With the special bank holiday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne taking place on 2 and 3 June, Lutonians across the town will be joining in the festivities and fun, as well as joining in the International Carnival. Roughly 30 street parties will also be taking place as people take the opportunity to be part of this momentous historic occasion for the nation.
Two years ago, Farida was keen to get a new career under way after having a family. Having previously worked in retail management, she wanted to use her excellent organisational skills.
Farida was interested in construction but didn’t know how to find an entry point. The answer arrived via our pioneering Luton DART project.
The Peace Garden, a wonderful community led and driven initiative to plant trees in memory of those in Luton who have lost their lives to Covid, continues its planting across Luton.
Luton mum Shameya was attending a local mental health wellbeing group when her facilitator became concerned that she may be experiencing domestic abuse at home.
Shameya’s partner would not allow her to have any control over the parenting of their children and she was not allowed to see family and friends. She was restricted to her bedroom, and only allowed into the kitchen to cook meals for her partner and children.
Luton Rising is delighted by the announcement of the welcome return of the popular St George’s Day celebrations, to be held in Market Hill and St George’s Square this year by Luton Council.
“Of all my friends, I have the best job – I’m in the best team, on the best project! I can’t wait to see how far I can go in this industry.” said by Ahmed Al Hjowj
These are the words of 19 year-old Ahmed Al Hjowj, a former engineering student at Luton’s further education institute Barnfield College, who is now an apprentice on the pioneering Luton DART fast transit construction programme.
This St Patrick’s Day we are delighted to have partnered with the Luton Irish Forum to organise the Luton St Patrick’s Festival, running from 12th – 17th March 2022.
To celebrate the return to a full events programme in Luton, Luton Council and Luton Rising have launched a new grant which local residents and organisations are able to apply for to run their own local neighbourhood activity.
Luton Rising have been proud to sponsor and attend a diverse range of community events over the last year. We are much more than an airport, and these events provide the opportunity to show that, whilst building on our connection to the local community.
Luton Rising are delighted to be the headline sponsor for the Luton and Bedfordshire Community Awards 2022.