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Last Minute Valentines Plans!

February 10, 2012
Author: Fay

Fancy doing something different this year on Valentines weekend?  This coming Valentines weekend FareShare are collaborating with Forgotten Feast and their eco-chef Tom Hunt to produce a unique 3 course banqueting experience – Valentines for Everyone. For £40 you’ll get a magnificent 3 course menu made from delicious but unwanted foods. Every ticket sold will [...]

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How to make Bunting – Easy as 1-2-3!

February 7, 2012
Author: Trudi Holden

  With the first batch of Big Lunch Packs sent out to Big Lunchers across the UK, many of you will have already spotted our fab new bunting template. The perforated sheets make homemade bunting even easier to create, and also contain some handy tips and ideas to inspire you.   With 117 days to [...]

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Street Party Ideas – Mini Potato and Lentil Cakes

February 2, 2012
Author: Trudi Holden

              Catering for your Big Lunch doesn’t have to cost too much time and money; especially when we have such fab street party ideas to get you started! These mini potato and lentil cakes are a really quick and easy street party recipe; a fantastic treat to share at your Big [...]

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A Big Lunch on a small budget!

January 27, 2012
Author: Fay

Wondering how you’re going to have a successful Big Lunch without a big pot of cash?  Fear not, The Big Lunch team have put together 5 handy tips for how to make your Big Lunch fabulous without a big price tag.  And there are lots more ideas on our website.  And if you have any [...]

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Community Sharing – 5 Steps to Success

January 10, 2012
Author: Trudi Holden

If you have begun 2012 in need of a big clear-out, why not make use of your old clutter and do some community sharing? As they say ‘One persons junk is another’s treasure!’ Here are 5 ways you can recycle unwanted items through community sharing:   1) Give it away There are some great websites [...]

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Love Your Christmas Leftovers!

December 27, 2011
Author: Fay

Here are some fantastic tips and a recipe from our friends at  Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, a branch of Love Food Hate Waste. It’s not Christmas without a mountain of leftovers to go through on Boxing Day and beyond. Having some clever ideas for making the most of your festive fare, and not ending up [...]

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Walk off your mince pies!

December 21, 2011
Author: Fay

It’s that time of year again when we will all be mince pie munching and generally overindulging in the festive spirit. If you haven’t already why not pop round and have a winter-warmer and a mince pie with a neighbour. We sometimes lose track of one another when it’s cold as we scurry indoors from [...]

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