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I don’t know my neighbours very well. I can tell you what music they’re into, because I hear it through the walls (mostly Ed Sheeran, if you’re interested), and I can tell you when their kids’ birthdays are because of the banners they hang on their front door… but ask me what they do for a living, and I wouldn’t have a clue. It’s actually really sad! And I’m sure there are millions of other people in the same boat.
The Big Lunch is an annual event that aims to remedy this situation, and encourages people to get to know their neighbours by hosting a community lunch event. Last year, more than 4 million people took part! That’s a lot of people who can now put names to those faces they see through their windows every day. If there’s…
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