It’s been a while, hasn’t it? It would be lovely to be able to write an update with brilliant good news, but that’s not something we can do right now. Then again, neither are we writing with bad news. It’s just… no news. Here’s where we find ourselves: since the pandemic hit pause on everything,…
All wrapped up for Christmas
If you come down to the park this week, you’ll see that we decorated the old changing rooms as part of High Town Advent windows. It’s a collaborative enterprise, with 100 year 1 children at St Matthew’s Primary School adding their messages of hope for Luton, written on little stars. We’re day 21 of the…
High Town advent calendar
We’re in the High Town window advent calendar this year. The future cafe building has been allocated December 21st, so be sure to swing by the park and see how we’ve interpreted the theme for the day, which is ‘gift’. Of course, Advent has already started, so you’re two windows in already. You’ll find the…
Summer picnic postponed
Update – this Covid business is going on a bit, isn’t it? We’ve had to cancel the picnic on July 3rd due to ongoing restrictions. But we’ll re-schedule. Watch this space. Hey, we’re allowed to meet actual people again, and not even in groups of six! Shall we have a picnic? Join us on Saturday…
Planning permission!
News just in – the People’s Cafe has been granted planning permission. A big thank you to our architect Ana Sutherland, project manager Sam Willis, and the parks department who have helped us to think through the practical implications of running a business in a park. It’s a big milestone for us, and it means…
You did it!
The Concert for People’s Cafe Fundraiser managed to raise (drum roll…) £2773.60! That took us to within just £12.25 of the target. But a couple of donations later, we made it with some to spare. This means we can now take the process through planning, our architect can develop our designs after which we can…
Sell out crowd for the concert for People’s Cafe
The fundraising Concert for People’s Cafe was a big success, with a sell-out crowd enjoying a world food buffet, and performances from a range of local musicians. Guests also bid for a variety of experiences and offers in an auction of promises. Held in St Christopher’s church hall on Saturday the 25th of January, the…
Concert for People’s Cafe
We are going to have a party to raise funds for People’s Cafe, and we’d like you to join! Saturday 25 January, 7pm. Live music, world food buffet and an auction of promises to help raise funds for the People’s Cafe
Where: at St Christopher’s Church Hall, Felix Avenue, Luton, LU2 7LE,
We’re halfway there
Good news – our crowdfunder campaign crossed the magical 50% mark last week. We’ve been bowled over by the generosity of High Towners, and it was great to meet a wide range of people at the High Town Festival and the churches picnic. With half the money still to find, we could really do with…
Video: the flythrough
Check out this video flythrough of the architect’s 3D digital model!
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