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DABD Officially Supported By Barking and Dagenham Lottery
Barking and Dagenham Lottery supports DABD
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DABD founder awarded Freedom of the borough
DABD's founder, Lesley Hawes, was awarded Freedom Of The Borough on Thursday by the Mayor of Barking & Dagenham
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Kids Patch Club makes impact on Youth Parade
DABD's Kids Patch Club wins support from locals
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