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…
Legend on the Bench in Dunstable.
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…
Dunstable 2025 Calendar
Dunstable charity calendar is coming soon.
Rotary Club of Dunstable Breakfast Meeting
DLDD attended the Rotary Club of Dunstable Breakfast Meeting, thank you for a warm welcome.
DUNSTABLE JOB FAIR CLAIM YOUR FREE TABLE.
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
Presentation of the Kings Award for Voluntary Service – 18th April 2024
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 Donate Easter Eggs 🐣
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😊
Branching Out Relaunch.
“Today, DLDD had the privilege of attending the re-launch of Branching Out, a vital community resource for those facing mental health challenges at Grove Corner, 76A High Street North, this group provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share and listen. Let’s continue to foster spaces where everyone feels heard and supported. #BranchingOut…
Dunstable Town Mayor Civic Service.
Sunday 3rd March 2024 DLDD attended Dunstable Town Mayor Civic Service in The Priory Church Dunstable.
Day of Reflection
DLDD attended the Day of Reflection Mass Sunday 3rd March 2024 in All Saints Houghton Regis.
Bedfordshire County Citizen Award for DLDD 2018
On February 21st 2018 DLDD were awarded the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire County Citizen Award by the High Sheriff Vinod Tailor MBE DL.
Meeting Rise Recruitment Solutions
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…
Visit to Dunstable History Society.
DLDD made a visit to Dunstable History Society where we were made very welcome thank you for your support. 🙏
💐Best Front Garden in Dunstable in Bloom.💐
💐 Congratulations to Alan and Carol Leete on winning Dunstable in Bloom Best Front Garden which DLDD Sponsor. 💐
🌹 Memorial Rose Planting 🌹
🌹 DLDD were delight to attend the memorial rose planting for Dunstable in Bloom member John Beaumont and his wife Ann along with their family. 🌹
Remembrance Sunday in Dunstable 2023 ❤️
DLDD thank John Chatterley for these pictures from today’s Remembrance Sunday as DLDD laid their Poppy Wreath to remember. ❤️
Dunstable Charity Calendar 2024
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….
🌸 DLDD in Flowers 🌸
🌻DLDD was surprised the see DLDD in flowers in a flowerbed in Dunstable, so kind.🌻
🌿Lowther Road Community Project🌿
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
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire’s Service For Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen.
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.
Bags of Kindness.
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.
A Thank you to DLDD.
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…
DLDD Visit a Warm Space 🫖☕️
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. ☕🍵🫖
Remembrance Sunday 2022
DLDD joined the Poppy Wreath laying at Dunstable War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday 2022.
DLDD Lay Flowers For Late Queen Elizabeth 11.
PCC Annual Conference 2022
DLDD attended the PCC Annual Business Conference 2022 yesterday, it was most interested.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire.
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 Flowerbed.💐💐
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
The Jubilee Beacon Lighting. 🔥
Picture from the lighting of The Jubilee Beacon on Dunstable Downs this evening, we hope you enjoyed the event. 🔥
HM The Queen’s PlatinumJubilee.
DLDD wish HM The Queen a very happy, safe Platinum Jubilee. 🇬🇧 👑
HM Lord -Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Thanksgiving Service.
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.
Peter Bowles RIP
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.
Happy International Women’s Day.
DLDD Gift Trees to Dunstable Schools For The Jubilee Year.
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…
DLDD Founders are Finalists in Best Business Awards 2021
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 School Stationery Project
DLDD have delivered more stationery packs to local schools this week.
Bouquets 💐
💐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…
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
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…
Donation of Stationery from Asda Dunstable.
Thank you to Asda Dunstable for the stationery donation for local schools.
HONOUR FOR DLDD TRUST FOUNDERS AND TRUSTEES
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’.
Home School Packs
Today we delivered Homeschooling packs today to Weatherby Academy Dunstable. We thank Mike the manager of Wilkinsons for his supporting our Homeschooling Project.
Dunstable Covid -19 Test Centre.
Dunstable Covid-19 Test Centra has been named by our founders Sharon Knott and Sharon Warboys
Homeschooling Packs
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…
Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Safe Christmas.
Dunstable Charity Calendar 2021
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
Free Parking
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…
Supporting DLDD
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…
DLDD Update
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,…
Lord John Bird
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…
Laying of Poppy Wreath.
DLDD laid a Remembrance Poppy Wreath to honour the fallen of Dunstable.
The Quadrant Dunstable
Meeting with Diana Quick, new Dunstable Quadrant manager.
Priory 2020 Project.
Meeting with Kathy Riley from Priory 2020Project.
Luton and Dunstable HeliPad Appeal Event.
DLDD were invited to attend a fund raiser for the Luton and Dunstable Hospital HeliPad Saturday. We were very happy to be part of an event which raised a large amount got such a needed cause. Helipad Appeal
Dunstable In Bloom.
DLDD attend the Dunstable in Bloom tea in Priory House.
A Thank You.
This week we posted about a paperboy who returned a wallet to it owner. The posted received alot of supportive comments and huge amounts of likes. This evening we dropped 2 bowling vouchers to this your lad. We would like to THANK Micheal the manager of Go Bowling 🎳 for this kind donation.
DLDD 10 Year Celebration Event.
Thank You DLDD Received from Helen Nellis HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire.
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….
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis giving a speech at the DLDD 10year celebration in The Old Palace Lodge, Dunstable.
10 Year Celebration of DLDD.
Thank you Sid for your kind words and thank you for your support last night we really appreciate it 😊 Congratulations to both the Sharons on a spectacular night at The Old Palace Lodge celebrating 10years of DLDD. Despite in the beginning having negative behaviour from officials they led from their hearts and helped pump…
Dunstable In Bloom Awards Evening.
Dunstable in Bloom winners 2019, DLDD sponsor the Best Front Garden, Best Community Garden, Best Allotment.
Thank you Dunstable Cake House.
On Monday evening we attended the DLDD 10th Anniversary Celebrations and of course we need cupcakes to celebrate! Congratulations Sharon & Sharon for all of your hard work and for a lovely evening 😀😘 Dunstable Cake House.
DLDD were invited to an event in Luton Town Hall.
DLDD were invited to an event in Luton Town Hall.
Dunstable Priory 2020 Event.
DLDD attended Dunstable Priory 2020 vision event last night.
Ronan Busfield singing for DLDD.
Britain Got Talent 2018 semi finalist Ronan Busfield singing at DLDD 10 year celebrations. Thank you
Ten Year Celebrations of DLDD
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
Dunstable Charity Calendar & Christmas Card
DLDD’s 2020 charity calendar is available in the following businesses. The calendar are £5 each and full of wonderful old pictures of Dunstable area. Our charity Christmas cards are available now a pack of 6 cards 3 of each design £3.50. Please note the cards are not available in Celebrations they are selling the calendars…
Meeting With Chief Constable Garry Forsyth
Bedfordshire Police’s newly appointed Chief Constable Garry Forsyth today. 23/9/2019
Bedfordshire Police Community Hub Awards
DLDD received an award from Bedfordshire Police when they attended Bedfordshire Police Community Hub Awards The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey, Woburn MK17 9WA, Woburn, England, GB, MK17 9WA
Dunstable in Bloom
DLDD attend Dunstable in Bloom meeting. 18/9/2019
Dunstable Priority Setting Meeting
DLDD attended Bedfordshire Police’s Dunstable Priority Setting Meeting at Dunstable Police Station.
Kids in Action
Today DLDD were invited to a networking lunch at Kids in Action, a Dunstable based charity.
Joint Rotary Meeting
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
DLDD Judging Dunstable in Bloom
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.
Shop Watch Dunstable
DLDD attended the Shop Watch meeting held at Asda Dunstable this evening Wednesday 12th June 2019. We are very pleased to be part of the Shop Watch system in Dunstable.
DLDD Meet With The Big Issue
On Tuesday 11th June 2019 DLDD had a meeting with Peter Bird at The Old Palace Lodge and give Peter a tour around Dunstable meeting businesses. We are looking forward to our next meeting in the next few weeks.
DLDD Invited To The Opening Evening Of Avenue Q
DLDD enjoy a the opening evening at the Grove Theatre watching Avenue Q which is on until Saturday 11th May. It is a good funny show, little naughty suitable for the over 14 ‘s. are We also we’re invite to attend the after show questions and answers session with the cast and Nigel Plaskitt puppeteer…
Dunstable Shop Watch Project.
DLDD were pleased to attend and become involved in the ‘Shop Watch’ scheme in Dunstable.
Barry Norman Bursary
This is something very close to our hearts Barry Norman’s Bursary for the next superstar of the media industry. Good luck. After the enormous success of last year we’re proud to announce that we’re opening our Barry Norman Bursary applications today! Our previous winner, Emma Hockley, has gained so much from her bursary award and…
10 Year Celebration
DLDD were discussing the 10 years celebration in their trustee meeting 6/3/2019
Trustee Meeting
Wednesday 6th March. The trustees of DLDD Trust held a meeting to plan the next 12 months projects and review the sales of 2019 calendars and the new Christmas cards, which were both very successful.
DLDD Meet Charlie Brooks
DLDD cofounders meet actress Charlie Brooks who is appearing in Snow White pantomime in the Grove Theatre Dunstable.
Dunstable Pantomime 2018
DLDD founders Sharon Knott and Sharon Warboys were invited and attend the press night performance and after party of Snow White pantomime in the Grove Theatre Dunstable.
DLDD Remberence Sunday 2018
DLDD co-founders Sharon Knott and Sharon Warboys laid a Poppy Wreath in remberence of those would lived in Dunstable who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2.
Dunstable Christmas Cards.
We have new Christmas cards this year with beautiful pictures of Dunstable £3.50 for a pack of 6 which includes 3 of each design. We are happy to post to UK or International with postage price added. All funds raised go to our registered charity DLDD Trust 1157804, DLDD would like to THANK YOU all…
Dunstable Calendar 2019
Our Dunstable calendar is out in the shops full of old pictures of Dunstable £5 each. If you or a member of your family are in any of the pictures please contact us. All funds raised go to our registered charity DLDD Trust 1157804, DLDD would like to THANK YOU all for your continuous support….
Meeting Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police
Wednesday 29th August 2018 DLDD were invited to meet with Jon Boutcher Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police.
High Sheriff Of Bedfordshire Garden Party
Sharon Knott and Sharon Warboys founders of DLDD Trust attend The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire’S Summer Garden Party. 23/6/2018
DLDD Thank You Event.
DLDD Trust held a ‘Thank You’ in The Old Palace Lodge Dunstable. 13/6/2018
Annual Community Cohesion Thank You Award
Founders of DLDD Trust sharon Knott and Sharon Warboys were awarded ‘Annual Community Cohesion Thank You Awards 2018’ You Award, in reconciliation and dedication and commitment to supporting the communities and Bedfordshire Police.
Award
DLDD were awarded The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire ‘Citizenship Of Bedfordshire Award’ by V B Taylor DL 21/2/2018