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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Big numbers for the 2022 Big Jubilee Lunch Weekend!
April 29, 2021
2022 was a BIG Big Lunch! We celebrated the Jubilee and a whopping 17.2 million of you took part! Here's just a small selection…
A community that plays together, stays together
August 1, 2017
The concept of ‘play’ is often associated with children having fun, distinct from the concept of, say, ‘learning.’ in fact, that’s a huge misinterpretation…
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…