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ISSUE No. 01

AUTUMN/WINTER 2018

Bright Future Shape of things to come

One Town

Heroes Remembered Marking

100

Speaking up for the real

Years

Luton

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Time to remember Armistice Day 2018 will be a particularly poignant event for the whole country as we reflect on 100 years since the end of The Great War. In Luton it will be marked as part of the council’s 2018/19 Commemorations Programme. All service veterans are invited to take part in the parade and morning service at Luton War Memorial on Sunday 11 November. Later that day, memories and images of those who fought in WW1 will be projected onto the Town Hall. Hundreds of light-up poppies will also be laid by children who created them at a special workshop held in October. Remembrance Sunday has long held a special place in the lives of many of Luton’s veterans. Don Woodcroft, President of the Leagrave Branch of the Royal British Legion and an RAF veteran himself, has attended every event since first being taken by his father as a young boy. This year he will also be playing an important role in the service as he recites the Kohima Epitaph. “As the nation thinks about the end of the ‘war to end all wars’, I hope the thoughts of all Lutonians will turn to harmony, peace and unity,” said Don.

Welcome to the first issue of your Luton Life magazine – delivering the best of what’s on and what’s new in our town straight to your door.

In this very special edition, we meet the faces behind a brand new campaign to celebrate the people of Luton and the pride we have in our town. From champion boxer Jordan, who is helping other young people realise their potential, to Addie, who is creating art and theatre inspired by Luton. And if you are looking for inspiration yourself, look no further! We have four pages dedicated to the very best events, music, theatre, art and more coming to town.

We also take a trip to High Town to find out how new business is flourishing and wander down memory lane as we mark 80 years of Luton’s very own airport.

“Above all else, the pain should make us strive and hope for a better world. We must think about peace and the future.”

In pictures

It’s all about Luton!

There’s plenty more besides all this so grab a cup of tea, find a comfy spot and enjoy.

The Luton Life team

From the day the Hatters brought football home to Street Party fun, here are some of our favourite moments of the year…

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Many voices one town Luton Life meets the faces of a new campaign launched to celebrate our diverse and vibrant town.

The stories of Jordan, Subhana and Addie will be told alongside five others in a series of short films, each showing the pride these young people have in the town and the positive contribution they are already making. And these films are just the beginning.

Meet Jordan. Despite a tricky start in life, getting into trouble both in and out of school, he turned his life around through boxing. The 23-year-old made his international debut for Team GB last year and now encourages other young people to get their gloves on and connect through sport. Subhana (pictured below) began her teenage life in care, feeling isolated and restricted by stereotypes. She is now in the final year of a university course in youth work and believes passionately in giving a voice to every young person.

Addie (pictured above) is 26 and a freelance director and producer. She believes in the power of the arts to transform people and places. She wants to help put Luton on the map for its pioneering arts scene.

What do these three young people have in common? They are all proud Lutonians whose stories will be told as part of a campaign which celebrates the town as a diverse and vibrant place to live. ‘Many Voices, One Town’ is a partnership between Luton in Harmony, Luton Council and Building a Stronger Britain Together, to celebrate Luton, its young people, its culture and its diversity.

Over the next six months, a whole range of projects will be taking place – from creative ‘slams’ prompting challenging conversations to brand new street art – to encourage more young people to work together, build relationships and celebrate their home town. An advocacy training scheme will also offer teachers a chance to help their students build resilience and make their voices heard. The campaign was launched in October by Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of Luton Council, government minister Baroness Williams and Lloyd Denny, chair of Luton in Harmony. “Sometimes when I tell people where I live it is obvious their opinion of the town is formed by the headlines they have read, and that makes me sad and frustrated,” Addie said. “But I have grown up in this town – from nursery school to Warden Hill and then Ashcroft High – and I know people are what make it so unique and special.

Boxing clever: Team GB middleweight Jordan Reynolds is proud of his roots

Sharing their stories Klaudia Klaudia moved to Luton with her family when she was six years old and says the town has shaped her into the ‘Luton girl’ she is today. She works with a local Polish group to encourage different communities to come together and create for events such as the Luton International Carnival.

David & Laura

“I want people to come to Luton and see it as it is – especially its exciting art scene. I want to create art here and I want others to use local talent, to get people from all walks of life involved in telling stories and listening to others.”

David and Laura believe passionately in the power of performance to give young people a voice and connect communities. That’s what makes their theatre group so special. NGYT (Next Generation Youth Theatre) has welcomed hundreds of young people who all have their own unique stories to tell.

DANIEL

“I have been helping kids since I was about 17,” Jordan said. “There is so much talent coming out of Luton it’s unbelievable. It’s a very supportive town.

Luton born and bred Daniel works with Luton Town Football Club to help young people find common ground through sport. He shares his own experiences to help others choose the right paths through life and build a stronger community.

“I know what it’s like when you have been at rock bottom. I was never really at school: I was either bunking or kicked out at a young age.

Abdus

“So when there is someone there who’s been through what you’ve been through, kids can see that it is possible –wherever they are from – to do what they want to do.”

Abdus found confidence and a career as a coach through his passion for cricket. Now he shares this passion with young people, encouraging them never to give up on themselves no matter how difficult life gets.

The campaign will be supported by creative initiatives delivered in Luton by Revoluton Arts and training programmes delivered by Advocacy Academy.

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To see all the videos or to find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit www.luton.gov.uk/manyvoices

LIGHTS, CAMERA... LUTON! In the spring of 2018, you may have noticed a strange retro look to the town centre and been surprised by the return of the Pink Flamingos. Not to the Mall but to the Arndale Centre. There was quite a buzz in town with young people dressed in 80s gear, the music of Bruce Springsteen playing and lots of dancing. The filming of BLINDED BY THE LIGHT was taking place in Luton. Based on the book, Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor, the film tells the story of a teenager discovering himself through the power of music as he grows up in Luton. It is a moving tale of the relationship with his father and his struggle with cultural and generational divides. The movie will be released in 2019 and it will be exciting to see Luton as it was in the 80s, up on the big screen.

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SHOP & BE ENTERTAINED FREE events in Luton town centre

Thursday 29th November to Saturday 1st December

Christmas Market

George Street will become a lively outdoor marketplace with stalls selling handcrafted gifts, local products and mouth-watering food and drink.

Saturday 1st December, 2.30-6.30pm

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Peter Rabbit™ and Paddington™ will be entertaining families in the lead-up to Luton’s Christmas light switch-on! They’ll be appearing on George Street at separate intervals from 2.30pm. See them at the light switch-on at 6.15pm too. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Saturday 8th December midday-2pm

Carol Singing

Join Luton Choral Society by the Luton BID Christmas tree on St George’s Square as they spread some festive cheer.

Saturday 15th December 11am-4pm

Santa in Luton Meet Santa and his Christmas elves, stilt walkers, jugglers and dancers as they wander through Luton town centre, meeting and greeting families and shoppers.

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Saturday 22nd December midday-2pm

Carol Singing Traditional Christmas carols as The Big Hat Factory Choir perform on St Georges Square.

All events brought to you by Luton Business Improvement District (BID)

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new biz Living the ‘High’ life High Town’s Victorian terraces were once home to the factory workers who helped make Luton an international centre for hat manufacturing. Fast forward two centuries and its historic streets have become a welcome home for new business. Family affair: Alessandro and Emma Dinghile, with their daughter Sophie Rose. Credit: Dave and Sue Doyle of Oakley Studios

Movers and shakers: Barry Fearn, owner of Ahh Geek Out

On High Town Road, Marjorie’s offers fresh pastries and a new take on a classic pie and mash. “It’s a little breakfast joint for hungry customers and somewhere to catch up with friends, bring a bottle and watch films at the weekend”, Chef Director Alessandro Dinghile says. “It’s something new for High Town and I think that is a good thing”. Together with wife Emma, Alessandro and his 25-strong team of Lutonians are behind the already successful Old Skool Pantry which opened just last year in Round Green. Having trained at Barnfield College before joining the opening team at Luton Hoo in 2007, Alessandro returned to his hometown after cooking in kitchens around the world. So why come back to Luton? “There’s just something about it isn’t there?” says Alessandro. “The commuter market doesn’t have as much provision as it could. Why not spend money here instead of London?”

Stand up and help set Luton alight Imagine it now… Luton proudly standing on the national and international stage as a cultural destination - attracting tourists, boosting businesses and promoting our home grown talent. Derry and Hull accomplished this and Coventry will follow – all achieving City of Culture status. Luton is starting on a journey, with the ambition to be named UK City of Culture in 2025. The town will be set alight next year with a programme of activity with the theme - people, power and passion. From May through to October 2019, there will be a series of arts events made by, with and for Lutonians and the performances, events and artworks will reflect Luton’s strong history of people power, community action and standing up for what we believe in. It will reflect our diverse and vibrant communities and celebrate what makes Luton home for so many people. This is your chance to take part and help shape, create and support the story. Visit the website to find out more luton.gov.uk/peoplepowerpassion

That ‘something’ is also what attracted Barry Fearn to open gaming store Ahh Geek Out. But he insists all (not just geeks) are welcome. “The idea was to make this a community space as well as a business and everyone has really embraced it.” Barry, a born and bred Lutonian, opened his café last year. It was the ‘diverse and open-minded’ community that convinced him High Town was the right location for his niche venture. “We have been welcomed with open arms”, he says. “This is a community where people look out for each other and I want our store to be an extension of that – somewhere the whole family can enjoy themselves.” If you know of a new business you think Luton Life should meet, email lutonlife@luton.gov.uk

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Luton jobs for

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Thousands of new jobs are becoming available in the town as a result of the Luton Investment Framework. Working with its partners, the council wants to make sure Luton people get these jobs and its £1.9 million Skills and Opportunities programme aims to make this possible. You may have seen, in various locations across the town, a small white, branded bus. This Aspiration Centre is a hub of opportunity and it hit the road in May, travelling around Luton as well as being parked up in St George’s Square. Experts are on hand armed with information about training and education opportunities as well as signposting people to jobs on offer. The centre continues to be open for business so if you want to improve your prospects, change careers, or are unsure about which pathway to take make sure you take a visit.

Passport to Employment also offers educational and training options to help people get access to a range of skilled jobs. The programme has been designed and developed in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, local employers and education providers. Its aim is to make sure local people have the main skills that employers are looking for. Launched with Vauxhall on board it is not only securing the future of the company’s van factory but also will mean 400 new jobs. The programme will be rolled out to other employers, meaning even more opportunities for local people.

If you are interested and want to find out more then please get in touch using the contact details below.

Aspiration Centre  do you want to know about jobs and opportunities in Luton?  are you interested in changing career?  would you like to know how to improve your prospects?  are you unsure about possible career pathways, training courses and skills required for jobs? If so, come and visit the mobile Aspiration Centre. Our experienced staff and partners will be on hand with information on opportunities across Luton. To find out more about the Aspiration Centre and when it will be coming to your area visit www.luton.gov.uk/aspirationcentre or email LIF@luton.gov.uk

Passport to Employment  do you want to improve your employability skills?  are you unemployed or looking for a new job?  our new and exciting course helps people to overcome the barriers to employment  individual and tailored assessments  Passport to Employment certificate at the end of the course  opportunity to progress on to other courses and apply for local jobs For more information visit www.luton.gov.uk/passporttoemployment or call 01582 546282.

20182018 Awards Awards

Sunday 28th ctober 2018

Recognising Community Achievement

There are many opportunities to get involved as a spectator, or sign up now for next year’s challenge. Save 15% off your entry fee by entering ‘loveluton15’. For more information visit

www.loveluton.org.uk/halfmarathon Next Year’s Race Date: Sunday 27th October 2019

The annual Luton’s Best Awards aim to recognise the achievements, work and valuable contribution of the heroes in the local community. For more information or to nominate your local hero visit

www.loveluton.org.uk/lutonsbestawards

The Love Luton campaign is enthusiastically supported by Luton’s businesses, voluntary and community groups, as well as the Council. The Love Luton team is made up of people representing all those organisations who work together to create confidence, pride and a positive image of Luton. The partnership works together by organising events and initiatives to bring the community together whilst promoting the town. Our full programme of events and initiatives can be viewed on the website at www.loveluton.org.uk

Love Luton established this fund to provide awards to community groups that support the people of Luton. Local groups can apply for grants of up to £3,000. www.loveluton.org.uk/community-award-fund/ LOVE LUTON PARTNERS

Cultures

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Photos of summers at the seaside and the traditional food and clothing used to mark all sorts of celebrations are just some of the items the people of Luton chose to help tell the stories of their background and communities. The Culture Chest project is an annual event, run by Luton Adult Learning, that highlights the traditions of people living in Luton. Boxes are filled with traditional dress, photos, emblems, food, drink, and flags and presented to other students in the class. Talking about their culture and asking each other questions is a real opportunity to share and learn and understand the differences and similarities of the many groups of people living in Luton. Luton Life explores just some of their stories...

KENYA Jane’s culture chest was full of items that symbolise her identity including spices, food, coffee, tea bags and jam, fabrics and accessories such as necklaces and earrings. “Coffee is one of our main exports, and black beans high in protein are usually cooked for women after giving birth.” Jane shared information on the lifestyle of the Masai tribe and the influence of Western culture, and about Kenyan’s famous wildlife and tourism.

BANGLADESH Purdey shared the culture of Bangladesh, the country of origin of her children’s father and found it a helpful tool in explaining part of the diversity. “I included pictures of the country and a brief history, the currency - the Taka - traditional clothing for every day and items worn at festivals and celebrations. Taking part allowed me to explain the comparison with lives of people in Bangladesh and Luton.”

POLAND Marta enjoyed the chance to talk about her country and its traditions especially the food. “We have spices, pickles and dried mushrooms. I was really happy to share the information with others, I was pleased to teach my children all about my culture.”

“I really wanted to let people know how warm and welcoming Kenyan people are.”

ENGLAND Focusing on childhood memories of visiting the seaside with her family, Karen talked about England. She demonstrated with pictures a short journey around three beautiful parts of England Norfolk, Devon and Cornwall. “I shared recipes and the history of the traditional dishes that I love - fish and chips, hot pot, scones and cream tea and spotted dick and custard.” Phrases and sayings also made up some of her culture chest and she was keen to get rid of some of the English stereotypes.

Airport at the heart of Luton’s take-off London Luton has been the UK’s fastest growing major airport over the last five years. It is now the fifth biggest in the UK, with just under 16 million passengers flying in and out in 2017. That means it has been able to provide more than £50 million for charitable and voluntary causes in and around Luton over the last five years, courtesy of the council’s company LLAL which owns the airport. Economic benefits are keenly felt too, with the airport supporting more than 30,000 jobs and contributing £1.5 billion per year into the local, regional and national economies. An important consultation on LLAL’s early proposals for further growth was held in summer 2018. More than 1,700 people visited a series of 19 community events to learn how it may be possible for the airport to handle up to 36-38 million passengers per year (mppa) from its existing single runway. The consultation asked for comments about four options for development, and the approach to

managing impacts. More than 800 responses were received and are now being closely considered. At its current rate of growth the airport will reach its current permitted capacity of 18 mppa by 2021, and LLAL plans to consult again next year on more detailed plans before it prepares and submits an application seeking consent from the government.

More than mobility We’ve all seen people on scooters whizzing about our towns and cities, and Luton is no exception. Yet what people may not realise is how important these vehicles are in the lives of those who use them. The manual wheelchairs and electric scooters in our town are provided by Luton Shopmobility, and over the years the service has received significant funding from LLAL. Specialist scooters are expensive, costing up to £3,000, and LLAL contributions have enabled Shopmobility to buy three new ones this year.

When we are out and about, it can be very easy to concentrate on the scooter and not the person who uses it. But a recent survey of Shopmobility’s 400 members highlighted the very human impact on the lives of the people who use them: “It gives me back my confidence,” “I am now free to shop without pain,” “I make new friends,” “It gives me my independence back.” Manager Jayn Harris said: “We are tremendously grateful for the money we receive. At one level it looks as if it is being given for machinery, but the real beneficiaries are the people whose lives are made fuller and richer through LLAL’s generosity.”

What’s on

Your guide to what’s happening in Luton.

All event times and dates correct at time of print. Some activities will have a cost attached. Please contact the event organiser for more information.

OCTOBER THE SELFISH GIANT

Luton Library Theatre Saturday 27 October 11am-2pm Oscar Wilde’s classic tale is reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family. Ages 3-7 £7 www.lutonculture.com

SPITFIRE IN THE MALL: THE LAUNCH OF THE POPPY SHOP TO MARK 100 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE

Central Square Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October Mall opening times A magnificent replica Spitfire will play centre stage in The Mall Luton to launch this year’s poppy appeal. Visit the RAF’s most iconic aircraft in Central Square. The Poppy Appeal and Poppy Shop will then run until Saturday 10 November, offering a wide range of poppy merchandise. You will also have a chance to purchase an extra poppy to place on The Mall’s giant poppy sculpture.

NOVEMBER THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS

Luton Library Theatre Friday 2 November 7.30pm-9.30pm One man magic lantern show by Neil Gore, based on the classic book by Robert Tressell. Townsend Theatre Productions. Ages 11+ £12, £10 concession, £8 schools www.lutonculture.com

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

Popes Meadow Saturday 3 November Approx 6pm Luton’s favourite free fireworks display returns to Popes Meadow. All ages Free www.luton.gov.uk/events

THEATRE IN MUSEUMS: HEALING WOUNDS

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 November Thursday and Saturday - 2pm-3pm and 7.30pm-8.30pm / Friday 7.30pm-8.30pm only Set in 1916, Healing Wounds explores the friction, fury and - at times - fun between three army officers, thrown together in a hospital ward to recover from the war. Ages 12+ £10, £8 concession

Luton Fireworks Spectacular

Popes Meadow Saturday 3 November, 6.30pm start The FREE ENTRY display will start at 7.30pm Fairground rides for children and plenty of hot food, snacks and drinks

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LITTLE MEERCAT’S BIG PANIC - FAMILY STORYTELLING BY COLLAR CUFFS THEATRE COMPANY

Luton Library Theatre Saturday 10 November 11am-11.45am Award-winning adaptation incorporates multi-sensory experiences, original songs, and intensive interaction to create a beautiful, accessible and participative experience for children and adults. All ages £3

FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO TOWN DESI CENTRAL COMEDY THE INDIANS ARE COMING - DIWALI DHARMAKA

Luton Library Theatre Saturday 10 November 7pm-9.45pm The Chuckle Singhs present an evening of entertainment to celebrate Diwali. Join some of the UK’s funniest acts for an evening of laughter. Ages 16+ £12, £10 concession

Central Square, The Mall Luton Thursday 22 November Mall opening times Visit Father Christmas in the magical elf kingdom in Central Square at The Mall. Quiet hours will be held at the Grotto from 10am-11am on Sunday 2 and Sunday 16 December for children with special sensory needs. A signing Father Christmas session for children who are deaf or have hearing difficulties will be held on Saturday 8 December from 9am-11am. All ages Visit website for more details www.themall.co.uk/Luton

LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK ARMISTICE DAY - MEMORIAL SERVICE

Luton Town Hall Sunday 11 November 11am-11.30am Join us for our traditional memorial service in the morning. All ages Free

Luton Library Theatre Thursday 22 November 7.30pm-9.30pm Celebrating 20 years, The Ladyboys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women Tour’ will take Britain’s number one cabaret show to a new level. Ages 14+ £23, £21 concessions www.lutonculture.com

ARMISTICE DAY - POPPIES, POETRY AND PROJECTIONS

Luton Town Hall Sunday 11 November 6pm-7.05pm Poppies, poetry and projections. You are invited to return in the evening to enjoy our spectacular projections onto the Town Hall, hear music from the Salvation Army band and experience spoken word by local poets. All ages Free

ONE

Luton Library Theatre Thursday 15 November 7.30pm-8.30pm Does everything really begin with ‘One or does it end with One?’ Kathak Dance piece by one of the UK’s prominent and radical Kathak artists. Ages 6+ £12, £10 concession, £6 schools www.lutonculture.com

THE ENORMOUS TURNIP

Luton Library Theatre Saturday 17 November 11am and 2pm Unswerving energy, eccentric puppetry and live music in a re-potted version of this worldfamous and much loved children’s story. Ages 3-10 £7

BLACK FRIDAY IN THE MALL, LUTON

The Mall Luton Friday 23 November Mall opening times Extreme offers are the order of the day on Black Friday. Pop by The Mall and get your Christmas shopping done early and for less! Follow The Mall’s Facebook page for up to date offers as they are announced. All ages Visit website for more details www.themall.co.uk/Luton

DECEMBER

CLASSIC KYLIE, KYLIE MINOGUE TRIBUTE

LIGHTING UP LUTON CHRISTMAS MARKET

St George’s Square Thursday 29 November to Saturday 1 December 11am-7pm Thursday and Friday and 11am-6pm Saturday St George’s Square will be transformed into a Christmas Market as part of Lighting up Luton this year. All ages Free www.luton.gov.uk/events

FATHER CHRISTMAS AT WARDOWN HOUSE

LIGHTING UP LUTON

St George’s Square Saturday 1 December 6pm-7pm Celebrate what Christmas means to you this year with our Christmas lights switch on and accompanying competition to win a toy bundle. Special guests to be announced! All ages Free www.luton.gov.uk/events

Lighting up Luton 2018

Peter Rabbit ™ and Paddington™ will be entertaining families in the lead-up to Luton’s Christmas light switch-on! They’ll be appearing on George Street at separate intervals from 2.30pm. See them at the light switch-on at 6.15pm too. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Luton BID arranged this extra special festive treat at the lights switch-on.

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Activities from 5pm, switch on from 6pm Includes a Christmas market from Thursday 29 November

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UPFRONT COMEDY

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Sunday 2, 9, 16 and 23 December Curl up with Mother Christmas to hear her festive story, share milk and cookies with one of our friendly Elves and meet Father Christmas himself to receive a special gift from under the tree Ages 0-8 £13 Child, Adults £3 or £5 if you would like to include tea/coffee and a mince pie

THEATRE IN MUSEUMS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

With special guests Peter Rabbit™ and Paddington™ Saturday 1 December 2.30-6.30pm

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Grosvenor Casino Luton Saturday 1 December 9pm-4am Come and party along with Classic Kylie, the UK’s No.1 tribute to Kylie Minogue with her remarkable vocal likeness and striking resemblance to the Aussie Queen of pop, and regular DJ Seamus. Non-members must show photographic ID upon their first visit. Ages 18+ Free

Luton Library Theatre Saturday 1 December 7.30pm-10.30pm Featuring slick musical comedy duo Jefferson & Whitfield, fast rising Darren Harriot and feisty, multi-lingual Maureen Younger; John Simmit hosts. Ages 16+ £12, £10 concession

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Thursday 6 to Saturday 8, Thursday 13 to Saturday 15, and Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 December 7.30pm-9.30pm, with additional 4.30-6.30pm shows on Saturday 8 and 22 December Join Charles Dickens as he reads from his popular tale, A Christmas Carol in this intimate reading. A seasonal classic that will make your heart soar as Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Ages 12+ £15

FULL HOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Luton Library Theatre Thursday 13 December to Monday 24 December Times vary - check the website Join Jack for a fun filled fairy tale adventure, with magic beans, giants and boys who won’t stay in the corner. Ages 3+ £10.50-£12, £9 over 60s www.lutonculture.com

THE RETROS

George II Saturday 15 December 8pm-close Luton and Dunstable based covers band playing the The Jam, The Clash, The Who, Buzzcocks, The Stranglers, The Undertones, Bowie, Blondie, Iggy Pop and much more. Ages 18+ Free

WORK YOUR SOUL

George II New Years Eve 8pm-close Luton based night, playing the best 60s Ska, early Reggae, Soul, RnB, Boogaloo and everything else in between Ages 18+ Free

APRIL ST GEORGE’S DAY

St George’s Square Saturday 20 April 2019 12-6pm St George’s Day returns to the square with a wide range of free Luton 2018-19 themed activities for children and families. All ages Free www.luton.gov.uk/events

FEBRUARY BRICK CITY

The Galaxy, Luton Tuesday 19 February 12pm-4pm Test your creativity and building skills at Brick City. Ages 4+ Free www.lutongalaxy.co.uk

MARCH THE THINKING DRINKERS PUB CRAWL

Luton Library Theatre Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March 8pm-10pm Enjoy five free drinks as these award-winning professional drink experts definitively prove that alcohol influenced everything that has ever happened. Ever. Strictly 18+ £15 www.lutonculture.com

Basepoint Business Centre Housed within a stunning contemporary building, Basepoint Business Centre Luton offers a great range of facilities including free parking, high speed internet access, breakout area and onsite café. Our largest meeting rooms have been recently refurbished with the latest presentation technology including Apple TV and Google Chromecast. Rooms come with flip-charts, pens, pads and water free of charge and refreshments and catering can be arranged. All of our rooms can be booked by the hour, in half days or in full days.  Basepoint Luton has up to 100 affordable small, medium and large business units to let suitable for office or studio/workshop use.

 The business centre also offers virtual offices and serviced meeting rooms.

 Located at Butterfield Technology Park, to the north east of Luton town centre,  Housed in a stunning contemporary it is easily accessible from the A1 to the building, the Luton business centre offers east, the M1 to the west, Luton Airport a great range of facilities including free and mainline stations to central London. parking, incubator units, high-speed  Basepoint Luton is also committed to internet access, breakout area and onsite supporting the local environment and is cafe. ISO14001 accredited.  Co-working available

For further information please contact us. Contact name: Fiona Wells Job title: General Manager Postal address: 110 Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, LU2 8DL Telephone number: 01582 434200 Email: luton@basepoint.co.uk Web address: www.basepoint.co.uk/locations/luton

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The Hat District in Focus The Hat District development will provide Luton with a cultural hub in the historic Plaiters Lea Conservation area of the town. It will comprise four key buildings, each with a specific purpose: the formerly derelict Hat Works at 47 Guildford Street will welcome visitors and offer flexible space and facilities for creative start-ups; the existing Hat Factory Arts Centre on Bute Street will continue to offer a high quality arts events programme and work as a step-up space for start-ups that have outgrown Hat Works; Hat House at 32 Guildford Street will be home to larger companies with a cultural offer; and Hat Studios will transform the current empty space at 33 – 35 Guildford Street into a creative hub once again. The vision of the project is to create more work opportunities, amplify cultural vibrancy, preserve important heritage buildings and breathe new life into the heart of the town, by creating a bustling neighbourhood where artists, makers, students, producers, audiences, visitors, learners and creative businesses can share their knowledge and skills. The creative ecosystem created by Luton Culture will allow for the nurturing and development of the work of start-ups and entrepreneurs, whilst also providing small to mid-sized creative companies with an environment in which to grow and thrive.

Find out more go to www.hatdistrict.co.uk @TheHatDistrict

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Arts Council supports local museum! Wardown House, Museum and Gallery received 3 year’s funding from Arts Council England, achieving National Portfolio Organisation status. The funding’s helped Luton Culture expand the collection and get more local people involved in this fascinating heritage site. Initiatives like Theatre in Museums have brought new visitors to the Wardown. These interactive performances are designed especially for Wardown house and are based on its history and collections. Events such as The Lost Letter, The Secret Diary and the Time Traveller, have proved such a hit with families that Wardown is now producing performances for older audiences too. Catch Healing Wounds and A Christmas Carol this autumn.

Christmas at Luton Culture

Set in 1916 and drawing on Wardown’s history as a hospital, Healing Wounds explores the friction, fury and at times fun between three army officers, thrown together in a hospital ward to recover from war.

Join Charles Dickens as he reads from his popular tale, A Christmas Carol in this intimate reading. To book for these events or to find out more visit www.lutonculture.com

Get into the festive spirit at Wardown House – enjoy a Santa experience, festive mouse trail, choir performances, classical music, and festive afternoon teas in the elegant dining room. Afternoon teas are also available at the newly-refurbished Garden Café at Stockwood Discovery Centre. Our Christmas show this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, at Luton Library Theatre. A fun-filled fairytale adventure, with magic beans and giants. Please visit our website to find out more.

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The Chalk Hills Academy and sixth form is a school for students aged 11—18 years

The Linden Academy is a school for students aged 4—11 years

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Above average progress in many GCSE subject areas

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Early Years and Phonics results are above National Averages for the UK

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Proven track record of academic excellence

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100% of students at the end of Key Stage 5 progress to higher education

Guaranteed small class sizes with a maximum of 24 children per class to ensure enhanced adult to child ratio

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Students are provided with a rich and varied education both inside and outside of the traditional classroom, to position them for success in life

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Enchanting Forest School, orchard, pond & sensory garden

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Our ethos is simple: we will make the most of our unique family of schools to give every child from 2 years to 18 years old the best possible opportunity to flourish and develop into a decent, disciplined, well educated and employable young person. The Shared Learning Trust

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The Vale Academy and Nursery is a school for students aged 2— 11 years 

Key Stage 2 results significantly above national average with over 90% successes rates in; reading, writing and maths.

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“Staff are infectiously enthusiastic and show a real sense of joy in their work as they interact with children”. Ofsted 2017

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Wrap around care for parents and children

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Our forest school enhances, nurtures and supports children's learning and development with a privately owned 8 acre field

The Stockwood Park Academy and sixth form is a school for students aged 11—18 years 

Our outstanding teachers and pastoral staff aspire for each student to fulfil their full potential

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World class facilities, including interactive smart board, IPads, tablet PC’s and 3g football pitches.

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A brand new state of the art sixth form centre opening in September 2019

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A broad and rich curriculum, offering greater learning opportunities.

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In 2018, we marked 80 years of take-offs and landings at London Luton Airport.

But a look back through the archives will show it has come on rather a long way from those early days…

The war effort Before the holidaymakers arrived and the airport was opened for commercial use in 1938, the airport played a valuable part in the war effort. Australia-born Edgar Percival was an integral cog in British aviation and in 1936 he moved his aircraft design and manufacturing company, Percival Aircraft, to a site near the airport. His company would go on to aid significantly in the production of war planes, such as the Mosquito and Oxford. st . It has played ho to the spotlight er ng a ra am st dr no II is W Our airport e years. Post W s were and films over th lar Airline serie pu to many shows po e th r, ee an cc Bu d an r to ec The Insp e. ills all filmed on sit ’ starring John M ing Drives North nn De r ‘M . ic 52 ss Mystery cla shot here in 19 -White was also and Wilfred Hyde rough ve also passed th famous faces ha les, The at Be e Th , ey Plenty of other rs - Paul McCartn do w. rri fe co a s rt’ me po na the air atra to ed), and Frank Sin Osmonds (pictur

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A legend lands Luton also shared in the glory days of Concorde when, in October 1983, the supersonic aircraft touched down. Already aboard at arrival were some lucky Luton locals. Trips out onto the Tarmac for a closer look of its exterior were arranged by the council at 50p each.

With thanks to the Luton Culture/Phil Simpkins’ publication ‘London Luton Airport: 75 Years Anniversary’. Pictures are credited to Luton Culture.

Cheers!

Who can forget Lorraine Chase and the 1970s advertising campaign that brought the airport into the living rooms of the Great British public for the first time. The Campari ad saw Chase asked if she ‘wafted here from Paradise’, to which she replied ‘nah, Luton Airport’. We’ll drink to that!

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PREPARATION: 15 MINS

COOKING TIME: 40 MINS

INGREDIENTS:  2 onions - peeled and chopped

 25g root ginger - peeled and chopped

 2tsp ground turmeric

 half lemon juice

 2tsp garam masala

 4 garlic cloves - peeled and crushed

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 2tsp ground cumin

 2 green chillies - de-seeded and chopped

 2tsp ground coriander

 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces

 fresh flat leaf parsley or coriander and lemon slices to garnish

METHOD:

Place the onions, garlic, chillies and ginger in a food processor or blender. Add 3tbsp water and whizz until you have a textured paste. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion paste. Cook over a medium heat, stirring for 3-4 mins then add the cumin, coriander, turmeric and garam masala. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until the paste begins to turn golden.

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Add the chopped tomatoes and 300ml water. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover and bring up to the boil. Stir in the chicken and lemon juice and re-cover. Cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the paste and tomatoes have combined to make a thick sauce (add a little more water if necessary during cooking).

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Leisure and retail £600 million of development is sought by 2020 Developments, the company behind Luton Town Football Club. Planning applications have been submitted for a stateof-the-art 23,000-seat stadium at Power Court, a site that would also be a venue for live music, retail and new homes, and for a gateway scheme at Newlands Park, near the M1 junction 10, incorporating high-quality offices, shopping and leisure. The Mall already has more than 100 retailers and 20 million annual visitors, and its owner Capital & Regional sees further enhancement and integration with town centre regeneration.

What will Luton look like in 20 years’ time? No-one knows for sure, but it could be very different. The regeneration of towns and cities often takes time and can be a journey of gradual improvement. But a number of international developers and investors have come together to form the Think Luton partnership which is certainly speeding things up here in Luton. Take a look at how some of these ambitious plans are shaping up and you get a good idea of what could be in store for us soon....

Employment Luton’s goal is to create 18,500 new jobs over the next 20 years. Subject to planning permission, 3,200 will be created at New Century Park, east of the airport, in the aviation and aerospace sectors. A second investment by the council’s airport company would mean a further 2,000 jobs at Bartlett Square, next to Luton Airport parkway station, where office space and a new hotel are on the drawing board. And at Butterfield Business Park a number of plots are ready now for high-quality design-and-build investment.

Transport Soon to link Luton Airport Parkway station with the airport terminal in well under four minutes is the fast-transit £225m Luton DART, already under construction and due to open in 2021.

Housing It’s an exciting time ahead with more than 2,200 new homes planned in Luton by 2020. This includes 95 at Marsh Farm and 344 in High Town. The council’s housing company, Foxhall Homes, has 370 proposed across the town, investors Strawberry Star are well advanced bringing 685 quality homes to Kimpton Road while Opto Property Group is delivering a number of housing developments across the town.

#TeamBedsFire Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention and protection advice as well as a wide range of emergency response from sites based around the county. We have Community Fire Stations in Luton and Stopsley and a Southern Area Office based in Luton at our Studley Road site. We are continually looking for the very best people from across our county to join us in the many roles we perform, in turn building an inclusive and diverse workforce we like to call #TeamBedsFire. Some of our strongest teams are made up of people from a wide variety of ethnicities, pursuing careers not just as firefighters but in community safety, fire inspection, accountancy, engineering, administration, human resources and many other roles. The role of the firefighter itself has developed enormously over the past few decades and we offer opportunities for young men and women to develop their professional skills and abilities in a variety of ways. With a clear career structure you’ll have the ability, with a personal commitment and our support, to move from firefighter to senior management roles and potentially Chief Fire Officer! Anyone has the potential to join us as a firefighter, there are no height or age restrictions. We are interested in what you can bring to us; teamwork and problem solving is key to overcoming challenges and is an important part of the role. Being fit and wanting to maintain this is always an important element of the role and our occupational health will help you maintain physical and mental wellbeing. Nowadays we carry out ‘Safe and Well’ visits to the most vulnerable members of our community and this calls on a different set of skills such as empathy and patience in addition to excellent communication skills. It is important for us to engage with all our communities, understanding the needs and risks that everyone faces where safety is concerned, in order to work together to reduce or eliminate them where possible. We welcome applications from across our county in order to advise, protect and prevent risk related incidents. If you’d like more information about any of the career opportunities with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service visit www.bedsfire.gov.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx

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This is how Jane, a foster carer for over six years sums up fostering. Together with her husband Andrew, they have provided a home to 10 children under the age of seven. It was a chance meeting with a mum whose drug use had led to her child being taken away that set Jane on the path to fostering. When circumstances changed a few years later, Jane remembered that devastated mum and she and her husband took the plunge and decided to foster. 26

“I had given up work to care for my son who had special needs but when he started school, I thought what can I do now? I remembered the mum I had met, and thought I can offer children a home and look after them until their circumstances changed.” Children all have different needs and many different people have what it takes to foster. Unmarried partners including same sex couples living together, couples in a civil partnership and single people may care for a child for a few weeks, several months, or on a longer term. However, you must be over 21 and have a spare room. So what motivates a foster carer to keep caring?

“Seeing the children we have cared for and how they have changed and moved forward, you know you’ve done a good job - it’s the greatest thing, there’s no other job that will give you the same feeling,” said Jane.

Fostering can be challenging but the rewards far outweigh any issues you might have to overcome. “It can be a very distressing time for the child not being able to live with their parent, no matter what their parent has done, they love them, so you need to take that on board. It’s your job to help them process everything that is happening to them. It can take time but eventually they do appreciate that you’re simply trying to help them.” The couple felt supported every step of the way. “In addition to the training and allowances we get great support from our social worker”, said Jane. “She’s always at the end of the phone anytime we want her to answer any questions, day or night.”

Thinking about fostering? Take the next step and call the fostering team on 01582 547569 or for more information visit www.luton.gov.uk/fostering

Farley Big Local These are exciting times as Farley Big Local gears up for the next phase of a fantastic 10 year programme to enhance the area - courtesy of a lottery grant.

Is there anything you’d like to do to enhance your area? Plant up a vegetable patch? Paint a communal area? Hold a fete? Organise an outing for the elderly? Take disabled or vulnerable children on a once-in-a-lifetime outing?

It’s one of 150 similar schemes dedicated to improving neighbourhoods across the country, making a lasting and positive difference not only to these areas, but to the lives of people living there.

Age Concern Luton is encouraging anyone with a Big Local idea to get their application in soon. A member of the Farley Big Local Partnership Board can help you fill in the forms, for more information please get in touch hinamalik@ageconcernluton.org.uk or call 01582 456812.

There are already some imaginative projects on the go in Farley Hill – the prestigious Prince William Awards/Skills Force, which will transform young lives through developing character and offering opportunities, a proposal for a mountain bike park and an engaging strategy for young people.

And to set your mind at rest, Age Concern Luton (ACL) is the accountable body for Farley Big Local. ACL is there as a trusted supportive friend to ensure that all the wonderful projects put forward have a proper budget and are safe and legal.

In addition there’s the community chest (Farley Big Local Funds) for smaller ventures with a maximum of £1,000 in the pot for each application.

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Make sure you choose your secondary school place before the 31st October application deadline.

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Chiltern Academy is a brand-new secondary school for students in Luton which opened this September.

Our ÂŁ20 million new building will open in September 2019, so call us to visit the school or find out more. 01582 310644, www.chilternacademy.co.uk

Putteridge High School is a good school that allows students to become confident, independent and creative. Last summer we achieved our highest GCSE results in more than a decade. We would be delighted to welcome you and show you our school in action. Please call us to arrange a suitable time or to find out more.

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Easy being green Follow our tips to waste less and recycle more and you might also save yourself a few quid.

Waste not, want not Cheat’s Cauliflower Cheese

Here’s a quick, simple and tasty idea for using up leftover cream and cheese. SERVES: 4

Ingredients

PREPARATION: 20-30 MINS

Method

1. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Place in a pan and cover with 1 large knob of butter lightly salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. 150ml cream Drain well, toss with the butter, 100g grated hard cheese cream and salt and pepper.

3. Combine the cheese and breadcrumbs and scatter generously over the top.

75g breadcrumbs

5. Serve hot or cool and freeze.

1 large cauliflower

Salt and pepper

2. Preheat the grill to medium high. Place one layer of cauliflower pieces into a shallow ovenproof dish.

4. Place under the grill until golden brown and toasted.

Reuse and recycle this festive period Try wrapping gifts in reusable fabric, tin foil, brown paper or newspaper.

If you are feeling 1. Fold the first page crafty why not diagonally towards the have a go at centre of the magazine making your 2. Fold this first page own festive tree diagonally again (a bit like using an old making a paper plane) magazine. 3. Fold the small triangle at the bottom of the page

upwards and fold into the gap (this makes the finished tree stand up) 4. Repeat until all of the pages have been folded 5. Arrange so it looks tree-like 6. Add any little decorations to finish off your creation!

Which plastics can you recycle in Luton? There’s no need to be confused or unsure about what plastic you can and cannot recycle here in Luton - our handy guide is here to help.

Usually clear or green

The simple rule is: anything in a shape of a bottle can be recycled. Just look out for these symbols

 soft drink and water bottles  salad dressing bottles  cooking oil bottles  clear fruit bottles

 approximately 13 billion plastic bottles are used each year in the UK  1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a light bulb for an evening What should you do with other types of plastic? Unfortunately any other plastic packaging like black food trays, tubs, yoghurt pots, polystyrene, plastic bags, plastic toys or washing up bowls have to go into your black bin as general waste. In most cases they will go on to be treated and used to create energy such as heat or electricity and not buried in a landfill site. But you can still help to reduce the volume of plastics being thrown away; Reuse - give another life to your plastic trays or yoghurt pots. Why not use them as planters for seedlings. For great reuse ideas visit www.pinterest.co.uk Smart shopping - avoid over packaged products when possible and take reuse bags for shopping

Semi rigid

 milk and juice bottles  bleach and cleaning bottles  washing up liquid, bath and shower gel bottles  drinking yoghurt bottles

Don’t forget to squash your bottles to get more space in your recycling bin. In the pipeline  plastic bag charge to be rolled out to all retailers  Deposit Return Scheme (plastic bottles and cans) – being discussed at national level, a public consultation later this year, could mean your plastic bottle is worth money! Luton Bins App For recycling and waste prevention tips download the Luton Bins App

In the market for a bargain

Luton Market offers a real variety of outlets. Shoppers can wander through our extensively refurbished Market Hall and pick up bargains from a range of diverse outlets. Specialist retailers as well as those selling everyday items make up the 120 stalls, boasting a wide mix of traders, from food outlets, clothing and accessories, jewellery, fancy dress, haberdasheries and tailors, hairdressers and barbers, school uniforms, music and much more.

Visitors can also head over to the food sector for a range of freshly cooked foods from a great mix of cultures, including, African, Afro Caribbean, Chinese, English, Jamaican, Malaysian, Mediterranean, Trinidadian and Thai. Luton Market can be found within Luton’s famous Mall, easily accessed from junction 10 off the M1 (Bedfordshire) and is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

Trade at Luton Indoor Market, The Mall, from only £18 per day. The Luton Market is a low cost, low risk with flexible terms way to kick start your business ideas off the ground. You’ll be within a community of other traders and management who can give invaluable support and advice. The community spirit is second to none here at Luton Market

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