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Give Your Stuff a Second Life at Ash’s Swap Shop

By John Tonks | 22/05/2026 | 0 Comments

Residents in Ash are invited to refresh their homes, wardrobes, and shelves at a welcoming community Swap Shop event this spring, with no money required. Hosted by the Guildford Community Wellbeing team, the popular initiative encourages people to bring along unwanted items and exchange them freely with others. Even better, […]
Further Consultation Announced on Ash Neighbourhood Plan Following Legal Changes

By John Tonks | 19/05/2026 | 0 Comments

Residents in Ash are being invited to take part in a new, focused consultation on the Ash Neighbourhood Plan, following recent changes to national legislation that affect how such plans must be assessed. Ash Parish Council originally produced the Neighbourhood Plan and submitted it to Guildford Borough Council in November […]
20mph Speed Limit Near Shawfield Primary School Ash Moves to TRO Consultation Stage

By John Tonks | 18/05/2026 | 0 Comments

Following our earlier article on the proposed 20mph speed limit near Shawfield Primary School, there has now been an important update. The scheme has formally moved into the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) stage, which is the final consultation phase before any decision is made. The scheme focuses on residential roads surrounding […]
Ash Teen Neve Turns Cancer Diagnosis into Mission to Support Children with Brain Tumour

By John Tonks | 15/05/2026 | 1 Comment

Inspiring Strength in the Face of Cancer A 16-year-old girl from Ash, is transforming her cancer diagnosis into a mission of hope and compassion. Neve, who was diagnosed with a rare and life-limiting brain tumour known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) in early 2026, is determined to make a […]

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Free Playranger October session’s

By John Tonks - 08/10/2021

Free Playranger October session: Guildford Borough Council (GBC) offers Free Playranger sessions to its residents. GBC describes them as “an exciting project […]

Community supports local family in time of need

By John Tonks - 03/10/2021

Community supports local family in time of need Workers at the Nisa store in Tongham have set up a Just Giving page to […]

Why is the Canal Centre Café closed (2021)

By John Tonks - 03/10/2021

UPDATE: It has reopened with new owners Canal Centre Café The Canal Centre Café has been described as one of Surrey’s hidden […]

Ash In Bloom 2021 Results

By John Tonks - 02/10/2021

Ash In Bloom 2021 Results Thank you once again to everyone who took part in this year’s competition, and I am pleased […]

Witnesses appeal: Oxenden road fatal collision

By John Tonks - 29/09/2021

Oxenden road fatal collision Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Oxendon Road in the early hours of […]

Should I still be using Rapid Antigen Tests (2021)

By John Tonks - 28/09/2021

Should I still be using Rapid Antigen Tests Following the easing of lockdown restrictions and the return to work and school, many […]

Witnesses appeal: Pedestrian died on A331

By John Tonks - 28/09/2021

Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles Surrey Police are appealing for information after a female pedestrian died after being struck by multiple vehicles […]

GBC Food Waste Caddy Shortage

By John Tonks - 24/09/2021

Food waste caddy shortage The Ash Parish Council office has today confirmed that there is a food waste caddy shortage. Residents are […]

GBC proposes Closure of the Shawfield Day Centre (2021)

By John Tonks - 24/09/2021

Possible Closure of the Shawfield Day Centre Guildford Borough Council (GBC) Community Services has proposed the Closure of the Shawfield Day Centre […]

Ash Manor School Opens Performing Arts Block

By John Tonks - 23/09/2021

Official Opening of Ash Manor School’s Performing Arts Block Ash Manor School has announced the official opening of the school’s new Performing […]

Ash Wharf Dispersal Order extended until November

By John Tonks - 18/09/2021

Dispersal Order extended until 14 November : Cllr Jo Randall has confirmed to Ash Parish News that Surrey Police has extended the […]

Ash Christmas Market: Stall holder registration

By John Tonks - 17/09/2021

Ash Fantasia / Christmas Market 2021 Whilst Christmas is a little way away yet, Ash Parish Council has confirmed plans that it […]

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