Trying out the new Ashington Leisure Centre gym
Opening on January 4th 2016 - The new Ashington Leisure Centre in Northumberland is looking awesome! Here are the fitness team, trying out the new Technogym kit. Pre-opening tours can be booked at salesenquiry@activenorthumberland.org.uk or visit our website - activenorthumberland.org.uk
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Places to see in ( Ashington - UK )
Places to see in ( Ashington - UK )
Ashington is a town and civil parish in Northumberland, England. Ashington was once a centre of the coal mining industry. The town is located some 15 miles (24 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne and west of the A189. The south of the town is bordered by the River Wansbeck. The North Sea coast at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is about 3 miles (5 km) from the town centre. Many inhabitants have a distinctive accent and dialect known as Pitmatic. This varies from the regional dialect known as Geordie.
The name Ashington possibly originates from Essendene which has been referenced since 1170, but may instead have originated from Æsc, a Saxon invader who sailed from Northern Germany to the River Wansbeck and settled in the deep wooded valley near Sheepwash. But it could also have come from Valley of Ash Trees - these would have lined the valley and the Saxon word Dene means valley giving the name 'Ash Dene'. In the 1700s all that existed of Ashington was a small farm with a few dwellings around it.
As coal mining expanded, more people left the countryside and settled in Ashington. This led the Ashington Coal Company to build parallel rows of colliery houses. Some newcomers came from as far as Cornwall to make use of their tin-mining skills. With the growing coal industry came the need for a railway link. Ashington was linked to the Blyth and Tyne Railway in the 1850s, and also to the East Coast Main Line near Ulgham (pronounced Uffham).
Ashington is located in south east Northumberland, which is a largely urban area adjacent to Newcastle. Most of the area is of flat, non-undulating ground formed during the Carboniferous period when ancient tropical swamp forests were buried and formed the coal seams that have given this area its significance. The local geology is of yellow sandstone.
Ashington is well served by roads. The A189 (Spine Road) to the east of Ashington runs south via Blyth and North Tyneside to Newcastle, and via the A19 Tyne Tunnel to South Tyneside and the A1(M). The A189 also runs north along the coast to Alnwick and Berwick. The A196 runs west towards Morpeth and the A1 which goes north to Scotland and Edinburgh or south to the A1(M) near Newcastle on towards Durham and Yorkshire and the South.
Working in a clockwise direction from the north west of Ashington are the following places.
Linton, a small village, originally developed for mineworkers at the Linton Colliery. This village looks unusual from the air: it is almost square and its streets are in a parallel grid-plan.
Ellington, a newer village which was located next to Ellington Colliery.
Lynemouth, close to the coast; this village is next to the Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter and Lynemouth Power Station.
Woodhorn, a tiny hamlet with a church on the road to Newbiggin. Some of the area of Ashington adjacent to Woodhorn pit museum is also called Woodhorn.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a small town or village, this is a former seaside resort, visited by locals. It has a beach and, following coastal erosion, a large sea wall was built in the late 1980s. Newbiggin offers bed and breakfasts, cafes and some shops.
Cambois (pronounced Cammus) is a small village south of the River Wansbeck. It is quite spread out. Cambois has some fishing cottages at the mouth of the river. It has a beach and views along the coast towards north Blyth and Blyth.
North Seaton, a village on the north banks of the River Wansbeck. It was formerly a mining village, but most of its population moved to Ashington. North Seaton had its own small colliery.
Stakeford, originally a small village south of the River Wansbeck, this is mainly an area of residential estates.
Guide Post, a residential village on the road towards Morpeth, it has a school and some shops.
Sheepwash, a crossing point on the River Wansbeck before it flows west towards Bothal.
Bothal, a quaint, historic village on the wooded banks of the River Wansbeck. Bothal has cottages and a 14th Century castle, Bothal Castle. Riverside walks can be taken along the wooded riverbank.
Pegswood, village on the main East Coast Main Line. The village has a station served by local trains.
Longhirst, a small hamlet on the East Coast Main Line.
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Tour of Britain 2015 at Ashington
Ashington Remembered 4
Another slide show of pics from Ashington of old.
Music by me. Mixed by Steven Foster.
Ashington Remembered 3
Another collection of pics from Ashington Remembered Group
Tour of Britain 2015 in Northumberland
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Ashington - A Brief Tour
Ashington was at one time a thriving mining town but recent years have seen a steep decline with high levels of unemployment and social deprivation.
Ashington Road Trip
Newton Aycliffe Independent Supporters Club Road Trip to Ashington home of the Charlton Brothers, Durham & England Cricketer Steve Harmison who is now manager of Ashington AFC. Just a bit of daft and a very rough first draft.
Ashington High School Year 13 [2007] Leaver's DVD
Credit to Angela Conway & Co. for production
Q&A with Ashington
Finally this is my first upload in a couple months. No, I didn’t quit the channel or die... Marching band was just taking up most of my time. I’M BACK!!
Ashington AFC 0 - 5 Billingham Town FC
Highlights from our 5-0 victory over Ashington AFC at Woodhorn Lane in the EBAC Northern League Division 1 on Saturday 30th November 2019.
Match report by Ray Morton:
With Lewis McDonald returning in goal for Bradley Young who is on England U18 training camp duty , the side had an familiar look , the game started with the visitors quick out of the blocks on 4 mins Marske utd loanee Glen Butterworth had an shot just wide of Adam Mc Hugh in the home goal . On 12 mins an Kris Summers knock down from an cross was fired home by leading scorer Craig Hutchinson from close range to open the score 1-0 . Home skipper Stephen Gibson was booked for an foul on Hutchinson after 15 mins
The visitors soon increased their lead with an excellent goal on 20 mins a cross from the touchline by Luke Hogan was guided past Mc Hugh by Jamie Davis deft header off the far post 2-0 . The game was one way traffic however Dylan Williamson brought an snap save out of Lewis Mc Donald on 23 mins
On the half hour an delightful ball by Hogan was chested down by Glen Butterworth and sizzled home 3-0
Hutchinson nearly made it 4-0 after an pass from Elliott Beddow but Mc Hugh pulled off an decent save . Kris Summers was booked just before half time by referee Michael Burrows for an foul
HT ASHINGTON 0 BILLINGHAM TOWN 3
Half time saw skipper Lee Moore replaced by Daniel Flounders at right back due to a slight strain . Luke Hogan shot over on the hour , and on 65 mins Kurtis Howes was introduced for Elliott Beddow , he was immediately involved in the fourth goal getting to the by line and pulling the ball back for the on rushing Glen Butterworth to fire home . 4-0 Reece Kenney then replaced Jack Connor , and on 73 mins an through ball by Craig Hutchinson saw Glen Butterworth chip the home keeper Mc Hugh from 20 yds for an deserved hat trick 5-0 . Late in the game Lewis McDonald was booked for an foul outside the box and following an break in play Ashington centre forward Daniel Taggart was given an red card for foul and abusive language by referee Burrows .On 87 mins Glen Butterworth hit the post with Mc Hugh beaten .
A comprehensive away win and clean sheet .
BILLINGHAM TOWN
LEWIS MCDONALD LEE MOORE © MATTHEW ROBINSON GLEN BUTTERWORTH JAMES FRAZER KRIS SUMMERS ELLIOT BEDDOW JACK CONNOR CRAIG HUTCHINSON JAMIE DAVIS LUKE HOGAN
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KURTIS HOWES ( FOR BEDDOW 65 MIN) DANIEL FLOUNDERS ( FOR MOORE 46MIN) REECE KENNEY ( FOR CONNOR 70 MIN)
NOT USED JAMIE POOLE
REFEREE MICHAEL BURROWS
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