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It was a pretty sunny Saturday in Stirling, despite the odd flurry of snow outside the window. We were a select bunch, but gathered together in the true Big Lunch spirit, to share, to enjoy one another’s company, and to be inspired. We had goodies from The Big Lunch to give away, as well as [...]
More than 50 of the UK’s largest community groups, membership organisations and charities have pledged their support for The Big Jubilee Lunch taking place on Sunday 3rd June. This is part of the celebrations for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, as announced by Buckingham Palace. Organisations, groups and charities – including the Scout Association, Rotary International [...]
Read ‘Be Prepared’ for The Big Jubilee Lunch says the Scout Association…
We’re pleased to announce that we now have 100 Champions signed up across the UK, helping us spread the word about The Big Lunch far and wide. With the backing of our Street Party Ambassador Barbara Windsor and continued support of The Mayor Boris Johnson, London is steaming ahead with over 50 confirmed Champions, but all corners [...]
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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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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 [...]
Read A Big Lunch on a small budget!…
Excitement here in the London office soared sky-high this week when we received a special message of support from none other than Her Majesty, The Queen! The official letter from Her Majesty states that she is ‘delighted’ that The Big Lunch team are encouraging people all over the UK to hold celebrations in honour of [...]
Read The Queen is ‘delighted’ to give The Big Jubilee Lunch her seal of approval!…
As the sun shone gallantly over the Thames this week, The Big Lunch team joined forces with Team London and the Mayor’s office, and headed to City Hall to bring Londoners together to find out how they can contribute to what is set to be the biggest year yet for The Big Lunch. We decided [...]
Read The Big Jubilee Lunch Reception and Briefing at London’s City Hall…
The Eden Project will be hosting a free evening of astronomy as part of the BBC’s Stargazing Live between 6pm - 9.30pm on Tuesday January 17 2012. Visitors can find out about the stars of our galaxy by using a variety of professional telescopes, taking a virtual visit to distant corners of the universe in a [...]
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The Big Lunch is excited to announce a special endorsement from the Church of England for 2012’s The Big Jubilee Lunch. You can read all about it on Christian Today, Inspire Magazine, New Statesman and the Church of England’s
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 [...]
Read Community Sharing – 5 Steps to Success…
Big Jubilee Lunch 2012, an Eden Project
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