Youth and Young People

We are excited to be running a young people’s employability day in September supported by Asda Foundation!  

ASHINGTON - Get ready to make a splash this summer! Ashington Town Council is thrilled to announce the launch of free swim sessions for families for the next three Saturdays of the summer holidays, starting from Saturday 17th August.

This exciting initiative, fully funded by the Town Council’s new Youth Advisory Committee, aims to promote healthy activities for family and friends. Whether it’s rain or shine outside, the pool offers a fantastic opportunity for fun, fitness, and learning.

The Town Council extends its gratitude to Places Leisure and Ashington Leisure Centre for their cooperation and enthusiasm in making these sessions possible.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for free family fun. Dive in and make a splash with us this summer!

If you have any questions, please contact Gary on (01670) 624521.

Ashington’s Hirst Welfare Centre buzzed with excitement last Saturday as the Family Fun Day and Walking Football Festival drew crowds of local residents and visitors.

Last night’s Full Council meeting proved to be a game-changer for young people in our town. Ashington Town Council has committed to turning youth ideas into reality, backing them with substantial funding and support.

Ashington Town Council has recently shown its support for the community’s youth by awarding a grant to the 1st Hirst Scout Group.

Ashington Town Council is proud to announce the formation of its new Youth Advisory Committee, aimed at amplifying young voices in local governance. The committee’s primary focus will be the creation of an Ashington Town Council Youth Forum, designed to engage young people in the democratic process and give them a direct line to influence town council decision-making.

The Youth Advisory Committee will work closely with local youth providers and seek to engage directly with young people across Ashington. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a diverse range of youth perspectives are represented in council discussions and initiatives.

As the school year comes to a close, many families are wondering how to keep their children entertained during the long summer break.

Ashington Town Council are excited to announce plans to evaluate the feasibility of creating a new skate park and scooter facility at People’s Park in Ashington.

The proposed project, brought forward by ward Cllrs Lynne Grimshaw, Matthew Cuthbert and Bob Walkinshaw, aims to provide a state-of-the-art recreational space for local youth, fostering an active lifestyle and encouraging participation in skateboarding and scootering – skateboarding having recently gained Olympic status.

The streets of Ashington were hopping with excitement this Easter as families participated in the annual Ashington Bunny Hop Easter Trail event. Children and their parents visited 25 enthusiastic local shops around town, collecting stickers to fill up their Bunny Hop sticker cards. Once their cards were complete, they could redeem them for a free Easter egg at the Ashington Library, alongside Civic Head Councillor Victor Bridges.

Families are invited to join in the fun this Easter with the return of The Bunny Hop Easter Trail brought to you by Ashington Town Council.