Don't Be S.A.D 3: An Event To Beat The Winter Blues
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☀️ DON’T BE S.A.D 3 — AN EVENT TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES ☀️
Winter is coming — so we're getting ahead of it!
Join us on Saturday 17th October 2026, from 2–10PM at Raynham Way Community Centre for a completely FREE day of live music, creative activities, wellbeing, community organisations and things to get involved with.
The idea is simple: get out of the house, meet some people, try something new and give yourself something to look forward to this winter.
Because the best way to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder, is to make plans!
🎸 LIVE MUSIC
We've got more than 10 local acts performing throughout the day and evening:
• ForeverCol
• Mariam Daniel
• Missing The Ferry
• Luton Ukimaniacs
• The Blues Movement
• Lavz
• Cami
• Ryan Prazer
• The Lime Stones
• The Aspects
• Olivia Lynn
From acoustic performers to full bands, there's plenty of local talent to discover.
🎨 WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
Fancy trying something different?
There'll be free activities throughout the afternoon, including:
🪆 Glam Worry Dolls — The Make Shift
Make your own bright little worry doll to take home — no experience needed.
🏺 Alchemy of Sculpture — Studio Melanix
Explore sculpting, meditation and alchemy while creating something unique, significant and temporary.
✊ Resisting Hate as a Community — Love Music Hate Racism Luton
Explore community building and how we can work together and support each other.
🧘 Body & Mind — X-4RCE
Learn practical grounding techniques and ways to calm yourself down, while finding out more about the work X-4RCE do.
🦸 Cosplay Showcase — Luton Comic Con CIC
Check out costumes from cosplay experts and nerd culture legends, with tips on creating and maintaining cosplay.
There'll also be opportunities to learn about techniques for staying positive, try creative activities and discover things you can continue doing after the event.
🤝 COMMUNITY & WELLBEING
We're bringing together local organisations who can offer support, activities, advice and opportunities throughout the winter.
You'll be able to meet:
• Ben – Automotive Industry Charity
• Pride in Luton
• Street Fathers Luton
• The British Mauritian
• Revoluton Arts
• Mindhaven Wellness
• eQuality PCN
• Help Me Find Me CIC
• Studio Melanix
• The Orange Picture Club
• X-4RCE CIC
• Love Music Hate Racism Luton
• Luton Groundswell Project
• Community Events Music Management
• The Dog Groomer Luton
• Luton Comic Con CIC
• The Make Shift
There'll be free health checks, community information, activities, stalls and plenty of opportunities to find out what's happening across Luton over the winter.
☀️ THE DBS WALL
One of the big ideas behind Don't Be S.A.D is making sure people don't leave the event without something to look forward to.
We'll have space for local groups and visitors to share upcoming events, activities and things happening across Luton — so you can leave with a new idea, a new connection or, ideally, a plan.
🍴 FOOD & COMMUNITY
There'll also be food and refreshments available on the day, served by The British Mauritian.
📍 WHERE & WHEN
Saturday 17th October 2026
2PM–10PM
Raynham Way Community Centre
Luton
♿ The venue has step-free access.
🚗 Parking at the centre is limited, with paid parking available near ASDA, around a 5-minute walk away.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — EVERYONE WELCOME
Don't Be S.A.D isn't about pretending winter is always easy.
It's about making sure there are people, places, activities and things to look forward to when the days get shorter.
So come along.
Try something. Meet someone. Make something. Hear some music. Find some support. Make a plan.
And most importantly — don't spend the whole winter stuck indoors.
☀️ DON’T BE S.A.D 3
An Event To Beat The Winter Blues.
Please SHARE this event with your friends, family, neighbours and anyone who might appreciate a reason to get out this winter.
Follow the event updates on Instagram too: @dontbesadevent
#DontBeSAD3 #Luton #LutonEvents #WinterBlues #Community #FreeEvent
Winter is coming — so we're getting ahead of it!
Join us on Saturday 17th October 2026, from 2–10PM at Raynham Way Community Centre for a completely FREE day of live music, creative activities, wellbeing, community organisations and things to get involved with.
The idea is simple: get out of the house, meet some people, try something new and give yourself something to look forward to this winter.
Because the best way to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder, is to make plans!
🎸 LIVE MUSIC
We've got more than 10 local acts performing throughout the day and evening:
• ForeverCol
• Mariam Daniel
• Missing The Ferry
• Luton Ukimaniacs
• The Blues Movement
• Lavz
• Cami
• Ryan Prazer
• The Lime Stones
• The Aspects
• Olivia Lynn
From acoustic performers to full bands, there's plenty of local talent to discover.
🎨 WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
Fancy trying something different?
There'll be free activities throughout the afternoon, including:
🪆 Glam Worry Dolls — The Make Shift
Make your own bright little worry doll to take home — no experience needed.
🏺 Alchemy of Sculpture — Studio Melanix
Explore sculpting, meditation and alchemy while creating something unique, significant and temporary.
✊ Resisting Hate as a Community — Love Music Hate Racism Luton
Explore community building and how we can work together and support each other.
🧘 Body & Mind — X-4RCE
Learn practical grounding techniques and ways to calm yourself down, while finding out more about the work X-4RCE do.
🦸 Cosplay Showcase — Luton Comic Con CIC
Check out costumes from cosplay experts and nerd culture legends, with tips on creating and maintaining cosplay.
There'll also be opportunities to learn about techniques for staying positive, try creative activities and discover things you can continue doing after the event.
🤝 COMMUNITY & WELLBEING
We're bringing together local organisations who can offer support, activities, advice and opportunities throughout the winter.
You'll be able to meet:
• Ben – Automotive Industry Charity
• Pride in Luton
• Street Fathers Luton
• The British Mauritian
• Revoluton Arts
• Mindhaven Wellness
• eQuality PCN
• Help Me Find Me CIC
• Studio Melanix
• The Orange Picture Club
• X-4RCE CIC
• Love Music Hate Racism Luton
• Luton Groundswell Project
• Community Events Music Management
• The Dog Groomer Luton
• Luton Comic Con CIC
• The Make Shift
There'll be free health checks, community information, activities, stalls and plenty of opportunities to find out what's happening across Luton over the winter.
☀️ THE DBS WALL
One of the big ideas behind Don't Be S.A.D is making sure people don't leave the event without something to look forward to.
We'll have space for local groups and visitors to share upcoming events, activities and things happening across Luton — so you can leave with a new idea, a new connection or, ideally, a plan.
🍴 FOOD & COMMUNITY
There'll also be food and refreshments available on the day, served by The British Mauritian.
📍 WHERE & WHEN
Saturday 17th October 2026
2PM–10PM
Raynham Way Community Centre
Luton
♿ The venue has step-free access.
🚗 Parking at the centre is limited, with paid parking available near ASDA, around a 5-minute walk away.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — EVERYONE WELCOME
Don't Be S.A.D isn't about pretending winter is always easy.
It's about making sure there are people, places, activities and things to look forward to when the days get shorter.
So come along.
Try something. Meet someone. Make something. Hear some music. Find some support. Make a plan.
And most importantly — don't spend the whole winter stuck indoors.
☀️ DON’T BE S.A.D 3
An Event To Beat The Winter Blues.
Please SHARE this event with your friends, family, neighbours and anyone who might appreciate a reason to get out this winter.
Follow the event updates on Instagram too: @dontbesadevent
#DontBeSAD3 #Luton #LutonEvents #WinterBlues #Community #FreeEvent
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Raynham way community centre, 32 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ, United Kingdom
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