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Big Lunch resources

Discover our resources to help you plan and host your Big Lunch

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Assess health and safety

Some councils may ask you for a risk assessment for your community event. Here's some simple tips to get you…

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Beating invite anxiety – how to invite people to your event

If you’re looking to hold your first Big Lunch this year, there’s plenty of exciting things to come! You’re wondering…

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Big Lunch ideas for groups

These Big Lunch activities are perfect for groups and schools. They can be created before the Big Lunch or as…

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Close a road

If you're thinking of holding a Big Lunch on your street and you want to close the road, it’s best…

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Communications toolkit

Big Lunch copy for web, email and social media to download, tailor and use in your communications.

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How to create a blog for your project

Blogging can be a great way to connect with other people interested in or would like to get involved with…

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How to create a website for your project

A website can help make your activities or group look professional and official — it can create a home and…

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How to create an e-newsletter for your project

A dedicated newsletter for your group or project is a useful way of keeping people up to date on what’s…

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Draft press release

A handy template to personalise with your information for The Big Lunch.

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Free teaching resources

Working with children? We have a great selection of resources for Key Stages 1 to 4 to help you involve pupils at different ages…

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Get your business involved with the Big Lunch

Every year, many businesses across the UK take part in The Big Lunch and we'd love for you to do…

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Grow food for your Big Lunch

Learn all about what to grow and when with our guides and top tips - just in time for a…