Tulip Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The adverts really got me thinking about knowing yer neighbours and I really want to get involved but haven't the time to organise one from scratch... have messaged one a couple of streeets away to see if they'll accept 'outsiders' at their party Sounds a bit of a faff if your council insists on liability insurance, but I'm loving the concept. Any omleteers got street parties planned? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 thtas the one thats on 19 July isnt it thats my birthday I may have to look into this im sure the neighbours would love it too cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 well, you could always pretend you lived here T, our neighbours are quite good at get togethers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I dont watch TV, so, um what is 'the big lunch' please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I dont watch TV, so, um what is 'the big lunch' please? http://www.thebiglunch.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I remember a huge 'street party' we had in 1977 for the silver jubilee. I was 7 and my sister was 5 and all the kids decorated their bikes with red, white and blue streamers. Our houses backed onto a playing field so we had the party there. It was brilliant!!! All the dads and older kids had a game of football and my dad managed to strain his groin and my mum went mad at him. Happy days Not sure I'd enjoy that sort of thing these days but if someone else organised one we'd probably go and if it was rubbish we'd be close enough to slope off home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chickens Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 go on and try it! many years ago the Hanover festival started in Brighton as a community get together with a band in the local pub and a few stalls including the local church selling jam etc. Its now a fantastic event with a few streets closed, bands in all the local pubs, dancing, street stalls and a procession. really great local event, now with its own association to organise it and get grants etc. It really celebrates all that the locals do, produce, create. start small and you'll be amazed what will happen. I've moved from Brighton now but will return just for this little event! and i'm inviting my new neighbours for a bbq on the big lunch date and lets see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Well, we have some neighbours near us who are a bit shy so I am going to take the basic idea and invite them round for a buffet lunch and general lets get to know each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I think it's a good idea, but no one's organised one in our area, and I don't feel like organising one as it looks like so much hard work-although I could make a huge batch of cupcakes and then sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 No-one's organised one on our road, although it is quite a busy main road Even if I organised one (I'm not going to because I don't have time ) no-one would come. When it was the jubilee a few people made an effort but only a few people were there We speak to the neighbours around us and over the road so maybe just have a BBQ or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
