Ash Parish News

14/07/2025

Bringing Joy, Connection, and Stimulation: Join the Ash Memory Lane MCST Sessions Age UK Surrey is inviting local residents to experience the warmth and benefits of the Ash Memory Lane MCST Sessions – a welcoming, weekly social group designed specifically for people living with mild to moderate dementia. These sessions are being held weekly, from July 2025, in the Benson Room at Japonica Court on Shawfield Road…...

Memory Lane Therapy Sessions are being held weekly, from July 2025 in the Benson Room at Japonica Court and cost £20, which must be pre-booked

11/07/2025

Heath Week is a family-orientated, free-of-charge, celebratory week aimed purely at spreading the word about the local heaths. The events are organised by the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership so that everyone enjoys quality time together outdoors, exploring nature with fun-filled activities to inspire our children. The events include a treasure hunt, a guided tour of butterflies and getting up close and personal with native amphibians and reptiles....

Heath Week 2025 organised by the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership, starts Monday 28th July and conclude on Sunday 3rd August 2025

27/06/2025

The UK Government has initiated a consultation on proposals to reorganise local government in Surrey, aiming to streamline the current two-tier system into unitary authorities that would handle all local services within their respective areas. What Are the Proposals? Two primary proposals are under consideration: Two Unitary Authorities: Proposed by Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, and Surrey County Council, this plan suggests creating:...

The UK Government has opened a consultation on plans for local Government Reorganisation in Surrey, which closes 5 pm on 5 August 2025

26/06/2025

MBNL has been granted permission to conduct utility works resulting in multi-way signal lights on Vale Road (B3441). The works, situated near Station Approach (Ash Vale Station), will take place from 1st July to 4th July 2025. The planned lane closure is to conduct utility repair and maintenance works, whilst providing an alternative footway. Buses If you use the bus, check with your bus operator to find out if there are any alterations to the service during these roadworks....

Multi-way signal lights on Vale Road (B3441) near Station Approach (Ash Vale Station) from 1st July to 4th July 2025.

18/06/2025

Ash Parish Council has announced the next stage in its process to create a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish by presenting the pre-submission version of the Ash Neighbourhood Plan. This plan is now open for statutory consultation in accordance with Regulation 14 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. The council invites comments on the proposals and content of the plan from all residents, workers, local organisations, and landowners in Ash....

APC has announced the next stage in the process to create a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish, a draft version is available

18/06/2025

💡VOLUNTEERS NEEDED💡

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver the Summer Reading Challenge at Farnham & Ash Libraries.

If you're aged 14 or above, and are looking to have fun, make a contribution to your local community, and add some skills and experience to your CV, we'd love to hear from you!

Complete an expression of interest form on the Surrey Libraries website here: https://customer.surreycc.gov.uk/library-volunteer

16/06/2025

The 2025 Ash Parish Council (APC) Village Fete is on Saturday 28th June 2028. The event starts at 12 noon and closes at 4 pm. The event is free to attend to all and will host stalls from local businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charities. As well as the tombolas, lucky dip and games, throughout the day, there will be entertainment including dance acts, a magic show and Punch & Judy....

The Ash Village Fete is on Saturday 28th June 2028. The event starts at 12 noon and closes at 4 pm at the Ash Recreation Ground

12/06/2025

Ash in Bloom is back for 2025! It is a FREE competition with prizes run by Ash Parish Council. You, the residents, decide who wins. It's easy to enter; all you need to do is...

Ash in Bloom is back for 2025! It is a FREE competition with prizes run by Ash Parish Council. The closing date of 31 August 2025

10/06/2025

The latest Summer 2025 edition of the Basingstoke Canal News highlights significant developments and challenges faced by the Basingstoke Canal Society (BCS). The AGM, held on May 10, 2025, was well-attended, with over 50 members present. Key discussions included the Society's financial health, with a healthy bank balance reported, although significant expenses are anticipated for upcoming projects. The newsletter pays tribute to notable figures in the community, including David Gerry, a founding member of the Surrey & Hants Canal Society, and Pablo and Jill Haworth, who recently passed away....

The latest Summer 2025 edition of the Basingstoke Canal News highlights significant developments and challenges faced by the BCS

06/06/2025

SCC has announced a road closure of Hutton Road and Prospect Road between 11th and

SCC has announced a road closure of Hutton Road and Prospect Road between 11th and 18th June 2025 (8 am - 5 pm) for Surface dressing

05/06/2025

Surrey County Council (SCC) Highways has issued an advanced notice of the planned closure of Longfield Road between Monday, 9th June and Friday ...

Planned closure of Longfield Road between Monday, 9th June and Friday, 1st August 2025 for full Construction of the Carriageway