Raise spirits and funds this summer
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With so much distressing news on the world stage, summer celebrations might be far from your mind. But, the longer, brighter days are bringing some welcome cheer and we know that The Big Lunch can be a great way to raise spirits and much-needed funds for good causes.
So, this summer, we’re bringing you lots of ways to get together and hold events big and small, however works best for your community.
The Big Jubilee Lunch is part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 2-5 June, and The Big Lunch will once again kickstart a whole Month of Community.
To get started, check out our quick video guide and watch the replay of our March ‘How-To’ session, to grab some tips from our lovely Communities team.
| | Fancy a traditional street party?
| | With under 10 weeks to go until The Big Jubilee Lunch, it’s time to get practical with your planning. You might still have time to apply to close your road – check your council’s website and our handy risk assessment, map template and cheap insurance are here to help.
| | Where will you hold your Big Lunch?
| | Traditional street parties can be fun, but there are plenty of other ways to get involved! If you’re too late to apply for a road closure, or fancy doing something a little different, check out our location ideas to help you get planning.
| | Join in with the Month of Community
| | The fun doesn't stop after the Jubilee bank holiday weekend! A whopping 15 million people took part in the first Month of Community in 2021, so we’re once again teaming up with good causes across the UK to give you more reasons to get together - whenever works best for you this June.
| | Get your Big Lunch on the map
| | If you’re planning an event this year, pop a pin on our new map. It shows Big Lunches across the UK, so you can check out what's happening near you. Get in quick, because we've got some mini event packs, with bunting, seeds, stickers and more to give away!
| | Who’s your Community Champion?
| | We’re delighted to be partnering with The Royal Voluntary Service to search for Platinum Champions – local volunteers who do amazing work in their community. Do you know somebody who goes the extra mile, brightens your neighbourhood, or simply brims with creative community ideas? Get your nomination in by 10 April!
| | Free events: Join us online in April
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