Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community - Sam Bishop

Sam Bishop is the CEO of Neighbourhood Network which runs the wonderful Street Feast event due to take place this 25th & 26th of May. We’ll delve into the importance of bringing communities together in public spaces and how that helps create a climate just future. There are so many great initiatives to follow on socials but you can find them all via Neighbourhood Network's website or via their Instagram @neighbourhoodnetworkirl or @streetfeast.

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• [01:15] Plea for Kildare Wildlife Rescue oiled birds crisis
• [05:45] Sam introduces himself
• [10:10] The positive impacts of stronger communities
• [14:35] What street feasts is
• [22:50] Tips for lowering the environmental impact of street feasts
• [24:50] Any stand out moments / stories from Street Feasts
• [26:30] What Neighbourhood Network’s aims are
• [30:15] How Another Love Story festival combines community, arts, and climate
• [35:15] Extra suggestions – cycling
• [39:05] Vision for the future

Also Mentioned:

• Green Sod Ireland land trust
• WWOOF
• CAT Centre for Alternative Technologies
• Home Together

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