I work as a development worker for the local Liskeard based SECCURE Credit Union - my job is to expand and consolidate the credit union. There are clear links and overlaps between credit unions and transitions - local economy, keeping money local with a multiplier effect, safe place for savings, access to affordable and ethical credit perhaps especially for people who find themselves outside the financial mainstream. Let me know if you'd like to know more about what SECCURE offers its members.   
 
SECCURE is run almost entirely by volunteers, many of whom have been with the credit union since it was set up.  I'm working on having more flexible volunteer roles so that they are interesting and rewarding with access to all kinds of training (not just narrowly about the credit union) that may help people develop new skills and interests.  That's a month or two down the line, but right now I'm looking for people who might consider joining the Board of the credit union.  The Board sets direction and strategy, and oversees the credit union.  I wont go into detail here so contact me absolutely without obligation. 
 
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Tony

We have been making rocketstoves on 6th March 10:30 at Keveral Farm. These designs are portable cooking stoves, from waste cans, efficient burning using small bits of wood.

The morning was oversubscribed. By request the description and pictures of how to make the large stove have been uploaded (link below).

If anyone has a skill they feek like sharing, please get in touch.

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