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Greentime17 – get your 17 of green

September 24, 2026

Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature – wherever you are, whatever the weather, and however you like…

Three pumpkins with faces - two happy and one angry, lie on a woodland path in sunshine.

Eco-friendly Halloween ideas

September 15, 2026

We love Halloween - from the creative decorations and costumes, to the community spirit and of course, the sweets! But it can also be…

A woman and a child gardening together at a community Big Lunch. They're smiling and look happy. The older woman is sharing her gardening skills with the child.

The transformative power of neighbourhood sharing 

September 9, 2026

In today’s fast-paced world where rising costs are at the forefront of our mind and environmental challenges are ever more pressing, neighbourhood sharing has…

Two women stand with their arms around each other in front of a group of chatting people at a street party. Bunting is strung up across the street above their heads.

15 million turn out for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out as Brits cling on to sense of…

August 5, 2026

The Eden Project is calling on people to keep turning the tide on division in communities as it celebrates the success of its recent…

Two women laughing together at a community Big Lunch

What does community mean to you?

July 2, 2026

Community – it's a word we all know well. But whether it’s the feeling of belonging in our neighbourhood or the support we offer…

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Street party heritage and why it matters

June 29, 2026

Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns, did a little digging... 

A woman wearing a Big Lunch t-shirt smiles at the camera, standing next to a young girl doing a craft activity.

Community and volunteering – the key to a new sense of national optimism

June 24, 2026

This 2026 report by Public First reveals what public opinion suggests about local pride, togetherness and the national mood

Community spirit shines through for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out 2026

June 8, 2026

Millions of people turned out for The Big Lunch 2025 - our celebration for neighbours and communities.

A man smiles in front of a group of people at a sunny Big Lunch. They're in a greenspace in an urban setting.

Getting over the first hurdle – how to start organising

April 9, 2026

When we hear the words ‘community organising’, thoughts of committees, funding bids, high-vis jackets and clipboards spring to mind. But community organising doesn’t have…

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen mark the Eden Project’s 25th birthday by launching UK-wide celebration of…

March 24, 2026

On 24 March, HM The King and HM The Queen visited the Eden Project to mark our 25th anniversary and launch The Big Lunch…

HM The King and The Federal President of Germany standing together, with people surrounding. There is bunting overhead.

Countries unite in volunteering in German state visit hosted by HM The King and HM The Queen

December 4, 2025

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of The Big Lunch since 2013, were joined at Windsor Castle by The President…

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

Share the love with food this autumn

October 17, 2025

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…