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🎄✨ DLDD at the Priory Church Christmas Tree Festival ✨🎄 We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Christmas Tree Festival at the Priory Church of St Peter this weekend. The beautifully decorated trees and festive atmosphere were a delight to experience. A big thank you to the Priory Church and everyone involved for putting on such a…

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Thank You for Supporting DLDD at the Torchlight Procession We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported DLDD at the Torchlight Procession and Carols on Friday evening. It was a magical night filled with festive cheer, and we were thrilled to see so many familiar faces. Your enthusiasm and generosity in…

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Armistice Day, DLDD attended the two-minute silence at 11 am in Priory Gardens. It was moving to see so many from the community and local school children observing this moment of remembrance.

Today, on Armistice Day, DLDD attended the two-minute silence at 11 am in Priory Gardens. It was moving to see so many from the community and local school children observing this moment of remembrance.

📸 Remembrance Sunday Parade 2024 – Dunstable 📸 We’re honoured to share these touching moments from the Remembrance Sunday Parade 2024 in Dunstable. A heartfelt thank you to Dunstable Community Fire Station and Photography Passion JT for capturing these powerful images, helping us remember and honour those who served and sacrificed. It was a day…

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🎃 Halloween Fun in Ashton Square! 🎃 The DLDD Ladies were thrilled to be invited to draw the winners of the Ashton Square Halloween Competition yesterday at The Dunstable Work House! 👻 Congratulations to our lucky winners:• 🏆 Amber Tillcock – Jellycat Skeleton• 🏆 Maggie Copeland – Handmade Glass Dish• 🏆 Martin – Cath Kidston…

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✨ Exciting morning for DLDD! ✨ We were delighted to be invited to the Rotary Club of Dunstable Networking Breakfast at the London Gliding Club. A big thank you to the Rotary Club for the warm welcome and continued support for DLDD! Together, we’re building a more inclusive community. 🌟 DLDD #DunstableRotary #CommunitySupport #Inclusion #Networking

🌟 The DLDD ladies had a wonderful morning at the coffee event hosted by Neville Funerals on High Street South, Dunstable, to support the Royal British Legion. It was fantastic to meet and chat with so many community members, all coming together for a great cause. Thank you to Neville Funerals for hosting such a…

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winners of DLDD Trust Gardening Shields in the Dunstable in Bloom local competitions 2024. Best Community Garden Joint Winners Priory View Roof Garden Incredible Edible Dunstable Best Allotment The Stuart Warboys Shield William Kydd Best Front Garden Sue Manning

DLDD Job Fair in Dunstable – A Successful Community Event On Wednesday, 11th September 2024, DLDD hosted its first ever Job Fair in Dunstable, drawing an impressive turnout from both local residents and businesses. The event saw over 100 members of the public attend, with more than 25 businesses, charities, and organizations participating. This job…

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DLDD was pleased to join Legend on the Bench Charity in unveiling their new bench in Grove House Gardens. The charity’s mission is to support those struggling with mental health issues and to help prevent the loss of life through suicide. The event was a heartfelt gathering, with the charity’s Ambassadors Micky Hazard and Ossie…

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Dunstable charity calendar is coming soon.

DLDD attended the Rotary Club of Dunstable Breakfast Meeting, thank you for a warm welcome.

ATTENTION ALL LOCAL EMPLOYERS!! DLDD TRUST will be hosting a Job Fair at the Methodist Church Halls Ashton Square Dunstable LU6 3SN Wednesday 11th September 2024 1pm -3pm If your company would like to participate by hosting a free table to promote any vacancies, please contact: Sharon on skdlddtrust@gmail.com

DLDD was honoured to celebrate with Houghton Regis Helpers and extend congratulations to all our dedicated volunteers! Yesterday, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Houghton Regis Helpers. We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Presentation lunch. Stay tuned for more photos!

DLDD have just donated a dozen Easter Eggs to support Families United Network. Our very own Mayor cllr. Liz Jones has just collected them. Thank you Liz we are really happy to support😊

DLDD attended the Day of Reflection Mass Sunday 3rd March 2024 in All Saints Houghton Regis.

On February 21st 2018 DLDD were awarded the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire County Citizen Award by the High Sheriff Vinod Tailor MBE DL.

It was a pleasure to meet with Craig Regan director of Rise Recruitment Solutions. This morning, we were delighted to meet with Sharon Warboys from Don’t Let Dunstable Die to discover more about the remarkable work and accomplishments they have achieved within the local communities. As a local business, we are passionate about building meaningful…

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DLDD made a visit to Dunstable History Society where we were made very welcome thank you for your support. 🙏

💐 Congratulations to Alan and Carol Leete on winning Dunstable in Bloom Best Front Garden which DLDD Sponsor. 💐

🌹 DLDD were delight to attend the memorial rose planting for Dunstable in Bloom member John Beaumont and his wife Ann along with their family. 🌹

DLDD thank John Chatterley for these pictures from today’s Remembrance Sunday as DLDD laid their Poppy Wreath to remember. ❤️

Our Dunstable 2024 calendar is available now with no price increase, and it is still only £5 in local businesses. It is available in: Priory House High Street South Octave Music 62 High Street North Other locations coming in the next few days. You can purchase the calendars online for £7.95 including postage and packaging….

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🌻DLDD was surprised the see DLDD in flowers in a flowerbed in Dunstable, so kind.🌻

Garden DLDD are supporting Debbie Bessie Carly and Paul with their community garden project on Lowther Road, we would like to thank Michael Community Champion at Asda Dunstable for donating 6 bags of compost . Debbie received the donation from Micheal this morning. 🌱🪴@asda #communitysupport #communitygarden #CommunityChampion

DLDD were delighted to be invited to HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire’s Service Of thanksgiving celebrating the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen this afternoon.

We have been busy delivering and organizations collecting Small Bags of Kindness. We are working with the charity Small Acts of Kindness on this project. Yesterday BRCC, Priory Church collected for their warm spaces. Dunstable Food Bank for their clients.

We wanted to share this good news and thank you with you all. Hi DLDDMany Thanks for promoting our Christmas Hampers Appeal. With your help and the Generosity of the Dunstable Community we were able to supply hampers and gifts to 348 families with 781 children in the Dunstable and Houghton Regis area. God Bless…

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This morning we drop off tea, coffee, biscuits, cup soups and more to Priory Church for their warm space open every Wednesday 10 am-2 pm for the community of Dunstable. Thank you to Michael Watts Community Champion at Dunstable Asda. ☕🍵🫖

DLDD joined the Poppy Wreath laying at Dunstable War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday 2022.

DLDD were honoured to receive such kind comments from the RHS judges, during their visit to Dunstable, when judging for the Britain in Bloom Awards 2022. “Everyone is clearly proud of Dunstable and the DLDD (Don’t Let Dunstable Die) group had this at its heart. The 20 interpretation boards across the town were nice to…

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We are so proud of Dunstable. As a committee member, DLDD are proud to announce that Dunstable won the Gold award and were the overall Winners in Britain In Bloom’s Large Town category. Certificate of Achievement in Sustainable Garden Thank you to everyone who has been involved over the years that led to this brilliant…

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DLDD attended the PCC Annual Business Conference 2022 yesterday, it was most interested.

DLDD were delighted to be invited to HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis thank you service and the inauguration of her replacement, Susan Lousada, who takes over on 7th September. It was a wonderful occasion and promoting inclusion, community and acceptance of all faiths, cultures and beliefs.

DLDD have sponsoring the flowerbed in Priory Gardens for the 2nd year for the community to enjoy. We hope you all enjoy the beautiful flowers.We would like to thank Justyna Tarnacka https://www.facebook.com/PhotographyPassionJT/ and Dunstable Town Council ground’s team for all their hard-work and support.💐🌸🌺🌻 #Dunstable #flower #dldd #enjoy

Picture from the lighting of The Jubilee Beacon on Dunstable Downs this evening, we hope you enjoyed the event. 🔥

DLDD wish HM The Queen a very happy, safe Platinum Jubilee. 🇬🇧 👑

DLDD were delighted to be invited to the service in St. Marys Church Luton on Sunday 22nd May 2022 to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and ourvoluntary organisations.

To The Manor Born actor Peter Bowles has sadly passed away.DLDD were lucky to meet and spend time with Peter when he was filming locally. Peter was a gentleman.DLDD send their condolences to Peter’s family and friends.

DLDD have been out and about delivering 2 trees each a Silver birch and Hornbeam to all the schools in Dunstable for HM the Queens Platinum Jubilee. We would like to thank MPM vehicles solutions and Aura Liberty Recruitment Ltd for sponsoring this project. Photo to follow once the trees have been planted. Thank you…

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6-year-old daughter Elissa is such an inspiration. From the day she was born, her mum knew she was special and I knew she was put on this earth to make a difference. Elissa recently made the decision to never eat fish again (goodbye fish finger meals 🙈) in order to save the oceans. She spoke…

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The Best Businesswomen Awards have announced their winners for 2021 at a Gala Final held at the Hilton Wembley. Businesswoman Sharon Warboys and Sharon Knott from DLDD Trust won the 2021 Silver Award for being Charity Champions in this prestigious competition which seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK and…

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This is a brief guide to The British Citizen Award language used in media and social media to enable a consistent message portraying the importance of the medalists’ endeavours and the gravitas of being selected to receive the BCA Medal. Language Crib sheet – Recognition Programme Medalists are selected to receive The British Citizen Award (BCA) on merit – it is…

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DLDD founders Sharon Warboys and Sharon Knott are finalists in Best Business Woman Charity Champion 2021 Finalists For all women who go that extra mile for others.

DLDD have sponsored the large flowerbed in Priory Gardens for the community to enjoy. We hope this will bring happiness, pleasure and brightness to you all. Keep safe and thank you all for your support, we are always here for all the community. Thank you to Dunstable Town Council and Dunstable Men in Sheds for…

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Asda kindly donated us some food for the local community. Thank you Michael the Community Champion at Dunstable Asda.

We were kindly given this food donation by the Woodside Clinic in memory of physiotherapist Diane Krog, who sadly passed away 2 years ago. We have distributed this to people in the local area. Keep up the good work Dunstable!

DLDD delivered food to day to help local people, supporting the community.

We would like to thank Micheal Watts Community Life Champion and Dunstable Asda for kindly supporting our School Stationery Project.

DLDD have delivered more stationery packs to local schools this week.

💐DLDD want to recognise that one special person every month with a bouquet of flowers 💐 Do you know someone that has gone that extra mile to support you and keep you safe during this difficult time if so, DLDD would like to give them a lovely bouquet of flowers from Jonquils Dunstable they will…

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We delivered stationery to Dunstable Icknield Lower School as part of Help Homeschooling Project. Keep safe everyone. Dear DLDD Trust,Thank you so much for the stationery packs which you have donated to our school to support those children who are learning at home. We are bagging them up, ready to deliver them to families.Many Thanks,Deputy…

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Thank you to Asda Dunstable for the stationery donation for local schools.

Sharon Knott BCAc and Sharon Warboys BCAc The outstanding service and commitment has earned them recognition in the prestigious British Citizen Awards, known as ‘The People’s Honours’. 

We have kindly been donated a handful of stationery supplies to assist with those home schooling in Dunstable. If you know of a child who would benefit from a pack please email swdlddtrust@gmail.comWithin your email could you please write which pack from the attached picture the child would require. If you are successful in your…

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We wish you a Merry Safe Christmas.

DLDD were so please with a thank you from The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire for the amazing job of keeping spirits up this year during Covid-19!

This week DLDD were out judging the Best Front Garden and Best Community Garden. DLDD sponsor Best Front Garden, Best Community Garden and Best Allotment the winners hold the DLDD shields for 1 year.

DLDD received a letter and Certificate of Appreciation in the post today from Lord Lieutenant Helen Nellis (HM The Queen’s representative in Bedfordshire) and The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Susan Lousada. Thank you!

We are working hard on our 2021 charity calendar, if you or your business would like to be involved contact.swdlddtrust@gmail.com#charity #calendar #2021 #contact

Would you like to see the carparking charges relaxed in Dunstable carparks to help at this time? Other towns are helping with free parking – for residents, keyworkers, volunteers What do you think? Please share, thank you. Click on the Facebook Or Twitter link below to vote https://www.facebook.com/donotletdunstabledie/?eid=ARD72Ia3tvdM2UZU7QkwrraM-jSsIUwhVa_qbfYVA7yftb-CRakxSTRrhii9f-dVFBxI9vG4-OLgXxft Would you like to see the carparking…

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Supporting DLDD Trust doesn’t have to cost you anything! Over 4,000 shops and sites will donate for FREE when you use #easyfundraising to shop with them. This means you can raise donations for us when you buy clothes and accessories, electrical’s, homeware, groceries, book holidays, take out insurance, switch energy providers or anything else! Help…

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DLDD is a registered charity supporting the community we are working our socks off to bring as much information as we are given to you all. We are working with all services, Luton& Dunstable Hospital, Dunstable Food Bank and many more organisations and retailers Bargain Booze and others. We are looking into sourcing essential items,…

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Thank you Lord Bird for your support. I love the spirit of Don’t Let Dunstable Die – ten years into their journey, @DLDD2009 is still fighting for their town, and still spreading their #socialecho throughout the Chiltern Hills – long live Dunstable! longlivedunstable.com I love the spirit of Don't Let Dunstable Die – ten years…

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Meeting with Diana Quick, new Dunstable Quadrant manager.

Meeting with Kathy Riley from Priory 2020Project.

Thank You DLDD Received from Helen Nellis HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire. Dear Sharon and Sharon Thank you for inviting me to share your 10th Anniversary Celebrations. It was a delightful evening and I was pleased to meet so many of your supporters and to learn more about your superb achievements for Dunstable over the years….

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From ‘graveyard’ to grandeur: Three cheers as Don’t Let Dunstable Die celebrates ten years of campaigning for town https://www.dunstabletoday.co.uk/news/people/from-graveyard-to-grandeur-three-cheers-as-don-t-let-dunstable-die-celebrates-ten-years-of-campaigning-for-town-1-9103398

Bedfordshire Police’s newly appointed Chief Constable Garry Forsyth today. 23/9/2019

DLDD attend Dunstable in Bloom meeting. 18/9/2019

DLDD attended Bedfordshire Police’s Dunstable Priority Setting Meeting at Dunstable Police Station.

Today DLDD were invited to a networking lunch at Kids in Action, a Dunstable based charity.

DLDD were invited a Dunstable Downs and Dunstable joint Rotary meeting where Local MP Andrew Selous gave a very interesting talk. Thursday 29th August 2019

This evening DLDD have been out judging the entries to Dunstable in Bloom Best Front Garden, Community Garden, Hanging Basket and Container. We sponsor these competitions with DLDD Shields being awarded.