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We’re delighted to now be able to announce that a record-breaking eight and a half million people across the UK sat down for a Big Lunch this year. The independently verified* figure is two and a half million more than we predicted and six and a half million more people than took part in last [...]
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Despite the wet weather, Buxton locals made a big splash about celebrating the Diamond Jubilee celebration over the weekend, thanks to water donated by Buxton Mineral Water; proud supporters of the Big Jubilee Lunch and part of the programme of events to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The special occasion was the perfect excuse for [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is an annual campaign celebrating the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. It is coordinated in England by Volunteering England, in Northern Ireland by Volunteer Now in Scotland by Volunteer Scotland and in Wales by Volunteering Wales. Thousands of events will take place to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and inspire others to take [...]
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If you work with young people or want to involve children and young people where you live with Big Lunch preparations then we’ve got just the ticket to help you out. We’ve launched a set of fab free resources for use in schools, children’s centres, youth groups and at home, for all ages. Download today [...]
The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to become Patron of The Big Jubilee Lunch. Today a group of six young organisers from a local school met Her Royal Highness to discuss their plans with her. The children, from St Peter’s Eaton Square primary school, with their faces painted in Union Jack colours, knocked on the door [...]
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With only 81 days to go until the big day, we wanted to remind you to make sure you get your road closure applications in on time. Most councils will require up to 12 weeks’ notice in order to process a road closure application, but this can vary. The best way to find out is [...]
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Today people across the globe will be marking Commonwealth Day, an annual celebration that has been held on the second Monday in March since 1977. From Antigua toAustralia, the day will be commemorated in each of the 54 Commonwealth nations. Here in the UK, the annual inter-faith Observance, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, [...]
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Barbara Windsor hosted a special Big Jubilee Lunch at Buckingham Palace today for 60 Scouts and shared her tips for successful street party celebrations. With just three months to go until the Diamond Jubilee weekend, Barbara Windsor – the Mayor of London’s appointed street party ambassador – provided a slap-up Big Jubilee Lunch for the [...]
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