A new british currency may compliment the pound if Norah Hammill has her way. A native of Huddersfield, she is pushing for a local quid alternative.
Norah, 38, has been inspired by the Devon town of Totnes which launched its own currency in 2007.She believes the new Huddersfield money would encourage shops and customers to buy local produce, reduce their fuel consumption and beat the recession.The Holmfirth woman said: “Local currency has popped up throughout history and has proved successful in times of need.“It would need some organisation – there could be collection points for the money and it could be in conjunction with the national currency as well.”Norah, 38, has been inspired by the Devon town of Totnes which launched its own currency in 2007.
She believes the new Huddersfield money would encourage shops and customers to buy local produce, reduce their fuel consumption and beat the recession.
The Holmfirth woman said: “Local currency has popped up throughout history and has proved successful in times of need.
“It would need some organisation – there could be collection points for the money and it could be in conjunction with the national currency as well.”See the whole story at http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2010/08/25/holmfirth-woman-norah-hamill-s-idea-for-huddersfield-s-own-currency-86081-27129063/
