Know more people in the street gives you a feeling of security and belonging, that is very valuable.
Other people are generally very helpful and willing to be friendly.
Reports of BAD things are of obvious use to the Street Group – Crime – Neighbourhood Watch.
But it's also easy to give stuff away – Garden surplus and produce for instance.
It's easy to organise a street get together: A Saturday morning boot sale, or BBQ
Mum's day at the park with the smallest children. How do I find a baby-sitter?
Help with your computer. Who can teach me how to ?????
I'm halfway through a job, and I need a tool I don't have, to finish it. Who can help?
Can I find a tradesman in the street to help with ?????