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The Big Lunch 2012 - an Eden Project

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  1. Sunday 3rd June 2012

    The Big Lunch
    Take part in the nationwide get-together for neighbours – a great excuse to get to know people, try new things and have a party!
    People at a Big Lunch street party
    People at a Big Lunch street party
  2. Sunday 3rd June 2012

    The Big Lunch
    Check out pictures of previous Big Lunches around the country, for ideas and inspiration for your own event.
    Kids playing with a giant tent in a street
    Kids playing with a giant tent in the street
  3. Sunday 3rd June 2012

    The Big Lunch
    See highlights of The Big Lunch 2011 in this film of events around the country, from street parties in London to village fetes in Wales.
    People playing tug of a war on the grass
    People playing tug of war on the grass

The Big Jubilee Lunch 2012

Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a Big Lunch on 3rd June 2012.

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Chef James Martin

Chef James Martin says:

"I've been hearing about some great projects that have come out of The Big Lunch over the last few years!"

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Her Majesty's Special Message

Queen Visits Eden

The Queen sends a very special message of support to Big Lunch organisers across the UK.

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Big Lunch case studies

Map of the UK with pins in

Browse The Big Lunch map to see what type of lunches people have held, and get inspiration for your own event.

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The Big Bunting Competition

Knitted Bunting

Making mountains of bunting?  We’rerunning a competition for schools, community groups and Big Lunchers right across the UK to find the longest single line of bunting made for The Big Lunch!

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Be a Big Lunch Champion

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If you’re passionate about The Big Lunch, could you help us spread the word about the initiative where you live?

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    Helen Rollason Charity

    Helen Rollason Cancer Charity supports people living with cancer. Our laboratory carries out research to improve the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. Our nurses support patients on trials to develop new cancer treatments.

    Helen Rollason Charity
  • Association of Scottish Community Councils

    Association of Scottish Community Councils

    Community councils bridge the gap between local authorities and communities, and help to make public bodies aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent.

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    Fields in Trust

    Fields in Trust is a UK-wide charity working hard to protect outdoor spaces.

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Sunday 3rd June

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