Not so long ago we all knew ourĀ neighbours and knew which of them
would do us a favour if we askedĀ them for one - and our neighbours
knew if we would be happy to doĀ them a favour in return.
Life has changed and our friends and family do not always live nearby and it is not so easy to ask neighbours for help these days, particularly if we do not know if we can ever pay them back.
Time banking is a rewarding and enjoyable way to bring people together once again to share their skills. Just like in a babysitting circle, people get the help they need and help each other out by taking turns to be responsible for some of the care and practical support that we all need
from time to time - the only difference is that with time banking people of all ages and all abilities can join in and exchange a whole range of skills.
Welcome to the world of neighbourhood time banking.