A huge picnic intended to bring families, friends and neighbours of all ages together is hoping the way to people’s hearts is through their stomachs.

Folkestone Quarterhouse is holding its first ever Big Lunch on Sunday, June 7, where people from all walks of the community can eat together, socialise and start new friendships.

It will take place at Payers Park, behind the Quarterhouse in Tontine Street, from noon.
All you have to do is bring your own food and get stuck into a good chat. Soft drinks will be provided and there will be games for all ages.

Payers Parks was created as an open space part of last year’s Folkestone Triennial.

Last year, 4.83 million people took part in the sixth annual Big Lunch nationally, meeting in streets, gardens and community spaces. The Big Lunch is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and in Folkestone is being held as the launch event of the Outlands Festival, a series of arts events running at Payers Park and the Quarterhouse throughout August.

The fun starts from noon. Visit www.quarterhouse.co.uk

OUTLANDS FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 7 - The Big Lunch, Payers Park at noon
Sunday, August 2 - Global Sounds, Payers Park from 1pm to 5pm
Sunday, August 2 - Grass dance show for children, Quarterhouse at 2.30pm
Sunday, August 9 - Global Sounds, Payers Park from 1pm to 5pm
Sunday, August 9 - Dr Longitude’s Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie theatre show, Quarterhouse at 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Sunday, August 16 - Global Sounds, Payers Park from 1pm to 5pm
Sunday, August 16 - I’ll Keep Waiting on the Pavement for the Ice Cream Van to Come theatre show, Quarterhouse at noon, 2pm and 4pm

Visit www.quarterhouse.co.uk