Plans for the Ockendon Road Street Party on Sunday 17^th June 2012 are beginning to gather momentum and as this is a communal event we would like to keep everyone up to date with what is being organised.Islington Council have approved road closure for the day and therefore one third of the road, the centre section between numbers approximately 31/42 – 61/72, is where the tables will be placed.   The party will run from 3pm till 7pm and the setting up from 10am so anyone lending tables and/or chairs should bring them as early as possible so we can co-ordinate the decorations etc.

The theme for the day is The Great British Summer which is maybe a little difficult to imagine given the recent weather.  But think sunshine, deck chairs, decorated sunhats, as well as garden umbrellas for shade or shelter, and bright colours. Various people have already generously offered their services, are making bunting or similar items and spending time organising the entertainment and music.  However, there are some small costs involved and in order to cover such things as the decorations, additional table hire, tablecloths, balloons etc we would like to start a small fund for the event.  To this end any resident who is intending to join in the party and feels they could donate something towards these items, even as little as £1, please put the offering in an envelope marked Street Party through the following Ockendon Road letterboxes: 19 (Alan Peake), 39 (Julie Davies), 60 (Verity Haines), 59 (Annie Wingate). All contributions will be most gratefully received.

 We also would like to ask for volunteers to help put up the bunting, blow up the balloons (the loan of balloon pumps would be helpful too) and generally set the party up.  Likewise an army of clear-up volunteers would be most welcome when the party has finished so we leave Ockendon Road in an immaculate state. A more detailed information sheet will be distributed closer to the date but to those who are already involved and those who are joining in on the day – many thanks.