What a lovely bunch of community minded, friendly people you are! --------------------------------------------------------------------
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| | | | Wow, our research is back, the numbers are in, and what a lovely bunch of community minded, friendly people you are.
Together, we have made this year's Big Lunch one of the biggest ever, with 216,000 events across the UK and an amazing 9 million people gathered online, on their doorsteps or for safely distanced street parties to celebrate their communities and get to know their neighbours a little better.
And it's not just about having fun on the day, the research shows that The Big Lunch makes a lasting difference to people and communities all over the UK.
Big Lunches bring people from different backgrounds together, help people feel they belong more in their community, and even support local charities and causes, with a whopping £7.4m raised this year alone.
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved this year, whether you nipped along for some nibbles, or organised an array of activities for your neighbourhood, we couldn't do it without you.
| | Sharing is caring in Buckinghamshire
| | During lockdown, Helen Alves noticed a lack of activities in her area for young families and set up a weekly group to socialise and redistribute pre-loved items. She credits coming along to a Community Camp for helping get things going: “Attending camp was so inspiring! It gave me confidence and strengthened my resolve to start this project.”
Interested in starting your own community journey? Find out more about Camp and apply for your place now!
| | Brighten up your neighbourhood
| | Do you have an unloved spot in your neighbourhood? Why not brighten it up and create more spaces for the birds and the bees to enjoy - September is one of the best months to sow wildflower seeds! We’ve put together our top tips on how to sow a wildflower meadow in any spot...
| | Foraged Wildflower Focaccia
| | There are edible plants around every corner: from riversides to country lanes, car parks to public parks, and there's so much you can do with them! Go on a walk and see what you can find. And if you’re not sure what’s edible, check out our foraging for beginners video. Here’s our favourite Wildflower Focaccia recipe to try with your finds…
| | Bring the outdoors inside with a nature suncatcher! Explore nature’s colours, shapes, and textures, and bring your favourites together in this easy-to-make craft activity. A fantastic way to connect with the environment for any age!
| | Run of the Earth is a global movement bringing people together from around the world to run, walk, roll or stroll where they live. An idea from The Eden Project and Limelight Sports, the aim is to gather the largest global community of runners to lace up, stand up, speak up, creating positive action on the environment and demonstrating that the future remains ours to make.
Starting on Saturday 13 November, with more events to follow, it's a global experiment, you'll want to be part of!
| | | Funding for the UK and networking for Midlands & East of England.
| | Roadshow coming to Aberdeen, Inverness and Dundee.
| | | | Pop-up Power-Ups in Llanelli and heart-warming stories. | | | Get together at Peas Park and funding galore! | | | | | |
