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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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Support Citizen’s Advice Ash with Co-op membership

By John Tonks - 16/09/2021

Support Citizen’s Advice Ash at the Co-Op To Support Citizen’s Advice Ash at the Co-Op, please register with the Co-Op membership scheme […]

Trench Repair: Stratford Road

By John Tonks - 16/09/2021

Planned works: Surrey County Council (SCC) has scheduled a “trench reinstatement” along Stratford Road, which will require two-way traffic lights, on Friday […]

Water works: A323 Ash Street

By John Tonks - 15/09/2021

Planned works: South East Water has been granted permission by Surrey County Council (SCC) to erect two-way traffic lights From Thursday 16 […]

Civic Service for the Mayor of Guildford 2021

By John Tonks - 14/09/2021

Civic Service for the Mayor of Guildford: On Sunday 12 September 2021 a Civic Service for the Mayor of Guildford was held […]

Guildford Castle: Free Costumed 12th Century live event (2021)

By John Tonks - 10/09/2021

Costumed 12th Century Life On Saturday 18 September 09:00 – 16:00 residents can enjoy a free Costumed 12th Century live event at […]

Guildford Guildhall heritage Open Day (2021)

By John Tonks - 10/09/2021

Guildford Guildhall heritage Open Day: On Thursday 16 September 10:00- 16:00, the Guildford Guildhall will be open to the public as part […]

Free Playranger session in September

By John Tonks - 09/09/2021

Free Playranger session: Guildford borough Council’s (GBC) Free Playranger sessions have returned after the summer break. GBC describes them as “an exciting […]

Guildford Museum heritage open day

By John Tonks - 09/09/2021

Guildford Museum heritage open day: From Thursday 16 September, the Guildford Museum will be open to the public as part of a […]

Emergency Services Day #999Day

By John Tonks - 09/09/2021

Annual EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY – 9th SEPTEMBER: The Emergency Services Day is a national day across the UK. It’s our chance to […]

Road Repair: Lynchford Road A331 Flyover lane closure

By John Tonks - 08/09/2021

Planned works East and West Bound A3011 Lynchford Road A331 interchange flyover: Hampshire County Council (HCC) Highways has issued an advanced notice […]

Ash in Bloom 2021, vote now!

By John Tonks - 08/09/2021

To all residents: Thank you to everyone who has submitted their photos for Ash in Bloom 2021 this year. We have had […]

Road Improvement: Overnight & Weekend A331 to A31 slip road closure 2021

By John Tonks - 02/09/2021

Planned works A331 to A31 slip road closure: Surrey County Council (SCC) Highways has issued an advanced notice of overnight road closures. […]

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