Eden Project Communities

Big Lunches provide an opportunity for people of all ages to come together in an atmosphere of sharing and participation where positive interactions happen naturally, celebrating living local and strengthening community and wellbeing.

Our aim is to improve the happiness and wellbeing of people across the UK by helping to build more resilient and better connected communities.

Eden supports and encourages people all over the UK to take positive actions that strengthen local connections and build stronger communities.

We bring people together to build their confidence and grow and share their talents. We support individuals and communities as they create positive change to tackle local issues that matter to them most.

We started off with a very simple idea: one day a year when, for a few glorious hours, cars stop, shyness stops, gloom lifts and the UK comes together in the street to meet, greet, share, swap, sing, play and laugh for no reason other than that we all need to.

And so The Big Lunch was born. Since it began in 2009, The Big Lunch — the UK’s annual get together for neighbours — has grown to improve neighbourhoods and reduce isolation. Its now the biggest UK get together for neighbours.

Neighbours and community groups are invited to join in and have your own get togethers.Visit https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/sign-up-and-get-your-free-big-lunch-starter-pack

to order our FREE Big Lunch pack, full of tips and ideas to get you started.

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1031 people and groups across Northern Ireland registered for The Big Lunch 2019. The Big Lunch kicked off last weekend and people from Gortin to Groomsport stepped outside for cuppa and cake with their neighbours, to build community spirit in their area
little boy paints older disabled womans face at street party  held as part of The Big Lunch
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The Big Lunch is a day to celebrate community, and to mark the 10th year its giving away presents to help you get the party started anywhere you want. Join in 1-2 June and take time to talk.
the big lunch pack
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It seems that making friends on the doorstep may becoming a thing of the past for many in Northern Ireland as 46% of us don’t know our neighbours’ names and only 25% would knock on a new neighbour’s door to welcome them to the neighbourhood. Nearly 70% of
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Informal Meetup Launch

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Join us for an evening of community conversation.
Dates:
20 March 2019
Ballymena
Big Lunches across northern ireland in 2019. www.thebiglunch.com
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Big Lunch competition in Northern Ireland The Big Lunch is running an art and poetry competition open to people of all ages across Northern Ireland with prizes of £25 in vouchers for a range of age categories and £100 for the overall winner.
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Art & Culture Informal Meetup Workshop

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Pop along to Play resources on Tuesday 26 February. Join us and get arty. Come lend a hand and have a chat about all things community.
Dates:
26 February 2019
Belfast
people eating and enjoying Food Fun and Friendship #TheBigLunch
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Eden Project & National Lottery invite everyone to take part in The Big Lunch 2019. The Big Lunch is about millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Imagine all that community spirit if we all join in.
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Art & Culture Fundraiser Informal Meetup Launch Outdoor Activity

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Everyone is welcome to The Big Lunch on the first weekend in June!
Dates:
01 - 02 June 201903 June - 31 December 2019
Belfast
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Conference Outdoor Activity Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

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Active in your community? Join us for this two day Eden Project Communities Gathering 17-18 November in Newcastle, County Down Our theme is connecting and looking after each other
Dates:
17 - 18 November 2018
Newcastle, Co Down
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ABCD - putting the principles into practice
Dates:
07 November 2018
Lisburn

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  • Grainne Mccloskey