Frome Neighbourhood Network is encouraging residents to get together and celebrate summer by organising a street party.
The network is a collection of groups organising events at a street level. The group’s highlights from recent street parties include the tug of war, pitting odd house numbers against even and a teddy bear zip wire.
Beechwood Avenue organiser, Jackie Adkins, said, “We have had four street parties to date. I love the original offerings people come up with; a couple of years ago one resident offered rides on his model steam engine and the tug of war is a favourite. The games and equipment borrowed from Frome Town Council are invaluable. Having a street party is a wonderful way to get to know more neighbours and feel connected as a street.”
A resident of Nunney Road, Annabelle Macfadyen, said, “The street parties we have had over the past seven years have been a lot of fun. The children have a great time playing in the car-free street while adults enjoy shared food, music and an entertaining raffle. It’s been a really good way of getting to know each other.”
If you need to close your road, you will need to apply for a road closure from Somerset Council. The final deadline is 20th June and you can do it via Frome Town Council by emailing your request, including date and street name, to info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk.
Cul-de-sacs do not need a road closure.
Frome Town Council has a wealth of information on its website to help organisers, from equipment that can be borrowed for free, to information on insurance, road closures and funding.
Search for ‘organising a community event or street party.’
More information about Frome Neighbourhood Network, go to www.fnn.org.uk.
Pictured: Beechwood street party 2022
