Youth and Young People

Get Active Family Fun Day and Walking Football Festival Coming to Ashington

The Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington is set to host an exciting Get Active Family Fun Day on Saturday 2nd August 2025, running from 10am to 3pm.


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Get Active Family Fun Day and Walking Football Festival Coming to Ashington





Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Seeks Community Support to Complete Vital Project Phase

The Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway (WNGR) is calling on local businesses and community members to help bring their ambitious restoration project to fruition.


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Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway Seeks Community Support to Complete Vital Project Phase





Riverside Open Day Celebrates Community Spirit with Packed Programme of Activities

The Riverside Open Day held at Cambois Rowing Club, Ashington Sea Cadets and Wansbeck Paddle Sports Club on Saturday 12th July proved to be a tremendous success,


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Riverside Open Day Celebrates Community Spirit with Packed Programme of Activities





Dive Into Summer: Ashington Town Council Launches Summer Free Swimming Programme for All Ages

As the summer holidays approach, Ashington Town Council is making a splash continuing it’s exciting initiative that promises to keep the community active, healthy, and entertained throughout the school break


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Dive Into Summer: Ashington Town Council Launches Summer Free Swimming Programme for All Ages





Make a Splash This Summer!

The school holidays are nearly here, and we’re excited to announce a fantastic line-up of activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the summer break


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Make a Splash This Summer!





Applications Now Open for Ashington Town Council’s 2025–26 Grant Funding

Ashington Town Council has launched its 2025–26 grant funding programme, with a total of £65,000 available to support the invaluable work of local community groups, sports clubs, and charitable organisations across the town.


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Applications Now Open for Ashington Town Council’s 2025–26 Grant Funding





Riverside Open Day to Showcase Water Sports and Maritime Activities for Local Community

A community open day celebrating water sports and maritime activities will take place on Saturday, 12th July 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the riverside location featuring the Sea Cadets Building, Rowing Club House, and surrounding grassed areas with river frontage.


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Riverside Open Day to Showcase Water Sports and Maritime Activities for Local Community





From Ashington to Antarctica: Dr Nina Purvis Makes History on "White Mars"

Ashington Town Council is proud to celebrate one of our own making waves on the world stage – literally at the bottom of it.

Dr Nina Purvis, daughter of Town Council Chair Cllr Mark Purvis, is currently living and working in one of the most extreme environments on Earth as the European Space Agency’s selected medical doctor at Concordia Station in Antarctica – a place so remote and challenging it’s nicknamed “White Mars.”


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From Ashington to Antarctica: Dr Nina Purvis Makes History on





SUCCESS FOR EMPLOYABILITY INTERVENTION SCHEME

A successful pilot employability intervention from Mortal Fools  supported over 111 Northumberland young people


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SUCCESS FOR EMPLOYABILITY INTERVENTION SCHEME





Easter Holiday Free Swim Sessions a Splashing Success!

Record Turnout for Council-Funded Swimming Initiative.


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Easter Holiday Free Swim Sessions a Splashing Success!





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