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Luton in 50 Objects
1 comment on Luton in 50 ObjectsLast week I went to see the ‘Luton in 50 Objects’ exhibition at Wardown Museum and Gallery. This exhibition is curated by journalist and writer Sarfraz Manzoor. Sarfraz’s memoir, ‘Greetings from Bury Park’, about living in Luton as a British Pakistani teen was adapted into the film ‘Blinded by the Light’. He has recently become Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire. May 2024 was the 50th anniversary of when Sarfraz arrived in Luton and the…
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Stockwood Illuminated 2023
This year’s Stockwood Illuminated light show is looking fabulous. More details at: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/stockwood-illuminated-2023 More photos here.
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Steve Dillon Exhibition
Here are some of the photos I took when wandering around the exhibition of work by Luton artist Steve Dillon. Dillon, a comic book artist famous for his work on Judge Dredd, various Marvel comics, and co-creating the character Preacher, died in 2016 The exhibition was put on by the Culture Trust Luton in the basement of the Hat House building with support from the artist’s family. A review of the exhibition from The Guardian.
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Opening of Hat Works
I attended the opening ceremony of Hat Works, the newly refurbished building on Guilford Street, Luton. One of the creative spaces operated by the Culture Trust Luton as part of the Hat District project. Heard a fascinating talk from the owners of the hat making business that had previously occupied the building. “Luton’s oldest hat factory has now been restored for the newest creative talent. Set within the stunning grade II listed building at 47…
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Job opportunities with The Culture Trust, Luton
There are two exciting job opportunities currently being advertised for roles with The Culture Trust, Luton (where I am a trustee). Hurry if interested, closing dates are early next week. Creative Directorhttps://jobs.theguardian.com/job/7302444/creative-director-/ Executive Assistant to Chief Executivehttps://jobs.luton.gov.uk/jobs/executive-assistant-to-chief-executive-lcst00062
