A guided walk (and workshop) of a former chalk quarry turned nature reserve.
Totternhoe Chalk
Thursday 5 December 2024
13:00 - 15:00
Marsh House
FREE
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For Lutonians who want to connect with their local landscapes.
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Join artist Matthew Rosier to explore the unique Totternhoe chalk.
It is a location with chalk so rare that it was used in Westminster Abbey. Not crumbly like most chalk, these chalk stones can be used to construct.
With the quarry now closed, it has been given back to nature, under the management of The Wildlife Trust BCN who will be our guides through the site; exploring its history, rare plants and wildlife, and future.
During this tour, participants will be encouraged to consider how chalk has been, and could be, used to build and create art. Participants will be asked to collect samples of chalk to bring back to Marsh House, as we create a material collection to inspire the construction of the Luton Henge next Summer.
This event is part of artist Matthew Rosier’s ‘Luton Henge’ project: a new community monument made from the Chilterns landscape, inspired by its ancient sites and stories. Opening in Summer 2025, it’ll serve as a platform for community events and performances, celebrating the culture of Luton today.
Book your free spot to go on this walk here.
You can also find out more about Matthew’s work as part of the Nature Calling initiative here.
Marsh House
Marsh House Community Centre,
Bramingham Road
Luton
LU3 2SR
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Travel tips
Marsh House
Marsh House Community Centre, Bramingham Road Luton LU3 2SRMarsh House Community Centre is accessible via public transport.
Train:
Marsh House Community Centre is a short walk (5 minutes) away from Leagrave Station which runs Thameslink services.
Bus:
You can travel to Marsh House Community Centre by Bus. Bus services to Marsh House Community Centre are provided by arriva Beds and Bucks.
Credits/supporters
Nature Calling is presented by Revoluton Arts in partnership with Matthew Rosier for Chilterns National Landscape, National Landscape Association, Activate Performing Arts and the Poetry School as part of Nature Calling, a project supported by Arts Council England, Defra and the Chilterns National Landscape.
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