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Revitalising Dunstable
Christmas Greetings from Christ Church Dunstable!
“The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people”.
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Luke 2:10
What is the best gift you have ever received?
Over the years, I have received many gifts. Toys as a little child, body washas a teenager, and now - as a dad - those much-needed socks.
In my youth, I remember pouring over the mighty Argos catalogue; circling items I’d seen on telly and folding over the corners of pages in the hope that my parents would notice them. As a child waiting hopefully, there is often an electrifying feeling of expectancy in the run up to Christmas.
But how often do those gifts live up to the hype of the ads? One of the greatest examples of pushing the boundaries of advertising truth may well be the now vintage ‘Evel Knievel’ series of stunt toys. Scan the QR code to relive the excitement of ‘70s advertising. While the toy may well have been an exciting one, it just couldn’t live up to the feats seen on the advert, leaving expectant recipients deflated and disappointed.
Advertising is often designed to present the best possible outcomes of products, but it is always a joy when the thing you’ve purchased ACTUALLY lives up to the commercial!
Over Christmas, churches around the globe will be celebrating and retelling the story of the birth of Jesus. Of how God stepped down out of heaven to live the perfect life, one that we never could, to give over that life at Easter to repair the damaged relationship between the Creator God and us, the people who turned away from him.
The message of Christmas is one of hope, of peace, of reconciliation, and of joy! It promises forgiveness and wholeness to the person who is burdened by failings, guilt, or past hurt. It offers contentment in life! BUT THAT’S NOT ALL (as the ads proclaim); it promises security for eternity as we are welcomed into God’s loving embrace now and after death.
Is it too good to be true? Is it like seeing Evel Knievel’s stunt bike flipping and soaring through the air on TV but falling sadly short in real life?
When shopping online, what is the first thing you do when deciding on which product to buy? You check the reviews to see if it’s any good. The Bible is full of such reviews. Real people who received that life-changing gift of Jesus. And there are millions of Christians around the world, today, who can say that it is true, some of whom live in the Dunstable area.
It doesn’t mean that life suddenly has no problems, but it does mean that we are not alone in life or in death because Jesus, the Son of God, was given at Christmas so that normal people like us might have true joy. Get in touch or join us at Christmas to find out more about this wonderful gift that God offers you. Warmly, Steve Neal
Pastor to the Community
Dunstable Middle Row Market wins NABMA Small Market Achievement Award!
The twice monthly market has been recognised in the Small Market category by the National Association of British Market Authorities.
On Thursday 27 October 2022, Dunstable Town Council’s Middle Row Market was awarded the Small Market Achievement Award at the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) 2022 Conference and AGM. The award was collected by the Town Council’s Town Centre Manager, Annette Clynes, who organises and leads on the markets in Dunstable.
Middle Row Market is held on the second and third Saturday of every month in The Square and along Middle Row. The market features local crafters, artisans, and food makers. Since the pandemic, Town Centre Manager Annette has been working hard to build up the market and source more independent traders and businesses. This hard work all paid off on 27 October when Middle Row Market was awarded the Small Market Achievement Award.
Councillor Peter Hollick, Chair of the Dunstable Town Council Community Services Committee,stated: “Dunstable Town Council has been committed to finding the right formula for markets in Dunstable for several years, and whilst this hasn’t been an easy task, we have never given up; the award from National Association of British Market Authorities has provided evidenced this. Creating an interesting market offer for shoppers and traders alike has been a focus over recent years, with the Town Council investing in time and resources, which has seen our Middle Row markets grow from just a couple of stalls to now over 30 stalls at peak season. Traders and shoppers alike are choosing to come to Dunstable and this is something that should be celebrated, so to receive this national recognition and the award for Market Achievement (small market) is absolutely marvellous.”
Dunstable Town Council are once again holding the annual Twilight Market on Friday 9 December and Saturday 10 December from 3 pm to 8 pm, and on Sunday 11 December from 10am to 3pm. These markets will have special Christmas stalls, magical lights and free activities for families and children of all ages.
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Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust! every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 0808 301 9560 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!
These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Home Counties Loft Ladders come in.
The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
STARTER PACKAGE: Aluminium loft ladder, light plus 50 sqft boarding, fully CALL FREE: 0808 301 9560 • Loft Ladders • Hatches fitted in less than a day from £355 • Boarding • Insulation • Lights • Fully Guaranteed
watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust! every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Home use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 301 9560 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!
Counties Loft Ladders come in.
The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust!These days most homeowners suffer from every installation we a lack of storage space. carry out!’
So many precious items
that need to be kept So, if you want to make – but where to store it use of your loft space, all? That’s where Home call Jamie free on Counties Loft Ladders 301 9560 and he’ll be come in. happy to pop round and give you a no obligation The company, quote so you too can based locally, offers make use of your loft!homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
Need more storage space?
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watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders, Quality You Can Trust! These days most every installation we homeowners suffer from carry out!’ a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Home Counties Loft Ladders come in. So, if you want to make use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 301 9560 happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can The company, make use of your loft! based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
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watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust!These days most
homeowners suffer from
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Need more storage space?
INSTALL A LOFT LADDER
AND USE YOUR LOFT!
CALL FREE: 0808 301 9560
watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders, Quality You Can Trust! These days most every installation we homeowners suffer from carry out!’
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CALL FREE: 0808 301 9560
watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust!These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items every installation we carry out!’ that need to be kept So, if you want to make – but where to store it use of your loft space, all? That’s where Home call Jamie free on Counties Loft Ladders 301 9560 and he’ll be come in. happy to pop round and The company, based locally, offers homeowners the give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft! opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
Need more storage space?
INSTALL A LOFT LADDER
AND USE YOUR LOFT!
CALL FREE: 0808 301 9560
watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen, so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we get a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for
Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust! every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Home use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 301 9560 happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!
Counties Loft Ladders come in.
The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50sqft of boarding and a light - all fully fitted in less than a day from just £355! But it’s not just the affordability of the package that makes Home Counties Loft Ladders stand out, as manager Jamie Oakley explains: ‘Our
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Home Counties Loft Ladders,
Quality You Can Trust! every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, call Jamie free on 0808 301 9560 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!
