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Browse our news articles and blogs to find out more about Eden Project Communities and the work we do

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Outside play for your summer holiday activities 

June 28, 2024

Hoping to get the family playing outdoors this summer? Here are our top ideas for outside play, from setting up a play street to…

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How to deal with loneliness

June 22, 2024

We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often we admit to neither…

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10 ways to keep connected

June 16, 2024

Making someone's day and reducing loneliness can start with the smallest of steps.

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John Bishop shares “Say Hello” campaign during The Month of Community

June 16, 2024

Comedian John Bishop is joining forces with the Month of Community initiative to encourage people to “Say Hello” and make new connections with their…

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10 random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day

June 10, 2024

As Vincent van Gogh wisely said ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together'. A single random act of kindness…

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A cracking Big Lunch 2024!

June 3, 2024

Millions of people turned out for this year's Big Lunch - our celebration for neighbours and communities.

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15 ideas to improve community spirit

May 29, 2024

Been inspired by The Big Lunch or a Month of Community activity? Here are 15 ideas to help community spirit soar all year round.

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The cost of disconnected communities

May 26, 2024

Research shows that social isolation and disconnected communities puts demands on health services, policing, social care and the environment.

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10 small steps to spread a little love in your neighbourhood

May 17, 2024

We can all spread a little love in our neighbourhoods, and the smallest actions can make the biggest difference. Here's our top tips to…

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10 ways to introduce art into your community

April 14, 2024

Here are our top ten ways to get creative and brighten up your community. If you'd like any further advice on how to set…

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Our top 10 self care tips

April 5, 2024

Our Digital Marketing associate, Gina, shares her top tips on how to recharge and take care of yourself. Gina is not a mental health…

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10 tips to make your community greener

February 22, 2024

We can all take small steps to make our communities healthier, greener spaces.