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The Big Lunch Recipe search: what dish will you share?

April 16, 2025

What’s the one dish you always make to share with others? The recipe everyone asks for? The meal that sparks memories, conversations - and…
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 

January 9, 2025

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 laughing together at a community Big Lunch

What does community mean to you?

December 2, 2024

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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The big impact of The Big Lunch

November 27, 2024

The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours and communities. Every June, millions come together to share a few hours of friendship,…
A brightly coloured wall of graffiti decorates a long brick wall next to GRIT Studios. The building behind has a corrugated roof in a clearly urban setting. The graffiti is skilfully done and displays an abstract face and what looks like an ape's face alongside some less discernible designs.

GRIT Studios Stockport wins Sharing Table Award!

September 4, 2024

This spring we teamed up with skills organisation City & Guilds and the food charity FareShare to offer a very special award to one…
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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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How to deal with loneliness

June 22, 2024

We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often we admit to neither…
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John Bishop shares “Say Hello” campaign during The Month of Community

June 16, 2024

Comedian John Bishop is joining forces with the Month of Community initiative to encourage people to “Say Hello” and make new connections with their…
One of our Community Network Developers, Paul, having a conversation with another man at an inside event in Manchester.

10 ways to keep connected

June 16, 2024

Making someone's day and reducing loneliness can start with the smallest of steps.
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10 random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day

June 10, 2024

As Vincent van Gogh wisely said ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together'. A single random act of kindness…
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

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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15 ideas to improve community spirit

May 29, 2024

Been inspired by The Big Lunch or a Month of Community activity? Here are 15 ideas to help community spirit soar all year round.