Duston Parish Council

08/09/2026

Duston Parish Council is proud to have signed the Northamptonshire Women’s Charter.

The Northamptonshire Women’s Charter is a countywide initiative launched by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to help make public spaces and workplaces safer for women and girls.

Further information can be found here

https://northantspfcc.org.uk/womens-charter/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/09/2026

🚨 EVENT CANCELLED 🚨

Unfortunately, the FREE First Aid Awareness Session planned for tomorrow evening has been cancelled because the minimum attendance needed for the session to go ahead was not reached.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience and thank everyone who registered their interest.

Please share this update with anyone who may have planned to attend.

07/09/2026

🎄✨ IT'S CHRISTMAS... well, almost! ✨🎄

Did we get your attention? 👀

Applications are now OPEN for our magical 2-Day Duston Winter Wonderland 2026! 🎅❄️

Whether you're a talented stallholder looking to showcase your products or you'd like to enter a Christmas tree in this year's themed festival, we'd love to hear from you!

🌟 Christmas Tree Festival Theme: "Once Upon a Christmas" 🌟

Get creative, get festive, and be part of one of Duston's most magical Christmas celebrations! 🎁🎄

📧 For application forms and more information, email: [email protected]

⏰ Spaces are limited, so don't delay!

🎄✨

06/09/2026

📅 Health and Wellbeing Events this September

We have some great events run by Duston Parish Council in partnership with local organisations.

🚑 FREE First Aid Awareness Session with St John Ambulance
Learn basic skills that could help in an emergency.

🗓 Wednesday 9th of September
⏰ 19:00 – 21:00
📍 Duston Community Centre
Booking required

🌿 FREE Health & Wellbeing Outreach Event
In partnership with Wellbeing West Northants, featuring NHS Health Checks, wellbeing advice, stop smoking support, mental health services, liver screening, weight management and more.

🗓 Wednesday 16th of September
⏰ 10:00 – 14:00
📍 Duston Community Centre

You can find these events and more on our What’s On page:
https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/local-events

September What’s On handouts are also available to collect from Duston Community Centre.

For more information or to book on the First Aid Awareness Session:
📞 01604 583626
📧 [email protected]



Spotted Duston
Duston Parish Council: Community Events & Room Hire

04/09/2026

Our very own charity shop! Click here for more details

04/09/2026

Invitation to Tender MAC Control Access Control System

Invitation To Tender Read More

02/09/2026

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2026

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2026 Read More

02/09/2026

🎭 A huge thank you to Little Voices Northampton!

Last week, Little Voices delivered a fantastic FREE singing and drama workshop at Duston Community Centre, helping to round off our month of Duston Together free taster sessions.

Children aged 4+ enjoyed singing, drama, arts and crafts, and worked together to create a special performance for parents.

You can read more about the workshop in the Northampton Chronicle:
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/young-performers-take-centre-stage-at-free-performing-arts-workshop-8954088

Interested in Little Voices for your child? Their weekly classes return tomorrow at St Luke’s Centre:

🗓 Thursdays
⭐ Ages 4–7: 17:15
⭐ Ages 7–12: 17:45
📍 St Luke’s Centre, Main Road, NN5 6JB

FREE trial lessons are available for September, but spaces are limited. Book here:
https://littlevoices.org.uk/northampton

For more information, contact Lottie:
📞 07404 728646
📧 [email protected]



Duston Parish Council: Community Events & Room Hire
Spotted Duston

Young performers take centre stage at free performing arts workshop

01/09/2026

📣 West Northamptonshire Council - Drop-In Session

The Customer Service Team will be visiting Main Reception and would love to see you!

📅 Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am
✅ No appointment needed - just drop in for a friendly chat.

Whether you have a question, need support, or want to learn more about local services, the team will be on hand to help.

We look forward to welcoming you 👋

01/09/2026

⚡ The Bargain Shop Flash Sale is on now! ⚡

For a limited time, everything in The Bargain Shop is £2.50 or less, but hurry, the sale ends this Friday!

From The Duston School uniform, to fashion and homeware to books, toys and more, pop in and see what bargains you can find.

📍 Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT
🗓 Sale ends Friday 4th of September

Opening times this week:
Wednesday: 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00
Thursday: 13:00–15:00
Friday: 10:00–13:00

All proceeds support Northampton Guardians.

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