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.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[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 futureAlso Mentioned:Green Sod Ireland land trustWWOOFCAT Centre for Alternative TechnologiesHome Together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.