Welcome to Dunshalt

Dunshalt is a small but lively village, with lots going on for all ages. You'll find news and information about upcoming events right here. Explore the website a little further to find out about the history of the village as well as full information about all aspects of community life today. Sign up to our newsletter (at the bottom of this page) to get all the latest information.

  • Village Hall

    Village Hall

    The Village Hall was built in 1841 by Dunshalt Mutual Improvement Society at a time when the village was expanding rapidly.
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  • Defibrillator

    Defibrillator

    A highly successful fundraising effort enabled the community to adopt the disused village telephone box, purchase and install a defibrillator.
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  • Dunshalt in Bloom

    Dunshalt in Bloom

    Every year a dedicated group of volunteers plant and maintain plots and planters around the village, making it a beautiful place to live.
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  • Community Garden

    Community Garden

    Maintained by community volunteers, the garden provides a haven of peace and tranquillity with only the sound of children playing for company.
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  • Village Playpark

    Village Playpark

    The village park is very popular with both villagers and those from further afield due to its secluded location and wide open spaces.
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  • Community Woodland

    Community Woodland

    Take a short walk through the fields or along the banks of the River Eden to our Community Woodland - a local haven for wild birds and flowers.
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  • The 100 Club

    The 100 Club is a small lottery which supports village life, such as Dunshalt in Bloom, Defibrillator maintenance and children's Christmas Party.
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  • Ferguson Trust

    Ferguson Trust

    Seniors in the village benefit from a trust established by a former village resident. If you are state pension age you need to be on the beneficiary list.
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Latest News and Upcoming Events

  • Playpark Update

    Playpark Update

    We can finally say that we have a NEW PLAY PARK. The diggers moved out and the inspectors came in last week and gave their seal of approval. The park is now available for community use once...
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  • Hall Refurbishment

    Hall Refurbishment

    Over the summer the Hall has undergone a significant transformation. The floor was badly damaged, the decor was a dated 'hospital green', the curtains and photo frames round the walls were...
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  • Hall Roof

    Hall Roof

    The south facing Hall roof has been causing problems for a number of years, and nearly every winter we've had tiles broken or dislodged, causing significant water ingress issues. We were...
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Upcoming Events

13 Jul
Voice Howff Choir
Date 13.07.2025 15:00 - 17:00
15 Jul
Pilates
15.07.2025 18:00 - 19:00
17 Jul
Yoga
17.07.2025 14:00 - 15:15
18 Jul
Stretch and Relax
18.07.2025 19:00 - 20:30
22 Jul
Pilates
22.07.2025 18:00 - 19:00
24 Jul
Yoga
24.07.2025 14:00 - 15:15
24 Jul
Book Club
24.07.2025 19:00 - 21:30
27 Jul
Voice Howff Choir
27.07.2025 15:00 - 17:00

Events Calendar

Village Activities

There's a lot goes on in the village despite its small size. Here are some of the regular and occasional events that ensure there is always something to do or or to look forward to.

Village Fete
Village Fete
The Village Fete takes place in August every year, whatever the weather! It is one of the longest running events in the calendar, with photos elsewhere on the website dating back to 1941.
Duck Race
Lollipop Race
The Duck Race is an annual favourite which heralds the start of Fete weekend, A large crowd of villagers lines the bridge parapet to cheer on their ducks and lollipop sticks in the race to the line.
Family Ceilidh
Family Ceilidh

The Family Ceilidh takes place during Fete weekend and is always an extremely popular, sell out event with the emphasis being firmly on ensuring the whole family can get involved.
Childrens' Xmas Party
Xmas Party
The childrens' Xmas party is a highlight for all the young people in the village. After Santa has delivered presents and gone on his way there is an afternoon of food, fun and games for everyone.
Author Evenings
Author Evening
Author evenings featuring best selling authors such as Gail Honeyman and James Oswald are extremely popular, sell out events giving villagers a chance to hear first hand about their writing.
Involving Young People
Painting The Pots
Young people have lots of opportunities to take part in village life, including painting the chimney pots which now adorn the Community Garden and planting hedgerow shrubs in the park.
Recreational Activities
IPilates
The Village Hall is popular as a host to a range of recreational activities and classes including Pilates, Yoga, Stretch and Relax, Art, Guides, Sound Bath and Choir.
Jubilee Picnic
Jubilee Picnic
A fantastic day out to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but also a super excuse for villagers to get together for a great post pandemic family afternoon out.
Quiz Night
Quiz nights are ever popular and the Playpark Fund Quiz Night proved no different. Sold out weeks in advance with contestants of all ages, raising funds for our fantastic new playpark.
Band Night
A fantastic foot stomping, back slapping evening featuring local band Bruach. Sold out many weeks in advance, raising funds for the redevelopment of the village playpark.
Halloween
Every year a village resident decorates and opens his scary, spooky Halloween garden for the enjoyment of local children (and adults!), with donations in aid of charity.

Village Memories

In this section we have a selection of photos supplied by village residents recalling their memories of the village during the 20th century.

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Dunshalt in Bloom