Youth
We run a lively programme of activities for children and youth.
Interact Social Action Group
At Interact social action group there’s never a dull moment. Young people aged 13-18 get the chance to take part and plan exciting projects and events, guaranteed to grow their confidence and abilities. Interact is affiliated with The Rotary Club of Great Britain.
This group has it’s own constitution and youth governors. It’s a fun, inclusive place to make friends and prepare for work or university. A perfect Volunteer placement for those looking to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
It’s been a full on 1st year for Interact. Check out their year in just a minute
Interact Scottish Residential Trip Summer 2024
Hosted and catered St Patrick’s VIP Reception
Visited The Irish Embassy London as guests of Ambassador Fraser
Visited Luton Town Hall to find out about local government as guests of the Mayor
Catered the LIF AGM
Gardening and fence painting at the LIF Centre
Scottish residential trip with archery and team building activities
Chilled out on film nights
Helped organise a Halloween Party for 100+ local children
Collected warm coats, toiletries and essentials for the Saint Vincent de Paul, NOAH & Discover Islam, to help local people through the winter
To date…this is what Interact have done…
We’d like to thank the Scotland Trip sponsors
Parent/Carer consent required
“I can physically feel the difference in the way people hold themselves around each other now”
Town Hall Visit
Scotland Residential
Compering the St Patrick's VIP Breakfast
Taking Irish Culture into Schools
We regularly bring Irish culture into local schools - through crafts, dance and even making and sampling some favourite Irish foods. This is a great way for children of Irish heritage to learn more about where their parents or ancestors came from and also for the wider community to understand our culture and history.
Culture Day at Manshead School
Partnering with The UK Centre for Carnival Arts to make a new St Patrick’s Puppet
Junior Stars from St Joseph’s Primary School watching Paint The Town Green film
Partnering with Boxing Saves Lives a non-profit organisation created to show how boxing can be a way to prevent crime, poor mental health, loneliness and exclusion. We are dedicated to improving the lives of people of any age, creating a safe haven for those who want a new way to feel better and increase their self worth
Irish Cultural Day at St Joseph’s Primary - kicking off the day with BeW*tched before pupils did crafts and learnt Irish dancing with Irish Dancing Luton
St Patrick pays a visit to Waulud Primary School to tell the pupils how he rid Ireland of snakes
LGBTQI+
An opportunity for 13-18s LGBTQI+ to get together. For more information please email youth@lutonirishforum . Your information will only be shared with your consent, in confidence, with our volunteer DBS checked Youth Leaders from the LBGTQI+ community.