Civic Head
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the launch of the Hirst Park Growing Zone Bike Hub on Saturday 14th June 2022
The Civic Head commented that “there is an excellent team of volunteers offering bike repairs and recycling old bicycles, a great service for the local community.”
The event took place on Sunday 12th June 2022, in Ashington Memorial Garden. The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw laid a wreath on behalf of the town.
The Civic Head commented that “the service led by the Reverend Chris Groocock was well
attended and it was good to see the support for our Armed Forces.
The well attended service was led by the Reverend Chris Groocock from the Holy Sepulchre Church in Ashington.
The service demonstrated support to our current Armed Forces personnel and their families who make many sacrifices in serving their country as well as recognising those who took part in the Falklands Conflict in 1982.
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended Northumberland Miners Picnic on Saturday 11th June 2022.
This year’s Miners Picnic was extra special as it was the first time in two years that everyone could enjoy the event face to face.
A memorial service was held to remember all those miners that had lost their lives working down the mines. The Civic Head laid a wreath on behalf of the town along with the Civic Head of Northumberland, Cllr Trevor Cessford, Mr Ian Lavery MP and members of several trade unions.
The event was compared by the Bread and Butter Theatre Company
There was music throughout the day on the main stage with local acts including Pit-Pop, Folk-Rock Brass Band Dennis, afro-latin percussion and brass duo La-dies of Midnight Blue and head line act The Baghdaddies.
Curious Arts provided family craft activities as well as storytelling and performers from Let’s Circus entertained the crowds with its new pony-themed street theatre performance.
The Civic Head commented that “the Miners Picnic is an important event in Ashington’s history and it is great to see the event so well attended”.
The Civic Head, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fun Day organised by Ashington Division Girl Guides on Sunday 5th June 2022, which was held at Bothal Primary Upper School.
The Civic Head commented that “the event was well attended, with lots of different activities,including a chance to see some wild animals”
This event was partially funded from Ashington Town Council’s Jubilee Fund.
The Civic Head of Ashington, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the Male Voice Choir’s Annual
Concert. The Civic Head had an excellent evening at the Holy Sepulchre Church, where the Choir sang a good selection of songs. The event was well attended and the Civic Head
commented that the event was a good social occasion for the town.
