New Shopping Guideline

Dear market visitors,

The one-shopping cart per person limit we put in place last summer has been mostly very successful! A shopping cart-ful is often more than most of our visitors want from the market.  Unfortunately, this guideline has not worked for everyone and we’ve received complaints about "inconsiderate" and "greedy” shopping practices.

Beginning at our July Market, we are going to change the limit in hopes to remedy this situation. Presently we are thinking of providing each visitor with a large bag that they can fill up and return to us when they are finished at the market.

We welcome feedback (preferably constructive ones) on this matter.  Please also tell us why *you* come to the market. If you like to take more than a cartful of stuff, please tell us your reasons. We're listening!

You can reach out to us at rrfmarket@gmail.com or in-person at the June 4th market.

Thank you for your continuing efforts at community building!
With love,
Campbell Park RRFM Team

June 4th RRFM is around the corner!

Summer has finally arrived and we are looking forward to our next market on Saturday, June 4th, 10am–4pm, at Campbell Park. Weather permitting, we hope to enjoy a day of community exchange outdoors! 

Please read the side panel of this blog to learn more about what a Really Really Free Market is, How It Works, and some Wish List items we are currently looking for.  

In addition, here are a few friendly reminders: 
- we cannot accept large items unless you leave your contact info and are available to pick them up at the end of the day if they are leftover
- you do not have to bring anything
- if you bring items, please do so before 3pm
- please remember the "shopping cart" guideline for collecting materials


We are always looking for new volunteers to assist with organizational and/or day-of market tasks. Feel free to email us at rrfmarket@gmail.com if you are interested or have any other questions about the market. 


We hope to see you on June 4th! 
RRFM LOVE
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Do you have a car? Would you like to volunteer with our community market for about half hour? If your answer is yes and yes, be a transport volunteer on May 7th!

Despite the large volume of stuff that moves through our market, somehow we always end up with more stuff than we started with! Visitors are allowed to take as much as they wish after 3 pm, but most visitors have already had their fill by then...

Usually leftover stuff is too much for other volunteers to transport to charities in their backpacks and bicycles, although they take as much as they can.

If you have a car or other similar motor vehicle, you could make a huge contribution to our monthly community event: We need transport volunteers to come by between 4:15 to 4:45 (or a bit later if more convenient), and take some of the leftovers (which we will box or bag) either to to a nearby charitable second-hand store that is a five-minute drive away and open on Saturday evenings, or to a charity, event, community space, or any other place of their own choice.

Are you that person? 

 

Please e-mail us at rrfmarket@gmail.com if you are! 

 

Our next market is Saturday, May 7th, and we are looking for end-of-market transport volunteers for that day. 

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Reflections on April 2nd RRFM

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our first RRFM Campbell Park of the 2016 season! It was a busy day for volunteers and market-goers (so busy, in fact, that we forgot to take photographs of the excitement).  We were delighted to see many returning faces and also to meet new members of our community.  

Since winter decided to grace us with another week of chilly weather, we operated out of the clubhouse and onto the front patio this month.  People were certainly into spring cleaning mode in preparation for the market, as we had the pleasure of experiencing lots and lots of clothes and a variety of objects, from sports gear to vinyl records to kitchen and craft supplies, pass through the event. There seemed to be something for everyone!

We appreciate your continued effort to create and uphold community at the RRFM Campbell Park. It is a place of sharing, courtesy, giving space, and friendship.  We look forward to maintaining this spirit at our next market on May 7th.  Hope to see you then!

**If you are interested in volunteering (day-of market, organizational, transportation) with the RRFM Campbell Park, please send an email to rrfmarket@gmail.com.**

PS: You may have noticed a camera crew visiting us on Saturday. A few people from Fairchild Television Ltd. stopped by to experience the market and record a view words from some of our organizing volunteers.  Be sure to check out their weekly show, "City View" on Fairchild and Talent Vision TV. RRFM love to all! Ya!  

A Call for Volunteers!

Are you interested in volunteering with the RRFM Campbell Park? We are always excited to meet new people who are enthusiastic about helping to build a community of free exchange!

Specifically, we are looking for day-of market volunteers (including transportation volunteers!) as well as organizational volunteers.

Please contact us at rrfmarket@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you!

April 2nd RRFM

Welcome back to the RRFM Campbell Park! 
Our first market of the 2016 season will take place on April 2^nd, 10am–4pm.

If you haven't been to the RRFM before, we aim to create community by: 
1. Giving space: Please respect each market-goers’ personal space and the physical space of the market.
2. Courtesy: Please take turns examining items.
3. Sharing: Competing for goods contradicts the market’s mission of sharing.
4. Friendship & community: We are here to have fun together!
5. Common sense: We cannot accept broken, torn or stained items. 

A few (more) friendly reminders:
- you do not have to bring anything
- if you bring items, please do so before 3pm
- please remember the "shopping cart" guideline for collecting materials
- we cannot accept large items unless you leave your contact info and are available to pick them up at the end of the day if they are leftover

Feel free to email us at rrfmarket@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

We hope to see you on April 2nd!
Thanks, and free market love to all! 

November 7th RRFM Reflections

Thank you to everyone who participated in the final RRFM Toronto West End (@ Campbell Park) of 2015! 

Although the weather threatened to keep us indoors, we were warmed by the spirit of market-goers and volunteers and managed to enjoy both the indoor and outdoor clubhouse spaces on Saturday.  Several wonderful items passed through the market, which found new homes, including some winter jackets, kitchen pans, a child's toboggan, and even a football chair!  We also had a gift-wrapping service available to those who wished to personalize a parcel or two with some creative ribbon work.  

Thank you again for your support in 2015 and we look forward to seeing you in 2016! Stay tuned for more information regarding dates and any organizational changes.  If you are interested in volunteering with the RRFM Toronto West End please email us at rrfmarket@gmail.com.

Here are some photos from the Nov 7th market: