Outdoor storytime in the High Town Peace Garden for children aged 5 to 9 and their grown-ups.

About this event

Date and time: Sat, 23 July 2022 | 15:00 – 17:00 BST

Location: Peace Garden, Off High Town Road, Luton LU2 0BW

Expect a fun afternoon where kids become part of the story!

The main event will be an outdoor performance of about 45 minutes for children aged 5 to 9 and their accompanying grown-ups.

You'll meet our 'magic librarian' (local actor Simon), who'll read excerpts from popular children's books, including 'Max Counts to a Million' by local author Jeremy Williams.

Before and after the performance, you'll be able to play games like Giant Jenga and Tin Can Alley.

What to bring

This is an outdoor event. Feel free to bring along:

a picnic blanket
snacks for you and the children
water/drinks
a favourite children's book (during the afternoon, we'll ask you to share a little bit about what it is and why the children like it)

Please note: there will be no food or formal seating provided.

If light rain is forecast, please bring an umbrella. If we feel the event cannot go ahead because of bad weather, or other circumstances beyond our control, we will try to reschedule the event for another suitable day.

About the Peace Garden

Originally created and launched by the Luton Council of Faiths in partnership with the Edible High Town, Grassroots & Near Neighbours Programmes, this garden is a small urban pocket park in the middle of High Town, Luton. It is currently managed & looked after by Edible High Town. It lies within the central High Town Conservation Area and next to a nationally listed Methodist Church, while tucked away from the nearby high street.

There is a lawned area, large enough for an audience to sit in, and the garden is fenced and gated, with step-free access. A small mound provides a natural stage and amphitheatre feel. Large trees give dappled shade on a sunny day or protection from light drizzle.

Tickets

Please book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-in-the-peace-garden-tickets-368502269207

Tickets are limited because the Peace Garden isn't very big and we need to make sure it doesn't get crowded.

Tickets are free, but we ask that you book a ticket for each child and adult in your party. We won't be able to admit anyone without a ticket. Please book your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-in-the-peace-garden-tickets-368502269207

We've carefully chosen a programme of books to suit children aged 5 to 9. We kindly ask that you come with children that are within that age range, to make sure everyone will enjoy the afternoon. If you're not sure, please contact us.

Free entry was made possible through funding by the Bedfordshire and Luton Communities Foundation, and Luton Rising.