🌟 Emerald Book Club’s Big Lunch

Emerald Book Club’s Big Lunch – Saturday Gathering

📅 Saturday 14 June 2025

🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours and communities, with millions of people coming together for a few hours of friendship, food and fun. It’s a great way to get to know each other better, have a good time and celebrate where you live.

Let’s come together for an evening of shared food, friendship, and community spirit!

🍽️ Bring a Dish to Share!

Whether it’s your favourite home recipe or a simple snack, every contribution makes our table richer.

🎉 Get Involved!

Help us create a festive vibe! Neighbours are encouraged to bring:

✨ Table decorations

🪑 Folding chairs or picnic blankets

🪜 Portable tables (if you have any!)

🎤 Expect:

• Good food & great company
• Music, poetry, and storytelling
• Open mic moments
• A joyful celebration of where we live

🌟 Emerald Book Club’s Big Lunch – Saturday Gathering Programme

📅 Saturday 14 June 2025

🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎉 4:00 PM – Welcome & Gathering

• Arrivals, meet & greet

🎤 4:30 PM – Official Welcome & Introductions

• Opening words by Emerald Book Club Hosts
• Acknowledging the purpose of The Big Lunch: Celebrating connection & community

🌌 4:45 PM – Astrological Moment: June in the Stars

• A short reading on the astrological significance of June
• Gemini/Cancer crossover: curiosity, connection, care
• Honouring seasonal change & reflection

🏡 5:00 PM – About Us: Emerald Book Club

• Mission & community goals
• Our current and upcoming projects:
• Read, Chat & Connect
• Silent Book Club – Coventry Chapter
• Workshops, podcasts, and literary events

🕯️ 5:30 PM – Memorial Moment

• A gentle moment of remembrance
• Poem or short reflection
• Light candle or symbolic gesture
• Optional open space for a few heartfelt words

🍽️ 6:00 PM – Shared Community Meal

• Bring-and-share dishes served buffet-style
• Decorate the tables, relax, and enjoy
• Networking & chatting encouraged

📹 6:45 PM – Community Voices: Interviews & Reflections

• Optional on-camera interviews for those who wish to share:
• Why you joined the lunch
• What community means to you
• Thoughts on the event or personal stories
• Footage may be used for our website or community project recap

🎙️ 7:15 PM – Open Mic & Story Moments

• Poetry, storytelling, short readings
• Musical or spoken-word sharing
• Kids and family-friendly pieces welcome!

🧁 7:45 PM – Closing Toast & Thank You

• Gratitude for all who came
• Special thanks to contributors & volunteers
• Group photo opportunity

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome – come as you are, bring what you can.

Let’s feed community spirit – together!

Hosted by Emerald Book Club