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On Tuesday 11th February
Martyn our Operations Manager & Shana the Mobility Shop Manager were invited to take part in a walking tour of the Palace of Westminster with two members of Daventry MP Stuart Andrews team, Sarah & Emma.
Which included:
Westminster Hall, the ancient hall at the heart of the Palace where Parliament first sat and where many historic events have taken place
The House of Lords, including the Royal Throne
The Queen's Robing Room, Royal Gallery and many other fascinating parts of the Palace of Westminster
Unfortunately, they could not see inside The House of Commons as it was in use
Also joining the group were representatives from Northamptonshire Community Foundation, Food for Thought Daventry & Miranda Wixon one of the Deputy Lieutenants of Northamptonshire.
After lunch they went sightseeing, and took a few photos of the day.They both enjoyed the day in London and want to Thank everyone for making this happen.
DACT’s 30th Anniversary Party - 27th Sept 2024
On Friday 27th September we Celebrated DACT’S 30th Anniversary year of Serving Daventry & District with Transport & Mobility Needs, with Past & Present Staff & Volunteers at the ARC cinema.
Phil Houston, DACT’S CEO, would like to say a special thank you to The H M Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire James Saunders Watson, who is the Honorary President of DACT, and who opened our event.
Daventry Town Mayor Cllr Karen Tweedale for Judging our Colouring Competition & announcing the Guess the name of the Teddy winner.
The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew Conservative MP for Daventry giving us a speech about volunteering.
To Malcolm (Workshop volunteer), David (Car driver volunteer) & Jess (Minibus Driver volunteer) who all gave a short talk about Volunteering with DACT
Rob Kinning the founder of DACT and past CEO who also gave a short speech about the starting of DACT 30 years ago. ARC cinema for the use of the function room
DID YOU KNOW
Our Car Scheme has been taking the people of Daventry district, who are over 65 or with a mobility issues, to medical appointments for 30yrs
Our affiliated groups have been hiring our minibus for 29yrs
Our DACT Days out have been doing trips for 11 years
Our DACT Shop celebrated being open for 23yrs and our shop extension for 4yrs.
Our Weekly Free DTC Daventry Town Community Bus (formerly Dial-a-Ride) has been running for 17yrs.
Our Mobility Repairs Workshop has been Repairing & Servicing Mobility Equipment for 9 yrs
Here are a few photos from our 30th celebration. ‘Photos taken by David Kennedy/Place Images’.
In Celebration of DACT’S 30th Anniversary
On Friday 27th September a Prunus white Flowering Cherry Tree was planted in New Street Park, close to the Reflection Garden. By Rob Kinning the founder of DACT and past CEO with the help of Martyn, DACT’S Operations Manager, & Shana, DACT’S Mobility Shop Manager.
‘Photos taken by David Kennedy/Place Images’.
Tribute to our former Honorary President David Laing
DACT would like to pay tribute to former Lord-Lieutenant David Laing who has sadly passed away.
David was the Honorary President of DACT for 5 years until 2020, and he was also the Lord Lieutenant of Northants when he presented DACT with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Our thoughts are with his family.
Volunteer Christmas Drop-In Day - 2022
“It was great to see around 70 people at the drop in day on Thursday 15th December 2022 celebrating the wonderful work they all do in support of many vulnerable people in our community. It is always a great event in the DACT calendar, which gives volunteers who have never met the chance to catch up and also to get a sense of what they are part.
There was a great buzz about the place, with plenty of food, laughter and raffle ticket winners! We must say a HUGE thank you to ARC Cinema Daventry for their generosity yesterday in hosting this event and providing a wonderful environment for us to celebrate in. DACT is also the charity they have chosen to support this year and we have been overwhelmed by their fundraising efforts. THANK YOU!” - Phil Houston | CEO
🥳DACT 2 Time Winners - CTA Awards🥳
On Tuesday 12th November 2019, the Community Transport Association held their annual national awards ceremony at Hotel Football in Manchester, and thanks to your votes, DACT came away with the top prize in the "Community Transport Association Photo Competition."
But not only that, our very own Dennis Clayton was awarded “Volunteer of the Year.” This National award was given to Dennis for being an incredibly dedicated volunteer since 2007. In that time he has taken on the role of driver, MiDAS Trainer, cleaner, ambassador, trustee, vice chair and chair of the board. "In short, he is a full-time and overtime volunteer." (Rob Kinning - Chief Executive)
The Ritz
Tuesday 5th November was the first of our 3 DACT Days Out trips for afternoon tea at the Ritz in London!
The feedback received has been nothing short of fantastic - and we are thinking of putting the same trip on a future brochure - so book it in fast when it comes!
Here are a few photos snapped by one of the passengers, Beverley:
DACT’s 25th Anniversary Party - 14th July 2019
On Sunday 14th July, we celebrated DACT's 25th anniversary. So many faces who have contributed to the quarter-century gathered together to recognise the difference all the volunteers have made in their community. We ate together, enjoyed some live music and reminisced all afternoon - and we loved every minute! Here are a few photos to mark the occasion. Special thank you to the Mercure Hotel in Daventry for hosting us so well, the Good Loaf for providing the wonderful food, and to John Bowman and the band for bringing such a great sound!
