Churches are being encouraged to join The Great Get-Together between 16 and 18 June 2017, corresponding with the first anniversary of MP Jo Cox’s murder on June 16 last year.
Near Neighbours has partnered with the Jo Cox Foundation to encourage communities to come together by holding events such as street parties, picnics, barbecues, bake-off competitions, sports days and fairs. It is expected to be the biggest event of its kind since the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Resources on the Great Get Together website include a guide to hosting an inclusive community event, downloadable event posters and invitations, and school activity ideas.