Archive for Photo Gallery
October 19, 2009
· Filed under Photo Gallery, Trading Stories
July 27, 2009
· Filed under Events, Photo Gallery · Tagged bike ride group dorset, Dorset bike rides
On Sunday 26th July 2009, Katy Murrell invited fellow LETS members on a CYCLE RIDE FROM DORCHESTER TO MORETON.
Only 1 other brave member joined her despite the grey weather, but look out more LETS bike rides in future when we might get brighter weather!…
Katy’s Report:
“Here is a photo of Sabine and I on the way back from Moreton tea rooms. We stopped by at Lewell Farm, near West Stafford, where you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, vegetables etc etc. They also sold us a welcome ice cream. The ride took us just over an hour and we ate sandwiches by the ford after a welcome drink in Moreton tea rooms. Then it took us just over an hour coming back. The weather was dull for most of the time. A few droplets of rain kept us nice and cool.
We decided we would like to go for bike rides more often. Anyone who would like to join us please let Katy or Sabine know. Our motto is ‘No one gets left behind!’.”
Call Katy on (01305) 262253 or email katy@dorchester-lets.co.uk.
Or call Sabine Bale on (01305) 260318.
For details of the planned trip see the original blog post on http://dorchesterlets.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/let%E2%80%99s-get-on-our-bikes-on-sunday-26th-july-2009.
July 22, 2009
· Filed under News, Photo Gallery · Tagged LETS book
The LETS SEE: portrait of a community exhibition by nationally acclaimed Portrait Photographer Pete Millson finished this July 18th 2009 BUT the great news is that there is a beautiful book now available to buy (softback £14.95) which gathers together ALL the photographs and accompanying text from the show.
The book cover features our very own Members Support / Trading Activator Sabine Bale too!
Pete Millson says “It’s a great book for any fan of classic small-camera portraits, the documenting of communities and for anyone who would like to know a little more about the fantastic trading system that is LETS.”
To preview and buy the book go to http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/773448/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=140×240.
July 13, 2009
· Filed under Events, Photo Gallery · Tagged summer solstice
On Saturday 20th June 2009 LETS members, friends and family were once again invited to “chill out by the river!” at a Solstice Bonfire Party with a Vegetarian BBQ at Katy Murrell’s in Fordington, Dorchester.
As part of the evening’s celebrations there was also a Summer Solstice Ceremony facilitated by LETS member Vicky Turner. This was a short, simple and inclusive ceremony to honour the summer. “What can you use the long summer days for to reap the rewards of at harvest time? This ceremony can be used to motivate you towards your goals for the year or just as a chance to observe the turning of the seasons amongst friends.” Vicky offers several services on LETS including Pagan Ceremonies such as this, and Workshops including Meditation. Call Vicky on 01305 759483 or email flamekeeper@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
June 25, 2009
· Filed under Photo Gallery · Tagged LET SEE
Some of us from Dorchester & South Dorset LETS saw many familiar faces on show in Pete Millson’s LETS See: portrait of a community Private View last night and lots more less familiar faces of members of Bridport LETS too! The show is running until 18th July at Bridport Arts Centre so we hope you all get a chance to check it out and see what other LETS members are trading in the captions with their photos too.
We took some less impressive photos of us at the event below (in the foyer – and the show continues with loads more photos in the cafe)!!!
Stu, Nick, Jenny and Sally at the LETS SEE Private View
Anna in a sillier pose by her own photo in the LETS SEE exhibition!
June 2, 2009
· Filed under Events, Photo Gallery · Tagged pagan priestess, solstice ceremony, summer solstice, Vegetarian BBQ
Saturday 20th June 2009 in Fordington, Dorchester
Arrive from 6.45pm, followed by Solstice Ceremony at 7pm, then BBQ & drinks from 7.30pm
LETS members, friends and family are once again invited to “chill out by the river!” at a Solstice Bonfire Party with a Vegetarian BBQ at Katy Murrell’s in Fordington, Dorchester. Anyone interested in joining LETS is also welcome.
Please bring vegetarian food to share and a bottle! You can also bring your own garden chair if you wish, plus picnic plate and cup! Any waste wood or timber to keep the fire going would also be appreciated.
As part of the evening’s celebrations there will also be a Summer Solstice Ceremony facilitated by Vicky Turner, from 7.00pm followed by the BBQ and drinks at 7.30pm.
This will be a short, simple and inclusive ceremony to honour the summer. What can you use the long summer days for to reap the rewards of at harvest time? This ceremony can be used to motivate you towards your goals for the year or just as a chance to observe the turning of the seasons amongst friends. Vicky will be looking for some willing volunteers to do some brief readings during the ceremony, preferably three women and three men – if you want to let her know in advance that you’d like to be involved, please call Vicky on 01305 759483 or email flamekeeper@hotmail.co.uk.
Katy is looking for helpers for the evening who will be paid in Marts for their time. We look forward to seeing you there at Katy’s, 46 Holloway Road, Fordington, Dorchester. For directions etc call Katy on 01305 262253.
P.S. AS ALWAYS, LETS MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO BRING STUFF TO TRADE SO REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LETS CHEQUE BOOK TOO!!!
By the way, Susie says that “Folk who are coming may like to be aware that the Dorchester Carnival Procession starts at 6pm so quite a few roads in the Town Centre will be closed from about 5.45pm for about an hour. Also, if anyone has any energy left after the BBQ, there’s a great FREE concert in the Borough Gardens from 7.30-10pm by a band from Kent called The A Listers who do a wide range of music from the 1960s through to present day! Wander up and join us if it fits in.” – So thanks for that Susie!
June 1, 2009
· Filed under Photo Gallery · Tagged LETS Core Group, LETS events
June 1, 2009
· Filed under Events, Members Workshops/Trading Days, Photo Gallery · Tagged Dorset Herbal Walk, Eleanor Gallia, Medical Herbalist
A group of us from Dorchester & South Dorset LETS joined the LETS Herbal Walk with Eleanor Gallia - Medical Herbalist MNIMH (of Nether Cerne Herbs) on Sunday 31st May 2009 at Nether Cerne Farm, Godmanstone near Cerne Abbas, Dorset.
It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone had a fantastic time and also enjoyed drinking some of Eleanor’s SUSTAINABILI-TEAS.
Look out for a full report soon (!) but in the meantime check out a selection of photos below that Anna Celeste Watson took, and thanks to Eleanor for a really interesting day at her lovely farm. Anna’s full article is COMING SOON! (Sorry but didn’t have time to finalise in time for the Newsletter as we wanted to get it out sooner rather than later, and I need Eleanor to check my article for me so I don’t completely misinform you all about the different herbs!!!)…
For those of you that couldn’t make it, Eleanor is available for Herbal Consultations and Medicines amongst other related things on LETS, so contact her on 01300 341750 for more information.
Check out the latest FREE June 2009 copy of Marshwood Vale Magazine if you haven’t already (available at Tourist Info Centres) to find out more about Eleanor Gallia as she’s their cover story!
January 12, 2009
· Filed under Events, Photo Gallery · Tagged South West Dorset LETS
A few of our Dorchester & South Dorset LETS members at the SW Dorset LETS New Year Lunch!
Sunday 25th January, 12pm - 3pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Bridport
SW Dorset LETS are holding their January Lunch at the St Mary’s Church Hall, South Street in Bridport on Sunday 25th January from 12 noon until 3pm. All members of Dorchester & South Dorset LETS Group are welcome to join them.
Payment is £1 plus 6 NETS or MARTS per adult. If you would like to bring a suitable food contribution with you, you will be redeemed in NETS or MARTS. It will be a great opportunity to meet and intertrade with members of one of our fellow Dorset LETS groups.
Please contact Debbie on deborahbond007@yahoo.co.uk if you would like to come or need any further details. We look forward to seeing some of you there!
November 14, 2008
· Filed under Events, Photo Gallery
A few of us who attended our LETS New Year Party at Katy's in Fordington, Dorchester
Saturday 17th January 2009, 1pm - 6pm
All our LETS members were invited to our New Year party at Katy Murrell’s in Fordington Dorchester on Saturday 17th January. It was another successful and enjoyable but relaxed event – quite a few members turned up and traded unwanted Christmas presents and other produce on LETS.
We chilled out by the log burner, enjoyed the shared food everyone contributed and drank organic Mead & Chia Tea (courtesy of Katy’s daughter Tasha)!
November 14, 2008
· Filed under Events, Members Workshops/Trading Days, Photo Gallery · Tagged Hairdressing
- Katy having her roots done with Sharon at a LETS Hairdressing Day in Dorchester!
NEXT HAIRDRESSING DAY:
Thursday 16th July 2009 , 10am – 1pm
(WEYMOUTH)
LETS member Sharon Murray from Portland is a qualified hairdresser and is offering her hairdressing services on our LETS every month at Katy Murrell’s house in Dorchester between 10am and 1pm (or she can come to you another time). She is available for cuts, blow dries, shampoo & sets, perms, colours etc.
PLEASE NOTE that as Katy is away this week – July’s Hairdressing Day will be at Madeline Goody and Doug Amer’s place in Weymouth.
There will be no Hairdressing Day in August Summer Holidays.
Normal Venue: Katy Murrell’s at 46 Holloway Road, Fordington, Dorchester
Appointments: To make enquiries and/or an appointment call Sharon on (01305) 820240 or email shazbatmurray@hotmail.com.
October 22, 2008
· Filed under Photo Gallery
Check out some photos of the great day we had our LETS Harvest Supper on October 12th 2008 with Transition Town Dorchester and Dorset Agenda 21.
If you have any photos of this event please send them to Anna on web@dorchester-lets.co.uk – we’d love to add them here! : )
October 21, 2008
· Filed under Events, Members Workshops/Trading Days, Photo Gallery
Sabine and Jenny making their Christmas Door Wreaths!
LETS member and Florist Sabine Bale hosted 2 half day workshops to help other LETS members make their own Christmas Door Wreaths at her home in Dorchester on Sunday 23rd November.
The workshops cost 10 marts each.
Members brought their our own foliage, decorations and tools to work with – check out the photo of Sabine with Jenny!
“My offer of having a workshop for Christmas Door-Wreath Making last November was taken up by two lady members and a friend in the morning. They got on very well with the techniques. Another lady came in the afternoon session with whom I concentrated mostly on decorations. We all enjoyed the day. Eleanor Gallia and I plan to have the next floristry session at her place because of the excellent facilities, foliage and space! We’re looking forward to inviting you for more fun and designs in November 2009.”
By Sabine
September 25, 2008
· Filed under Photo Gallery
We are looking for some photos to add to our site to liven it up and to show your trading stories and experiences, and documentation of socials etc as well as for posters etc. If any members have any archive or new photos to do with LETS please email them to Anna at web@dorchester-lets.co.uk - they’ll be greatly appreciated!
