Tired of seeing homegrown fruit and vegetables going to waste

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Tired of seeing homegrown fruit and vegetables going to waste

Tired of seeing homegrown fruit and vegetables going to waste, volunteer members of the Chalfont, St. Giles Womens Institute are running this stall, open to all comers. Women with surplus produce take it to the stall, where housewives without gardens buy it eagerly. Institute members club together to buy canning machinery to keep some of the fruit for winter. July 1949

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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix

Media ID 21625985

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Fruit Market Stall Trade Vegetables Straw Hats

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from July 1949, we are transported back to a time when community spirit thrived. The image showcases the tireless efforts of volunteer members from the Chalfont, St. Giles Women's Institute who were determined to put an end to the wastage of homegrown fruit and vegetables. Setting up a charming market stall open to all comers, these dedicated women created a space where those with surplus produce could bring it forth, while housewives without gardens eagerly purchased these fresh delights. It is heartwarming to witness how this simple initiative brought together individuals from different walks of life, fostering connections within the community. The photograph captures the essence of summer in the 1940s as women donned straw hats under the warm sun while engaging in trade at this bustling market stall. Their smiles reflect their satisfaction in knowing that no longer would precious fruits and vegetables go unused or be left to spoil. Driven by their determination, members of the Chalfont, St. Giles Women's Institute pooled their resources together and invested in canning machinery. This ingenious move ensured that some of the bountiful harvest could be preserved for winter months ahead. This snapshot not only immortalizes a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of how collective action can make a significant impact on reducing waste and nurturing stronger communities through shared resources.

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