Celebrating life in Lutterworth: Special events across the town this month
Craft workshops, an exhibition of work by local artists and an afternoon of music from the town’s band are among the events taking place throughout February to celebrate life in Lutterworth.
The Love Lutterworth initiative aims to celebrate the town’s creativity and community, while encouraging people to support their town centre to keep it busy and active.
It is being organised by independent retailer group the Lutterworth Town Team, with activities including arts and crafts workshops for children and adults and a love songs quiz trail featuring vinyl records displayed in shop windows around town with a line of lyrics.
Other events include a week-long exhibition of works from local artists, a shared reading event and a celebration of independent retailers, cafes and eateries.
Visitors to Lutterworth on Saturday February 14 can benefit from free parking in council-owned car parks, as well as live music from the Lutterworth Town Band at a Love Themes concert being held in the Wycliffe Rooms.
St Mary’s Church in the town, which is open Tuesday to Saturday, is inviting visitors to add a leaf to its Tree of Life, with a thought, prayer or name of a people or place they love, while the Churchgate Community Centre’s open kitchen is offering free love-themed snacks at the Thursday Open Kitchen.
The initiative is being supported by Harborough District Council, and the council’s lead for culture, leisure, economy and tourism, Cllr Jo Asher said: “Vibrant town centres are important to our local economy.
“Love Lutterworth is a great way to celebrate the creativity and community that makes Lutterworth a valued place, and everyone is invited to join in.”