Kent Fire & Rescue Service – have your say and stay safe

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Kent Fire & Rescue Service want to hear your views and get your consent to change the way they measure their response times, and to set council tax for the coming year.  Have your say here.

Kent Fire & Rescue Service want to ensure your home is a safe place. Visit their website here and you’ll find lots of advice and help in their Home Safety section – from smoke alarms to electrical and kitchen safety.

Plus if you have a young family, a long-term health condition or dementia, are an older person or a smoker, you can book a Kent Fire and Rescue Service free Safe and Well home visit by calling  0800 923 7000 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).

Ash Benefits from DDC’s Cost of Living Community Impact Fund Grants

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Dover District Council’s Community Impact Fund is a grant scheme to support residents with the cost-of-living. Applications were welcomed from community organisations and groups who had to demonstrate the impact their projects would have on bridging the cost-of-living gap, for the benefit of local residents.

We are delighted that two Ash organisations have benefitted from the most recent round of funding:

Ash Bowls Club have been granted £2,125.00

All Sorts of Music School have been granted £1,875.00

Don’t miss out on the next round of funding for your organisation!

Further information on this scheme, together with other available grants and funding from Dover District Council, may be found here.

*CANCELLED* Parish Council Planning Committee – 16 December 2024

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December’s Planning Committee meeting has been cancelled as there are no current applications for the Parish Council to consider.

Any urgent planning matters will be discussed at the next Parish Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for Monday 6 January 2025 at 7.30pm in The Library.

The next Parish Council Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 21 January 2025 at 7.30pm in The Library.

Nominations Required – Is there someone you think should be recognised for their significant contribution to the Parish of Ash?

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If so, nominate them for the KENT ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS COMMUNITY AWARDS SCHEME 2025

The KALC Community Awards Scheme’s aim is to acknowledge and give recognition to a resident/group of the Parish of Ash who has/have made a significant contribution to this community over a period of years.  If you know of someone who has given this sort of service and merits an Award, then please do nominate them.  The person must live or work within the Parish of Ash boundary.

The winner will receive a certificate signed by the Chairman of Kent County Council, the High Sheriff of Kent and the KALC Chairman.  The Award will be presented by the Chair of Ash Parish Council at the Annual Parish Meeting in 2025. A nomination form is printed below.  Only ONE nomination per resident but all adult members of a family may submit a nomination form.

To make your nomination, simply download and complete this form:  Parish of Ash – 2025 KALC COMMUNITY AWARDS SCHEME – nomination form for residents and return via email to: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Alternatively, completed forms in a sealed envelope should be delivered to: Ash Parish Council, c/o Ash Village Hall, Queens Road, Ash, Kent CT3 2BG

The closing date for receiving nomination forms date is midday on Friday 31 January 2025.

Join Ash Parish Council

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Ash Parish Council currently has vacancies for four councillors.
No prior experience is necessary, just a drive to help improve and shape the Parish both now and for future generations, together with the ability to share a little of your time each month.
If you are interested in giving back to the community by becoming a parish councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk for further information on the process at: email hidden; JavaScript is required
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Which? Scam Alerts

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Please find attached Which? Scam Alerts Bulletin which includes information on:

Deepfake Videos

5 Fraud Trends

Fake Competition Texts

My Community Voice – Fraud Alerts

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Please find attached the latest Kent Fraud Alert Bulletin which includes information on:

 

Fake Delivery Text Messages

Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters

Impersonation Scams

Rogue Traders/Doorstep Criminals

Fake Parking Tickets

 

 

 

Art Exhibition and Sale – St Nicholas Church Ash – This Weekend!

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Ash Art Exhibition & Sale 2024

Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May 2024

St Nicholas Church, The Street, Ash (near Sandwich), CT3 2EW

 

The Friends of St. Nicholas Church, Ash are holding their 20th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale in the Church over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Opening times are:

Saturday 4th May 10am – 6pm

Sunday 5th May 10am – 6pm

Monday 6th May 10am – 5pm

Admission £2 includes free catalogue

Children 16 years and under free

The Exhibition gives local artists the opportunity to display and sell their work and in previous years we have displayed around 600 unique exhibits at very reasonable prices.

Homemade Refreshments available throughout the weekend.

 

Church Tower open at selected times during the exhibition – fabulous views from the top!

 

Friends of St Nicholas Church, Ash

Reg. Charity No 1045933 http://www.s8nicholas.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/friendsofstnicholaschurchash/

Tel: 01304 812049 / 01304 813138