60 Years of the Leighton Buzzard Society
The Leighton Buzzard Society, formally known as The Preservation Society was formed in 1966.
We are a Society of people who live or work in Leighton-Linslade and the surrounding
area, who care about the town, take an active interest in it, and wish to improve the
town environment. 2026 is the 60th anniversary of protecting our town.
We hold regular meetings on topics of local interest, which are open to the public. We
arrange visits to local sites of interest, and we distribute a newsletter 3 times a year to
our members by email. We use email, TikTok, X and Facebook to alert members of current issues.
The Society committee considers the implications for the town of Central Bedfordshire Council, Local Plans, mass housing proposals, the impact on the Green Belt, and transport issues, be they the railway, highways, new developments, or new landing/departure routes for London Luton Airport.
We have a seat on PAIN (People Against Intrusive Noise) a long-established Aylesbury Vale-based group who are officially recognised by the Department of Transport as a consultee body to London Luton Airport.
2026
All meetings are at 8 pm, Community Room, Marigold House (site of the old police station), Hockliffe Road, LU7 3FF
Thursday 22nd January
Medieval Leighton Buzzard
Thursday 26th February
HUC Your local Integrated Urgent Care provider
The company that provides our 111 service
Thursday 26th March
RNLI – The Inside Story”.
It’s not about all the excellent rescues and seafaring dangers, these are well documented in the BBC programme, Saving Lives at Sea, but it is about the organisation itself, it’s history and how they are set up to undertake rescue work around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.
Thursday 23rd April
AGM with guest speaker, Leighton-Linslade Town Clerk Mark Saccoccio
Thursday 28th May
Fire Safety
Thursday 25th June
60th Anniversary Celebration
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Finding the best of what’s on near you – a little something for everyone. This forms part of the What’s On Guide Also see the biggest annual… Read more: What’s on In September - August and the Bank Holiday Weekend
As we head towards the end of the month and Bank Holiday there’s still more to do this August. Dirty Dancing at Milton Keynes Theatre See More… Read more: August and the Bank Holiday Weekend - 3 Live Music Events to Book this Week
Sunset Sessions Featuring Jamnesia Friday 28th August Live music from a duo covering only dance tracks, cocktails, great food, beautiful lighting and hopefully an amazing summer sunset.… Read more: 3 Live Music Events to Book this Week - Free Wills & LPA at Elm Lodge
join Osborne Morris & Morgan’s free Wills & LPA workshop in collaboration with Elm Lodge Care Home. Osborne Morris & Morgan are delighted to be joining with Elm… Read more: Free Wills & LPA at Elm Lodge - Leighton Buzzard’s Glee Club raise £2,000 for local dementia charity
Local choir, Glee Club, have been busy raising funds for Tibbs Dementia Foundation. The cheque presentation to Tibbs Dementia Foundation took place on 11th August at Tibbs’… Read more: Leighton Buzzard’s Glee Club raise £2,000 for local dementia charity - PEDAL POWER IN LINSLADE
People across Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding areas are being urged to saddle up by local MP Alex Mayer as part of the “Big Bike Revival”. Ms… Read more: PEDAL POWER IN LINSLADE - Action Day at Linslade Woods
Do your bit for woodland conservation by joining in with a free Volunteer Action Day in Linslade Wood, tools and supervision are provided. By getting involved in… Read more: Action Day at Linslade Woods - Multi-Million Pound Settlement Secured
Local Solicitors Osborne, Morris and Morgan have secured a life-changing settlement for their client. After 20 years of legal proceedings, court hearings, applications and negotiations, Osborne, Morris… Read more: Multi-Million Pound Settlement Secured - Musicians Sought
Leighton Linslade Concert Band are recruiting for new band members Established in the summer of 2008, Leighton Linslade Concert Band is a wind orchestra – consisting of woodwind brass… Read more: Musicians Sought - Beat the Heat – 9 Indoor Activities Near Leighton Buzzard
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From wildlife encounters and historic houses to beautiful countryside walks, bustling market towns and fascinating museums, our area is surrounded by fantastic attractions waiting to be discovered.… Read more: 20 Brilliant Days Out Within One Hour of Leighton Buzzard - Wild Wood Adventure Playground now open at Waddesdon Manor
After 10 months in the making, Waddesdon Manor’s spectacular new Wild Wood Adventure Playground is now open for families to enjoy, just in time for the school… Read more: Wild Wood Adventure Playground now open at Waddesdon Manor - MP Welcomes End To “Daft” policy.
TAP ON, CAP OFF – LOCAL MP WELCOMES NEW RULES FOR BETTER BEDS BUSES Your bus ticket will soon work across all local buses, fixing a top… Read more: MP Welcomes End To “Daft” policy. - PLUG IN, POWER UP: DIY SOLAR PANELS TO CUT ENERGY BILLS – MP WELCOMES
Families across Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis and the surrounding areas will soon be able to cut their energy bills with new plug-in solar panels. From 27… Read more: PLUG IN, POWER UP: DIY SOLAR PANELS TO CUT ENERGY BILLS – MP WELCOMES - August What’s On
Things to Do in and around Leighton Buzzard this Summer Things to do for all ages in our fantastic area. Includes some free and low cost events… Read more: August What’s On - WIN An Evening with Arsenal Legends
Martin Keown, Alan Smith, Charlie Nicholas, Perry Groves Step into football history and experience an unforgettable night with four iconic Arsenal heroes, live on stage. This exclusive… Read more: WIN An Evening with Arsenal Legends - Mirror, Mirror on the wall, does Dunstable have the fairest pantomime of all!
While the UK may be basking in scorching temperatures, the Grove Theatre is turning up the heat even further as it unveils the star-studded cast of this… Read more: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, does Dunstable have the fairest pantomime of all!
