The Big Lunch, a one-day get-together for neighbours

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!

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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.

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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.

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The Big Jubilee Lunch 2012

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

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Celebs corner

People are talking about The Big Lunch...

Actress Lynda Bellingham says:

"It's fantastic to see so many people across the UK getting together with their neighbours."

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From the blog

Get started with your FREE Pack today!

A photo of the contents of The Big Lunch pack

Holding a Big Lunch where you live is simple. Request your free pack to get you started.

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The new Big Lunch ad!

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on a table holding 2 bottles of cider

Check out our new Big Lunch ads. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is bringing cider, what will you bring to the table this year?

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Big Lunch Case Studies

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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International Big Lunches

As word of The Big Lunch spreads across the world, communities far and wide are joining in. Here's some information about The Big Lunch and ideas to help get communities outside the UK planning their events.

How to take part

Help promote The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch grown in cress on a yellow background

Are you a Star Council, keen Big Luncher or organisation willing to help us spread the word about The Big Lunch? Find out more and download a toolkit.

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We like...

Here are some of the fantastic organisations we're working with.

The Trussell Trust

The Trussell Trust works to empower local communities to combat poverty and exclusion in the UK and Bulgaria.
Trussell Trust
Ballygally Community Development Association

Ballygally are hosting an Olympic Torch Big Lunch for all the residents of this beautiful seaside village. They secured Lottery Village SOS funding and now help others apply.

BCDA
Start

Start is an initiative by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010, to inspire people to start living more sustainably and create a movement of people who "do more, with less"
Start