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Media Relations team contacts
Media Relations Officer
Ben Foster
01726 818766
bfoster@edenproject.com
Media Relations Assistant
Varshana Trudgian
01726 818579
vtrudgian@edenproject.com
Media Relations Manager
Angelina Lambourn
01726 811941
Head of Media Relations
David Rowe
01726 811 901
drowe@edenproject.com
Latest Press Releases
November 2011
You daff to be kidding me! Eden Project spring flowers bloom in November
Singing, storytelling and sparkling lantern processions light up Eden's Christmas
Green Build Cornwall Foundation at Eden Project
Eden’s Green Foundation course wins top business award
Eden flying high in London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route
Wildlife photography exhibition to come to Eden Project
Celebrating success with Seeds, Soup and Sarnies
Eden Project wins Best UK Leisure Attraction at travel industry Oscars
October 2011
Eden Project launches new gift range in John Lewis
Eden Project and East Anglia Food Link to host food security conference
Pudsey pops into Eden to promote Children in Need
A whole year’s entry to the Eden Project for just £5
Fast-paced and frenzied jazz at the Eden Cafe
Hunt out great music at the Eden Café: Friday, October 21
Food for thought at the Eden Café
New album to feature the greatest hits of the Eden Sessions
Take to the ice as the Eden Project’s spectacular rink returns: October 22, 2011 – February 26, 2012
Call for entries for Bright Young Things 2012 at the Eden Project
Eden’s spooktacular ice rink returns for Halloween and half-term: October 22-30
Eden’s "Monty" named music industry unsung hero of the year
MEDIA CALL: Hundreds of businesses to attend Eden conference on cutting carbon: October 11
Course record broken at Eden Project marathon
Eden Project and Cornwall College course to help businesses cut carbon and boost bottom lines
‘Glass Guitarist’ comes to the Eden Café
Eden hosts International Conference for Schools: October 12 -13 , 2011
After the flood, Eden launches new bakery on a grand scale
Woven Gold create a tapestry of sound at the Eden Project
September 2011
Scott Mills to run Eden Project half-marathon
Cathedral Concert to aid Cornwall Flood Fund
Get the creative juices flowing with art afternoons at the Eden Café
Isabel is a winner in Eden’s fun run competition
Giant ‘singing’ sculpture is unveiled at the Eden Project: Aeolus, September 19 - October 9
BBC “bell jar” experiment at the Eden Project a success
Scientist to be sealed plant-filled “bell jar” at the Eden Project for BBC photosynthesis experiment
Eden Café Conversations hosts Leo Hickman: September 21, 6.30pm
Monty Don leads Eden’s appeal for global schools gardening project
Giant ‘singing’ sculpture comes to the Eden Project: Aeolus, September 19 - October 9
A Knight to remember at Eden as Tim is awarded a KBE
Eden hosts free conference on cutting carbon for businesses in Cornwall: October 11
Top chefs team up with Eden to celebrate fabulous food adventure: Harvest Festival, October 1-9
Ethically decorate your home this Christmas
Ten gardening gifts that help to create a piece of Eden
Eden cherry picks ten foodie gifts that make a difference
Top ten ethical stocking fillers for children from the Eden Project
Eden creates new range of great gifts for the man in your life
Eden's new range of inspired gifts for busy people
August 2011
Eden crackles with excitement over Tesla Roadster
Arts Café returns for a night of world music mayhem: Eden Project, Friday, October 7, 7pm
Big birthdays and global family reunions at the Eden Project marathon
Residents to create a garden of Eden at the Cosgarne Triangle
Eden creates a new crop of high fliers
Howzat! Cricket fundraiser between Eden and People and Gardens
All-electric car show coming to Eden – Aug 15-28
Children from Chernobyl enjoy Eden’s beautiful scenery
Eden Café gets hot and spicy with Mexican-themed charity night
Eden Project opens its doors to young people taking national qualification in the arts
Eden’s ‘greatest show on earth’ opens: Labyrinth, now until August 29
Eden Café summer gigs continue
July 2011
Monday is fun-day in St Austell town centre all summer long
Circus stars prepare for Eden’s ‘greatest show on earth’: Labyrinth, July 29 – August 29
Eden logo competition to find fun run number one
New tactile map of Eden to be unveiled tomorrow: Tuesday July 19
Rosie Vanier brings new solo show to Eden Café
Awesome acrobatics and colourful parade as NoFit State Circus comes to town
Circus skills are easy-trapezey for Newquay school, Monday July 18.
NoFit State Circus comes to St Austell town: Saturday, July 16, 3.30pm
NoFit State Circus comes to St Austell town: Saturday, July 16
Roll up for circus fun all summer long at Eden
Ben Jordan and Helm and Allstar Band play at Eden Café: July 8 and 15
June 2011
Worldwide torch relay gives awards to inspirational figures at Eden
MEDIA CALL: Worldwide torch relay and special awards at Eden, Thursday, June 30, 9.45am
Winter Mountain Band to play at the Eden Café: Saturday, July 2
Free tile-making fun and café conversations in St Austell town centre, starting Saturday, July 2
NoFit State to bring world's top circus performers to the Biomes
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Eden on July 12
Pretty Lights to shine at Pendulum’s Eden Sessions show
James Wong to spice up allotments at the Eden Project
Take home a piece of Eden at plant sale
Pick up an Eden picnic hamper for a fabulous Father's Day
Roll up for a taste of Eden’s circus at the Royal Cornwall Show
Welsh school gains success with Rolls-Royce and Eden Project
Third Eden Project marathon to run on 9-10-11
Thanks a million – Britain’s Big Lunch is the biggest ever
Thousands of neighbours in the South West get around the table for The Big Lunch, Sunday, June 5
Eden Project’s smelly Titan Arum is “Britain’s biggest flower”
May 2011
Musicians get Unplugged for Eden extravaganza
Eden Café serves up a feast of new evening and daytime activities
Eden Project helps create award-winning plot at Chelsea Flower Show
Blooming heck! Is this the biggest flower in the world?
Eden opens new accessible facility for people with profound and multiple disabilities
Seeds, Soup and Sarnies put down roots at Penwithick
New life for old garden tools at the Eden Project
Hundreds of schoolchildren join orchestral group in performance about Cornish giant
Badly Drawn Boy and Seth Lakeman to play Eden Sessions
Celebrity green quiz raises £40,000 for Eden’s new rainforest experience
Eden Project unveils new Chilean conservation garden
Kicking up a stink at Eden: Freaky Nature with Poo! May 28 - June 5
New life for old garden tools at the Eden Project
Eden Project event puts the focus on fruit
Biggest and best line-up marks tenth year of the Eden Sessions
April 2011
First gig and album launch at the Eden Project Café
Engineers consider green construction with the Eden Project
Championsheeps Live! at Eden until May 2: Shaun the Sheep's farmyard sports day is baa-rilliant
Singers needed for Eden’s Unplugged extravaganza
Eden unwraps 10th birthday chocolate treat for golden ticket winners
Eden’s Rainforest Balloon floats into Gardeners’ World
Gardens to adorn site for Southbank Centre’s Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations
Students sweat it out in Eden’s Rainforest for journey to Swaziland
After the flood, new Eden Bakery fires up a fabulous food adventure
New exhibition on Eden’s charitable work
Eden Project announces plans to drastically increase energy efficiency
The Bees to join Fleet Foxes and Villagers at the Eden Sessions
Eden's living room made of plants yields top show prize
April 2-3: Plant yourself down at spring flower show
Flowers spring into action at the Eden Project
March 2011
Tim Smit calls for businesses to future-proof Cornwall
Green Build Cornwall April 8-9: Eden Project hosts Cornwall’s first sustainable construction show
Ten-year-olds blow out the candles for Eden’s big birthday
Pendulum announced as next Eden Sessions headliner
Eden Project edition of Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time to air next week
Brandon Flowers confirmed for 2011 Eden Sessions
Giant Welsh chair finds a spectacular home at the Eden Project
The Flaming Lips, The Go! Team and OK Go added to Eden Sessions line-up
February 2011
Primal Scream to bring classic album show to the Eden Sessions
Labyrinth: Roll up for summer season of aerial daring to celebrate Eden Project's 10th birthday
Eden Project opens green community café in St Austell town centre
Stunning 'candle' flowers herald Eden’s 10th birthday
T-Rex to be a monster hit at the Eden Project this half-term
Fleet Foxes announced as first Eden Sessions headliner for 2011
Eden Project Café opens with St Austell book swap plan
Biggest line-up of events ever for Eden Project’s 10th birthday year
Knitting created by Eden visitors provides winter warmth for homeless
Artists to spend 24 hours creating at the Eden Project
January 2011
Got to dance? Get down to Eden on Saturdays
Knighthood for Tim Smit of the Eden Project
Giant ‘lemon’ zests up Eden winter
Next generation of stars to shine at the Eden Project
Treat your partner to one of Eden’s home-grown Valentine’s bouquets
First ever Eden Project wedding fair unveiled
Do you think he saurus? Time travel adventures at the Eden Project this half-term
Stargazing Live at the Eden Project
December 2010
Eden Project visitors to get close-up view of heavenly bodies
Eden Project helps businesses make green resolutions for 2011
Eden Project right back in business
Cornish “hot rocks” power plant could be UK first
Children from flood-hit school re-open Eden ice rink one month after the deluge
Eden Project rainforest to feature on Sky’s flagship 3D Christmas show
Children from flood-hit school to re-open Eden ice rink one month after flood
Al fresco-style dining in the warmth of the Mediterranean Biome
A first for Eden as gardeners wrap plants in fleece to protect against rare Cornish frost
Lantern parade and fireworks launch Christmas at Eden Project
Eden ice rink to re-open one month after the flood
November 2010
Eden Project turns on the sparkle for Christmas - Friday, December 3
Seven days after the floods, the Eden Project re-opens for business
All hands to the pump as Eden re-opens next week
Eden Project hit by severe flooding
Eden Project wins Large Visitor Attraction award for second year
BBC's Live ‘n’ Deadly show broadcast live from the Eden Project
Eden Project wins silver for best day out in the UK
A garden of Eden in a Christmas hamper
Free Eden weekend for St. Austell area residents
October 2010
Artist Paul McGowan to bring new work to the Eden Project
Scares and surprises at the Eden Project this Halloween half-term
Hip-hop poet Dizraeli to headline Eden's November Arts Cafe
Skate and Scream at the Eden Project: Halloween half-term, October 28 and 29
Budding Banksys, aspiring Alex Burkes and junior JK Rowlings needed for Eden youth talent show
New world record set at Eden Project marathon
Hundreds of children plant thousands of bulbs at Eden Project in global polio campaign
Top scientists to lead debate on ‘perfect storm’ facing water and food supply
Have a h-owl of a time skating and screaming at the Eden Project
Marathon men and women limbering up for Eden
September 2010
Biscovey boy wins Eden Project fun run competition
Children to plant thousands of bulbs at Eden Project in global polio campaign
Dreadzone to launch album at Eden’s autumn Arts Café
Tim Smit to open Cornwall’s first Walk to Cure Diabetes
Eden Project offers free programme to help Cornish companies go green
Pedal power for People and Gardens
August 2010
Eden is perfect place to launch Dick Strawbridge’s new book
Bear Grylls launches sky-high lookout over the world’s biggest greenhouse
Eden Nominated for Oscars of the Travel Industry
Leading horticulturists gather for conference at the Eden Project
Eden’s Arts Café celebrates second birthday with The Correspondents
Marathon effort for Westcountry runner set to smash world record at Eden
Launch of sky-high lookout over the world’s biggest greenhouse
Flying gardeners reach new heights with Rainforest Balloon
Get onboard Eden’s Big Green Bus
Families swap Seeds, Soups and Sarnies for birthday cake at Eden
July 2010
Eden Project Arts Café returns for summertime show
Cornish children invited to design Eden race logo
Britain gears up for the Big Lunch on 18 July
Your starter for the Big Lunch – the “longest picnic table in the world” at the Eden Project today!
Eden uses 2012 Olympics to inspire young people to volunteer
“Hot rocks” exhibition gets the thumbs up
Eden visit sprouts great ideas for the Nanpean Nippers
Water lot of fun at Eden this summer
June 2010
Cornish chef joins Cornwall's Big Lunch campaign
Nanpean Nippers visit Eden for a fun day out
Shaun's having a Big Lunch-'ewe herd' it here first
Eden Sessions teams up with climate artists
Eden Hosts Cornwall’s Festival of Cycling
Extra Sessions artists to give Eden a festival atmosphere
Eden’s neighbours given a further chance to find out about “hot rocks” project
Artist Paul McGowan and guitar legend Gary Lucas collaborate on a new artwork, Precipice
Make way for midsummer with Eden’s Arts Café on Friday June 4
May 2010
Families given once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sleep in Eden Biomes
Places of Change wins silver for 500 homeless and disadvantaged gardeners at Chelsea
The Big Lunch serves up a 3D masterpiece
Chart topper Diana Vickers Brings some X Factor to the Eden Sessions
Eden plans a night-time expedition through the jungle
Calling all Cornish Big Lunchers... The Big Lunch at the Royal Cornwall
Paolo Nutini and Martha Wainwright to come back to the Biomes for second Session
Moonlight magic showcased in new Eden exhibition
April 2010
Let’s get ready to rumble! Drum and bass hits Eden’s Arts Café
Belly laughs by the Biomes as Al Murray tops Eden comedy Session
Vampire Weekend to open this summer’s Eden Sessions
Millions of shy Brits have no idea who lives next door!
Biggest ever dance line-up coming to Eden Sessions
Mojave 3 return to kick start the Eden Sessions
March 2010
Countrywise uncovers Eden's exotic treasures
The Underbelly to showcase new album at Eden’s Arts Café this Friday
Eden offers 5,000 green work placements in £2M government scheme
Eden and Homebase reveal Green Living report
Huge response from homeless sector to create biggest Show Garden ever at Chelsea
Eden Project hailed as UK’s top accessible attraction
Martha Wainwright added to bill for Paolo Nutini Eden Session
Eden – Climate Change and Civil Society
Eden delves into freaky nature this Easter
Sunny Side Up at the Biomes as Paolo Nutini heads for the Eden Sessions
Calvin Harris and Audio Bullys to play dance blockbuster at Eden Sessions
Doves and Mumford & Sons announced for Eden Sessions
February 2010
The Eden Project helps direct young people to a “real cool future”
Love your Mum and Mother Earth on Mothers Day!
Bring in the spring with a swing as Arts Café returns to the Eden Project
“Golden” gig beckons as Mika added to Sessions line-up
Eden programme helping jobless people back to work
Towering plant colossus makes a stand for homeless people at Chelsea’s biggest garden
Former offenders in St. Austell contributing to biggest ever Chelsea Flower Show garden
Tea and tips with the gardeners of the Eden Project
Shear delight at Eden this February half-term
Jack Johnson first announcement for Eden Sessions 2010
January 2010
Love your partner, love the planet with Eden’s home-grown Valentine’s bouquets
Eden Project and Sharp’s collaborate to make a berry good beer
Eden becomes a stage for the Bright Young Things of 2010
Eden Marathon returns bigger than ever on 10/10/10
UK’s leading architects challenged to design homes for Mid-Cornwall Clay Country Eco-town
Eden wishes a Happy New Year to the community with £5 entry offer
December 2009
Eden’s Days of the Triffids are December 28 and 29
One million ways to be a-maze-d when Eden bursts into bloom this spring
On me flower head, son! First football matches played at Eden Project
Eden hosts major climate debate ahead of Copenhagen summit
Orangutan expert to talk at the Eden Project
November 2009
Top light and sound artists and funk band to dazzle at Arts Café’s Christmas bash
Two new jobs created by Eden and People and Gardens vegetable bag collaboration
Eden Project is “Winner of Winners” at South West Tourism awards
Momentum builds for biggest show garden ever at Chelsea
A night in the Eden Biome snapped up for Children in Need
EGS Energy and Eden’s hot rocks proposal goes before the public in consultation
Eden working with football clubs to help homeless young people
Eden's food composter diverts 100 tonnes of waste from landfill
October 2009
Eden to host an open public meeting on geothermal plans
Arts Café at the Eden Project returns with slam poetry champ
James Wong of Grow Your Own Drugs coming to Eden
Have a howl of a time at Halloweden this half term – October 24-November 1
Eden Project partnership with the Maldives
Bright Young Things returns to the Eden Project to discover the stars of the South West
First Eden Marathon a great success
Seeds, Soup and Sarnies on the menu as Eden hosts free day for families who want to grow and cook
Eden Project appoints new board chairman and three new trust members
September 2009
Eden welcomes PM’s announcement on 10,000 green placements for the young
Eden Arts Café parties for peace this October
Tywardreath student designs Eden Fun Run logo
Buckminster Fuller’s daughter says Eden is “beyond my wildest dreams”
Dinner lady saves energy by serving Tim Smit a smacker
Jason and Helen to traverse an entire country to help school children grow and prosper
Geodesic dome inventor Buckminster Fuller’s daughter to visit Eden Project Biomes
Eden’s harvest is global this autumn
August 2009
Eden Arts Cafe celebrates its first birthday in style
Desert trekkers to feel Eden heat before Sahara challenge
The Great Eden Ale Festival brings together Cornwall's finest
Eden uses symbols to make information accessible to all
Eden’s Practical Gardening programme returns
July 2009
Eden’s Arts Café returns with brass-heavy ska group Pondlife
Imerys gains Government green light for Clay Country Eco-town project
Survive and thrive at the Eden Project this summer
June 2009
Watch Eden Project TV online from Thursday
The Hours to support Kasabian at the Eden Sessions
Cornwall Learning Education for Sustainability Conference
Eden celebrates Recycle Week with ink cartridge scheme
Midsummer merriment comes to the Eden Project
Top national award for Eden champion Gaynor Coley
Eden Project ale festival returns, bigger and beerier than ever
Naturepaint makes a big splash at UK green awards
New Eden Project book shows what can be done with disused mines
Two top support acts announced for Eden Sessions
May 2009
Get a taster of Eden’s The Big Lunch at the Royal Cornwall Show
Eden goes underground with Speakeasy club night at the Arts Café on June 5
Eden Project to stage its first annual marathon
The Key turns silver for 200 homeless and disadvantaged gardeners at Chelsea
Paul Weller to headline special Eden Session in support of The Prince’s Rainforests Project, July 10
Roll up! Roll up! Eden Project fete is great this half term
Eden inspires orchestral music
People and Gardens find fresh fields with new veg box scheme
April 2009
Eden statement on the sad passing of Lord George
Go WILD about Food at the Eden Project
Eden gardeners and their cliff-top capers
Race for life across three continents in one amazing day!
Tick, tick, tick… BLOOM! Eden’s exploding with colour this Easter
Unwanted keys will help open new doors for homeless people
March 2009
RSV-Pea to the invite with a bite
Eminent artist Anthony Eyton, RA, to exhibit ten years of work at the Eden Project
Rare jade vine brings spring colour to Eden’s rainforest
Ladyhawke to support The Kooks at the Eden Sessions
Eden surfboard launched by top wave-riders today
Eden explodes with colour this Easter as both artists and flowers bloom
Eden and homeless charities create a wonder wall of green
Razorlight to headline Eden Session, July 9
Rosie and the Goldbug to play cancer-awareness gig at Eden
Cold is so last season: Eden Project shows off its spring collection
February 2009
Top actors, jewellers, photographer and the Eden Project all go nuts for Fairtrade
World premiere of The Age of Stupid – Eden Project, March 15
The Kooks confirmed as Eden Sessions 2009 headliner
Kasabian announced as first Eden Sessions headliner of 2009
Eden Project is voted best British garden
Survival of the Fit-Test - last chance for Eden's ice rink as project marks Darwin bicentenary
January 2009
Community agree to look for community energy solutions
Eden Project to host showcase of young talent
Europe: Making a difference to Cornwall
