We connect communities across the UK. Follow for #TheBigLunch, inspiration, tips, good news, free events more π
Joined April 2009
- Tweets 17,175
- Following 4,208
- Followers 17,052
- Likes 11,620
4,841 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
π₯³πβ―YOUβRE INVITED: Join us for a weekend of friendship, food, funβ―and action on 5-8 June 2026!
This year,β―we'reβ―bring The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out together for one big doβ―ββ―andβ―everyoneβsβ―invited!
1
7
10
945
We always invite our local MP & councillors to our @edencommunities Big Lunch Street Party, good to see our new Green Councillor and bi-election councillor candidate come along and join us.
ALT Photo of a group of people at a street party in Lewisham. Jug of Pimm's in foreground.
1
1
1
281
Eden Project Communities - #TheBigLunch π retweeted
Jun 6
Bringing communities together through food, friendship, and connection.
@edencommunities @thebiglunchuk @edenproject #TheBigLunch #CommunitySpirit #Togetherness
2
2
90
Eden Project Communities - #TheBigLunch π retweeted
Our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen (@RoyalFamily), joined the Big Lunch: Sharing Stories festivities from the #NationalYearOfReading2026 and The Big Lunch (@edencommunities) β where beloved character Paddingtonβ’ was also announced as the latest National Year of Reading Ambassador
ALT Paddington costume character shaking hands with two smiling school children, holding Paddington books
ALT Her Majesty The Queen cutting a marmalade sandwich-inspired cake
1
8
19
670
We absolutely love this! π
Jun 5
#TheBigLunch and #TheBigHelpOut are teaming up this weekend for one #BigDo - a chance to meet, eat and lend a hand locally in the UKβs biggest celebration of community.
Across Star schools, our Star Community Hubs are bringing people together to celebrate friendship, enjoy delicious food, and take action to support local causes.
@TheBigHelpOutUK
@edencommunities
1
4
210
RT @MajestyMagazine: NOW: The Queen, patron of The National @Literacy_Trust and The Big Lunch initiative (@edencommunities), is joining volβ¦
12
Eden Project Communities - #TheBigLunch π retweeted
Queen Camilla speaks with guests, including Ben Newman (aka Spudman) during a Big Lunch event at the British Library.
π The Big Lunch, is @edencommunities's annual celebration bringing millions of neighbours and communities together in a nationwide act of friendship on the first weekend in June every year since 2009. The Queen has been Patron of The Big Lunch since 2013.
20
125
1,160
π₯³πβ―YOUβRE INVITED: Join us for a weekend of friendship, food, funβ―and action on 5-8 June 2026!
This year,β―we'reβ―bring The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out together for one big doβ―ββ―andβ―everyoneβsβ―invited!
1
7
10
945
Whetherβ―you litter pick, tidy charity shop stockrooms or serve food at a Big Lunch,β―we can all do something.
Huge thank you to our funders and partners who made this possible: @PearsFoundation, @DCMS and @coopuk.
So, what will you do?β―Find ideas at rebrand.ly/GetFreeResources
1
2
127
Looking for volunteers? π
The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up on 5-8 June for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action β and itβs the perfect time to encourage new volunteers to lend a hand!
Cont π
1
2
5
332
Simply list your Big Help Out opportunity on GoVo and welcome new faces to get involved during the weekend.
The Big Help Out works best with opportunities that are short, flexible, social and beginner-friendly. Roles that last 1-3 hours are especially popular.
Cont π
2
114
Huge thank you to our funders and partners who made this possible: @PearsFoundation, @DCMS and @coopuk.
Find out more about getting involved here πrebrand.ly/TheBigDo
63
Whether your opportunity is a litter pick, tidying charity shop stockrooms or serving food at a Big Lunch event, all you have to do is add a date, time and a few details to be part of the UKβs biggest celebration of community this summer!
Cont π
55
Eden Project Communities - #TheBigLunch π retweeted
7 Nov 2025
Join @edencommunities for a free webinar on Building Stronger Communities @ 12pm today! Reflecting on 15 years of National Lottery Funding and provide an evidence for how these initiatives reduce loneliness, build resilience and inspire local action.
events.more-human.co.uk/evenβ¦
1
2
165
π THE BIG LUNCH WEEKEND 2025 π
WHAT. A. WEEKEND. Millions of people came together with the sole purpose of getting to know their neighbours and community a little better.
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone.
(continued π)
1
1
2
387
Whether you organised your own, popped to a local Big Lunch, headed to a Greene King pub and anything and everything in between.
Our research shows that taking part in The Big Lunch is often a catalyst for long term positive change, and that is all thanks to you! (continued π)
1
155
Plus, special thanks to @PearsFoundation for their support and our partners @coopuk and @greeneking.
#TheBigLunch
2
148
πΆπ ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE BIG LUNCH β are you ready to be more dog and socialise with your neighbours this 7-8 June?
National treasure @TheAngelaRippon hosted a very special doggy Big Lunch today at Battersea Power Station... (continued π)
1
243
...encouraging people to take after their fluffy friends and get involved! This comes as new research shows 62% of UK adults agree that dogs are more sociable than humans, and this is the quality we envy the most in our pets!
(continued π)
1
173
So, download your free party planning pack to get started and hold your own Big Lunch on 7-8 June -
bit.ly/free-big-lunch-pack-2β¦
The Big Lunch is an idea from the @EdenProject, made possible with support from @PearsFoundation and partners @coopuk and @greeneking.
*Data from YouGov.
165
Save the date π₯³π This 7-8 June, celebrate community and get to know your neighbours a little better by hosting a Big Lunch!
Get your FREE Big Lunch party planning pack including tips, invitations and everything you need to host an event π bit.ly/free-big-lunch-pack-2β¦
1
5
398