13 July 2026
Ashington Town Council is once again funding free swimming sessions at Ashington Leisure Centre throughout the summer holidays, giving local families a fun, safe and cost-free way to enjoy the school break.
The popular free swim initiative returns from Wednesday 22 July to Saturday 29 August 2026, with two sessions running every week:
Every Wednesday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Every Saturday, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
There is no need to book – simply turn up at Ashington Leisure Centre to claim a free swim. Eighty slots are available at each session, allocated on a first come, first served basis, so swimmers are encouraged to arrive in good time.
We have added links to each group, where available. Clicking on the link will open in a new window, either their website or Facebook page.
| Annual Grant Funding 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Citizen's Advice Northumberland | £12,000 |
| Wansbeck Valley Foodbank | £12,000 |
| Northumberland Community Bank | £8,000 |
| YMCA Northumberland | £4,000 |
| Real Deal Plus | £4,000 |
| Annual Sponsorship 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Cricket Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Rugby Club | £3,000 |
| Ashington Community Football Club | £3,000 |
| Grants and Donations 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Get U Started Training | £624 |
| Cambois Rowing Club | £500 |
| Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Society | £1,800 |
| Dukes Secondary School | £100 |
| Ashington Veterans and Elders | £750 |
| Parkhead & Wansbeck Power Sports | £500 |
| Ashington Hirst Running Club | £750 |
| Full Circle Food | £650 |
| Wansbeck Gymnastics & Trampolining | £750 |
| Woodhorn Museum Accessible Play Area | £10,000 |
| Sponsoship and Subsidies 2021/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Group | Amount Awarded |
| Ashington Celebratory Bowls Competition at Hirst Park | £400 |
| Ashington & District Male Voice Choir | £250 |
| Ashington Colliery Band | £250 |
13 July 2026
Ashington Town Council is once again funding free swimming sessions at Ashington Leisure Centre throughout the summer holidays, giving local families a fun, safe and cost-free way to enjoy the school break.
The popular free swim initiative returns from Wednesday 22 July to Saturday 29 August 2026, with two sessions running every week:
Every Wednesday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Every Saturday, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
There is no need to book – simply turn up at Ashington Leisure Centre to claim a free swim. Eighty slots are available at each session, allocated on a first come, first served basis, so swimmers are encouraged to arrive in good time.
