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…
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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…
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,
Half term events and next steps
Two more Cafe related events to tell you about over half term. First of all, we were able to present the cafe plans at the Youth Network’s Community Eco-Iftar. The event was an opportunity for inter-faith dialogue around the theme of young people’s aspirations. It was great to be able to support the event, meet…
Video: what’s the plan?
We had a good turnout today for our public consultation at St Matthew’s Primary School, and then across the road in the evening at St Matthew’s Church. Thanks to all who came along and asked questions! In this video, Sam Willis explains the idea behind the cafe: Didn’t get along? Don’t worry, you can view…
Have your say on your new cafe
We’d like to invite you to meet the architect for the People’s Park cafe, and share all your thoughts and ideas. St Matthew’s School are kindly hosting us, and we’d love to see you there. Spread the word!
Easter fun day and consultation
Join us on Easter Saturday for a family fun day in People’s Park, 2-4pm. There will be a nature trail, craft activities, games and a pay-what-you-like bouncy castle. The proposed designs for the cafe will be on display, and you’ll be able to walk around the building and see it for yourself. The family fun…
St Matthew’s School assembly
Thanks to St Matthews Primary School for letting us tap the wisdom of your students at our consultation. All sorts of ideas were generated for layouts and menus, and the team were inspired by your enthusiasm and creativity! We want as many people as possible to tell us what they’d like to see in the…
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