Dunstable Town Council

18/06/2026

https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/news/dunstable-live-returns-with-queens-of-sound/
Town Centre News by Annette Clynes

Share this post: Posted on 16 June 2026 Celebrate summer at Dunstable Live as it returns to Grove House Gardens on Saturday 27 June, bringing six hours of live entertainment, family activities and community spirit to the heart of Dunstable. This year’s theme is Queens of Sound, celebrating some of...

18/06/2026

Street Food Heroes RETURNS TO ASHTON SQUARE TONIGHT!🌮🍔
📍 Ashton Square, Dunstable
📅 Thursday 18 June
⏰ 4 pm to 9 pm

Join us on Ashton Square for a hugely popular community event featuring a fantastic selection of street food traders serving flavours from around the world.
✨ What to expect:
BB PIZZA - pizza
The Crispy Duck Rotisserie - duck wraps & loaded fries
Gyro World - Greek gyros
Hyderabadi Dhaba - Indian
Jerk chicken man - Caribbean
Maya Street Food - Korean
Monami Eat - Vietnamese
Oh So Dough - Doughnuts
Wilson's Street Food - beef & pork rolls

🍹 Drinks by Banquet Inn Bars
🎶 Live DJ
☀️ Outdoor seating
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
❤️ Great community vibes

Come early, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening filled with delicious food and good times.

18/06/2026

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Join us this Sunday 21 June for a fantastic afternoon of live music, sunshine, and quality time with Dad.

Pack a picnic, grab your picnic blanket and come enjoy the sounds of traditional brass bands —completely FREE!

Here is our fantastic line-up for the day:
🎵 12 noon – RAF Halton Area Voluntary Band
🎵 2.30 pm – Dunstable Salvation Army Band

You can also enjoy our on-site tea and coffee concession facilitated by the Rotary Club of Dunstable and find out more about what they do.

We can’t wait to welcome you all! ☀️👋

17/06/2026

STREET FOOD HEROES RETURNS TO ASHTON SQUARE! 🌮🍔
📍 Ashton Square, Dunstable
📅 Thursday 18 June
⏰ 4 pm to 9 pm
Get ready for another fantastic evening of incredible food, cold drinks and great vibes as Street Food Heroes returns to the heart of Dunstable!
Join us on Ashton Square for a hugely popular community event featuring a fantastic selection of street food traders serving flavours from around the world.
✨ What to expect:

BB PIZZA - pizza
The Crispy Duck Rotisserie - duck wraps & loaded fries
Gyro World - Greek gyros
Hyderabadi Dhaba - Indian
Jerk chicken man - Caribbean
Maya Street Food - Korean
Monami Eat - Vietnamese
Oh So Dough - Doughnuts
Wilson's Street Food - beef & pork rolls
🍹 Drinks by Banquet Inn Bars
🎶 Live DJ
☀️ Outdoor seating
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
❤️ Great community vibes
Come early, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening filled with delicious food and good times.

17/06/2026

📍 Join us on The Square - Today ( Wednesday 17 June) for Bites on The Square!
We’re excited to welcome Bean and Bake, who’ll be bringing some amazing shakes and delicious cheesecakes to The Square 🍰🥤
And don’t forget Ah Ahh Spud, serving up tasty jacket potatoes with a variety of delicious fillings 🥔✨
We also have The Donut Palace -The place for hot fresh donuts. Hot & cold drinks. Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Slushy, IceLollies, Chocolate bar, Toys and More
Belna & Grill will also be joing us with traditional Trinidadian food
Come along, grab some great food, We can’t wait to see you there!

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

☀️ What a fantastic day in Grove House Gardens! Tuesday (16 June), our Youth & Community Team had the absolute pleasure of hosting the Big Lunch for 175 over 65 Dunstable residents.

The atmosphere was fantastic thanks to a brilliant line-up of live music that kept everyone entertained:
• George Anthony kicked things off with an incredible set of classic Soul, Motown, R&B, and Disco hits.

• The Wilsons Show kept the energy high with their signature 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll, soul, Motown, and country tunes, alongside crowd-pleasing favourites from Elvis, Grease, and Dirty Dancing.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us, and a huge shoutout to the team for organising such a brilliant event to bring our community together! 🥪🍰✨

Dunstable Town Council would like to also thank our event sponsor Good Life Sorted, all Dunstable Town Council staff, the Amazon Volunteers, Event Production Live, photography: John Chatterley - Community,Tesco Extra Dunstable, businesses who donated towards the raffle and all the brilliant organisations who provided vital information to residents on the day; Good Life Sorted, The Chatty Cafe Scheme UK, Age UK Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Central Bedfordshire Council Community Safety Team.

16/06/2026

Your wheelbarrow garden doesn't need to be complicated.

Think:
🍯 A Hunny Pot overflowing with flowers
🥕 Rabbit's vegetable garden
🌧️ Eeyore's gloomy place
🐯 Bright orange and black blooms inspired by Tigger
🌳 The Hundred Acre Wood brought to life

Remember, we're looking for creations inspired by A.A. Milne's original stories as we celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Could your wheelbarrow be one of this year's winners?

Register your interest today:
📧 [email protected]
Scan the QR code

16/06/2026

🌿 Middle Row Markets – Saturday 20 June 🌿

Join us for a fantastic day at Middle Row Markets on Saturday 20 June, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.

Come and explore a wonderful selection of local crafts, food stalls, and handmade goodies, all in a friendly community atmosphere.

🎉😎FREE Father's Day crafts for children to take home.
🛍️ Traders joining us:
• Giadas Café
• NVA Gifts
• Bread on the Rise
• Sweet Chimney Cake
• Pocket Money Toys
• Men in Sheds
• 3D printed
Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, enjoying delicious food, or simply spending time with friends and family, there’s something for everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛

16/06/2026

Our next FREE event is just around the corner! Join us for Sunday Concerts on 21 June in Grove House Gardens (LU6 1NF)

🎶 Come along, show your support and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live music.

We look forward to welcoming:
🎷12 noon - RAF Halton Area Voluntary Band
🎷2.30 pm - Dunstable Salvation Army Band

Limited seating is available or feel free to bring your own. Enjoy our on-site tea and coffee concession facilitated by the Rotary Club of Dunstable and find out more about what they do.