The heart of Ashington lies within its many community groups and sports clubs that bring residents together. On our website, you'll find a one-stop hub detailing these organisations' latest events, classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Get Involved in the Ashington Community
Do you lead a community group or sports club in Ashington? Promote your organisation's offerings by emailing the details to sharon.parmley@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk. We welcome events, classes, meetings, and ways for new members to join. By working together, we can showcase everything that makes the Ashington community special.
From our website, you can visit other websites by following links to such external sites. While we strive to provide only quality links to useful and ethical websites, we have no control over the content and nature of these 3rd party websites.
The links to other websites do not imply a recommendation for all the content found on these sites. Site owners and content may change without notice and may occur before we have the opportunity to remove a link which may have gone 'bad'. To report an issue with any of the links below contact 01670 624520 or email clerk@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Age UK Northumberland has launched a new scams prevention and support programme for older people in Northumberland.
The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group, will help to prevent older people from falling for scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will also provide support to older fraud victims recovering after an incident.
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, which can have a serious emotional and financial impact, and can damage quality of life and wellbeing for many.
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the pandemic with criminals devising even more ways to target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means it’s even more vital to support those that may be at greater risk.
Amy Whyte, Head of Charitable Services and Operations at Age UK Northumberland said: “We’re really pleased to be launching the Age UK Scams Prevention and Support Programme across Northumberland. Scams can have a devastating effect on older victims - in England and Wales an older person becomes a victim of fraud every 40 seconds, which is over 800,000 older people every year. This shows us just how important this programme is to try and keep the older people in Northumberland as safe as possible when it comes to financial crime.”
To find out more about Age UK Northumberland’s Scams Prevention and Support Programme, please visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/, or contact us on 01670 784 800.
u3a is a UK wide organisation that provides the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.
Benefits of joining u3a
Joining your local u3a is a great way to find and develop new interests and make friends in a relaxed environment. It doesn’t cost much to join a u3a near where you live, usually less than £15.
Reasons to join:
MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW THINGS & ENJOY LIFE
Ashington & District u3a recruits members from coast to countryside. Members hail from Ashington, Blyth, Ellington, Cramlington, Widdrington, Newbiggin By the Sea to name but a few.
The area has a long industrial history which is now commemorated at Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Blyth Battery and Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Our membership is growing and follows the ethos of u3a which is Learn, Laugh and Live. Our u3a gives people the opportunity to socialise, make friends and take up new interests at our monthly meetings and our many and varied interest groups.
Come along to one of our monthly meeting as a guest to find out what we are about and join our u3a to allow you to participate in any interest groups. Annual Membership Fee for 2023 is £13.
MONTHLY MEETING is held in the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Station Road, Ashington, on the Second Thursday of the month, 12:45 – 3:00 pm. There are speakers at each meeting covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members. Refreshments can be purchased giving time for a chat followed by monthly business.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Membership secretary Dave Walker using contact tab on our website here to get in touch or ring 07873 777806.
Are you interested in photography but do not feel you have confidence enough to go out and capture those fabulous images you want to claim as your own?
Come and join us for 3 complimentary evenings, meet our members and enjoy a coffee in a warm and friendly environment.
St Aidan’s Church Hall, Station Rd, Ashington, NE63 8AD
Meets Thursday nights 7pm – 9pm
At Ashington CKD we aim to teach this martial art as a practical and easy way to learn self-defence techniques that are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. It is an inclusive activity and even many with disabilities can participate and get much from the training.
Choi Kwang Do is a fun and exciting way to get and keep fit, to lose weight and firm up, to improve balance and coordination, to increase flexibility, to aid and improve concentration, as well as to promote longevity. This is done in a friendly, safe and fun learning environment.
We are now based at St. Andrew's Church Hall
For more information contact Richard Farrar on 07954578018 or visit our website at www.ashingtonckd.co.uk or find us on Facebook at Choi Kwang Do Ashington
Ashington Community Football Club play in the Northern League Division 1 and are based at Woodhorn Lane in the town. For information on the 'Colliers' visit the website.
Ashington Community Woodland parkrun is a free community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5km long and takes place every Saturday morning at 9am around the beautiful Ashington Community Woodland.
We meet at the stone circle at around 8.50am for a quick event brief. For more information, please follow our Facebook page; www.facebook.com/ashingtoncommunitywoodlandparkrun www.parkrun.org.uk/ashingtoncommunitywoodland Or if you would like to get involved in volunteering with us, please send us an email at; ashingtoncommunitywoodland@parkrun.com We would love to see you!
Ashington Cricket Club welcomes and look forwards to meeting new members who wish to develop their highest cricketing potential. Function Suite also available for hire.
01670 814 081 / ashingtoncricketclub
Ashington Hirst Running Club is a UK Athletics affiliated running club. We are based at Ashington Rugby Club, Ellington Road, Ashington , NE63 8TP.
Club regular sessions are:
Tuesday Run & Run/Walk Groups or Effort Session – 6.30pm
Thursday Run & Run/Walk Groups/Hill training or endurance run – 6.30pm
Friday Run Group – 6.30pm
We have lots of different sessions for all abilities from absolute beginner to more experienced runners.
More information is available on our website - http://www.ashingtonhirstrunningclub.co.uk
Ashington Leisure Centre provides a venue for a range of sporting activities including swimming, badminton, gymnastics, football, gym and spa. The town's library is also located at the Centre.
01670 622 130 / www.activenorthumberland.org.uk
Get Crafty at Ashington Library's Drop-In Group
Are you looking for a relaxing way to spend your Wednesday afternoons? Ashington Library hosts a fun, casual drop-in craft group every week from 1-2:30pm.
Bring along your latest knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch or any other crafting project you're working on. Enjoy the company of fellow crafters while you chat, stitch and get inspiration.
All levels from beginners to experts are welcome. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills, get advice, and make new friends.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served to fuel your creativity. So take a crafty break this Wednesday at Ashington Library's friendly craft group. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the Conversation at Tuesday Talking Table
Connect with others over a warm drink at Ashington Library's Tuesday Talking Table. Every Tuesday from 2-4pm, you're invited to come along for friendly chats, laughter and good company.
It's completely free to join this casual social group. Whether you want to meet new people, discuss the latest books or just enjoy an afternoon cuppa, the Talking Table welcomes one and all.
Don't worry if you're on your own - this is the perfect opportunity to make new friends. The conversation flows as freely as the tea and coffee, creating a warm atmosphere for socialising.
No need to book, simply drop in on Tuesdays between 2-4pm. The Talking Table is just one of the many ways Ashington Library brings the local community together. We look forward to welcoming you!
Discover Ashington Library's Fun Activities for Kids
Ashington Library has an incredible selection of books to spark every child's imagination. From picture books to chapter books, you'll find the perfect read to nurture a love of reading.
Join us every Saturday from 10am-12pm for Lego Club! Children can let their creativity run wild building amazing Lego creations. No booking required, just drop in. Please note that adult supervision is needed for children under 8 years old.
Little ones will love our Diddy Duplo Club on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am during term time. It's a great way for younger kids to enjoy building and playing with a variety of Duplo bricks. All are welcome at this free, interactive session.
Ashington Library offers far more than just books. With regular activities to engage children and nurture early learning, it's the perfect place for family fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
At Ashington we aim to give young people aged 10 to 17, an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment.
Through various activities and adventures, we learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline, honesty and how to be the best version of ourselves.
All volunteers have the opportunity to be part of a committee.
Visit https://www.sea-cadets.org/ashington for more information
Ashington Stroke Group supports people affected by stroke and their carers from Ashington and surrounding areas.
Speakers and activities are included along with social peer support.
This club meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Roundhouse, Age UK Ashington, NE63 9JZ.
Come along and have fun with us in our small and welcoming group. Sign up by following the link; Ashington Stroke Group | Stroke Association
Ashington Veterans and Elders institute hold open coffee mornings every first Saturday of every month.
They all run from 11am until 2pm. All food sold is home made. We hold a raffle on the day too.
We also sell items we produce to raise money for The NHS and for SAAFA and funds stay local. We sold garden flowers last year and this year we are selling garden butterflies.
We also have Queen's Platinum Jubilee events coming up later in the year, so watch this space.
Click here to visit the AVAEI Facebook Page
Click here to visit the AVAEI website
Ashington & District Male Voice (ADMVC) was founded in 1916 to give men in Southeast Northumberland and surrounding areas the opportunity to join a group, develop their singing skills and help to promote the value of male voice singing.
Being a member of the Choir can be fun, a great and rewarding social experience, developing long-standing friendships. It has also been proven that singing in a choir can have positive health benefits, both mental and physical. The Choir helps to address the issues of social inclusion for male voices and provides a source for camaraderie.
Individual members directly benefit, and any prospective new members who are attracted through our on-going recruitment drive. Members develop their confidence, presentation, self-esteem, stature and teamwork, as well as their musical skills.
Meet: Weekly on a Thursday between 7.00pm and 9.00pm at Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports and Welfare Centre, West Gordon Terrace, Stakeford, Northumberland, NE62 5UD
Contact: Kevin Lillie on Tel. No. 0783 728 2202 or info@ashingtonmalevoicechoir.org.uk
Website: www.ashingtonmalevoicechoir.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100064451569145
Emotional wellbeing support for parents and carers of children and young people in the trailblazer areas of Ashington, Bedlington, Hexham, Blyth or being home schooled.
Children and Young People have suffered massively due to the pandemic and restrictions which increases the pressure on parents - who are already going through a hard time at the moment, so please spread the word. This is time-limited, the funding is only available to run sessions this year, but hopefully, if the need is there those in charge will see that this sort of help is needed for longer than a year.
Northumberland has been selected as one of 25 Trailblazer areas to develop programmes that improve young people’s mental health and the ‘Be You’ team was created by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust and Northumberland County Council with the aim of offering emotional health and wellbeing support to children, young people and adults giving them access to information and services. Cygnus Support is part of this bigger team providing mental and emotional support at the earliest signs of needing help.
If you have any questions or want to talk to Amanda please call on 07377265036 or email amandasayers@cygnussupport.com; if you want to read more here’s the link to the Cygnus Be You web page Welcome to Cygnus Support and the NHS Trailblazers Be You web site Homepage | NHS Trailblazers (beyounorthumberland.nhs.uk)
Butokokan Judo Club are a family ran club delivering the sport and martial art of Judo to our local community in a fun, dynamic and safe way.
We meet at Ashington YMCA every Monday night 6-7pm.
Find us on Facebook @ButokokanJudoClub or our website www.butokokanjudo.co.uk
Our club take on from 5 years old and to book just contact Andrew on 07921295612 or amdouglass@hotmail.co.uk.
What We Do.
Work with residents of South East Northumberland and surrounding areas to mitigate and minimise the effects of Climate Change, increase biodiversity, encourage sustainability, and work in partnership with other organisations and groups who share the same purposes.
To find out more email climateactionwansbeck@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page here
Sharon Parmley, Communications and Engagement Officer, Ashington Town Council.
I have recently completed the Community Health Champion training course, which is part of the Public Health Team's provision of specialist health improvement support and training to local organisations and individuals with the aim of reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of those living and working within Northumberland.
The training enables me to sign post to health and wellbeing information and services available across Northumberland.
The following is a list of useful links to information and services that will enable you to address your health and wellbeing needs. If you need any assistance just give me a call on 01670 624520.
Tobacco Control and E-Cigarettes
Obesity - Nutrition
Physical Activity
Mental Health Support
If you are interested in becoming a Community Health Champion visit; Northumberland County Council - Health Improvement Training Programme
Background information for Ryder Architects
About Us
Cycling4Everyone (North East) limited, is a social enterprise operating as a cycle training provider and active travel advocate aiming to promote and support the increase of safe cycling through Bikeability cycle training (the new cycling proficiency test), bike repairs and teaching cyclists to fix their bikes - keeping cyclists’ bikes safe and bikes in good order. Registering for Companies House in 2019, C4E became a going concern through the Hirst Park Project in 2022.
Background to the Ashington Cycle Hub
During 2020/21 ‘Cycle With Jan’ (Jan Chisholm - C4E director and founder) ran a number of cycle training courses for local residents (particularly for asylum seekers and job seekers). This activity was initially funded by Northumberland County Council and Northumberland County of Sanctuary. Both funders recognised the need and potential for a cycle maintenance service, cycling training and development in Ashington - particularly the Hirst Park area.
You can read more about Cycle4Everyone here
To keep up to date with all the latest news and classes visit; Cycling 4 Everyone | Facebook
My name is Gem and I am a health and nature lead, working for Natural England. I am working with Northumberland Wildlife Trust to explore Green Social Prescribing in South East Northumberland.
*Green social prescribing is the practice of supporting people to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental and physical health. Green social prescribing includes both what is known as green and blue activities. These could include local walking schemes, community gardening projects, conservation volunteering, green gyms, open water swimming or arts and cultural activities which take place outdoors. These activities may be ‘prescribed’ by link workers (and other trusted professionals) alongside other forms of support, for example, referrals to support for housing or finances – based on the needs and circumstances of each individual.
As part of this project , we are firstly working with Ashington and Blyth and their surrounding areas.
To find out more about Green Social Prescribing visit the National Academy for Social Prescribing here.
Koast Radio 106.6 FM, and available online. Your favourite local community radio for South East Northumberland.
“Your Station. Your Music. Your Choice”
Koast Radio has been operating since May 2010 and is the only community radio station within South East Northumberland with an FM broadcasting licence from OFCOM. We have a mixed and varied broadcast schedule with live shows daily from 7am in the morning up to Midnight, 7 days a week on 106.6 MHz on the FM waveband across South East Northumberland. Koast Radio also simultaneously streams its broadcasts online making them available anywhere through applications such as Tune In app.
Our regular schedule includes general and specialist music programmes, business & community shows, local sports and programmes showcasing local talent. We also deliver live outside broadcasts from within the community, supporting local events, businesses and community groups.
“NOT-FOR-PROFIT” Koast Radio “Marketing Pack”…
In order to make more of our local community businesses aware of this “cost-effective” method in which they can promote themselves within our Ashington and County Northumberland areas, as well as further-afield.
Click here to view the marketing pack.
We are children’s charity Mortal Fools - we are based in Ashington (head office) and Tyne Valley but we work across Northumberland, the North East and wider North – we work with children and young people ages 7-19years old.
At Mortal Fools, we believe access to creative interventions and equitable youth spaces are fundamental to unlocking and enabling happy lives, fruitful futures and dynamic employability. Everyone who works with children and young people has a part to play and it’s an urgent and collective responsibility. Together, we can engage, enable and empower young people and join forces in scaffolding a better world to grow up in – one in which they feel safe, empowered, seen and heard.
Click here to see highlights our digital creative work and resources that are available to folks to use and enjoy in their settings.
We are Northumbria Scuba Divers, based in Northumberland and around the Ashington area, we offer courses and internationally recognised certifications, our courses are subsidised and that makes us one of the cheapest in the U.K. we offer training from absolute beginners to instructors, from ages 8 and up. We teach in Seaton Deleval, and dive all along the North East coast, we have our own boat, and dive the Farne islands almost weekly.
We do charge a £10 monthly fee which gives access to our trips and events, as well as discounted courses.
We are currently seeking funding to allow us to start a scholarship scheme , we accept entry from anyone despite their background or affiliation, so if people already have a certification then they are welcome to join.
For more information vist the Northumbria Scuba Divers website here
Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scout sections delivering fun, friendships, excitement and adventure.
Monday to Thursday every week.
Age 4 to 14 and adult positions.
Great central location near sports centre and Main Street accepting new membership from Ashington Hirst and surrounding areas.
Checkout out Facebook or Instagram pages under Reiverdale Scout Group.
For more details please message Chris at gsl@reiverdalescouts.org.uk or via our Facebook site.”
Welcome to the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust website. We provide a comprehensive range of mental health, learning disability and specialist services across northern England.
We have produced an award-winning series of self-help guides available at selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk. These free resources offer an introduction to evidence-based techniques for conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD and more. While not a substitute for professional support, the guides provide useful strategies to start your self-help journey.
Please follow the link here for a full list of self help leaflets.
Every Friday 10am to 2pm at The Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road.
Talking Marra’s has been running since 2018 as a peer support group that was created when another group folded.
We are a group of people who have all suffered with some kind of mental health issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, loneliness or even just boredom.
We meet up to have a coffee/tea and chat with others, we do arts and crafts to sell at our fairs to raise funding for outings etc.
We have our own garden/allotment area where we grow our won salad and vegetables for a bit of gentle exercise and healthy, free eating.
We like to get involved with other groups in the area that might need a helping hand.
We have a private Facebook page where we can keep in contact and offer support to each other.
We play games weekly such as bingo and dominoes where you can win small prizes of chocolates, biscuits and soup.
We ask for a 30p donation for unlimited tea and coffee and 30p per game (normally play 4 per day. This covers the cost of the prizes).
Why not come along and join in the fun!
Hope to see you soon ????
Talking Matters Northumberland offers free psychological treatment for people aged 16 and over who have a GP in Northumberland. We offer one to one talking therapy for depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health related problems. We also offer Couples Therapy for Depression.
0300 3030 700 / https://www.mhm.org.uk/talking-therapies-northumberland
The Bedlington and District Red Squirrel Group (BADRSG) was set up in March 2022 in response to the loss of a number of red squirrels in Gallagher Park through the squirrel pox. The pox is passed to our native red squirrels from grey squirrels imported from the USA in the 1870s. The greys are immune to it but the reds always die once they catch it. The only way to protect and nurture the red squirrels is to manage down the greys. When the group was set up it only operated in Bedlington and Choppington parishes. However, as of January 2024, the group has taken on much of the territory previously managed by the Morpeth Group. This includes all of the woodlands and parks in Ashington.
In the two years that the group has been operating it has seen the return of our native reds to woodlands they had not been seen in for some years. We are now reaching out to the various town and parish councils as well as groups that manage woodland areas to help us recruit additional volunteers and or provide funding for the equipment needed for our work.
Ashington has a number of beautiful woodlands, including Woodhorn, the Wansbeck Riverside Park and the Ashington Community Woodland (ACW). Red squirrels are still present in some of these woodlands. We need your help to protect them and to help them flourish and spread.
How can you help?
Please help to save our native red squirrels. This photograph was taken recently and is one of our local red squirrels. As you can see, she is heavily pregnant and will hopefully have 2 or 3 healthy kits shortly.
We provide grassroots youth programmes that support and empower young people to help them reach their true potential.
We are based in Ashington (North View, Ashington, NE63 9QX)
01670 857 167
admin@ymcanorthumberland.org.uk
ymcanorthumberland.org.uk
Youth Programme Schedule:
Monday: Sing With Us - Age 13-18, 4-8pm
Tuesday: Y-Music - Age 13-18, 4-8pm
Wednesday:
Thursday: Y-Creative - Age 13-18, 4-8pm
Friday: Youth Cafe - Age 10-13, 4-7pm
Our free youth programme supports young people to express themselves, build safe and trusting relationships and increase their confidence through activities, games, and discussion.
Most of our evening sessions run from 4pm until 8pm, with structured activities between 5 and 7pm. Either side of our main activities for that evening, we give young people the space to relax and make use of the resources in our youth lounge including console games, board games, a pool table, a retro arcade machine and a range of arts and crafts supplies.
All of our sessions require sign up prior to attendance, to ensure we can cater for the number who wish to attend and have the right ratio of staff and volunteers to young people.
Young people can sign up by clicking here:
