fantastic idea, count us i…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-20:844301:Comment:4090032012-09-20T08:14:06.118ZDorohttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_295uve03o5rw8
<p>oh fantastic idea, count us in! any chance of some temporary signs on green lanes directing people to it as well??</p>
<p>oh fantastic idea, count us in! any chance of some temporary signs on green lanes directing people to it as well??</p> This is a great idea. Keeping…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-19:844301:Comment:4090482012-09-19T18:52:06.338Z0j0pn3tqod7zfhttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_0j0pn3tqod7zf
<p>This is a great idea. Keeping it local is always refreshing. :)</p>
<p>This is a great idea. Keeping it local is always refreshing. :)</p> Good idea! Hugh is promoting…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-16:844301:Comment:4073502012-09-16T21:16:13.005ZChris Setzhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChrisSetz
<p>Good idea! Hugh is promoting the cash mob idea as the market is already doing good stuff - all it needs is our custom to flourish.</p>
<p>Maybe a carrotmob is only useful if change is needed. It's sort of like a bribe really - we'll spend with you if you measurably improve.</p>
<p>A question then is, is there an enterprise we'd spend more with if they were, say, greener?</p>
<p>Maybe we mass-spend with a local business if they'd agree to source their stuff more locally?</p>
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<p>Good idea! Hugh is promoting the cash mob idea as the market is already doing good stuff - all it needs is our custom to flourish.</p>
<p>Maybe a carrotmob is only useful if change is needed. It's sort of like a bribe really - we'll spend with you if you measurably improve.</p>
<p>A question then is, is there an enterprise we'd spend more with if they were, say, greener?</p>
<p>Maybe we mass-spend with a local business if they'd agree to source their stuff more locally?</p>
<p>In Green Lanes, for instance, are any of the shops buying stuff from far away they could buy from each other?</p>
<p>In doing my small bit helping organise the Crouch End Festival this year, I was really pleased to work a little with Dunns Bakery - it's so nice to see a real family business (five generations!) that's lasted so long - makes Crouch End a better place. They have deliberately bought local for decades, helping other local businesses. So their yeast and flour comes from as nearby as possible - when they make stuff with fish in it they buy from the local fishmonger etc. They could maybe get it cheaper from further away, but they are better than that.</p>
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<p>People sometimes say that, as individuals, we can't do much to change the economy but here is something everyone can do every time they shop. I read recently that 82p of every £1 spent in a local shop benefits the local economy whereas only 13p stays here if spent in a chain. Local shops tend to use parts of their profit to buy locally, hire a local accountant etc whereas the chain exports the profits, never to be seen again.</p>
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<p>I think that the HoL business group and the local traders association would be delighted to work with us on this - I wonder if there are enough people who feel the same?</p>
<p></p> Yep I like the idea of Carrot…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-16:844301:Comment:4072692012-09-16T20:20:05.160ZDuguneekhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Duguneek
<p>Yep I like the idea of Carrot mob and would like to support one in Harringay. It's Procurement gone local.</p>
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<p>I'm not around on Sunday 23rd so can't suggest anything about the market. Hmm next time we organise HOL drinks, maybe we could do a Carrot mob on the local pubs / bars (though personal preference through experience is probably why the Salisbury is a popular choice).</p>
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<p>Further afield, we could do a CM on Cycle shops in Haringey and neighbouring boroughs. I…</p>
<p>Yep I like the idea of Carrot mob and would like to support one in Harringay. It's Procurement gone local.</p>
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<p>I'm not around on Sunday 23rd so can't suggest anything about the market. Hmm next time we organise HOL drinks, maybe we could do a Carrot mob on the local pubs / bars (though personal preference through experience is probably why the Salisbury is a popular choice).</p>
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<p>Further afield, we could do a CM on Cycle shops in Haringey and neighbouring boroughs. I would certainly prefer to buy a new bike that was produced within 500 miles or that had been transported using wind power. That's awesome.</p> Ah - didn't read things prope…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-14:844301:Comment:4064432012-09-14T06:35:17.775ZKamilahttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KamilaZahno
<p>Ah - didn't read things properly. I can't come as I will be participating in London Open House all weekend. Such a shame.</p>
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<p>Ah - didn't read things properly. I can't come as I will be participating in London Open House all weekend. Such a shame.</p>
<p></p> ..or even NEXT SUNDAY! (Thank…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-13:844301:Comment:4062132012-09-13T22:39:08.311ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>..or even NEXT SUNDAY! (Thanks Chris!)</p>
<p>..or even NEXT SUNDAY! (Thanks Chris!)</p>