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Who can you vote for on Thursday 7th May

By John Tonks - 05/05/2026

On Thursday 7th May 2026, local elections will be held across West Surrey to elect councillors to the new West Surrey Council. […]

How the Basingstoke Canal Was Saved: 60 Years of Restoration

By John Tonks - 05/05/2026

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Basingstoke Canal Society (BCS), the society has created a video to tell the story of […]

APC Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

By John Tonks - 29/04/2026

Ash Parish Council is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. The Closing date for applications is 1 May 2026. Interviews commencing 22 […]

Residents Warn of Night-Time Lorry Surge Through Surrey Villages

By John Tonks - 27/04/2026

Residents across Ash, Normandy and Pirbright have raised serious concerns over a planning application that could allow up to 50 overnight Heavy […]

Shawfield Road Closure: SGN Utility Works

By John Tonks - 27/04/2026

SGN (Scotia Gas Networks) has been granted permission to carry out essential gas utility works in Ash. These works will require temporary […]

West Surrey Council Election – 7 May 2026

By John Tonks - 24/04/2026

On Thursday, 7 May 2026, local elections will be held across West Surrey for the new West Surrey Council. How many candidates […]

Canal Community Festival in Woking: Spantons Wharf Event on Saturday 18 April

By John Tonks - 10/04/2026

The Basingstoke Canal Society is hosting a major canal community festival in Woking on Saturday, 18 April, taking place at Boundary Road […]

Spring 2026 Newsletter Update for the Basingstoke Canal Society

By John Tonks - 07/04/2026

The Basingstoke Canal Society has released its Spring 2026 Update, providing members and supporters with important news about current projects, community events […]

Shawfield Primary School Scheduled For Major Rebuild

By John Tonks - 27/03/2026

Shawfield Primary School is set for a full rebuild as part of the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme. The project will […]

Set your clocks : British Summer Time arrives this weekend (2026)

By John Tonks - 27/03/2026

As the clocks are “springing forward” and British Summer Time 2026 arrives, remember to set your clocks before bed on Saturday evening. […]

Ash United Youth FC: Building Community, Growing the Game

By John Tonks - 24/03/2026

A Growing Club at the Heart of the Community Ash United Youth Football Club (AUYFC) continues to go from strength to strength […]

Community Unites to Honour the Life of Luis Gabriel with Memorial Football Match

By John Tonks - 19/03/2026

The Ash and wider community is coming together this spring to honour the life of 15‑year‑old Luis Gabriel, who tragically lost his […]

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