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  • Have your say on development of touring field

    Have your say on development of touring field

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🚧 Planning Application Update: 70 New Units on the Old Touring Field 🚧 You should have all received a letter from Basildon Council about ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Jun 25
  • Wednesday DVD Sale

    Wednesday DVD Sale

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    ☕🎲 This Wednesday – DVDs for Charity! 🎲☕ Alongside the usual coffee morning and bingo, we’ll have over 200 DVDs on display in...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • This Sunday lunchtime music

    This Sunday lunchtime music

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎶 Reminder: Just a few days left to get your tickets! 🎶 Ian Gallaher is back this Sunday, 8th June, after stealing the show last year wit...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • Office Holiday

    Office Holiday

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🚨 Heads Up! 🚨 Lisa will be on holiday from Thursday, 5th June, returning on Monday, 16th June. The office will remain open as usual, with ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • Quiz Night Friday 6 June

    Quiz Night Friday 6 June

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🧠 Quiz Night Alert! This Friday, 6th June 🧠 Join us for an evening of questions with this month’s Quizmaster, Kevin Butler! 📅 Dat...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • New Homes On Touring Field

    New Homes On Touring Field

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We were surprised to see the planning application from Regency dropping on doormats. Gary and I will be conducting a thorough review of thi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 30 May 25
  • Updates for Dunton Park!

    Updates for Dunton Park!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Ongoing Improvements Fresh plants have arrived, and over the coming days, you'll start seeing them popping up on site. Next week, con...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Sneak Peek at Proposed New Houses

    Sneak Peek at Proposed New Houses

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Curious about how the new houses adjacent to our site might look if planning permission is granted? We’ve printed off some artist&rsqu...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Summer Street Party Approved!

    Summer Street Party Approved!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Plans are in motion for a summer street party in the office park under a marquee! We were asked to carry out a risk assessment. We did that ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • New Insurance, New Opportunities

    New Insurance, New Opportunities

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The association now has its own insurance policy, which means we can now run line dance lessons—something the hall’s previous co...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Coming up in the club

    Coming up in the club

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Last-minute reminders! Cake & Cuppa for Charity! Pop down to the hall tomorrow (Thursday) from 11am to 2pm for a lovely slic...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 21 May 25
  • CCTV

    CCTV

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    CCTV has now been installed at the gate so this is now recording people entering the site. It has already been noted how quite a few people...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 17 May 25
  • Planning application for 375 homes

    Planning application for 375 homes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Basildon council has received a planning application for 375 new homes, an early years childcare facility and sports pitches on the land sur...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • Pond refurb

    Pond refurb

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re pleased to say we have a date for work to revamp the pond. Contractors have confirmed they will start on Tuesday 27 May

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • Events coming up

    Events coming up

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Coming up in the club … Thursday 22 May - Afternoon Tea in aid of Breast Cancer charity Friday 23 May - Live Music ‘Keeley Sm...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • VE DAY Thanks

    VE DAY Thanks

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thank you to everyone who came along to our VE Day celebrations. We hope you enjoyed the day of 1940s music, memorabilia, singalongs and pe...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • VE Day at Dunton

    VE Day at Dunton

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Next Thursday 8 May is VE Day afternoon tea. ❗We are setting up a table of memorabilia so if you have anything from that period and wouldn&...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Thanking my fellow committee members

    Thanking my fellow committee members

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thanks to everyone who came to race night. What a busy one that was but all went smoothly thanks to all who help out. We don't like to ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Line Dancing

    Line Dancing

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Some residents have asked if the Residents Association can run line dance classes and luckily we also have a few residents who do line danc...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Dunton is starting to look summery

    Dunton is starting to look summery

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    You will have noticed the grounds staff re-painting and replanting around the site and it's looking great. They're working their wa...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Last tickets for Romford Dogs

    Last tickets for Romford Dogs

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We have a handful of tickets left for Romford Dogs afternoon on Tuesday 14 October. Ticket includes a return coach, 3-course lunch and tote...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Free Fire Safety Checks

    Free Fire Safety Checks

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Might be of use to some on site. Essex Fire are doing free home safety visits to any Essex resident with free smoke alarms (supplied and fi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Sunday afternoon cabaret

    Sunday afternoon cabaret

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're all very excited to announce the start of something new. Sunday afternoon cabarets in the hall. If successful we'll ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Apr 25
  • The new committee

    The new committee

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thanks to everyone who came to our AGM in March and elected your new committee. We can confirm the new line up for the coming year is - Ga...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 25
  • Welcome Laurie Gould

    Welcome Laurie Gould

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    In view of all the help Laurie does for the helping hands team, we have co-opted him onto our committee. Laurie is an unsung hero but just l...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 25
  • Romford Dogs Day Trip

    Romford Dogs Day Trip

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re organising an afternoon at the dogs on Tuesday 14 October. Ticket includes a return coach, 3-course lunch and tote betting faci...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 25
  • This week in the club

    This week in the club

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Coming up this week ... Monday 31 March - Learn to Draw class. 6.30pm to 8pm in the hall. Free but must book a space. Friday 4 April - Bi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 30 Mar 25
  • New 'Events' Page

    New 'Events' Page

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    You can now click on our menu and find we've added a new 'events' page with all that's coming up in the club. You can even...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 30 Mar 25
  • Free Drawing Class

    Free Drawing Class

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    One of our residents Tony is an artist and he's kindly offered his services. Please book your space for a free beginners/improvers draw...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 25
  • Book Swap

    Book Swap

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Have you ever been in our library room? It's had a refresh and tidy up. Why not pop in today. Lots of new books and the addition of some...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 25
  • Coming to events on your own?

    Coming to events on your own?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Some people have said they feel uncomfortable about coming to events in the hall because they come on their own and they're not sure abo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 25
  • VE Day

    VE Day

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're looking for a veteran who'd be willing to give a brief talk/share stories at VE Day on 8th May. In return we'd donate to t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 25
  • Live Music this Friday

    Live Music this Friday

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Live Duo MONKIES WEDDING this Friday 21 March Tickets now on sale from - Sheila at 26 Orchard View. Lynda at 3 Meadow View. £10 eac...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 25
  • New Development

    New Development

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We have had a few people visit us (and it was raised as a question at our AGM) about the expected new development on the fields surrounding ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 25
  • New Committee 2025

    New Committee 2025

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Gary Peckham - Chair James Hailes - Secretary Sheila Hobman - Tresurer Lynda Gould, Sharon Stapleton, Sheila Mead, Mick Hilton, Harry Lowth...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 25
  • Thanks for £1,299.57

    Thanks for £1,299.57

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    In the last 12 months, the association has given £1,299.57 in charitable donations, including MacMillian Basildon Baby Care St L...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 25
  • The Pond

    The Pond

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We have been fighting to get the pond restored because Royale totally neglacted it. When Regency took over 11 months ago, they agreed to st...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 25
  • Plants and Shrubs

    Plants and Shrubs

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Over the coming weeks you should see groundsmen planting existing flowerbeds and new planters around the site. Some have already been done a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 25
  • Message from the Chair before the AGM

    Message from the Chair before the AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Update from the Chair As you know we didn't have sufficient nominations to go to the AGM next week and form a committee. Therefore ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 25
  • AGM 11 March housekeeping notes

    AGM 11 March housekeeping notes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’ve been asked just to clarify the set up for the AGM next Tuesday 11 March. 6.15pm - doors open The meeting is only for members ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 25
  • £75 to GOSH

    £75 to GOSH

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    At our quiz nights we don't look to make a profit and quizmasters choose a favourite charity to donate any surplus to. Last month Lynda...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • Different emergency number this weekend

    Different emergency number this weekend

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Lisa our site manager is having a well deserved short break. Accordingly, the emergency out-of-hours phone service will be handled by Sharo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • New committee members

    New committee members

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Don't forget, last shout for anyone who'd like to consider joining the committee from March 2025. Nominations close on 28th February...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • Work being done on site

    Work being done on site

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    When Regency took over this site (and 25 others) there were a mountain of legacy issues left over from the previous owners who did very litt...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 25
  • Pitch Fee Tribunal Update

    Pitch Fee Tribunal Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    To those who disputed last year's piutch fee and asked us to represent them. We negotiated a deal to avoid going to court again this ye...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 25
  • New Houses

    New Houses

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Vistry Developers are planning to submit a formal planning application to build 380 new homes on the land surrounding our site. The only ext...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 25
  • We need you!

    We need you!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    AGM Tuesday 11 March Thanks to all my fellow committee members who’ve given up their time and worked tirelessly to help residents and...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 25
  • Gates - Extra ways to open

    Gates - Extra ways to open

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    There's another convenient way to open the gates and most people say it's like magic. If you store the phone number for the gates o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 25
  • Committee Nominations

    Committee Nominations

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A final reminder. Our AGM is fast approuching. At an AGM all current committee members stand down and members have to elect a new committe...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Feb 25
  • Dunton on site Library room

    Dunton on site Library room

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thank to whoever left a donation books for the library. Much appreciated. The library is open Wednesday and Thursday daytimes in the winte...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Feb 25