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This year we think that together we can all try something extra special and a bit different. Each summer we produce a short promotional film with footage from Lunches right across the UK. This year we would love you and your community to help make the film. It’s a chance to share your Big Lunch [...]
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Last night we released a summary report of the social impact research that has been conducted for The Big lunch over the past 4 years entitled ‘Feeding Community Spirit’. A lively and thought provoking debate was chaired by Broadcaster and Presenter Fi Glover, with contributors: Tim Smit, CEO of The Eden Project, Jonathan Carr West, [...]
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Plymouth Community Homes and Morley Court Residents association, have teamed up with the Eden Project on a new roof garden project to create an exciting space for residents; using the fun of The Big Lunch to find out exactly what the residents want for their new space. The aim of the project is to transform [...]
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At 12.30pm on Sunday, London’s Piccadilly Big Jubilee Lunch guests will sing the National Anthem to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Fancy joining in? The Piccadilly Big Jubilee Lunch will be held along London’s historic Piccadilly, stretching from Piccadilly Circus to the top of St James’s Street. This unique event will highlight the very best of [...]
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Here at The Big Lunch, we’re excited to have created an advert to drum up even more support in these last few weeks before the big day. The film, which you can watch here on our YouTube channel, focuses on The Big Lunch’s theme for 2012: What will you bring to the table? A few [...]
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This delicious fresh herb dip is perfect for a Big Lunch table and only takes 5 minutes to create! Simple mix together all the ingredients and chill until you are ready to serve. It is scrummy with chunks of carrot, celery and mixed peppers. Ingrediants: 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced [...]
Read 5 Minute recipe – Fresh Herby Dip…
It really is all go for The Big Lunch at the moment. We’ve had such a lot going on over the past few months, we thought we should share some of the highlights with you. We’re delighted with the Royal support that’s been given to The Big Jubilee Lunch, with Her Majesty the Queen sending us [...]
Early Spring is the perfect time to start sowing seeds for Big Lunch veggies; from salads and herbs, to fruits and root vegetables. For most veggies all you need is some good compost, a few pots or growing trays and a sunny spot to grow them in! Some of the easiest to grow and share [...]
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You really don’t need a garden, allotment or in fact any outdoor space at all to grow some fab veggies and salads in time for The Big Lunch in June. There are many plants which grow happily on a windowsill in yogurt pots, takeaway carton and even old boots! Almost anything can be transformed into [...]
Big Jubilee Lunch 2012, an Eden Project
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