Luton Crescent Summer School Presentation Evening

EMDAD RAHMAN: Luton's Crescent Summer School project invited the local community to an evening of fun, entertainment and presentations.

The summer school has been operating successfully since 1990, continuing to provide a safe and enjoyable place for young people to spend their summer holidays. The project was created and nurtured by young people for young people.

The much popular and celebrated event was attended by guests and members of Luton's diverse communities.

The event took place at a packed Beech Hill Conservative club.

Highlights included an introduction from Musthafa and Juleka, Quran recitation from Kasim and an Islamic rap by Jabed.

Rushanara Khanom offered a volunteers perspective;" this whole experience has made my summer holidays so enjoyable.

"I've particularly enjoyed the kickboxing so stay out of my way. I'd like to thank everyone who has helped to make this experience so memorable. "

There were also speeches from Shabina, Halim and Councillor Abdur Roquib of Luton Borough Council.

"We are very proud of these young people," said BBC broadcast journalist and ex Bangladesh Youth league Chair Maruf Ahmed. "A tremendous amount of unheralded effort is put into these programmes and the community is thankful to all contributors and well wishers," he added.

Councillor Tahir Khan said; "I am moved to see young people like yourselves partaking in such positive activities.

"Ramadan is a time for reflection and I hope we will use this month as a springboard to continue striving for the greater good of our communities."

Councillor Tom Shaw, the honourable Mayor of Luton, was in attendance as chief guest. After presenting various awards Councillor Wallace said; "This event has gone a long way to show everyone how special a place Luton is. The young people have loved this programme and I am proud to support this great initiative."

London Bangla Executive Editor Emdad Rahman, who was a guest and speaker at the event said; "Congratulations to the young people and adults who have worked so hard to engage these young people.

"This full room of happy young faces is testament to the brilliant efforts of the volunteers and outreach workers involved with this magnificent project."

He added; " you are all a credit to Luton."