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News and blogs
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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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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Street party heritage and why it matters
June 29, 2023
Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns, did a little digging...
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Coronation Big Lunch celebrated by millions
June 7, 2023
The numbers are in... almost 1 in 5 people took part in the Coronation celebrations with a Coronation Big Lunch!
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Closing the Distance Between Us – report
March 10, 2023
A new research report has identified a widening gap in the relationship between people and their neighbours that is damaging our mental and physical…
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10 community ideas for Christmas
December 13, 2022
If you want to spread some cheer and lift the spirits of those around you, here are our favourite ten community ideas for Christmas…
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Eight ways to enjoy our winter warmer ideas in schools
November 17, 2022
Easy, free winter ideas for teachers to spread joy in schools over the festive season.
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Share the love with food this autumn
October 17, 2022
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it’s time to lean into cosy nights with hearty and comforting food. Think roasted…
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Have your pumpkin and eat it too
October 3, 2022
Once the pumpkin carving is over and the Halloween treats have been hoarded, it's time to blow out the candles and figure out what…
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Eco-friendly Halloween ideas
October 1, 2022
We love Halloween - from the creative decorations and costumes, to the community spirit and of course, the sweets! But it can also be…
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36 million people believe the UK would not be able to function without food banks
June 18, 2017
Analysis from a YouGov survey, commissioned by ourselves at Eden Project Communities, reveals over 36 million people believe the UK would not be able…