Announcing our Community Awards Winner – Marilyn Barden

The Kent Association of Local Council (KALC) Community Awards acknowledge and give recognition to a resident of the Parish of Ash who has made a significant contribution to our community. Earlier this year we asked for your nominations.

We are pleased to announce that Marilyn Barden received the most nominations and has been awarded a certificate to recognise her contribution to the Parish as “an enthusiastic and supportive St. Nicholas Church Bell Tower Captain, who has secured the future of bellringing in Ash and conserved skills at risk of dying out in the village.”

The certificate, signed by the Chairman of Kent County Council, the High Sheriff of Kent and the KALC Chairman, was presented to Marilyn by the Chair of Ash Parish Council, Cllr John Tanner, at the Annual Parish Meeting held on 30 April.

Congratulations Marilyn on this well-deserved honour. Thank you for keeping our bells ringing!