The Annual LB Market Survey is LIVE! Follow the link to fill in with your feedback about the market and the town centre. Paper copies are available from The White House, LB Library and Gennaro’s Hairdressers on Bridge St. Your feedback is really important to us, Many Thanks in advance.
Event Information
Dates
01/10/2023 - 31/10/2023
Black History Month
Leighton-Linslade Town Council will be launching Black History Month with a month-long series of events, exhibitions and activities throughout the Town Centre.
Launch Event
Saturday 7 October 12:00-15:00
Opening remarks by Mayor Kevin Pughe and Ken Breinburg. Information about events being held throughout October.
Venue: Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre lounge area (1st floor), lift access. Light refreshments available: Caribbean snacks, tea & coffee/cold drinks.
You can find out more on the Facebook Event Page
Events
During October: African Nights
Afrobeats Music, Afro-Caribbean Food, African’s Beauty Nuggets (TBC).
- Crooked Crow Bar – food & music
- Ollie V’s Bar – music & food
- Tuesday Market Stall – Kelon George & Gavin Myers
Other Planned Events
Saturday 14 October – Day Workshop – “The Scramble for Africa” led by Ken Breinburg at Southcott Community Centre
Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 October 19:00-21:30 – 2 hour group learning sessions led by Ken Breinburg, Gavin Myers & Others (tbc). Venue: Meeting Room 4 with kitchen upstairs in the Library building.
Saturday 21 October – 12 noon – 14:00 A workshop for white people on “The importance of Tackling Racism in a Climate Crisis” facilitated by Christine Sheppard & Sam Silverlock. Venue – Lounge of the Library Theatre.
Exhibition by Movement for Justice & Reconciliation (MJR) in the Library during October.