GEMS, the Local Exchange and Marketing System for Hastings and Rother was set up in December 1992; in February 2000 it had 235 individual and organisational members. Members earn credits in exchange for goods or services to other members. Credits can then be exchanged for any of a wide range of over 1000 services or goods offered by the other members. There are quarterly statements, newsletters and a regularly updated directory of services, plus monthly trading evenings. 

Organisers are willing to share their experience of setting up and managing:

• LETS (Local Exchange and Marketing Systems

Kevin Carias,  Phone: 01424 715496, 
E-Mail: hereandnow@talk21.com
Internet: www.hastings.uk.net/htgems.html