The Big Lunch is an idea from the Eden Project and is the UK’s annual celebration for neighbours and communities bringing millions of people together in a nationwide act of friendship every year since 2009. Her Majesty The Queen has been Patron of The Big Lunch since 2013.
We bring people together and support them to make positive changes where they live. Find the ideas, actions and inspiration to help you get involved with your community.
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The Eden Project Virtual Community Camp will bring communities together at a time when supporting each other has never been more important
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Eden Project Community Camp goes virtual this year and whether you like to be kind to your neighbours or take action as a formal volunteer this could be a good opportunity for you.
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The Big Lunch is back on 6 & 7 June 2020 – and this year it’s going virtual!
The Big Lunch annual thanksgiving for neighbours is going ahead in spite of Lockdown and Northern Ireland is invited to join in.
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Eden Project Communities launches #TheBigThanks join in with shout outs on social media, on bill boards and with little gifts popped in the post, to spread positivity in a first step to maintaining community mindedness after the pandemic ends.
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#ThereForMe is a new social media campaign celebrating the people who support us locally. For those who take part on social media, there’s a little treat in store, as The Big Lunch will be randomly gifting all the way to Christmas day.
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A workshop outlining the Community Companion funding and its purpose.
Belfast Friday 4 October &
Derry Sunday 6 October
Belfast
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1031 people and groups across Northern Ireland registered for The Big Lunch 2019. The Big Lunch kicked off last weekend and people from Gortin to Groomsport stepped outside for cuppa and cake with their neighbours, to build community spirit in their area
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The Big Lunch is a day to celebrate community, and to mark the 10th year its giving away presents to help you get the party started anywhere you want. Join in 1-2 June and take time to talk.
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It seems that making friends on the doorstep may becoming a thing of the past for many in Northern Ireland as 46% of us don’t know our neighbours’ names and only 25% would knock on a new neighbour’s door to welcome them to the neighbourhood. Nearly 70% of
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Join us for an evening of community conversation.
Ballymena
