Dunstable Town Council

04/06/2026

🌟 Join us for The Young Traders Market as part of Middle Row Markets! 🌟

Come along and support over 17 young people on their journey to starting and growing their own businesses. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover unique products, encourage young entrepreneurs, and be part of an inspiring community event.

📅 Saturday 4 July
⏰ 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

We’re also making it a brilliant family day out with:

🎨 FREE face painting
✨ FREE glitter tattoos
🎭 FREE crafts for children

Bring the whole family, support local young talent, and enjoy a fun-filled day with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/06/2026

🎶 A huge thank you to Good Life Sorted for sponsoring our Peace, Love & Rock and Roll Big Lunch on Tuesday 16 June in Grove House Gardens.

Their generous support has funded the live entertainment for the day, helping us bring The Wilson Show and George Wilson to Dunstable for an afternoon of music, dancing and community spirit.

Community events like this are made possible through partnerships with organisation's that share our commitment to bringing people together, and we're incredibly grateful for their support.

We look forward to welcoming everyone signed up to the event for an afternoon of great entertainment, afternoon tea and good company.

04/06/2026

An exciting new community initiative is coming to Dunstable for anyone aged 18 to 55.

Brunch Club is a monthly social group designed to bring people together over great food and conversation. Each month, members will visit a different local café, creating opportunities to meet new people, make friends, discover new places, and build a supportive social network.

Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle or simply enjoy good company over brunch, everyone is welcome.

If you’d like to find out more, email [email protected] or call 01582 891434.

03/06/2026

☀️ Already starting to plan what to do summer holidays with your children? We have lots of activities for them to enjoy! 👇

🌿 The Eco-explorer Trail: Join our squad of six wildlife heroes, Pip, Carrot, Bella, Dash, Oaky, and Luna on an interactive quest through Dunstable. 🗺️ Scan codes, solve clues, complete missions, and learn how to protect nature’s secrets. 🔍 It’s free, it’s fun, and it starts from 27 July: ecoexplorertrail.com 🚀

🏰 Inflatable Day
📅 Friday 31 July
💙 SEND session: 11 am to 12 noon
🎉 Main event: 12 noon to 4 pm
📍 Grove House Gardens 🎟️
(Wristbands £6 per child, no single ticket sales available and no refunds are available - no need to prebook)

🎈 National Playday
📅 Wednesday 5 August
💙 SEND session: 10.30 am to 11.30 am
🎉 Main event: 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
📍 St Augustine's Academy
🆓 (FREE)

🎶 K-pop Craft & Dance Workshop
📅 Tuesday 11 August
⏰ 1 pm to 3 pm
📍 Grove House Gardens
🎟️ (FREE, bookable tickets online): https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/event/summer-activities-k-pop-craft-and-dance-workshop/ ✨

🧗 Action & Adventure Day
📅 Thursday 20 August
💙 SEND session: 10 am to 11 am
🎉 Main event: 11 am to 3 pm
📍 Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground
🆓 (FREE)

🎨 Art Attack / STEM Day
📅 Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 11 am to 3 pm
📍 Priory Gardens
🆓 (FREE)

👋 We look forward to seeing you! ✨

03/06/2026

Town Mayor Cllr Richard Attwell, shares a special message of gratitude to our incredible volunteers and voluntary sector. From keeping our spaces beautiful to supporting neighbours in need, your dedication makes Dunstable a truly wonderful place to live.

To everyone who gives their time and heart to our community: Thank you! 🙌💙

03/06/2026

Priory House tours taking place on Saturday 13 June! Book a FREE time slot today!

Step behind the scenes and uncover the hidden history of Priory House with this fascinating free-to-book experience! Explore the remarkable restoration of the medieval Priory House, enjoy an exclusive tour of the stunning 13th-century Undercroft and meet the dedicated team bringing this historic tre...

03/06/2026

Join us today, Wednesay 3 June at Bites on The Square!

📍 The Square, LU6 3SN
📅 Wednesday 3 June
⏰ 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
🚗 Free parking at Ashton Square car park from 1pm

03/06/2026

Growbaby Dunstable is a voluntary organisation run by volunteers helping families in need. Today (3 June) as part of National Volunteers week, they are running a coffee morning & big giveaway at Grove House (76 High Street North, LU6 1NF) from 10 am to 2 pm. Families can get baby clothes, toys and equipment all for free.

02/06/2026

Become a sponsor of Dunstable's Soapbox Derby 2026! Are you ready to put your brand in the fast lane? The Dunstable Soapbox Derby is returning, and we are looking for local champions, innovators, and community-minded businesses to help us fuel the fun.

From courageous drivers in homemade karts to thousands of cheering spectators lining the side-lines, the energy is unmatched—and your business can be right at the centre of it.

We our range of opportunities available this year: https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/event/dunstables-soapbox-derby/

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02/06/2026

The Dunstable Community Lottery has officially marked its first year of operation, celebrating twelve months of raising vital funds for local charities, sports clubs, and non-profit organisations. To commemorate the milestone birthday, Town Mayor Cllr Richard Attwell joined representatives from local community groups to celebrate the initiative's ongoing success.

The online lottery was designed to create a sustainable, year-round fundraising stream for the local community. For every £1 ticket purchased, 60p goes directly back into supporting registered good causes, giving players a chance of winning anything from £25 to £25,000.

If you haven't already signed up to play, why not join today and support local good causes in Dunstable: www.dunstablecommunitylottery.co.uk