Welcome to Luton Life
We hope you enjoy your community magazine packed with features on all things Luton from the past, present and future.
The sun may have gone into hibernation and the rains are a-falling. Yet, thanks to some very bright sparks within our midst, there will always be lights shining in Luton. If you are Lutonian, or you live in the town, then you ARE Luton. Each issue of Luton Life focusses on some of the people in our community who not only want to help make the lives of others better but are actively doing so. That could take the form of caring, helping, creating, guiding or enriching others’ lives by highlighting their unique talents in the arts. Each and every one of them makes our town a better place to live in. We salute you!
Our regular Made in Luton cover story features the Grammy Award-winning graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook, a globally revered artist who has never lost connection with his town (pages 4-5). Leaf forward to page 8 if you want to discover what the red blur that whizzes past your window is, as we take a look at the GoodGym initiative that is going from strength to strength.
Do not miss our feature on the Luton Citizens’ Fund (pages 1011) and the people, just like you, who have taken advantage of this buzzing community grant scheme. There is also coverage of two more reasons to visit the town centre, as we visited the much-cherished
jazz music venue The Bear Club (p14) and the Luton’s Strongest competition (p30).
And our regular features on energy efficiency and recycling (p26-28) and sustainable travel (p31) are packed with info to help reduce your household bills and carbon emissions.
We hope we’ve provided something for everyone within these pages.
But if there are any more hidden gems you’d like to tell us about, or super ideas for future issues, we would LOVE to hear from you. Drop us a line lutonlife@luton.gov.uk
Bye for now then, take care of each other. We are one town, one Luton.
The Luton Life Team
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MADE IN LUTON
Jonathan Barnbrook talks to Geoff Knox
If there are any teachers reading this who have scolded students for doodling on their exercise books, then you are strongly advised to do a quick u-turn. For you may have inadvertently suppressed Luton’s next creative superstar, about to take the first steps on their path to world domination.
It was just as well that a teenage Jonathan Barnbrook’s art teacher at Lealands High School had the foresight to harness these deliberate defacements. His pencilwielding pupil’s body of graphic design work now spans the globe, and has scooped up a much-coveted Grammy Award along the way.
“It just takes one good tutor. Mr Lewis said I should become a graphic designer, and I had no idea what he was talking about. Most people don’t. They just see it and get the message,” said Jonathan.
“I was always into music. It seemed the stuff I was connected to was music graphics on record covers. I copied all the typefaces perfectly. I understood what a band logo meant. That means I had a graphic
What is graphic design?
designer mind before I knew what one was. My school books had different logos for each lesson, so it was definitely in my blood.”
Those early seeds sown were soon in full bloom following a school trip to the Tate Gallery in the early 1980s. Jonathan continued, “For the first time I saw modern art as something obtainable. There was a line from the Dadaists and Surrealists right up to Never Mind the Bollocks by the Sex Pistols. It connected to me. So that’s what I wanted to pursue.
“I studied at Barnfield College for two years and got a very good grounding in things like drawing. It was pre-digital, so I had to craft graphics. But being from a working class family, I was entering a world
"The communication of a message to a wide audience. Sometimes it can be commercial, like buying a mobile phone. Sometimes it can be trying to express the nature of music, like an album cover.
where there were quite a lot of privileged people. Both of my parents worked in Vauxhall. I went to St Martin’s School of Art, and one person I met studying there was a baron! So that made me interested in political design as well as the emotional, musical, creative side.”
With his foot firmly wedged in his chosen craft’s door, Jonathan achieved his MA degree at the Royal College of Art in London, and then set to work.
His now world-famous Barnbrook Studio was conceived and partlyfuelled by Jonathan’s desire to not only avoid being an employee in a heavily-structured, commercial industry, but also to filter his customer base.
When people go on demonstrations, a placard is a graphic design. Spraying something on a wall, a motto, is graphic design. Politics and that area has always been an important part of the work."
The Bowie Years
Yet it was his collaboration with the Turner Prize-winning artist Damien Hirst that sparked a chain of events which led to Jonathan’s best-known works - designing David Bowie’s final four studio album covers; Heathen (2002), Reality (2003), The Next Day (2013) and Blackstar (2016).
Bowie gave Jonathan the nod to construct a concept which did not portray the pop icon’s image on the album cover for the very first time. It was a good call which earned the designer his most prestigious award to date. Bowie’s incredible parting gift to his millions of fans worldwide - released two days before his death from liver cancer - picked up three Grammys, including Best Recording Package for Jonathan’s work (that’s Best Album Cover in old money).
“I went to New York and he sat next to me as I listened to it for the first time. It was quite scary as he was looking very intensely at my face to see how I registered the album. I didn’t know he was ill at the time
In the interests of political neutrality, we cannot tell you what Jonathan thinks of Donald Trump. Yet the presidential campaign MAGA (acronym for Make America Great Again) hats are adorned with one of the most recognisable graphic designs in recent history.
Jonathan admitted, “I think the MAGA hat is the most amazing contemporary design object of the last ten years. It was probably designed by technology, nobody knows. It uses lots of similar typefaces and it’s made in China. All of those things make it a very modern piece of political work, and are completely contradictory.”
but it was a very dark album, which I loved the atmosphere of. So to have a smiling picture of Bowie on just wasn’t right. He said, ‘fine’. Which is quite a brave thing for one of the most photographed men of the 20th century.
“The role has changed since the 1980s. When I did Blackstar, I didn’t just design an album cover, it was learning that it’s a system. So you have graphics that work as small as on Spotify, but also on a billboard. Then something that will work on a website, as these are the ways of expressing the album. You have to work with parameters, not against them.”
Boys Are Back in Town
Some of Jonathan’s numerous other prestigious projects have taken him as afar as Sydney and Tokyo, yet he has never cut his ties with his home town. Collaborating with fellow acclaimed Lutonian artist, Mark Titchner, the pair produced the striking house-sized mural in the Hat District which reads, ‘The future demands your participation.’
Jonathan said: “I come back to Luton quite a lot, and was involved with Culture Trust. The message of that mural is quite important. It’s quite annoying that some people are happy to do Luton down. Of course it has its slightly naff reputation. So it wasn’t trying to be a message of filtering Luton into a great place. It depends on the people there and the effort they make – a bit like anywhere.
“Luton is a much better place than it used to be. There are people who are actively engaged in protecting the old architecture, and people who care about the arts. So it’s heartening to see what’s happening to the place, and I still feel strongly connected to it.”
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‘The Game: All things Trump’ book is one of Jonathan’s recent design projects.
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AID RUNNER
If you would like to increase your fitness without joining a regular gym, then there is a local group ready and willing to take you on board
GoodGym Luton has been up and running - literally - for three years thanks to the efforts of David Mansfield, (third from left, above) the Luton Area Activator. Whether your idea of exercise is a stroll around the corner to visit an elderly neighbour, or a weekend dash across the fields, then they have an activity for you. The great thing is, whichever activity you choose, you will be helping your community.
Members and volunteers engage in 'missions', which are usually one-off physical tasks performed in the local area. They strongly encourage members to run, cycle or walk to the mission destination, so the streets and parks of Luton effectively becomes your gym.
When former London resident David made Luton his marital home, there was one important thing missing when he arrived. "I moved in with my wife, but there was no GoodGym here. We needed a little launch money to get things kicked off. Everyone I spoke to at the council was brilliant and fully on board, as this covers so many areas. We work with older people in their homes, we get people active and we support other charities," said David.
"Over those three years we started up a regular Wednesday run, where we run out to somewhere in town and support a project. As we've grown we support more and more. We do quite a lot of weekends."
The missions can be as diverse as GoodGym's members, whose numbers have increased thanks to the participation of some of the town's asylum seekers who are looking
for ways to exercise, explore the town and help in the community. A typical Saturday could be spent on litter-picks in People's Park and Stopsley Common. Some evenings are spent delivering letters to residents which highlight other community events.
"We're not looking for competitive runners, just people who want to come out and do a bit of exercise, have a chat and have some fun. We are encouraging more women to join to provide them a safe space to exercise. Befriending older people can be a very low intensity activity. We've had friendships come from that. You don't have to run, we have people who ride bikes to tasks," David added. "We're a vibrant community and you get to connect with other different organisations as well. Quite a few people form a bond so it's a good way of networking."
GoodGym meet up every Wednesday at 6:45pm opposite the Hat Factory in the town centre for a run.
Find out more at Goodgym.org.
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CITIZEN COIN
Luton’s greatest asset is the people within it who dedicate their spare time, or in some cases their lives, to making it a better place to live. There are not enough pages in Luton Life to name check all of our local heroes but, be patient, we will shine a light on as many as we can in future issues.
Quite often the people who run these local groups and grassroots projects need a little help from their friends at the council, and that is exactly what the Luton Citizens’ Fund is here for.
Each year the Fund invites applications from organisations looking to provide services that can make a real difference to their communities to apply for a grant of up to £3.500. There is,
The Skill Lab
Lord Michael Harris may or may not be a bona fide member of the aristocracy, but he is certainly something of a dream maker. You would be hardpressed to find any young person who has not imagined being a club DJ. Michael has turned that fantasy into reality for some of them.
The Skill Lab is a collective (pictured, top) that aims to raise the aspirations of young people, some of whom have been left
of course, a criteria to achieve this funding. The base requirement is that the services, projects or initiatives must conform to at least one of five priority areas of the Luton 2040 Vision.
In January 2025, the latest round of shortlisted volunteers will discover if their applications have been successful.
Luton Life caught up with some recent recipients of the Fund to hear their stories.
behind in society, and encourage them to make better lifestyle choices and set achievable goals.
Naturally, this project was another shoo-in for a grant. “We started Skill Lab to transfer skills. A lot of people were taking funding but not listening to what the kids want,” said Michael, a key figure in the collective. “Kids are diagnosed with ADHD but then they are branded. Every kid is creative, but they’re not being allowed to tap into their creative wellbeing. We’ll tap into it, whether it’s arts and crafts, or music and media.
Luton 2040 Vision
Creating a town built on fairness and social justice.
Improving health inequalities.
Improving the lives of children and young people.
Working towards carbon net zero.
Building an inclusive economy.
“I used my own money to start off. Then someone told me about this fund. So I went to the meetings and presented what we were going to do. I said we’d put on a competition, and train the kids up so they can actually get to DJ, or do some background work about our industry. They needed to understand the equipment and so many other different things. To be a DJ you learn ICT skills, numeracy skills and marketing. We go deep into it. They loved it.”
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Lullington Neighbours
The words 'Lullington Neighbours' may conjure up memories of 1970s sci-fi movies where the denizens of a small town in Nevada collectively hide a deadly secret. Yet, thankfully, the reality is the total opposite. The lovely people of Lullington Close in Wigmore, which is a mix of private residential and sheltered accommodation for the elderly, devised a community plan that is so simple and effective that every street in the country should be doing it. Each Saturday morning at 11am, the residents in the close meet up for a cup of tea and a chat. Organisers also produce a regular newsletter to keep everyone up-todate with events in the close, keeping them feeling connected.
Lugus Ceramics
For some other members of our community, there is another fund-raising group which doesn't mind getting their hands dirty. In fact, it's part of their job. Lugus Ceramics applied for funding to run their pottery-making classes. Luckily for project facilitators, Faye Munroe and Snail Adams, the ideas they presented were not half-baked.
Liaising with the charity Mind BLMK, Lugus Ceramics ran a six-week course for people with mental health issues after securing a grant from the Fund. "We wanted to work around mental health because clay is a really good medium in terms of alleviating and helping to combat it within the community," said Faye. "Mental health is a crisis. The project with Mind was successful. We found that they were really receptive because we created a safe space. There was bonding and it helped
"Lots of people around here live on their own, so it's lovely," said Phyl Rainey, the co-organiser. The Lullington Neighbours' mission statement is simple. "Everyone at Lullington Close would know each other's names and be proud of where we live.
"We applied for £1,000 in the last round and used that money to buy a couple of gazebos, which
to build self-confidence. When you're creating something, you also have to make decisions about how you're going to build what you've designed. Then you can take these skills into the wider context of everyday life."
Lugus hold many more events around the town. If you're potty about pottery, search Lugus Ceramics on social media.
Faye has some sound advice for anyone reading this pondering whether to turn their ideas into reality. She added, “We wouldn’t have been able to do this project without the Fund. Don’t hold yourself back, apply. We’re so glad we did it. It’s proved that we can start a project and do it until the end.”
have been brilliant in the sun and the rain! There are a lot of elderly people here who don't want to go digital, so they really enjoy the newsletter.
"I think the Citizens Fund is fantastic. I'm a great believer in putting some power in the citizens' hands, and this is a big part of that. Be brave. Just get started and apply!"
London Luton Airport inspires next generation
Volunteers from London Luton Airport (LLA) have hosted career development workshops for over 200 local Year 8 and Year 9 students.
Volunteers from across LLA have supported the workshops, developed with not-forprofit organisation Skills Builder, to provide students with careers insights and advice, and opportunities to develop workplace skills.
Delivering skills and education initiatives for local students is central to LLA’s community programme.
Nik Jones, HR Director at LLA: “As a major local employer for a wide range of professions and trades, London Luton Airport is ideally placed to invest in skills development and education in the community. Our education outreach programme, led by our amazing sustainability team and supported by colleagues across LLA, shines a light on the many exciting career pathways that the aviation industry offers, whilst continuing to make a positive social impact on our local communities.”
Working closely with Luton Council’s education and learning team, the programme has been developed in alignment with Luton’s 2040 vision and strategy.
Earlier this year, LLA partnered with The Forest of Marston Vale Trust on a successful environmental education programme, providing opportunities for local primary school children to visit and experience nature and biodiversity first-hand.
For more information on LLA’s education initiatives: community.update@ltn.aero.
LLA changes gear on low-carbon vehicle transition
London Luton Airport (LLA) has taken another step towards its journey to Net Zero airport operations (scope 1&2*) by 2040, with a £2m investment in sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles.
The buses are powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a more sustainable alternative to diesel that saves up to 90% of carbon emissions across the fuel’s lifecycle.
The investment, a transition to airside operations vehicles using HVO, and a 15% increase in electric vehicles means that almost two thirds of LLA’s operational fleet will be electric or running on low-carbon fuel.
LLA is targeting a 100% low-carbon fleet by 2030, a move that will reduce its direct emissions by 15%.
The airport is also working with partners and the wider industry to explore various initiatives including on-site renewables, phasing out natural gas, transitioning its operational fleet to sustainable alternatives, improving energy efficiency and increasing use of alternative low carbon energy sources.
*Scope 1 relates to emissions sourced and controlled directly by LLA, with Scope 2 indirectly emitted by LLA and sourced from the production of electricity on the national grid.
Get winter strong – get vaccinated!
As the colder months approach, we’ll all be spending more time indoors where bugs can spread more easily. That’s why now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated before winter hits.
It’s important to get your free flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumococcal vaccines, if you’re eligible, to help protect you against serious illnesses that are more common in the winter.
RSV, is a common cause of coughs and colds that can be dangerous for older people and babies. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against some types of bacterial infections that can cause serious illnesses like meningitis (an infection in the brain and spinal cord),
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When We’re Winning Swing
Walking through the door of The Bear Club is almost like entering a portal into another world.
Set back from Guildford Street, just far enough so you can’t stumble into it, the interior is so atmospheric it feels as if you could have been transported to Barcelona, Berlin or Baltimore. Yet, let’s not short change ourselves. This treasured jazz club is 100 per cent a product of Luton.
“When anyone comes to play here for the first time, they’re always knocked out by the vibe of the place. On a really busy night it’s a lovely place to be,” said co-owner Neil Simmonds. It is hard to disagree.
As well as attracting the more established acts from the jazz scene, The Bear Club (TBC) prospers from an online form on their official website, where new talent is invited to audition for a slot on its tiny illuminated stage. Neil (above left) added, “Most of my week is spent listening to music from people who’ve sent stuff in, asking for a gig. We’re inundated with people wanting to play here. I’d say about 80 per cent of the bands who play here come through the website. We’re keen to bring some newer jazz artists to Luton. The audience wants that as well.”
TBC is in a great place now, but for many months it looked as if
the stage lights would be dimmed forever. The threat of closure loomed large when the former landlords put the building up for sale. However, in May this year, Luton Town FC’s property arm, 2020 Developments, swooped in to save the day, thus preserving an important part of Luton’s recent cultural history. It’s a building which will soon be in the shadow of the new Power Court football stadium complex.
With Neil and co-owner Giles Willits at the wheel, and enthusiastic manager Karl Brown down on the coal face, TBC has already expanded its horizons to attract new customers, and stimulate their existing loyal patrons. Comedy and arts nights complement forays into other popular live music genres, such as blues, rock and folk.
The capacity is only around 100 but a few more bums on seats would be welcome.
“It’s about making sure that local people know that we’re here, said Karl (above right). “Luton is on that upswing now. There’s a bit more pride about the place. There’s a long way to go but we’re on the right track. Stuff will be built around us. The new developments, the stadium, apartments - a whole new audience. So we’re definitely in the right place.”
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What’s On
Step Forward Luton share their top picks for local happenings
Autumn Concert
Luton Choral Society conducted by Crispin Lewis.
Saturday 30 November
7.30 pm
St Andrew’s Church, Luton lutonchoralsociety.org.uk
£15/£12 concessions /£5 under 18
Fearlessly Taylor
Acclaimed Taylor Swift tribute show featuring all of Taylor’s much-loved hits.
Saturday 30 November
7.30pm to 10pm
Luton Library Theatre
www.librarytheatre.co.uk
Cost: £20
Rum Punch
Sip ‘n’ Paint Party
Step into the world of colour and creativity for an unforgettable afternoon that will unleash your inner artist.
Sunday 24 November 1 to 5pm
Co-op Sports and Social Club
https://bit.ly/3A6KFbZ
£46.21
Hosting an event? Add it to the online calendar.
Discover more events happening in Luton at: place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/whats-on-guide.
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New Years Eve Party
Come to the Hat Factory for a party like you’ve never experienced this News Year’s Eve! Strictly 18+
Tuesday 31 December
7.30pm
Hat Factory Arts Centre
culturetrust.com/whats-on £19 Advance/£23 on the Door + 10% booking fee
The Moon - Stepping Stone To The Stars
In this extended talk, The Average Scientist will delve into the moon’s captivating formation and the crucial role it plays in shaping our world.
Saturday 23 November
7.30pm
Luton Library Theatre
www.librarytheatre.co.uk
£12 Adults/£8 Concessions
Luton Brick Festival
A great day out for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan.
Sunday 16 February 2025
10am to 4pm
Luton Sports Village
https:// brickfestivalevents.com/ event/luton-brick-festival/ Early entry: £13 from 10am. Standard entry: £7 Adults / £5 Children / £18 Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) / Free for under 5s free (with a paying adult).
Carismatico Tango
A Tango ensemble with a difference.
Friday 7 March 2025
7.30pm to 10pm
Luton Library Theatre
www.librarytheatre.co.uk
£20
St Patricks Day Parade
Run by the Luton Irish Forum and sponsored by Luton Rising, this festival brings Irish music, dance and drama to the streets and entertainment venues of Luton.
Saturday 15 March 2025
To be confirmed
St George’s Square and Town Centre
lutonirishforum.org /St-Patricks
Free
The Big Iftar Luton
Annual community get-together during the month of Ramadan.
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
St. George’s Square, Luton inspirefm.org or 01582 481810
Free entry. Meal tickets require pre-booking for a small donation
St George’s Day Celebrations
Popular St George’s Day celebrations, with fun and activities for everyone.
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
www.luton.gov.uk/ stgeorgesday
Free
Inspire Eid Festival Community celebration event with discounted rides, international food and family entertainment.
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Lewsey Park inspireeid.org or 01582 481810
Free
Live Music
Monkin’ Around
Four friends and exceptional musicians come together to pay homage to one of the greatest jazz composers of the 20th century, Thelonious Monk.
Saturday 16 November 7pm
The Bear Club, 24a Guildford St
www.the-bear.club/ whats-on/monkin around-16-11-24
Tickets £16.95/ £10.50 for members
Donovan Haffner Quintet
An alto saxophone player who came through the famous London-based jazz education collective, Tomorrow’s Warriors, and is now leading his own quintet with a unique twist.
Saturday 23 November 7pm
The Bear Club, 24a Guildford St
www.the-bear.club/ whats-on
Tickets £16.95/£10.50 for members
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Nat Steele Quartet
Nat Steele brings his vibraphone-led quartet to The Bear Club for the first time since 2020, this time featuring the talents of fellow awardwinning musicians.
Saturday 30 November
7pm
The Bear Club, 24a Guildford St
www.the-bear.club/ whats-on
Tickets £16.95/£10.50 for members
Songs from Home –A Tour Around Ireland, With Barry Owen
The great Irish Crooner Barry Owen takes you you on an enchanting musical tour.
Friday 20 December
7.30pm
Luton Library Theatre
www.librarytheatre.co.uk
£15 Adults/£12 Concessions
The Arg Band - Mecca Luton
Join us for a night of live music and entertainment in a fun and lively atmosphere. Strictly 18+
Friday 14 March 2025
9pm
Mecca Bingo meccabingo.com
£16.55 Standard/ £19.24 VIP Meet and Greet
Spring Concert: an Empress Requiem
Luton Choral Society conducted by Crispin Lewis.
Saturday 5 April 2025
7.30pm
St Mary’s Church
lutonchoralsociety.org.uk
£15, £12 concessions, £5 under 18
Comedy
Primary School
Assembly Bangers
LIVE
Join James Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time with some joyous singalong tunes and comic reflections to take you back to your primary school days.
Saturday 22 February 2025
7.30pm
Luton Library Theatre
www.librarytheatre.co.uk
£16
The Muslims Are Coming: Luton
A comedy night with a whole heap of halal-hilarity to celebrate Ramadan and Eid.
Saturday 5 April 2025
7pm
Hat Factory Arts Centre culturetrust.com/ whats-on
£18.50 adult/£16.50 concessions + 10% booking fee
What’s on in your parks
Nature Conservation Activities
Come and join other local residents to help improve access to our nature conservation areas around the town. Activities include scrubclearance, timber repair work and occasionally tree-planting.
Every Monday 10am to 3.30pm
Various – email for details
parksvolunteers @luton.gov.uk
Free Wardown Park Volunteer Gardeners
Help enhance the beautiful surrounds of Wardown Park with horticultural tasks such as weeding, dead heading, pruning and propagating.
Every Thursday 10am to 12pm
Meet by Wardown House parksvolunteers @luton.gov.uk
Free
A Walk in the Park
Short walks to explore Luton’s green spaces and help boost well-being.
Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
2pm to 3.30pm
Various parks
www.wildlifebcn.org/ wilder-luton
Free
Little Bugs Club
Nature based fun and exploration for pre-school age.
Fortnightly on Thursday mornings
10.30am to 12pm
Arboretum area of Wardown Park
www.wildlifebcn.org/ wilder-luton
£3.50 per child
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 10 November 11.00 am
Town Hall steps
Ann.Loeffler@luton.gov.uk 01582 546033
Armistice Day
Short service of Remembrance.
Monday 11 November 11am
Town Hall steps
Ann.Loeffler@luton.gov.uk 01582 546033
Christmas
Lugus Ceramics Pots and Pints: Christmas Decorations and Gifts
Have a merry time whilst creating Christmas decorations or last-minute gifts! (BYOB). Age 18+
Thursday 28 November
7pm to 10pm
Marsh House Community Centre, Luton
Lugus.ceramics@gmail.com £20 to £35
Christmas Concert with Caritas Harmony
A concert of Christmas songs given by Bedfordshire's award-winning women's choir, Caritas Harmony.
Saturday 30 November
7pm to 9.30pm
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/christmas-concerttickets-1004581970717
£11.55
Christmas at Hat Gardens
Enjoy live music, facepainting, gingerbreadwalkabout acts, and meet a giant glowing penguin.
Saturday 7 December
2pm to 6pm
Hat Gardens, Bute Street luton.gov.uk/winterfest Free event
Father Christmas visits
Wardown House
Music In The Museum: Celestial Christmasa solo harp recital
Internationally acclaimed harpist Elizabeth Green returns to Wardown House for a Classical music performance with spectacular views overlooking Wardown Park. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday 8 December
2pm to 4pm
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery culturetrust.com/ whats-on £15 + 10% booking fee
A magical experience awaits the whole family at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery.
7 December to 21 December
Multiple times
Wardown House Museum and Gallery
culturetrust.com/whats-on
£16 Child/£6 Adult + £1 booking fee
Christmas Market at Luton Hoo Estate
Browse the stalls in the stunning conservatory for gifts, edible treat and seasonal fayre galore.
Sunday 8 December 10am to 4pm
Luton Hoo Estate www.lutonhooestate. co.uk/event/christmasmarket-at-luton-hooestate-2/ Free entry / £2 parking
Stockwood Illuminated Winter light celebration
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre. Suitable for all ages. 13 to 24 December
Multiple times
Stockwood Discovery Centre culturetrust.com/whats-on Adult £8.50/£5.50 Concessions + £1 booking fee
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Festive Sounds
Enjoy live festive music at a wintery Market Hill whilst Christmas shopping in Luton town centre.
Saturday 21 December 2pm and 3pm
Market Hill, George Street
luton.gov.uk/christmasintown Free event
Christmas on Market Hill
Luton BID presents Santa’s Brass band with festive live music, Elf Impersonator and free face painting.
Saturday 14 December
At intervals between 2pm and 5pm
Market Hill, George Street
luton.gov.uk/christmasintown Free event
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month
Wardown Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event entirely run by volunteers. Every Saturday morning 9am
Wardown Park, Old Bedford Road
lutonwardown@ parkrun.com
Free, but please register before you first come along
Swirl Nightclub
Bedfordshire’s biggest disability nightclub. Strictly 18+
Last Tuesday of every month 7pm to 10pm Hat Factory Arts Centre www.culturetrust.com/ whats-on £5/free carer ticket
At intervals between
2pm and 6.30pm
Christmas
Grotto at Luton Point from 10am
Saturday 23 November
luton.gov.uk/christmas
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Step Forward Luton champions our town’s diverse offerings, from top attractions to hidden gems. We’re your guide to the best of Luton - events, news, and more. Discover it all at place.stepforwardluton.co.uk
A year of pride and progress in Luton
It's been a year since Step Forward Luton launched to tackle negative perceptions and boost civic pride in our town. And you know what? We've already had some big wins.
Over the past 12 months, we've:
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• Recruited over 50 ambassadors standing up for Luton
• Launched a new website showcasing the best of our town
• Reached almost 3 million views with our social media content
• Expanded our 'what's on guide' to keep everyone in the loop
• Led some fantastic community events
• Brightened up the town with inspiring local photography
We've been at the heart of promoting Luton, pitching in at key events and spreading positive news stories that have really put our town on the map.
This past year has been massive for Luton, and Step Forward Luton have been there every
step of the way, making sure our town shines. Take BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend - we were right in the thick of it, helping to recruit over 200 volunteers, promoting the town’s offer and helping to spruce up the town.
Luton even went global. We helped put the spotlight on a positive YouTube video about our town, which has racked up over 1.2 million views. And would you believe it? Luton's now got its very own Monopoly board. It's clear our town is grabbing attention like never before.
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Abu Nasir, chair of our ambassador board, sums it up well: "This past year marks a turning point for Luton's reputation. We've showcased the true spirit of our town, and people are seeing Luton in a new light. While there's more to do, the future is looking bright for the town."
Looking ahead, there's more good stuff on the horizon. Our new app has just launched promoting the town’s offer. The town centre's
getting a facelift, and have you seen the plans for the new football stadium? Things are definitely looking up for Luton.
Tastes of the town – Discover Luton’s local eats
Luton Indoor Market has finally got its Italian fix, thanks to new foodie spot – La Taverna.
Run by husband-and-wife duo, Vanessa and Jorge, this spot is all about bringing the fresh flavours of Italy to our town without burning a hole in your pocket.
As we stepped into La Taverna, we were welcomed with the warmest greetings and engaged in a delightful chat about how Vanessa and Jorge found themselves at the heart of Luton Indoor Market.
With the couple’s Italian and Latin American heritage, authenticity shines through. Think customisable pasta with all your traditional Italian toppings and cheeses galore. Paninis? Yep, loaded with Italian meats. And wait for it —
homemade Tiramisu and Panna Cotta that’ll have you coming back for seconds. The variety is truly impressive.
But the thing that really caught our eye was the Cuzzetiello – a rustic bread stuffed with epic Italian meals. It’s like a foodie trip to Italy, right here in Luton.
So, next time you’re wandering around Luton Indoor Market, swing by La Taverna and let the Italian feast begin!
Vanessa told us: “In Luton, we explored diverse cuisines, but noticed limited affordable options for Italian food. Inspired by the cultural melting pot in Luton, we asked ourselves: ‘Why not bring affordable, homemade Italian meals to those who can’t splurge on higherpriced restaurants?”
Urgent appeal to those using outdated emergency alarm equipment:
Do you or a family member use a personal telecare product, a lifeline or a community alarm provided by Luton Council?
If so, please ensure you are using the latest equipment.
The UK’s telephone network is changing which means emergency alarm systems also need modifying.
Between now and the end of 2025, all telephone providers will be moving their customers’ telephone landlines from analogue to digital.
The digital switchover means that all those who use the council’s older Assistive Technology Solutions (ATS) equipment, such as lifeline emergency alarms, are required to get their alarm systems upgraded to ensure they are compatible with digital technology.
The old devices are only compatible with the analogue phone system and will no longer work after the switchover takes effect.
The council has contacted most service users who have since made the switch to the new equipment and features and are enjoying the benefits of the more reliable system and enhanced features including a pendant, the innovative Chiptech Seven lifeline, carbon monoxide and smoke alarm.
However, there are some customers we still haven’t heard back from so we are now appealing to family members to ensure they get in touch.
If you (or your family member) haven’t made the switchover yet, please contact the council’s ATS team today on 07738 292940 or 01582 720703 or email ats@luton.gov.uk
For more details and updates, visit our website at www.assistivetechnologyservices.co.uk.
The Litter End
Luton Life spent a day out on the beat with some of the council’s Neighbourhood Services team to learn how they are achieving making our town centre a safe and clean place.
Even before most shoppers, office and retail workers have filtered into town, lead enforcement officer Ewan and his team have out been patrolling the streets, inspecting anti-social behaviour hotspots so it doesn’t impair the user experience of the town centre.
“We’ll walk through the town to see if anyone is causing anti-social behaviour. Sitting on the pavement may constitute begging in some
WISE Guys
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in force for this area with its clear prohibitions and requirements set out in signage.
The Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) team are taking a tough approach to offenders. Casual littering, street drinking and anti-social behaviour has often been the blight of the town centre. Now, WISE
circumstances. We will challenge them or ask them to move on,” said Ewan. “We will refer people onwards to support services such as NOAH Enterprise (the homeless charity)”.
It is clearly a potentially difficult situation to manage. Ewan and one of his colleagues, NET officer Andrew, have opted for a consistent, firm but fair approach. To support the work of the NET team and for the town centre, a dedicated ASB Case Manager has been employed to focus on individuals who are causing the highest level of antisocial behaviour and crime in the area. They will work with partner
agencies including the police to find sustainable solutions to address the behaviour including the use of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).
“We try to build relationships. We want the town to be as clean as possible and as safe as possible,” said Andrew.
Visits to some town centre shops are next on the list of duties. Discussions are held with store managers and advice is given about new security enhancements available, such as facial recognition cameras that can alert staff members when repeat offenders are active in the town.
The situation of rough-sleeping is not solved by accommodation alone, but needs a complex support response from the council and partners involving
enforcement officers patrol the town centre (and beyond) and do not hesitate to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to offenders.
"It's zero tolerance," said Umar, enforcement officer. "Anyone who commits an offence, like throwing a cigarette butt on the floor, we'll issue an FPN. The town centre is a lot cleaner than it was before. You can see the difference."
safeguarding, health, mental health, substance dependency, trauma management, integration.
Over 5,000 FPNs issued within the town centre in the last year
Begging 1
Defecating 5
Spitting 501
Street drinking 118
Urinating 22
Littering 4402
You can use thestreetlink.org.uk/ to report people sleeping rough so they can be connected to local services.
A bright future Town Jewels
Longer-term projects are also on the horizon, such as The Stage, with homes, community space, retail, and green area. What an improvement on the crumbling concrete car park that once stood on the site. The main build construction will start later this year, and it will be completed at the end of 2026. And also on the horizon is 2020 Development’s proposed Power Court stadium and associated development.
Public artworks will also soon brighten up some areas which could use a sprinkle of star dust, such as George Street, Guildford Street, New
When thousands of festival lovers converged on Stockwood Park for Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the national spotlight shone on Luton. We did ourselves proud. There was buckets of love and positive feedback. It showed that the three-day music event helped challenge negative stereotypes, as the punters absorbed the welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
Yet you do not have to look far to see that other good things are happening in the town centre. There’s hardly a weekend that passes without something exciting going on: Run Fest, DiverseFest, Luton In Bloom, Farmers Market, Strongest Man, Eid festival and Lighting Up Luton for Christmas, to name a few (see P15 to19).
The nights may be drawing in, but there are weekly comedy, music and club nights at the Hat Factory. Venture further around that part of town and you will soon find The Bear Club, a renowned venue for jazz, blues and alternative music (see P14). And there’s rarely a weekend when the The Castle Bar in Market Hill is not bouncing to the throng of live indie and rock music lovers.
If you are looking for a place to relax that is a little easier on your
Bedford Road and Chapel Street. Then the Viaduct will be energised with some coloured lighting.
Luton has recently been named as one of the top 10 towns in the UK with the most historic buildings. Work to regenerate the former hat and industrial heritage buildings is ongoing.
Policing and the council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement Team patrols are working in hot spot areas, making the place feel safer for visitors with Police led Action Days planned and a new dedicated town centre Anti Social Behaviour
ear drums, then the opening up of the River Lea to make Hat Gardens has become a spot for people to enjoy. There are events throughout the year, or you can just relax while taking a break from work or shopping.
No-one is kidding themselves though, like many towns and cities across the country, we know our town centre has it’s problems. So the recently-formed Town Centre Task Force, which is a multi-agency group made up of key partners the council, Luton BID, Luton Point, Culture Trust and Bedfordshire Police, are working together across a number of areas to drive positive change. They are focussing on the key issues that bother people who visit the town and are keeping track to make sure actions to address these are being delivered.
officer recruited by the council. Council teams from housing, public health and homeless charity partners are working to support people with complex needs, such as those sleeping rough (see P24).
All That Gas
Luton has a target to achieve net zero by 2040, thus slowing the advance of climate change and its detrimental effects to our environment. This can only happen if everyone gets on board. Yes, that includes you. We know it’s quite fun in the middle of summer when you can fry an egg on top of your wheelie bin. Yet the downside of that is there is a whole generation of kids who have never sledged down Pope’s Meadow during the winter. It can be confusing when carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are measured in kilogrammes - it’s a gas, right? So, imagine CO2 as mass instead. 1kg of CO2 would inflate a beach ball a shade over a metre wide. That’s the same amount produced when you take a fiveminute hot shower. The average household produces 2,745kg of CO2 emissions per year.
The council has produced a comprehensive Climate Change Guide to help you make more informed decisions about reducing your energy use, thus cutting your electric and gas bills at the same time. Most of them are super easy tweaks you can make which will little impact to your style of living. Take a few minutes to complete the footprint calculator on the footprint.wwf.org.uk webpage. as a starting point, and see how your choices are impacting the environment.
Insulation and draughtproofing are the cornerstone of reducing your heating and hot water bills. There are cost-effective ways to
Like it or not, everyone produces a carbon footprint. Now, you may make yours tiptoeing through life in dainty ballerina shoes, but it’s equally possible your next door neighbour stamps a size 12 boot down the planet’s throat. Whichever it is, we can all do more to reduce the amount of carbon emissions we spew into the earth’s atmosphere each day.
install these measures across your home, with the advantage that you will get your money back in future reduced energy payments. And some households will be eligible for government assistance.
Of course, our home energy use is only part of the jigsaw. Our
transport, food choices, water usage and shopping habits also have a massive impact on our emissions count.
To find out more visit www.luton.gov.uk/netzero or search ‘climate change’ on the www.luton.gov.uk website.
Did you know that turning your central heating thermostat down just one degree can reduce your emissions by 300kg a year?
Reducing the wash temperature on your washing machine to 30C will achieve similar results.
Energy Cloud Has a Silver Lining
One of the great mysteries of human migration, and we’re talking shortly after postcontinental drift here, is how we all came to settle in such a shivery, soggy land as the United Kingdom. It is very likely that this issue of Luton Life dropped onto your door mat sodden from the latest film set-style deluge. Yet these are the effects of climate change unless we can do something about it.
Thankfully, there is a lot of help you can get to lower not just your heating bills this winter, but also your carbon footprint. So it’s a
win-win for you, and whatever is left of the planet after its tectonic plates had a row and decided to take some time out from each other.
If someone in your household is on benefits, then it is highly likely that you can take advantage of a number of Energy Grant Schemes, such as ECO4 or ECO4 LA Flex. These schemes are primarily aimed at increasing the efficiency of your home by tackling the lack of insulation.
In simple terms, a well-insulated home will stay warmer for longer and cost less to reheat. So you will
need to address how to improve heat loss through your walls, ceilings, floors and windows.
Expert advice is on hand, plus the criteria checklist required for applications. Visit www.luton.gov. uk/energy-advice
Alternatively, Better Housing Better Health is a terrific resource of confidential and tailored advice that anyone can access. It’s a free service supporting residents to stay safe and warm in their homes and reduce fuel poverty. Take a look at www.bhbh.org.uk and see how they can help you.
LagHashOne thing we all need to be constantly on our guard for though, are unlicensed traders who may be taking advantage of these current initiatives. Where there are schemes, there are schemers. So you need to protect yourself from the rogue traders operating in this area.
Poor workmanship can often leave your property in a worse state than it was before, and the potential costs of rectification works can land you with crippling bills. The council has a list of verified installers, so never sign up to any grant scheme on your doorstep.
Always ask first for a leaflet listing the company details, and then take the time to do a full online check to ensure that they are genuine. You will need to get all proposed works in writing and ensure you will receive planning permission (if needed) and a building certificate on completion.
A comprehensive energy grant checklist,
highlighting all the do's and don'ts before embarking on this journey, is available on the www.luton.gov.uk/energy-advice
Fryer Chuck
We can say without any hesitation that human existence would cease, overnight, if we were sud denly prevented from using our air fryers.
Yet, what about those other neglected electricals that lurk in the back of your cupboards and drawers? The popcorn machine that no-one wantseven for free - and the bread maker that you can't be bothered to use.
There are now designated recycling drop-off points across the town including community centres, libraries, leisure centres as well as the tidy tips and electrical retail stores will take your items. They will then be broken down and all those precious metals and materials will be recycled into something good - yes, more air fryers. Of course, even more important items like defibrillators will be manufactured from them, too.
It’s also a place to get rid of those unused or broken cables that you’ve hung on to just in case. The Great Cable Challenge – a nationwide campaign to recycle old, unwanted cables – will mean saving precious copper which is contained in the cables from going to waste as well as freeing up your drawers.
luton.gov.uk/sharedlives
Sue, one of our Shared Lives carers, said: “Shared Lives enhances our lives. You will be living a normal family life, doing things family do together, having chilled out days at home or going out for meals, going to the theatre or choosing where to go on holiday. We’re recruiting Shared Lives carers!
I’m enjoying living with my Shared Lives carer and love how supportive she is. I feel like a part of the family and I have made lots of lovely new friends.
You will be listened to and supported to make your own choices and decisions on how you want to live your best life and reach your goals. Shared Lives is about opening your home and life to a vulnerable, disabled or older person. You can be a full or part-time carer, or just provide short-term respite care.
In return, all Shared Lives carers will receive an allowance to help you fulfil this valuable role. You don’t need experience or qualifications, you just need to be over 18, live in Luton and be able to meet care and social needs. You’ll also need a spare bedroom and a focussed approach to care. Training and support will be provided throughout your time as a carer.
Find out more at luton.gov.uk/sharedlives Become a
Stars Brawn
The annual Luton’s Strongest Man competition, a charity event to raise money for Luton Foodbank, was back; bigger, better and tougher than ever. This popular free spectator event drew an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers as members of Luton’s Most Strongest (LMS) gym grunted and groaned their way through some punishing exercises.
It was almost painful to watch the raw effort required to shift the huge concrete Atlas Stones, beer kegs and giant truck tyres into position. Yet the participants had been training long and hard at LMS’s Guildford Street gym to boost their search for silverware.
One of the most refreshing and notable aspects of the competition was how each contender encouraged one another to complete the various challenges required to advance on the day. “We are about creating unity. We are not just friends inside the gym, we are family. There were people from all backgrounds. For us, it does not matter about race, religion or colour. We are all equal and we will all push together to achieve our vision and goals,” said Mabz Baig, a specialist trainer at LMS.
St George’s Square was turned into an amphitheatre for one fine Sunday in September, as the town centre’s hustle and bustle gave way to muscle.
He started the gym at Wardown Park’s Lutonian Cricket Club in 2016, before moving to LMS’s new ‘Iron Paradise’ premises next door to The Bear Club.
A beaming Mabz was also crowned Heavyweight Champion for the eighth year running. He added, “It was a fantastic day. Not only for myself, but for the whole community. The turnout brings me so much joy. This is all done for Luton. We’re all together and trying to make a difference.”
The competitors of all ages, ethnicity and gender, each pay an entrance fee which is then donated to charity. The event also boosts LMS’s recruitment drive for new members, although Mabz is keen to point out that the gym holds open arms to all abilities, and
is especially welcoming to those at the beginning of their weight training and conditioning journey.
“You don’t have to be at our level to join us. At LMS we have beginners who know nothing about training. You can start from the bottom and work at your own pace, then gradually build up. Just come in. We are open seven days a week and we are personal trainers. We have guys who compete nationally and internationally. So the experience we’ve got in the team goes a long way.”
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Bus Fair
If you have a pet dog then there is usually no need for you to bark at the postman. You could make the odd exception, just to keep him or her on their toes. But, generally, it is your canine companion’s job to frighten the postie. Similarly, just because you have a car, there is no need to drive it everywhere, especially if you live in Luton.
The town and its surrounding areas are so well-connected by public transport that it is often less stressful and more economic to hop on the bus for short journeys. For a start, you will save money on fuel and parking expenses. And you are doing your bit for the environment too, as reducing congestion on our roads lowers the carbon footprint and makes journey times quicker.
Motorists were among those invited to take part in September’s ‘Catch the Bus Month’, which was launched with a bus takeover of St George’s Square, so shoppers and workers could find out more about
Better Buses Luton is a partnership between Luton Council and local bus companies - including Arriva, Stagecoach, Centre Bus, Grant Palmer, Uno and Red Eagle.
the services provided by Luton’s main bus operators.
Arriva, Centrebus, Grant Palmer and Stagecoach all set up stall with fun and games to engage passersby, and inform the public about the offers, routes and services which are freely available to residents.
Arriva highlighted their new X1 coach service from Luton to Milton Keynes, which stops at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Dunstable Church Street and the Stadium MK retail park. Visit arrivabus.co.uk to plan your journey.
Stagecoach also run services from Luton to Milton Keynes, as well as London Luton Airport and Bedford. They have just been shortlisted for a pair of Route One awards in the Large Operator of the Year and Environmental categories.
Yet the Better Buses Luton campaign, buoyed by £19m of government funding, is also focussed on improving bus
punctuality, customer satisfaction and providing even more services in the area.
And we’ve saved the best part of all this until last: All operators will continue to offer the £2 single fare Hip Hop tickets. A weekly pass is just £13 for adults, or £10 for children.
To find out more visit Luton.gov.uk/buses
If you are looking for a new career path in public transport you can join a free course to earn a bus and coach driver licence. The courses can fast-track you to an interview with a local bus or coach operator.
To find out more call 01234 954 844 or scan the QR code opposite.
Private dentists in rural areas are playing an increasing role in easing the burden on strained NHS services while also providing high-level, affordable services.
They’re able to deliver the highest quality of dentistry with their advanced practice only a short distance away.
“Advanced techniques normally associated with Harley Street clinics are available at a fraction of the price,” says leading dentist Richard Miller-White, one of the UK’s pioneering providers of dental implants.
Richard, who started his career in a busy NHS Hospital A&E department and studied groundbreaking implant techniques in Sweden and Belgium, is celebrating his 30th year practicing in Barton-le-Clay.
Richard works with Award Winning Dentist John Benton who specialises in Invisalign, composite bonding and porcelain veneers.
With their extensive experience and state-of-the-art dental practice, the pair have built a loyal client base over the years who can vouch for their excellence, many patients going to the practice for over 30 years.
“Our techniques are advanced, and we can replace anything from one tooth or bridges to an entire set with minimal disruption to people’s lives with many procedures completed in a day.”
“This is my local area and I went to school locally. I’m proud to serve the community by providing an essential service and having the skills to offer a range of transformative treatments such as Invisalign teeth straightening and implants, which are not as expensive or time consuming as people might imagine.”
Richard and John’s wealth of experience allows them to offer other top-quality services including cosmetic dentistry and competitive bonding.
“Patients can receive top quality treatments on their doorstep, only taking a couple hours out of their day for the procedure.”
Rural practices like Richard’s also play an important role in providing emergency dentistry.
“When you have a broken tooth or a painful infection you need treatment quickly and easily, our village practice is accessible, fast, and reliable.”
Go to www.richardmillerwhite.co.uk or call 01582 883929 to find out more about Richard, John, their practice, and the impressive range of services.
Richard offers a new patient general check-up for just £45 (rrp £60)
