Duston Parish Council: Community Events & Room Hire

08/10/2026

🏡 LOOKING FOR A SMALLER, FLEXIBLE SPACE? BOOK COMMUNITY ROOM 2 FROM JUST £7.50 PER HOUR!

Community Room 2 is available at both Duston Community Centre and St Luke’s Centre. Slightly smaller than Community Room 1, it provides a comfortable and welcoming setting for smaller groups and activities.

Perfect for:

💼 Meetings and training
🎨 Workshops and classes
🤝 Community and support groups
📚 Tutoring and educational sessions
☕ Social groups and informal gatherings
🧘 Smaller fitness and wellbeing activities

Prices start from just £7.50 per hour. Terms and conditions apply.

When you hire with us, you benefit from:

✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Free Bluetooth sound system
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Tables and chairs arranged before your arrival
✅ Reliable Facilities Team assistance throughout your hire

Refreshments, a mobile TV/screen, projector and flip charts can also be hired for an additional charge.

Regular and event hirers also receive free promotional support through our social media, Directory, What’s On, monthly handouts, noticeboards and Community Centre TV displays.

Interested in booking or arranging a viewing?

Duston Community Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/duston-community-centre11

St Luke’s Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/st-lukes-centre11

📧 [email protected]
📞 01604 583626

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Duston Parish Council

08/10/2026

💛 Sharing for Kinship Carers Week

Northamptonshire Carers runs a welcoming Kinship Carers Wellbeing Hub at Duston Community Centre, offering an opportunity to meet other kinship carers, share experiences and access peer support.

🗓 First Thursday of each month during term time
⏰ 10:30–12:30
📍 Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT
☕ Refreshments provided
ℹ️ Adults only

Kinship carers play an incredibly important role, often with little recognition or support. This friendly monthly hub provides a warm and understanding space to connect with others in similar circumstances.

For more information, contact Northamptonshire Carers:
📞 01933 677907
🌐 www.northamptonshire-carers.org

Please share this post to help reach kinship carers who may benefit from the group.

07/10/2026

🏡 LOOKING FOR A FLEXIBLE COMMUNITY SPACE? BOOK COMMUNITY ROOM 1 FROM JUST £7.50 PER HOUR!

Community Room 1 is available at both Duston Community Centre and St Luke’s Centre, offering a comfortable and adaptable space for up to 35 people.

Ideal for:

💼 Meetings, training and presentations
🎨 Workshops, classes and courses
🤝 Community groups and support sessions
🧘 Fitness and wellbeing activities
☕ Social groups and informal gatherings
📚 Tutoring and educational sessions

Prices start from just £7.50 per hour. Terms and conditions apply.

When you hire with us, you benefit from:

✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Free Bluetooth sound system
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Tables and chairs arranged before your arrival
✅ Reliable Facilities Team assistance throughout your hire

Refreshments, a mobile TV/screen, projector and flip charts can also be hired for an additional charge.

Regular and event hirers receive free promotional support too, including:

📲 Promotion across our social media
📖 Listings in our online Directory and What’s On
📰 Inclusion in our monthly What’s On handouts
📌 Promotion on Parish and Centre noticeboards
📺 Visibility on our Community Centre TV displays
🤝 Cross-promotion opportunities with organisations based at the Centre
🎪 Early invitations and opportunities connected to major events including Duston Fun Day and Duston Winter Wonderland

Interested in booking or arranging a viewing?

Duston Community Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/duston-community-centre11

St Luke’s Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/st-lukes-centre11

📧 [email protected]
📞 01604 583626

Tag someone who is looking for a space for their group, class, meeting or workshop 👇

07/10/2026

🛒 The The McCarthy-Dixon Mobile Community Shop is back and going weekly!

Starting next Wednesday, the Mobile Community Shop will visit Duston Community Centre every week, bringing affordable food and everyday essentials directly to the community.

🗓 Every Wednesday from the 14th of October
⏰ 12:30–14:30
📍 Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT

The shop uses a simple points system:

🪙 9 points for £5
🪙 18 points for £10
🥕 Fresh fruit and vegetable bags available for £2.50

Most everyday items cost only 1–2 points, helping customers make their weekly budget go further.

Why not make an afternoon of it? Also open on Wednesdays at Duston Community Centre:

🛍️ The Bargain Shop
⏰ 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00

🍽️ Duston Community Café
Food and refreshments available from GJ Catering

🌿 Wellbeing Cafe
⏰ 13:00–15:30

Please share this update with anyone who may find the Mobile Community Shop or our other Wednesday activities helpful.



Duston Parish Council

07/10/2026

🛍️ NEW OPENING HOURS AT THE BARGAIN SHOP!

Great news, The Bargain Shop is now open on Tuesdays, giving you even more time to browse our range of affordable clothing, homeware, books, toys and more.

Our new opening hours are:

🗓 Monday: 13:00–15:00
🗓 *New* Tuesday: 13:00–15:00
🗓 Wednesday: 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00
🗓 Thursday: 13:00–15:00
🗓 Friday: 10:00–13:00

📍 Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT

Everything is priced at £5 or less, with proceeds from sales supporting our chosen charity.

Find out more:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/bargain-shop

Please share to help spread the word about our new Tuesday opening!



Duston Parish Council: Community Events & Room Hire

06/10/2026

🏛️ NEED A PROFESSIONAL & FLEXIBLE SPACE? BOOK OUR COUNCIL CHAMBER FROM JUST £10 PER HOUR!

The Council Chamber at Duston Community Centre is not just for Duston Parish Council meetings. This spacious and versatile room is available to hire for up to 50 people and is ideal for:

💼 Meetings, training & presentations
🤝 Community groups & committee meetings
🎨 Workshops, classes & courses
🧘 Fitness & wellbeing sessions
📊 Conferences, interviews & panel discussions
☕ Support groups & social activities

Prices start from just £10 per hour. Terms & conditions apply.

When you hire with us, you benefit from:

✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Free Bluetooth sound system
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Tables & chairs arranged before your arrival
✅ Reliable Facilities Team assistance throughout your hire

Refreshments, a mobile TV/screen, projector and flip charts can also be hired for an additional charge.

Regular and event hirers receive free promotional support too, including:

📲 Promotion across our social media
📖 Listings in our online Directory & What’s On
📰 Inclusion in our monthly What’s On handouts
📌 Promotion on Parish & Centre noticeboards
📺 Visibility on our Community Centre TV displays
🤝 Cross-promotion opportunities with organisations based at the Centre
🎪 Early invitations & opportunities connected to major events including Duston Fun Day & Duston Winter Wonderland

Interested in booking or arranging a viewing?

Visit the Duston Community Centre venue page - www.duston-pc.gov.uk/duston-community-centre11

📧 [email protected]
📞 01604 583626

Tag someone who is looking for a professional space for their meeting, group, class or training session 👇



Duston Parish Council

05/10/2026

🏛️ NEED A BIGGER SPACE? BOOK OUR MAIN HALLS FROM JUST £15 PER HOUR!

Our Main Halls at Duston Community Centre and St Luke’s Centre offer flexible, welcoming spaces for:

🎉 Parties & celebrations
🧘 Fitness, dance & wellbeing sessions
🎭 Performances & rehearsals
🤝 Community groups & social events
💼 Meetings, training & presentations
🎨 Workshops, classes & exhibitions

Prices start from just £15 per hour. Terms & conditions apply.

When you hire with us, you benefit from:

✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Free Bluetooth sound system in each room
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Tables & chairs arranged before your arrival
✅ A reliable Facilities Team assistance throughout your hire

Refreshments, a mobile TV/screen, projector and flip charts can also be hired for an additional charge.

Regular and event hirers receive free promotional support too, including:

📲 Promotion across our social media
📖 Listings in our online Directory & What’s On
📰 Inclusion in our monthly What’s On handouts
📌 Promotion on Parish & Centre noticeboards
📺 Visibility on our Community Centre TV displays
🤝 Cross-promotion opportunities with organisations based at the Centre
🎪 Early invitations & opportunities connected to major events including Duston Fun Day & Duston Winter Wonderland

Interested in booking or arranging a viewing?

Duston Community Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/duston-community-centre11

St Luke’s Centre:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/st-lukes-centre11

📧 [email protected]
📞 01604 583626

Tag someone who is looking for a space for their group, class, meeting or celebration 👇



Duston Parish Council

05/10/2026

Neighbourhood Watch Annual Report 2025 - 2026

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05/10/2026

October - Local Policing Team: Concerns Appeal

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05/10/2026

Cuppa with a Copper - Saturday 10th October 11:00-12:00

Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Crime Prevention event in your area soon. Please come along to meet your local officers and find out more about some of the steps you can take to help prevent crime and keep your home and... Read More