Tokko Youth Hub

02/11/2026

🤩Youth Work: Where Futures Begin🤩

At Tokko, futures begin with belonging, opportunity and support.

This Youth Work Week, we're celebrating the young people, youth workers and communities who make futures possible.

Every young person deserves somewhere they can feel heard, valued and encouraged to thrive. For us, that's what youth work is all about.

💬 Tell us: what does "Where Futures Begin" mean to you?

30/10/2026

📣 “I loved it, it was nice and spicy!” 📣

We had a finger licking time at our Wednesday Drop-in this week 😋

We celebrated with a Jamaican classic, jerk chicken rice and peas 🍗🫘

Also had great debate with our ‘who am I?’ quiz 🧐🥸

Have you heard any of these classic Jamaican patois (patwa) sayings about the love of food?

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30/10/2026

Fantastic opportunity 🙌

Live in LU1 - LU4? Want to work and study at the UK’s fifth-busiest airport? ✈️

London Luton Airport is relaunching its apprenticeship scheme for positions in Human Resources, Technical Services and Project Management.

The LLA apprenticeship programme has been developed in close collaboration with Bedford College, West Herts College and LDN Apprenticeships

Open to all local residents aged 18+ 🎓

BPP

29/10/2026

Soul Food: A Taste of History, Heritage and Resilience

Soul food tells a story of African American history, creativity and community. Rooted in the experiences of enslaved Africans and shaped by generations of Black cooks, soul food grew from resourcefulness into a rich culinary tradition, with dishes such as collard greens, cornbread, black-eyed peas and sweet potato pie.

Passed down through generations, these recipes carry memories, celebrate cultural identity and bring families and communities together.

At Tokko Youth Hub, we’re celebrating the stories behind Black food and the traditions that continue to connect communities across the diaspora.

Do you have a favourite soul food?

28/10/2026

More than a meal: The story of Jollof rice!

Jollof rice is a celebration of West African heritage, hospitality and togetherness. With its roots linked to the Senegambian region and the historic Jolof Empire, the dish has travelled across West Africa, with each country developing its own distinctive take on this much-loved classic.

From family kitchens to weddings and celebrations, Jollof brings people together through shared traditions, flavour and cultural pride.

At Tokko Youth Hub, we celebrate how food connects us to our heritage and helps us learn about cultures across Africa and the diaspora.

27/10/2026

Celebrating Black History Month at Tokko Youth Hub! 🌍🍲

Food plays an important role in our programmes, bringing young people together to explore different cultures, share experiences and celebrate diversity.

This Black History Month, we’re proud to celebrate the richness of Black food and its cultural significance, from traditional African dishes to Caribbean favourites and flavours from across the diaspora.

Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting Black food from around the world, exploring the dishes, traditions and cultural stories that connect communities across generations- starting with Jerk chicken, rice and peas!

Follow along and join us in celebrating the diversity of Black food and culture!

27/10/2026

🇯🇲 “Nyam out yuh plate clean” 🇯🇲

Join us for a delicious celebration of black culture as part of 🫶🏾

🍗JERK CHICKEN, RICE & PEAS🍗

🍴FREE MEAL @ our Wednesday Drop-in
For Young People 13yrs - 19yrs

📆28 October
⏰5pm - 7pm

📍Tokko Youth Hub, 7 Gordon St, LU1 2QP

ℹ️Halal chicken and vegetarian option!

🤔Did you know: Jerk chicken and Jamaican rice and peas combine two deeply rooted Caribbean culinary traditions. The technique of jerk cooking began in the 17th century with the Maroons—descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped into Jamaica's mountains. They seasoned wild meat with native pimento (allspice) and Scotch bonnet peppers, then slow-cooked it underground over pimento wood to make a smoky flavour without making smoke or fire visible to pursuing British colonial forces. The slow-cooking and smoking practices were heavily influenced by the Indigenous Taíno people (original Jamaican people), whose barbecue methods (barbacoa) predates European arrival on the Island.

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23/10/2026

📣 Half-Term Update: Tokko Programmes Continue as Usual!

Looking for activities and support during the half-term break? Our programmes at Tokko Youth Hub will continue as usual!

Our regular sessions will be running as scheduled, giving young people opportunities to connect with others, take part in activities and access support in a safe and welcoming environment.

Stay connected, get involved and make the most of your half-term!

📍 For more information about our programmes and session times, visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you!

20/10/2026

🍽️ Developing Skills and Creating Opportunities 👩‍🍳

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been delighted to welcome Springboard’s Hospitality Skills Development Course to Tokko Youth Hub, supporting adults to develop practical skills and take positive steps towards employment.

As part of the course, participants put their kitchen skills into practice by preparing a delicious meal in Tokko’s state-of-the-art hospitality hub.

It’s been a pleasure having the group with us and seeing them develop their skills in a professional kitchen environment.

🏢 Interested in hiring Tokko’s facilities?

Our spaces are available for a range of activities, workshops and training sessions. Visit our website to find out more about our facilities and hire opportunities: https://tokko.co.uk/hire/

13/10/2026

🎨 Colours of Me: A Visual Response Workshop

Join us at Tokko Youth Hub for a creative workshop exploring identity, emotion and self-expression through art. 🌈

Open to young people aged 13–19, this workshop will provide an opportunity to experiment with colour, shape, symbols and personal imagery to create a unique piece of artwork.

This workshop is part of the OK2B Group. It will:

✨ Explore identity and self-expression

🎨 Develop creativity through visual art

💛 Express yourself in a relaxed, supportive environment

No previous art experience is required, and all abilities are welcome.

📅 Thursday 15 October

📍 Tokko Youth Hub – OK2B session

⌚ 5:45-7:00pm

Come along and discover new ways to express yourself creatively! To learn more about the OK2B group, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e8j88cqt

Thank you to our funder and partner