With the cost of living at the highest level for decades it is important that people understand what support is available to get them through what could be an extremely difficult winter.

Koast Radio 106.6FM is supporting the local Buzz Learning ‘SEND’ specialist school and providing it’s students with the opportunity of community radio station broadcasting.

Ashington Town Council recognise the huge achievement of Ashington AFC in reaching the 4th round of the FA Cup. As well as wishing them luck, the Council agreed to contribute £1,500 towards the 500-mile round trip for the team.

Age UK Northumberland has launched three FREE new groups to help people move whilst having fun and socialising, with the support of grant funding from RISE.

As part of the ongoing climate change initiative driven by Northumberland County Council, Duke’s Secondary School received saplings to plant at STEM Fest Net Zero back in July.

Northumberland Communities Together works with a wide network of community spaces, places and people across our county that are available to support.

The competition has again proved that Ashington has some outstanding gardeners.  This year’s entries were judged by gardening expert Mr Bob Bell, Ashington’s world champion leek grower, and Mr Chris Lang, a previous winner of the garden competition.

Plans for sustainable planting started back in March 2022. We are delighted that 6-months later we can enjoy the fruits of some very hard labour.

Planting on Station Road is lush, green and eye catching. It will change throughout the seasons. We hope that everyone will recognise and enjoy the changes, especially the young people who designed the signage, and helped convey the message of sustainable planting back in July.

As people drive into Ashington, our gateway features have impact, and we are very proud of the finished results.

Ashington Town Council is supporting the Ashington Branch of the Royal British Legion in organising the Parade and Service. Plans for Remembrance 2022 have begun, and we are delighted that a parade through town will make a welcome return. It is our joined hope that Sunday 13th November 2022 will resonate with Remembrance Days of the past. We are seeking a strong contingent of uniformed services, and most importantly need a marching band. If you have any instrumental contacts, please ask them to get in touch. The wonderful Ashington Colliery Band will play at the service, but we would like a band to advance the march.

There are always impressive numbers paying their respects in Ashington on Remembrance Sunday, demonstrating the community spirit and support of the Royal British Legion; it would be wonderful to continue to uphold this in 2022.

Ashington Town Councillors and Officers were at the Ashington Tuesday market yesterday, as part of the Great Big Green Week Campaign.