ASHINGTON Carnival Princess 2010

Ashington Carnival Princess was chosen at a Childrens Party/Disco which was held in Ashington Community Centre. The Party was very well attended and everyone had a good time dancing and playing games which were organised by Retrospect Sound. There were Lucky Dips, ‘Tattoos’ and glow sticks, plus a tuck shop, and some refreshments for the adults.

The Ashington Carnival Princess 2010 is Chloe Bull aged 11, and her two Attendants are Amy Burroughs (aged 10) and India Manville, aged 9. The two Pageboys are Cavan Sopp (aged 7) and James Newland, aged 5. All of them attend Ashington CofE Junior School or Rydon Community College.

Fowlers Estate Agents is one of the major sponsors of Ashington Festival this year, and two of their staff judged the Carnival Princess contest. Wendy Menzies complained jokingly that it had been a really difficult task, as there were so many children, and they were all so lovely!

Ashington Festival 2010 is being held on the 21st of August, with the Carnival Procession starting at 1.30pm. The day includes Arena acts, Car Boot Sale, Car Show, Flower Show, Fun Dog Show, Funfair, animals and lots of stalls and sideshows. The fun continues right through the evening, with a live band playing outside and a fantastic firework display. For details phone Margaret on 01903 892633 or visit our website at ashingtonfestival.co.uk.

The attached picture shows (L to R): James Newland; India Manville; Chloe Bull; Amy Burroughs; Cavan Sopp

ASHINGTON Casino Night Vegas in Ashington 2010

The First ASHINGTON Casino Night took place in the Community Centre on the 17th March A great fun night was had by all with Amy Harvey taking the overall prize for the most Gaming Chips at the end of the Evening

Amy won overnight accommodation for two at the Amering Manor Hotel
Food for the evening was by Gastro Catering (a fabulous Hog Roast) and the gaming tables were supplied by Big Deal Entertainments.

The only bad news on the night was the fact that only 65 villagers attended so the fund-raiser made a loss.

Everybody that came had a brilliant night so watch out for the next one come along and support your Festival April 2010

ASHINGTON Golf Day 2010

Saturday 1st May saw the second ASHINGTON Festival Golf Day.
The day took place at west Chiltington Golf Club
Overall winner on the day was Steve Burston with 39 points
Longest drive went to Dave Farnes and nearest the pin went to Mark Campbell
A great time was had by all 34 golfers attending and profits went to the Festival Fund
“We had 19 golfers last year and 34 this time let’s hope we can grow this year on year as the Festival Fund needs the money” said event organiser Tony Harvey