A BRAND NEW LOOK FOR OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE
As part of the re-launch of the Community Centre, it has been re-named The Dipton Jubilee Centre.
This recognises how the original building came into being as well as appreciating how local residents refer to it as the ‘Jubilee Centre’. The Centre sports a brand new identity, which will become synonymous with not only the Centre but also with the local community.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meet the board of trustees at The Dipton Jubilee Centre:
KAREN DODDS, CHAIRPERSON
Having been born and brought up in Dipton, Karen has a deep rooted fondness of the village and its people. Previously working as a ‘Saturday girl’ in Lestryne’s Salon as a 13 year old, a few years later when the salon was at risk of closure Karen bought it. Now Karen’s Salon employs 4 full time and 3 part time staff! Karen is committed to improving the village and is proud to have helped save the Community Centre.
DAPHNE OLIVER
Daphne is Dipton through and through having been born in the village and lived here for 49 years. Previously a nurse for 39 years Daphne opened The Hungry Caterpillar greengrocers in 2010. In 2013 when the village Post Office was at risk of closure she agreed to incorporate it into her shop. Daphne is passionate about Dipton and is quite rightly proud that she saved the Post Office, and is part of the team that has also saved the Community Centre from closure.
ROB BROTHERSTON, TREASURER
MARGARET RICHARDSON
LORRAINE RAINE, SECRETARY
Lorraine was born in Dipton and has lived in the village for most of her life including attending playgroup at the Community Centre as a child! Lorraine is a beauty therapist and manages her sister’s salon in the village. She is no stranger to charity work having held voluntary roles with the WRVS and the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre. Lorraine loves the village and says it is wonderful to see the community spirit come alive at fundraising events for the Centre.
Catherine Chirnside
Catherine has been involved in promoting Dipton Community for many years and has enjoyed being part of the team to save the Community Centre. She lives in the village and is involved with various groups and activities for the people of Dipton. Catherine wants to see the Community Centre become even better and for it to be a great resource for all of the village to use and benefit from.
Graham Sinclair
Having lived in Dipton for over 10 years, Scotsman Graham has vast experience of community projects and the workings of charity and public organisations. A retired civil engineer Graham is overseeing much of the refurbishment work going on behind the scenes at the Centre.
MARGARET ANDERSON
Our Coffee Morning Coordinator.
KEITH HALL - CARETAKER
Keith is a retired HGV Driver, who lives in the village with his family. He goes out of his way to be helpful and accommodating.
