Luton’s summer of free family festivals continues this Saturday with the Bushmead Community Festival from 1.30pm-4.30pm at Bushmead Community Centre on Hancock Drive.
Aimed at Luton residents who live in the Barnfield Ward, the festival will have a range of exciting activities including community games, singing, dancing, music, face painting and more. There will also be a variety of stalls, refreshments and displays for all the family.
Officials from the Council, local agencies and various community groups will be on hand to provide information on local services.
The festival is being supported as part of the Luton Borough Council-led scheme – ‘Your Say, Your Way’ – which is all about increasing opportunities for local people to get involved in decision making so they can help shape the future of their neighbourhoods.
Along with the fun and activities, the festival provides a chance for local people who live in Barnfield Ward to give their ideas about what the priorities should be in their area.
Families will be able to give their opinions on local services and tell officials what improvements they would like to see in their neighbourhood.
Cllr Khtija Malik, Portfolio Holder for Community Development, said: “If you live in Bushmead make sure come along for an afternoon of family fun. The weather has been great this summer which makes these festivals so much more enjoyable.
“Just as importantly, the festival doubles as a great chance for you to tell us how we can improve your neighbourhood.”
Once the local community priorities are agreed, Barnfield residents will be given an opportunity later in the year to vote on projects they would like to see funded in their area to improve the way of life for local residents.
For more information, or to book a stall, contact Bushmead Community Centre on 01582 42 28 18.
For more information about the ‘Your Say, Your Way’ programme go to www.luton.gov.uk/neighbourhood