Warwickshire Week of Thrift 2014 Stakeholder & Planning Workshop 21 November 2013
Jun 14, 2015
Warwickshire Week of Thrift 2014
Stakeholder & Planning Workshop
21 November 2013
Today …
• Oversight of proposed event
• Suggest or pledge activities and events
• Enjoy lunch
• Network
• Ideas and follow up to DW
Overview & Ambition
• Dates: 24-30 March 2014
• Run on a shoestring
• Locally-driven and owned
• As many local events as possible
• ‘Free’ publicity and editorial coverage
• Syndicated publicity
• Inclusive and ‘suitable’
• NOT a WCC event!!
• Supports War on Waste
Inspiration
http://festivalofthrift.co.uk/
‘Phil’ Your House 4 FREE
Possibilities…?
• Upcycling, re-use, fill
your house for free,
de-clutter for free,
sustainable living,
grow your own food,
stuff to do for free -
the sky's the limit!
Neighbourhood Street Sales
Neighbourhood Street Sales
Upcycling
Garage Sales
Online re-use
Furniture Re-use
Re-use & Charity Shops
Home Composting
Suggested ‘clusters’
• Waste minimisation, recycling, re-use
• Culture, leisure, recreation, learning
• Finance, money-saving
• Lifestyle, sustainability, eco-tech
Thank you