The big lunch!

On Sunday 19 July people across Britain are invited to sit down to lunch with their communities and meet their neighbours.

Set up by Tim Smit, founder of the Eden Project, the Big Lunch is designed to bring communities together so that neighbours have the chance to meet the people they see every day but don't really know. This, in turn, will help lay the foundations for stronger, more vibrant communities.

It is expected that millions of people across Britain will sit down on the day and share food and drink with each other - in their homes or at community events. All ages are invited. The food, decoration and entertainment are up to you.

For more information and to find the Big Lunch in Tower Hamlets closest to you visit http://www.thebiglunch.com/.

You'll also find tips on how to organise and register your own event.

Says Tim Smit, "Imagine a summer's day in which millions of us sit down to break bread with our neighbours and put a smile on Britain's face."

Nice thought.