Magpie Preloved Bazaar, Portrush 9 March 2025 We have decided to take the North Community Exchange to as many local markets as possible. This will give us the opportunity for promotion and live experience of how the exchange can work. The North Community Exchange is collaborating with Swell to support Magpie preloved bazaar, all donations […]
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January 2025 Ballycastle meetup
January 2025 January’s North Coast Exchange meeting was held in Ballycastle and there was a very good turn out considering the weather! Martin Donnelly, one of Ballycastle exchange users, gave a fascinating and informative talk, Introducing Hedge Carpentry and Green Wood Working. Martin brought along some beautiful examples of the chairs, table, stool and spoons […]
Presence at Swell Portrush
Many thanks to Swell and to everyone who volunteered their time and talents during the weekend. As always, Swell was successful in creating a magnificent community feel. One person from Portrush commented on the real warm buzz that was present through the whole town. Our deep gratitude to Swell organisers who embraced the North Coast […]
August 2024 Newsletter
Coleraine August meetup August’s meeting, held in the Sandel Centre in Coleraine, was lively and positive and Olivier explained how transaction activity in the North Coast Community Exchange continues to increase (more than 700 Waves worth of exchanges in July) New and varied offers are being added regulary and members are trading with each other […]
Ballycastle picnic meetup
On Saturday June 15th, we had our monthly Community exchange meeting at the sea front in Ballycastle. Surprisingly, the sun shone (apart from the odd grey cloud) and, most importantly, it stayed dry! Around 13 people attended and sat around a picnic table and on the grass for a very informative and entertaining talk on […]
Tip: How to Rotate Images
When entering an offer or want on the mobile site, it is possible to take a picture with your phone directly from the “Add New Offer/Want” function. However, the software finds it difficult to know if you are holding your phone in the portrait or landscape orientations, so it can get it wrong and display […]
What is the Wave community currency?
by Tim Jenkin, founder of the Community Exchange platform In the context of the Community Exchange System, which of these statements are conceptually true and which are false? “I’ve got two hundred Waves left” “I’ve run out of Waves” “He now owes me five hundred Waves” “I gave him a hundred Waves in exchange” “I […]
Organic living talk
At February’s North Coast Exchange meeting, Linda and Martin gave a very inspirational, informal talk on Living Organically. They took us through the day and how, from morning to night, we can consider the chemicals we use over the day. Starting with teeth brushing in the morning, showering, cleaning the house through to paint and […]
November 2023 Newsletter
The exchange is working October has been a very busy month for the North Coast Community Exchange with more than 1,200 waves worth of trades! People have been exchanging gardening jobs, eggs, jams, computer repairs, advice, reflexology, massages, yoga, graphics design, meditation course, volunteering jobs… It’s all about helping each other, making new friends, and […]
Community Exchange Tips
We all have something to share: you do not have to offer professional services, share the things you like spending time doing (e.g. nature/garden, pets care, exercising, cooking, walks, chats) Don’t be shy: learn to ask for help, if others do not know what you need, they won’t be able to reach out. Do not […]