We have several businesses operating from the commercial lets at our Duston Community Centre and St Luke's Centre.

They offer a variety of services from childcare to catering, computer services to adult day care.

DCC - GJ Catering, Cafe & Bistro | Squirrels Childcare

SLC - BEB Consultancy | Affinity Day Care | Mr Design | Featherstone Care group | PB Computers | Drywall Contracts | Favell Day Services | Caring Kindergartens

For more info click HERE

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

Office@duston-pc.gov.uk

There are plenty of places you can catch up with family & friends over a glass of wine in Duston. Some of our pubs also offer award winning food and you can even pick up a delicious wood fired pizza from The Original Pizza Company outside the Melbourne every Wednesday 5 till 8.

Here is a list of our pubs waiting to welcome you back

POPPY FIELD FARM | THE MELBOURNE ARMS | THE SQUIRRELS INN | HOPPING HARE | THE HART | THE LONGBOAT

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

See pubs for details

Duston Parish Council own 2 centres with rooms available for hire.

DUSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE is situated on Pendle Rd and also contains the Library where as well as borrowing books and audio you can use the computers and join in with a super programme of activities for all just as soon as restrictions lift.

Further inside the centre you will find the offices for Duston Parish Council, GJ Catering Bar, Cafe and Bistro, Squirrels Childcare and the Bargain Shop.

The Hall with stage area and lighting is home to Duston Players and is a great room to hire for your celebration. There are also many other rooms used by our local groups and available for hire for activities, meetings and conferences

Our facilities team are ready to welcome you back - please contact them for more info on our facilities and hire prices

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Rd, Duston, NN5 6DT

Contact Pete, George, Andreea or Dan on 01604 583626

Bookings: facilities@duston-pc.gov.uk

General enquiries: office@duston-pc.gov.uk

Venue:

Duston Community Centre

Contact:

facilities@duston-pc.gov.uk

Duston is absolutely steeped in History and Heritage and still has many active fountains of knowledge living in the area. Why not take time out to visit different parts of the village and discover it for yourself. The 'Duston Heritage Group' Facebook Page is full of fascinating facts about Duston's past; its buildings and people made the village what it is today.

Duston Local History Society is a fairly recently formed group of avid locals who themselves have knowledge to share. They will be resuming their monthly meetings as soon as restrictions allow. Do check out their interesting and informative newsletter that can be found by clicking HERE

You can also get more contact info from our directory under community groups.

Mr Golby has published several books and pictorials detailing life in our village.

Go and explore! there is so much to know

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

see directory for details

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops in OLD DUSTON. Situated on the Main Road, Squirrel Lane, Peveril Road and Ashwood Road you will find everything you need.

Here are just some of the types of shops you can find. For more info click HERE

FLORIST | ESTATE AGENT | COBBLER | HAIR AND BEAUTY | SUPERMARKET | TRAVEL AGENCY | TAKE AWAY FOOD | BAKERY | OPTICIANS | NEWSAGENT | BANK | CAFES | CHARITY | GARAGE

Venue:

Old Duston Village

Contact:

see directory for details

Duston Parish Council have a full programme of events and initiatives to keep the community connected.

Alison & Sarah are always looking for new ways to bring fun and engagement to the village and we hope you enjoy getting involved and attending our events. You can find out more about the various things we have done by clicking the title above which links to our web page. If you have any ideas of what you want to see please get in touch, we are always happy to hear from you.

Here is a taster of some old favourites and some upcoming events once restrictions are lifted.

EASTER EGG TRAIL | KNIT FOR THE NHS | TREE OF HOPE | DUSTON FESTIVE WINDOWS | CHRISTMAS AT ST LUKE'S | DUSTON FUN DAY | WELLBEING HEALTH TALKS | TABLE TOP SALES | GARAGE SALE TRAIL | DUSTON IN BLOOM | DUSTON REMEMBERS | COMMUNITY PLANTING & LITTER PICKS |

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

Duston has so much to offer our young people. We are privileged to have so many willing volunteers who give up their time freely to run clubs and organisations for the youth. Check out the groups, a lot of them are offering taster sessions and getting back to normal with regular weekly sessions of activities , fun and learning.

Duston Parish Council provide a Youth Club at St Luke's Centre with sessions for juniors and seniors

Contact Sarah for more info sarah@cypn.org

You can find out more HERE

SCOUTS | CUBS | BEAVERS | BOYS' BRIGADE | GIRLS' BRIGADE | RAINBOWS | BROWNIES | GUIDES | RANGERS | LIBERTY DRUM CORPS | YOUTH INSPIRED |

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

see directory for group info

British Timken played an integral part in the growth of this village. Many families moved to Duston to work in the factory that was situated at the bottom of the village. Most people from Duston know someone that worked for this worldwide company. The company held regular worker's family days where you could see inside the factory and enjoy a buffet afterwards. It also ran the very popular British Timken Show, attracting big names from the world of show jumping. An event fondly remembered by a lot of people.

After the factory closed and the lights were switched off for the last time it was demolished to make way for housing but out of the ashes with the help of s106 money and a local artist came the beautiful Timken Art sculpture. Why not take a trip down there to see the old pictures from the past that are set in the roller bearing shape. You can pass by the Timken gates which DPC have taken ownership of for posterity and visit the turnstile that has been preserved in the Timken pocket park.

Enjoy your trip down memory lane!

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops in LIMEHURST SQUARE. Situated on Limehurst Road you will find something for all.

Here are just some of the types of shops you can find. For more info please click HERE

BUTCHER | FUNERAL DIRECTOR | CHEMIST | POST OFFICE | SUPERMARKET | LAUNDRY AGENT | TAKE AWAY FOOD | VAPE SHOP | CAFE | NEWSAGENT | VETS | PET SHOP | HAIR & BEAUTY

Venue:

Limehurst square

Contact:

see directory for details

No excuse not to be fighting fit living in Duston. There are lots of clubs for residents of all ages to join to keep fit. As well as all the activities run at Duston Sports Centre (DAY 29) and the Health Walks (DAY 4) We have thriving Indoor & Outdoor Bowls clubs, Table Tennis, Yoga, Pilates, Martial Arts and so much more.

Duston United Tennis Club in Mendip Rd offers coaching from 3 yrs to adult. They run a holiday tennis club and you don't even have to be a member to hire their courts for a Pay & Play session.

Contact David for more info dustontenniscoaching@gmail.com or 07912 746693

More info on our directory Click HERE

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

see clubs for details

There is still a thriving church community in Duston, whatever your persuasion. Some of our churches have a wider programme of events besides church services and their rooms are used for all sorts of activities and events including plant sales, coffee mornings & toddler groups.

Did you know that St Luke's & St Francis' church run a Wellbeing cafe? This will be resuming outdoors for now and hopefully back at St Francis' Church where you can be sure of a warm welcome and enjoy many activities and quiet reflection time. They also have a varied programme of events that will pick back up once restrictions lift

Get more info on our directory by clicking HERE

DUSTON UNITED REFORMED - 56A MAIN ROAD

ST LUKE'S - CHURCH WAY OFF MAIN ROAD

ST FRANCIS' - EASTFIELD ROAD

ST PATRICK'S - 28 PEVERIL ROAD

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

SEE CHURCHES FOR DETAILS

The Royal British Legion, Duston and District Branch and the Women's Section have a great presence in our village.

2021 marks the centenary of the formation of the Royal British Legion; comprising four national organisations of ex-servicemen, the RBL has been able to offer support all those who have suffered as a result of service for the past 100 years.

This happy band of volunteers work tirelessly, supporting veterans and their families and were an integral part of the relief effort during the pandemic. Volunteers helped to deliver food parcels, commemorate military events by delivering gifts and so much more.

Duston Parish Council are very proud to work in partnership with members of the Duston branch on many projects including Duston Remembers every November

Find out more about what else they do HERE

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

dustonrbl@gmail.com

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops on ST GILES PARK. Situated on Weggs Farm Road you can grab the basics and post your letter for a 5pm collection.

Here are just some of the types of shops you can find. Click HERE for more info.

SUPERMARKET | NURSERY | TAKE AWAY FOOD | ESTATE AGENTS | HAIR & BEAUTY

Venue:

Weggs Farm Road

Contact:

see directory for details

Whilst out on your walk, there are benches you can sit and rest a while. Duston Parish Council have put many benches around the village including the decorative WW1 Centenary bench at Berrywood Road junction and the colourful one on Weggs Farm Road.

There are plans to install 3 more very soon.

How many others can you spot?

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

office@duston-pc.gov.uk

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community. There are a great many volunteers all over Duston helping to run youth organisations, calling on neighbours and keeping our community looking clean by litter picking.

Volunteering is a rewarding thing to do and has great benefits not only for the people it helps but to the volunteer too.

During the pandemic, a great volunteer movement arose in the form of Covid Mutual Aid Groups. Duston's CMAG was run by Elaine Stonehouse and DPC are delighted to be working with Elaine to form a Duston Good Neighbour Scheme so that the great work can continue to help people right across the village.

We have many other opportunities available so please do get in touch if you would like to get involved with any of the following:

DUSTON GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME | THE GROW TOGETHER ALLOTMENT | COMMUNITY PLANTING | LITTER PICKS | DUSTON IN BLOOM | ST LUKE'S PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP | EVENTS SUPPORT |

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

There are 8 parish noticeboards around the village. We are currently refurbishing some of the smaller ones. They are used to advertise parish council meetings and events, notice of audit and councillor vacancies.

They can be found in the following locations:

• Community Centre, Pendle Road
• Errington Park, Ryeland Road entrance
• Weggs Farm Road
• Main Road Village, near URC
• Main Road, Eldean shops
• Malvern Grove, Near shops
• Port Road, Post Office
• St Luke's Centre, Main Road

Duston Parish Council recently refurbished disused BT telephone boxes and have installed 4 defibrillators for community use.

These can be found in the following locations:

ST LUKE'S CENTRE | CHILTERN AVENUE/MALVERN GROVE SHOPS | HARLESTONE ROAD | WEGGS FARM ROAD

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

facilitiesmanager@duston-pc.gov.uk

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops on MAIN ROAD, NEW DUSTON. Situated on Main Road and Woodley Chase, sometimes known as Eldean Shops you can grab the basics on your way past.

Here are just some of the types of shops you can find. Click HERE for more info.

SUPERMARKET | NEWSAGENT | TAKE AWAY FOOD | HAIR & BEAUTY | TANNING SALON | FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Venue:

Main Rd Duston

Contact:

see directory for details

Many of you commented on how by taking part in the Easter Trail you discovered parts of the village you didn't know existed. It encouraged you to get out and discover other areas of interest in our village too. Many of these we all pass daily, but do you take the time to explore them and their history?

What does the Rose Garden represent? Why is there a magpie in the Duston Sign? What is that funny little building on Rosevilla Farm?

Why not make it your mission to go out with your family and see what you can find; you can then use a rainy afternoon researching more!

THE DUSTON SIGN - Berrywood Rd

THE ROSE GARDEN - Main Rd

TIMKEN TURNSTILE - off Sam Harrison Way

THE TREE OF HOPE - Berrywood Road

WAR MEMORIAL - Main Rd/Church Way

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

Back in 2018 something wonderful happened. Inspired by the poppy display at the Tower of London, Duston Parish Council set about creating something for our village to commemorate the centenary of WW1.

We asked you to knit, crochet, craft or sew poppies for us and what happened next was nothing short of amazing:

Over 100 groups, individuals & organisations took up the challenge. Our youngest crafters were toddlers from the local nursery and our eldest a lady of 107 years young who wanted to join in!

5200 poppies were knitted, crocheted, crafted & sewn; some were even sent from Scotland!

50 volunteers glued, pinned & poked in the poppies

Our facebook post reached almost 55,000 people and we featured in news articles, magazines and the BBC news.

We are currently helping other villages make their own tribute. Ours will be on display for the 4th year running during Oct/Nov

Thank you for getting involved

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops on MAIN ROAD, NEW DUSTON. Situated on Quarry Road & Harlestone Rd you can grab the basics on your way past.

Here are just some of the types of shop you can find but do check out our directory for more information by clicking the title link.

SUPERMARKET | NEWSAGENT | HAIR & BEAUTY | FOOT CLINIC | BARBERS | POST OFFICE & GENERAL STORE |

Venue:

Quarry Rd Duston

Contact:

see directory for details

Duston Parish Council own 2 centres with rooms available for hire.

ST LUKE'S CENTRE is situated on Main Road and also includes the Spinney and St Luke's Field.

Further inside the centre you will find 5 commercial offices and Caring Kindergartens.

The Hall with its own kitchenette and sunny aspect is a great room to hire for your celebration. There are also 2 other rooms used by our local groups and available for hire for activities, meetings and conferences

Our facilities team are ready to welcome you back - please contact them for more info on our facilities and hire prices

St Luke's Centre, Pendle Rd, Duston, NN5 6JB

Contact Pete, George, Andreea or Dan on 01604 583626

Bookings: facilities@duston-pc.gov.uk

General enquiries: office@duston-pc.gov.uk

Venue:

St Luke's Centre

Contact:

facilities@duston-pc.gov.uk

PRACTICES

ST LUKE'S PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Did you know?

Contrary to local myth St Luke's Primary Care Centre has only ever been one GP practice. In the early days, the surgery worked over two sites, one at Southfield Road and the other site on the Harlestone Road. In November 2012, both sites were moved into the new purpose-built premises, where we are to this day.

• In the last 3 months the surgery has received 66,156 telephone calls into the practice and has issued 23,457 prescriptions.
• St Luke's Primary Care Centre currently has 38 clinical members of staff; this is made up of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Doctors, First Contact Physiotherapists, Health Care Assistants, Nurses, Paramedic, Phlebotomist and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

The surgery also has 36 non-clinical members of staff consisting of Admin, Prescription Team, Reception, Secretaries and a Site Supervisor.

DUSTON DENTAL PRACTICE

ICE DENTAL

PUNCH OPTICIANS

CARE HOMES

TIMKEN GRANGE

TEMPLEMORE

OAK LODGE

SCHOOLS

THE DUSTON SCHOOL

MILLWAY

ELDEAN

CHILTERN

HOPPING HILL

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

VARIOUS

There really is something for everyone to do in Duston. Over 50 regular groups operate from our centres, the church rooms and the village hall. Many of these groups have been established in the village for years and there are always new ones popping up too.

Here is a selection - what do you fancy joining?

ART | CAMERA CLUB | COMPUTER SKILLS| GARDENING | HISTORY | WI | AMATEUR DRAMATICS | BRIDGE | YOGA | OVER 55'S BALLET | KARATE | DUSTON RAMBLERS | TOWNS WOMEN'S GUILD | INDOOR BOWLS | PILATES |

For more details click HERE

Venue:

Duston Village

Contact:

SEE GROUPS FOR DETAILS

We are so lucky in Duston to have a shop or business for just about everything. We also have a choice of areas to shop in!

Why not support local where you can by visiting the wealth of shops on MALVERN GROVE. Situated just off Chiltern Avenue you can grab the basics on your way past and catch the last post.

Here are just some of the types of shop you can find but do check out our directory for more information by clicking the title link.

PHARMACY | NEWSAGENT | TAKE AWAY FOOD | POST OFFICE & GENERAL STORE |

Venue:

Malvern Grove, Duston

Contact:

see directory for details

Formerly the site of the old British Timken Sports & Social Club, DUSTON SPORTS CENTRE was taken on by Duston Parish Council and rebuilt to include a gym and sports centre for local people. It also has a cafe/bar and conference room that can be hired out.

The centre is managed by Northants Leisure Trust and has a great selection of classes and activities for all ages and abilities. Membership allows you to use other centres within the trilogy group.

Duston Parish Council regularly work in partnership with the staff who give us tremendous support at our Duston Fun Day.

You can find out more on this link HERE

Venue:

Duston Sports Centre

Contact:

01604 838333

We have saved the best till last.

What a fabulous bunch you are!

Many of you have lived your whole life in this village and some are newcomers. Duston has seen massive growth over the past 50 years and often boundaries are blurred with us being so integrated with our neighbours in Upton, Dallington and Sixfields.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting us at our events and for the efforts made right across the village for Duston, Northampton and East Midlands in Bloom competitions.

We also want to encourage you to keep up the amazing support that you give to our shopkeepers, our schools, our businesses, our village and say a BIG THANK YOU to all the teachers, teaching assistants & staff & healthcare workers who nurture, educate and care for us.

Without you all we wouldn't be Duston!

Today is all about YOU so feel proud of yourself and the village you live in.

SO...

What do you love about Duston? - Tell us

What would you like to see in the village? - Show us

Would you like to be more involved? - How?

Do you have a lovely Duston story ? - Share it with us

Do you have a photo of the village that best expresses what Duston represents? - Send us it

Have you enjoyed celebrating our village? - Give us feedback

Get in touch - we would love to hear from you;

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk

Venue:

Duston

Contact:

bcdm@duston-pc.gov.uk