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In June 2012, Par Community Association organised a Big Jubilee Lunch with the aim of bringing people together to improve their sense of community. This Big Lunch was supported by The Department of Communities and Local Government and Sonia Clyne share’s their story. “Local groups embraced the event, bunting was made by a workshop for [...]
In June 2012, Nicholas Okwulu organised a Big Lunch in Peckham with the aim of bringing people together to promote a stronger sense of community and improve the lives of people in the community. In December 2012, his local community welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall when they [...]
Read Onwards and upwards in Peckham…
Lisa’s street in Canterbury has always held street parties, here she shares her top tips and why it’s important to get to know your neighbours. ‘We live in a road with only thirteen houses in it, so it’s important for us to all get along and to have a sense of community. We have [...]
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When the community of Gateside in Fife got together for their Big Jubilee Lunch, the aim of the day, as well as paying tribute to Her Royal Highness, was to make everyone feel included and welcome, to share lunch together and to enjoy each other’s company. “That’s what Gateside is all about”, one of the [...]
Read “More than just neighbours”- Gateside Awarded UK’s Friendliest Street!…
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is asking volunteers all over the country to share their experiences of local and national authority regulators to help ensure that future events run smoothly. The government is encouraging anyone involved in volunteering to arrange events, including Big Lunches large and small, to give feedback on their [...]
Read Calling all Big Lunchers … get your voice heard!…
News is spreading fast from the Met Office that rain is forecast for some parts of the UK on Sunday … but here at The Big Lunch we don’t let anything rain on our parade! Even if the heavens open and rain does pour, keep calm and carry on – there’s no need for your Big [...]
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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 [...]
One lucky winner won’t have to worry about keeping the drinks cold at their Big Lunch as they have won themselves a stunning SMEG Union Jack 50’s Retro Style Refrigerator. Wallace & Gromit are proudly supporting this year’s Big Lunch, and teamed up with SMEG to launch a competition to celebrate! Big Lunchers were challenged [...]
Read Winners announced for Wallace & Gromit and Champagne Lanson competitions!!…
Great news for Big Jubilee Lunch organisers everywhere… Carling has signed up as the official beer of The Big Jubilee Lunch 2012. To celebrate they’ll be providing 300,000 free bottles of Carling to Big Lunches so we can raise a glass to Her Majesty The Queen on Sunday 3rd June. All you need to do [...]
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Community Secretary Eric Pickles has announced extra funding to help 20 communities get involved in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations this summer and organise their own street parties and events. The Big Lunch team are working closely with community volunteers and leaders in the selected areas, from St Blazey in the south to Gateshead in the [...]
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Big Jubilee Lunch 2012, an Eden Project
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