Arts Forum news

[August 2024]
The the most recent round applications for grants closed on 30th June, however look out for details of the next round which are likely to be due by 1st October 2024.

[April 2024]
Next round of grant applications: Leighton Linslade Arts Forum on behalf of Leighton Linslade Town Council are pleased to advise that we invite applications for grants from local Arts based organisations. Perhaps we can help you with your future plans or a project that you have in mind. Applications must be received by no later than 30th June 2024.

Your organisation could be eligible for a grant of up to £500 for a specific project if it meets the required criteria. Organisations that have benefitted from grants during recent years include Leighton Buzzard Drama Group, St Barnabas Church, Leighton Buzzard Music, Leighton Buzzard Art Society, Musical Theatre High, Brooklands Academy, Leighton Linslade Concert Band, Linsdale Singers, Leighton Buzzard Festival Singers and Spectrum Community Arts.

Could your organisation benefit from the Arts Forum’s support this time round? Would you like to add your organisation to the list, why not apply now if you think we could help with a project that you are planning?

Previous grant awards have been used to help fund:

• Purchase display equipment for Art Exhibitions.
• Purchase new equipment for local drama group.
• A specialist training course for members.
• Purchase sets of sheet music for a choir for a special event.
• Purchase of music stands for a musical group.
• To help fund a video camera system for sharing events remotely.
• Covid 19 recovery related costs.

What could your organisation benefit from by using our grant scheme to help fund it?

An application form and further details can be found by selecting 'Arts Forum' > 'Documents' or just click/tap here. Alternatively details can be sent to someone that you nominate by emailing Nigel at .

The closing date for this round of applications is 30th June 2024. All applications will be considered at a committee meeting scheduled for July.

[August 2020]
We re-launched our updated website offering many new features. It also has a new web address although for the moment the old address can still be used. Many thanks go to our Webmaster who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes during ‘lock down’ and before to develop it for the Forum.

[May 2020]
It is with disappointment that we have had to postpone this year’s ‘Arts Showcase’ planned for September due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the current government advice on indoor events. We will advise of the new date when known.

[May 2020]
The planned AGM scheduled for June has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was agreed at a committee meeting that the existing Officers would remain in post until a revised date for the AGM can be set to comply with government advice on public meetings.

[November 2019]
Each of the following groups were awared a grant: Leighton Buzzard Music; Linsdale Singers; Spectrum Community Arts; Leighton Linslade Concert Band; Brooklands School.

[May 2019]
Arts Forum constitution revised and approved.

[January 2019]
Arts Forum met with Leighton Linslade Town Council to discuss an audit of roadside banners that had been undertaken, and submitted proposals for a revised approach to banners.

[September 2018]
Arts Showcase at Brooklands School.