Eat the Streets Festival! 2026

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably - and for free! Join us for a special Swap Shop where you can exchange a quality item of clothing (men's, women's or kids) for something new-to-you.

How It Works 1. Bring your clothes: Bring 1 clean, good-condition items you no longer wear. (Formal, casual, men's or women's all welcome.) 2. Swap for a token: You'll receive 1 swap token for your item. 3. Browse & choose: Explore the rails and pick out something new to you' everything on the rails is worth 1 token 4. Enjoy the change: Leave with a refreshed wardrobe, guilt-free.

Come and visit the Eat the Streets Market, featuring Codema and Climate Action DCC, Nature Connects, Cherry Orchard Community Garden, and FoodCloud. Visitors can enjoy Betty Kavanagh’s homemade garden-berry jam, fresh fruit, art and crafts, facepainting, and Emma Freers fitness information.

Join our beginner friendly workshop where you will learn the benefits of body scrubs, including enhanced skin texture, increased circulation, and reduced inflammation. You will get hands on experience making body scrubs using sustainable ingredients and practice srubbing techniques with emphasis on appropriate pressure and circular motion. (Bring along a small pot or jar to take your creations home)

Ever wanted to fix a broken plug, wire up your own extension lead, or just feel more confident around household electrics? This workshop is for you. We’ll guide you through the entire process of safely wiring a 13A plug and connecting it to a 4-gang extension lead. No prior experience needed.

An engaging and interactive session exploring the vital role soil plays in our food systems and everyday life. Participants will be introduced to the fascinating science happening beneath our feet, using real samples of different soil types to highlight how soil works as a living ecosystem. The workshop breaks down key concepts in a simple, accessible way, helping attendees understand why healthy soil is essential for growing food, supporting biodiversity, and protecting the environment.

A fun, colourful and high-energy workshop where participants can create their own unique tie-dye t-shirt as part of the Eat the Streets Festival. This is not your average tie-dye session — expect great vibes, creativity, and a lively atmosphere as attendees learn bold tie-dye techniques and experiment with vibrant colour combinations. All materials are provided, including a t-shirt and dyes, making it an easy and enjoyable experience for anyone looking to add a splash of colour to their wardrobe.

A practical, empowering workshop showing participants how to grow nutrient-rich microgreens indoors all year round — perfect for the winter and early spring “hunger months.” Attendees will learn how to set up and care for microgreens at home, using both professional growing trays and simple, low-cost alternatives. The session also highlights the nutritional benefits of microgreens and why they’re an easy way to add fresh, healthy food to everyday meals. Participants leave with the confidence and know-how to start growing their own microgreens immediately.

Turn your clothes into a wearable feast. In this playful workshop, we’ll patchwork stylised food motifs - think bold fruit, comfort-food icons, and graphic treats - onto pre-loved garments. Using scrap fabrics and simple appliqué techniques, you’ll add personality, colour, and a pinch of humour to clothing in need of a refresh. No sewing experience needed - just an appetite for making, and please bring along an item of clothing you'd like to work.

A practical, real-world cooking workshop focused on making home cooking quicker, easier, and more affordable. Participants will learn simple batch cooking techniques to prepare versatile meals such as baked potatoes, taco mince, mac and cheese, lasagna, and dirty rice, along with easy sides like salads, guacamole, and couscous. The session highlights time-saving hacks; smart planning, portioning, storage tips, and ways to reduce food waste — helping attendees build a week of meals with minimal effort.

A fun and practical cooking workshop focused on creating a healthier homemade “fakeaway” version of a takeaway favourite — chicken satay. Participants will learn how to make a flavour-packed satay sauce, prepare tender marinated chicken, and build a balanced meal with simple sides such as rice, noodles, or fresh veg. The session highlights easy techniques, budget-friendly ingredients, and ways to recreate big takeaway flavour at home with less cost and more control over what goes into it.

A relaxed, practical cooking workshop centred around making a comforting Irish classic — coddle — using whatever ingredients you already have at home. Participants will learn how to build flavour from simple basics like sausages, bacon, potatoes, onions, and leftover vegetables, while picking up tips on reducing food waste and making the most of fridge and cupboard staples. The session is all about budget-friendly cooking, flexibility, and turning what is left over in your fridge into a hearty, satisfying meal.