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A big thank you goes out to all you children and families who participated in collecting trail stickers from our local shops.

🌟 Congratulations to the Mind, Body & Spirit for Winning Ashington’s Christmas Window Display Competition! 🎉✨

Hundreds gathered on Thursday, November 30th for Ashington’s annual lighting event that sparked the festive spirit across the town. Check out the video below for a recap of the Switch-On Event.

As part of Ashington Town Council’s small grant scheme, the Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges presented a cheque of £500 to Blossoming Communities today, Wednesday 6th December.

A jolly crowd turned out on Thursday evening, November 30th to ring in the holiday season at Ashington’s annual lighting event. The anticipation was palpable as hundreds gathered despite brisk weather for an evening full of Yuletide fun.

This past Remembrance Sunday saw hundreds of Ashington residents turn out to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Next Friday, November 17th is BBC Children In Need day, and Ashington is set to show its community spirit at a special fundraising event in the Carpark Asda Ashington, organised by Amanda Sheldon, Asda’s Community Champion.

Last week, the Civic Head of Ashington Town Council had the honour of presenting grant fund checks to several deserving community groups and organisations

The Civic Head visited Hirst Welfare on Wednesday the 18th October, where Northumbria Police held a Hate Crime Open Day, in support of Hate Crime Week.

The Civic Head, Cllr Victor Bridges has had a busy week this week on Tuesday, 17th October he visited Cycle4everyone’s Community Day at Hirst Park.