Ashington Festival August 2017

Ashington Festival August 2017

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...
Congratulations Margaret Alford BE

Congratulations Margaret Alford BE

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...
Ashington Festival 15th August 2016

Ashington Festival 15th August 2016

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...
Ashington Festival 15th August 2015

Ashington Festival 15th August 2015

On a beautiful sunny day the crowds came out in force for a fantastic day out at the Ashington Festival. The Carnival procession travelled through the village lead by Robert and John Harris dressed as ‘ The Blues Boys’, they were followed by the 2015 Carnival Princess...
Children’s Disco & Carnival Princess 2014

Children’s Disco & Carnival Princess 2014

Nine year old Daisy Richardson has been crowned as the 2014 Ashington Carnival Princess. The Ashington First School pupil was chosen this weekend, by lucky draw, at a Children’s Disco in Ashington Community Centre. Daisy will lead the procession at the Ashington...
Ashington Festival 16th August 2014

Ashington Festival 16th August 2014

Saturday saw hundreds of people lining the streets of Ashington as Horsham’s Boom Samba band led the Carnival parade through the village on the way to the 2014 Ashington Festival. Over 20 colourful floats and walking groups formed the parade which also included...