Packs are on their way, we promise!
| | We’ve been inundated with Big Lunch and Big Jubilee Lunch pack requests this year, and we know it’s been a long wait for some of you. We’re pleased to share that packs have been flying off the rollers at our lovely printers in Plymouth and have just started hitting letterboxes. So, if you've ordered one, it's on its way!
With the stormy weather recently, sunny street parties might feel like a distant dream, but the days are getting longer and spring is just around the corner, so it’s a good moment to start planning your Big Lunch. If you haven’t already, request your free pack and why not invite a neighbour round for a cuppa and start putting plans into action?
Our free packs are full of ideas, inspiration and tips to help get your Big Lunch or Big Jubilee Lunch off the ground. They're printed using solar-generated power, vegetable-based inks and FSC sourced paper, so they're planet friendly too. We also have online versions if you prefer.
| | Time is ticking for road closures
| | Big Lunches come in all shapes and sizes but if you want to close your road, you'll need to get in touch with your local council for permission. This can take up to 12 weeks, and you may need to take out insurance, so start early. (Check out our special Insurance offer here!)
We’re working with partners Playing Out, Sustrans, Street Party and Neighbourhood Watch to ask the Department of Transport to make road closures free and easier for the Jubilee year and beyond. Lots of lovely councils are already supportive, but email us if you have any problems and we’ll do whatever we can to help. | | Get your Big Lunch on the map
| | If you’re planning a Big Lunch or Big Jubilee Lunch this year, let us know so we can pop a pin on our map. It will launch soon so you'll be able to see where communities are getting involved across the UK, and even search to see what's happening near you!
| | Rosie's Vegan Sausage Rolls
| | It’s never too soon to start perfecting your Big Lunch party pieces, so why not give this recipe a whirl? Packed full of flavour, these sausage rolls have disappeared at parties quicker than their meaty counterparts! They can be made gluten free and are subtly spiced, deliciously moreish and perfect for your Big Lunch or Big Jubilee Lunch this year.
| | Practical communication skills sessions
| | Our exciting series of free online sessions have been an absolute hit so far and there’s still time to take part! There are three events left in the series, giving you a bite-size, beginners introduction to crafting community newsletters, mastering mail merge and online booking systems and the basics of media relations. We hope you can join us!
| | Join our next free How-To session!
| | There are more reasons than ever to celebrate together this year as The Big Lunch once again kicks off a whole Month of Community! Want to get involved, but not quite sure where to start? Our next workshop on How-To Run a Community Celebration is just for you. Covering all the aspects of organising an event, and sharing lots of ideas and inspiration from others, it's one not to miss!
| | | Meet new team member Lucy and check out our upcoming events
| | Meet Martin! Inspiring stories, funding opportunities and events
| | | Network news, free events and funding opportunities
| | Meet Kathy, have you say with our survey and join our events
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