Youth and Young People

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.

Inevitable? is an unfiltered, funny, and thought-provoking theatre show exploring a universal part of life: becoming an adult.

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.

Ashington’s popular Christmas Trail is back again this holiday season, kicking off at the town’s Christmas Light Switch-On event on Thursday, November 30th.

It’s October Half Term next week already! if you are looking for some fun activities for over the holiday break see below for just some activities and events happening across the area.