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It’s time to dismiss some of the myths about our attitudes towards our neighbours.

Added: (Tue Jul 01 2008)

Contrary to a recent report by tradesperson recommendation site ratedpeople.com, which claimed that only one in five of us bother to make contact with those living next door, the British are in fact eager to meet their neighbours. Research¹ shows that more than 38 million Brits claim good neighbours help them feel safe and secure and 27 million believe a good relationship with neighbours reduces stress, making for a happier, healthier life.

Streets Alive, a charitable organisation based in Bristol, feels that it is time to debunk the myth that we Brits do not get along with the folk next door. What better way to meet your neighbours, share some food and give children the chance to play in a car-free street than through the humble, yet powerful, street party?

Street parties are a great British institution, and a wonderful way to bring communities together. Many people will affectionately recall taking part in street parties in the past: for the Silver Jubilee in 1977; for those held to mark the dawn of the new Millennium, or possibly even for the celebrations which heralded the end of World War Two.

Street parties are simple and cheap to organise and, above all, are great fun: this past weekend saw successful street parties Bristol, St Alban’s and in other towns and cities around the country. With September being the optimum month to hold an event, residents are already coming together to organise their own street party.

Since 2001 Streets Alive has been instrumental in helping people around the UK organise street parties and other traffic-free events. We have a countrywide network of active community volunteers willing to share their stories, and our dedicated Street Party website (www.streetparty.org.uk) is full of useful information, with advice on everything from when to apply for a road closure notice through to ideas for activities for all ages.


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For more information contact: Darryl W Bullock, Press and Publicity. 0117 922 5708, 0796 086 7414, publicity@streetsalive.net

¹ Research conducted by TNS (May 2005).

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