The Great Get Together was inspired by Jo Cox MP to bring people together to celebrate that we have more in common than that which divides us. On the weekend closest to Jo’s birthday - which is 24-26 June this year - we’ll bring together communities to celebrate what unites us, to bridge divides and to tackle loneliness.

During the Great Get Together weekend, ordinary people run events that bring those from different backgrounds together around a common cause in their area - this could be anything from tackling loneliness or hate crime, to celebrating cohesion or LGBT+ pride.

This Common Room session is focused on meeting with other first time organisers and supporting each other with your organising. It’s a chance to share advice and mutual support, to chat and to generally learn more about what others are organising across the country.