Ep. 101 – Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community with 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.

[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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