Author:Katie Wickison-Mapp

Hoping to get the family playing outdoors this summer? Here are our top ideas for outside play, from setting up a play street to chalk drawings and giant bubbles.

Kids smiling and running towards camera in a grassy area

Nature and environment

Outside play for your summer holiday activities

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

Woman holding a little girl at a street party. The sun is shining, tables are filled with chatting people and colourful bunting crosses the scene. New Cross Big Lunch 2024

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A cracking Big Lunch 2024!

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

Loneliness and isolation

Street party heritage and why it matters

Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns,…

Two children post with their arms up next to the dancing Eric Morecambe statue. They're holding red, white and blue balloons and holding Union Jack flags, as part of the Coronation Big Lunch celebrations.

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Coronation Big Lunch celebrated by millions

The numbers are in... almost 1 in 5 people took part in the Coronation celebrations with a Coronation Big Lunch!

group of children sitting outside with party food

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Closing the Distance Between Us – report

A new research report has identified a widening gap in the relationship between people and their neighbours that is damaging…

A little girl smiling and holding up a sprout

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Eight ways to enjoy our winter warmer ideas in schools

Easy, free winter ideas for teachers to spread joy in schools over the festive season.

Two men laughing and enjoying a cup of tea at an indoor event.

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Share the love with food this autumn

As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it’s time to lean into cosy nights with hearty and…