by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Archives
Sadly, the Ashington Festival in 2020 did not take place due to Covid19. Margaret Alford. ASHINGTON FESTIVAL, A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY. This year Ashington Festival falls on 15th August 2020 which coincidentally is also the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. To help us mark...
by admin | Feb 24, 2019 | Archives
Despite the bad weather forecast predicted at the beginning of the week, the sun shone on Ashington Festival on Saturday attracting thousands of people to come along and join in with the fun day. In the arena was the stunning ‘Essex Dog Team’ who shared the bill with...
by admin | Feb 24, 2018 | Archives
Thousands of people attended Ashington Festival this year making it a great success with such a friendly, happy atmosphere and the weather was fine and warm. In the arena we welcomed back the brilliant ‘Jez Avery’ with his daredevil motorcycle stunt act. And sharing...
by admin | Feb 24, 2017 | Archives
A great time was had by everyone that attended Ashington Festival on Saturday, apart from a small shower the weather was good and the people flocked into the Ashington Recreation Ground. The day started with a Carnival parading through the village. Leading the...
by admin | Feb 24, 2017 | Archives
Watched by a happy crowd of friends, family and local VIPs, it was great to see that community spirit is not only strong in Ashington Village, but selfless service is recognised and appreciated. Margaret Alford received a British Empire Medal for her tireless...
by admin | Feb 24, 2016 | Archives
Even though the weather wasn’t at its best this year, the crowds still came out in force for a fantastic day out at the Ashington Festival. The Carnival Procession travelled through the village lead by the 2016 Carnival Princess Amber Loisy, her attendants Lois Comer...
