Comments on: The Big Lunch 2010 and the importance of “social capital”

By: A street. Celebrating a multitude of stories « A Life in Beta

A street. Celebrating a multitude of stories « A Life in Beta — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:58:17 +0000

[...] Last Sunday, we held our third annual Sudbourne Road Street Party. As ever it was a personal, neighbourly and community affirmation of the simple power of human connection (http://www.shanepcarmichael.com/2010/07/the-big-lunch-2010-and-the-importance-of-social-capital). [...]

By: Shane Carmichael

Shane Carmichael — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:00:35 +0000

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated. Central/Local Gov should consider subsidising as many as possible for their first year in my opinion to get them off the ground. The impact is truly remarkable with long term benefits for local people and local governance. Should be a central ‘quick win’ tenet of all current ‘Big Society’ or ‘Co-operative Council’ initiatives.

Great to hear you were leading the charge in NI. Exactly what we need. Our street is so engaged with it that we’re looking at holding an Xmas get together as well. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and all that.

Anyway – hope all is well with you. Regards to the good people of E Belfast and keep the omments coming – I have a few posts you may be interested in under ‘N Ireland’ and ‘Government’. I’d certainly welcome your views/feedback.

In any event – take good care.

Shane

By: Chris Lyttle MLA

Chris Lyttle MLA — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:13:05 +0000

Thank you for your interesting article Shane.

I am not sure how many ‘Big Lunches’ took place in Northern Ireland on Sunday 18th July; however, you might be glad to know that I participated in one at Shaw Street in East Belfast.

Best regards,

Chris Lyttle MLA

By: Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:25:19 +0000

Lucy Sherwood (our fearless leader for 2010) was a total hero! It was a fantastic day enjoyed by many.

And who said “Community is dead”? Rubbish!