An Offers and Needs Market will be held in Castlemaine next month, giving people an opportunity to meet to identify and exchange passions, knowledge, skills, resources, opportunities and needs.
Facilitator Samantha Wittenberg said the concept was nothing new, with roots in ancient indigenous cultures, but just needed a bit of support to re-enliven it.
“From finding someone to collaborate on a project, engaging a professional service or a tutor, finding a place to stay or learning worm composting, the opportunities are endless,” she said.
“But it’s not all about trade and exchange, it’s about the kind of human connection that makes us feel rich and abundant, just because we are alive.
“We all have passions, resources, skills, services, knowledge and opportunities that we can share with others. And we all have things we need.”
Samantha said there were many reasons for people to join, including being part of new economies on a human scale, equitable and localised, as well as making new connections.
The next Offers and Needs Market will be held on July 8 from 3pm to 5pm (arrive 2.30 to settle in for prompt start at 3pm) at the Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker Street, Castlemaine.
Booking essential: events.humanitix.com/offers-and-needs-market
