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Vaccination Opportunities in Luton this weekend! If you're over 45 or over 30 and classed as CEV or caring for someone, do make use of the vaccination centres!

Really exited to have gained the post of #RunningMayor of #Luton! Looking forward working with lots of communities to help boost the number of Lutonians using running as a sustainable way to get around town! https://t.co/MPlVKB5Bwx @RunSomeHQ More info to follow! @TeachersRunClub

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering free 'Safe and Well' visits that include guidance and support on fire safety in the as well as provision of safety equipment. Scan their QR code or contact them to find out how to book or make a referral. @BedsFire

Being greeted by name when you walk into a shop feels pretty rare these days. It's pretty normal at the Royal Pharmacy, on High Town Road. They offer all kinds of support, do deliveries and are one of the wonderful local businesses who regularly sponsor the High Town Festival.

Looking for an original Christmas present? Lillith May is a local fine artist who does commissions as well original cards and writing paper. Details on the image!

Luton Samaritans are a team of committed volunteers who are available to support you all day, all night, all year round. If you'd like to get in touch or join their volunteer team to help support others this year, get in touch with them @LutonSams

Local accountants WhittakerPlane have been regular sponsors of the High Town Festival and supporters of Friends of High Town. It's a good time to have a local accountant who takes time to listen, cares about your business and who gives back to the community. @WhittakerPlane

Luton Adult Learning are offering all sorts of free courses and workshops at the moment, in English, Maths (up to GCSE standard), ICT and English as a foreign language. Contact information on the information. @LutonACL

This year hasn't been easy. Over this next week, we're going to take a bit of time to profile some local good causes and High Town businesses to support the work they do and the anchors they are in our community.

Can you help Luton Clothing Bank get started? They are looking for volunteers and donations of clothes, clothing rails, drawers, laundry baskets and airers. Contact information on the image below.

On Tuesday 10th November the High Town ward councillors will be participating in a 'Let's Talk' event from 7 - 8.30pm. It's an opportunity to engage with your councillors, highlight issues that are important to you and set ward priorities. More details on the poster attached.

As part of the £448,000 that has been awarded to High Town under the Safer Street Fund, administered by the PCC, there are consultations about proposed changes including gating Mussons Path and Frederick St Passage. To offer your views, follow this link: https://t.co/ae6cZD1N42

The next High Town Professionals Networking event will be taking place this Thursday (15th October ) online via Zoom. It starts at 10am. If you'd like to attend and connect with other local groups and organisations, please email gary.roberts@luton.gov.uk.

Want to advertise your local business or crafts this Christmas? We are putting together a High Town Christmas Catalogue delivered to homes in High Town. Find out more by emailing hightowncommunityworker@gmail.com by the end of September.

A reminder about the Children's Centres redesign consultation. If you have ideas you want to be heard, you have until Sunday to respond to this: https://t.co/SuXQa0H7Uu

If you're over 50 and free Wednesday mornings, why not pop along to the free coffee morning at the new 50Nine cafe on Midland Road? Starts this Wednesday at 9.30am.

There are new cafes popping up in High Town! Why not try Lagoa - a Portugese cafe bistro (with delicious cakes) this week? Find it opposite the raised beds and chess table in the square (where Burr St Car Park was). Looking good. @FriendsHighTown

They are coming out! We've given out over 200 plants (all 'children' from two plants last year who were both the 'children' of one planted the year brefore). We'd love to see how they're getting on! How tall is yours? @FriendsHighTown @hightownluton #sunnyhightown

You can now get a coronavirus test even if you have no symptoms. Visit https://t.co/02XvjKamjS to book yours.