Have a Street Feast on 23rd June
Meath Centra retailers and Street Feast are calling on communities across Meath city and county to get together with their neighbours on Sunday 23rd June to celebrate community and all that it stands for. People are encouraged to organise a Street Feast in order to meet up with neighbours and friends over great food and chat in a fun and easy way, while providing the opportunity to reconnect with those that live near them.
The Street Feast concept is simple; organise a bite to eat “al fresco” in your community, invite your neighbours and get together with those who live around you. As Centra is at the heart of communities throughout Ireland and a great place to get all your party essentials, Meath retailers together with Street Feast are asking people to take one day out of their busy lives to help reignite community spirit throughout the county.
Speaking about the initiative, Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, Centra commented, “Centra, with 460 stores nationwide, is the hub of and meeting point in many communities across Ireland. This initiative is a great way for people to reconnect within their local neighbours and get involved in the community around them. Sparking local connections is what Centra is all about and we are delighted to be a part of this initiative as it’s a great way to celebrate, strengthen communities and make new friends. We are encouraging people to get together this summer and with our stores offering great value on a wide range of products, our customers will find everything they need, whatever the occasion.”
Hosting a Street feast couldn’t be easier. People can register their Street Feast online at www.streetfeast.ie or www.centra.ie, where you’ll receive a free party pack which will be posted direct to your home. This pack provides a handy guide to help make your feast a success, as well as posters, invitations, balloons, party hats and bunting to get the party started!
Street Feast was started in 2010 by a group of volunteers who were passionate about bringing people together through food, to rediscover neighbourliness as the launch pad for lasting improvements within communities. Almost 200 Street Feasts have been held across the country to date and this year Street Feast and Centra are planning to substantially increase the number of events held on Sunday 23rd June. There are lots of good reasons to have a Street Feast, but it's really just a great excuse to eat good food, celebrate your local community and meet new people who live in your neighbourhood.
Co-founder and coordinator of Street Feast Samuel Bishop said, “We are thrilled to be bringing Street Feast back for its 3rd year and calling on communities nationwide to get involved on 23rd June. People can spend as little or as much as they like and hold one anywhere from their street, front garden, a field or even their balcony! Street Feast gives us an excuse to get out there, share food and conversation, and help build stronger relations within the local community.”
Find out more and register to receive your free Street Feast party pack on www.streetfeast.ie or www.centra.ie or ask your local Centra retailer for more information. Street Feast is encouraging everyone to sit down with their neighbours at 12pm on 23rd June.