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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... 
The Lunar Lunch Bradford

​With a Big Lunar Lunch, everyone can come to the table​

June 13, 2023

Nageena Khan, founder of Get2Gether (Mil Jul) talks to us about bringing her community together with a Lunar Lunch.
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.

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!
Tables along the seafront adorned with Union Jacks in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire

A royally good weekend!

May 9, 2023

More than 67,000 Coronation Big Lunch events took place in all four corners of the UK as part of the celebrations for His Majesty…
One of our Community Network Developers, Paul, having a conversation with another man at an inside event in Manchester.

​​More than two thirds of adults in the UK experience loneliness

March 13, 2023

Research by The Big Lunch has found that social interaction is declining in the UK and contributing to a rise in loneliness. This is…
group of children sitting outside with party food

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…
A bunch of sprouts on a table with smiley faces drawn on and an Eden Project Communities flag sticking out.

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

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…
pumpkins

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

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…
Tracey Robbins, Eden Project Communities Head of UK Delivery

Say no to ‘tackling loneliness’

February 7, 2022

Tracey Robbins, our Head of UK Delivery, talks about her experience with loneliness and why we shouldn't be trying to 'tackle' it.