THE BIG LUNCH SERVES UP A 3D MASTERPIECE IN CARDIFF

The people of Cardiff will be invited to step into a giant piece of 3D artwork outside on Queen Street on Thursday June 3rd to launch this year’s campaign for The Big Lunch in stunning fashion.

The Big Lunch is an annual event, which encourages people to sit down with their neighbours for lunch on one day of the year in a simple act of friendship and community.

Last year the best part of a million people took part and we are now inviting Cardiff to get their preparations for this year’s Big Lunch off the ground.

This huge five-by-five metre canvas will see giant sandwiches, fruit, cakes, burgers, buns and cups of tea break free from a Big Lunch table and “float up” into the hands of the surrounding Big Lunchers, reminding the nation to get ready for this year’s Big Lunch on Sunday July 18.

Find out more at www.TheBigLunch.com

What: Five-by-five metre piece of 3D artwork depicting The Big Lunch
Who: Participants from The Big Lunch 2009 (available upon request)
Peter Stewart, spokesperson for The Eden Project and The Big Lunch (available all day)
Mike Thedoulou, The Big Lottery Fund Wales committee member as the main Big Lunch sponsor (available upon request)
Where: Queen Street, Cardiff
When: 9.15am on Thursday June 3rd

The following shot opportunities will be available on the day:

1. Big Lunch inspired 3D artwork featuring Big Lunch participants from in and around Cardiff bringing the artwork to life

2. Big Lunch inspired artwork featuring Peter Stewart from The Eden Project and a representative from The Big Lottery Fund Wales committee member

N.B. To really capture the 3D artwork in it’s full glory, we recommend bringing a Fish-Eye lens.

The Big Lunch 2010 is a short eight weeks away, and those who love to lunch and are planning a street party will be reminded of the imminent deadline for applying to their local Council to close their road. For those lunchers not planning to close their street, opting for a BBQ in the back-garden or a picnic in park instead, now is the time to gather neighbours together and start planning for the biggest Big Lunch yet on Sunday 18th July

The Big Lunch is led by the Eden Project, with the support of a family of partners – The Big Lottery Fund, MasterCard, EDF Energy and the Department of Communities and Local Government. Last year, the first Big Lunch saw the best part of a million people come together, hosting events ranging from simple back garden barbecues to full-on street parties with food and entertainment. This year, The Big Lunch is encouraging millions more to join forces, knock on the doors of their neighbours, say hello and invite them for lunch.