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ReCycle is a community programme run by CycleCircle with Goldwyn School; offering an affordable source of refurbished bikes, alongside an educational programme for the students at the school. The concept is simple: DONATE – REFURBISH – SELL.
DONATE your unwanted bicycles to the programme and get a 20% discount at the bike sale. (more…)
Ashford College recently hosted the Ashford Photographic Society Schools Competition and are so proud to hear that two of their own students came runners up in two categories. Big congratulations to Rhys Hawkins (Level 3 Photography) and Shannon Pankhurst (Level 2 Photography)!
The intention of the annual competition is “to encourage photography as an art form and to harness the enthusiasm of both the art departments [of the schools competing] and pupils.”
The event was a great success with many turning out to see the work of the students.
CycleWorkshops offer beginners the opportunity to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance – bike setup, puncture repair, brake and gear adjustment. The relaxed 4-hour sessions are delivered at Cycle Circle’s workshop in Norfolk Drive, Ashford (TN23 4FB).
The cost is subsidised by Active Ashford – just £20 (and redeemable against tools on the day).
You can book one of the dates via Cycle Circle’s website http://cyclecircle.co.uk/cycleworkshop/
All of the workshops run from 10.00 – 14.00
We have added these dates to our calendar
Applications are open for primary, infant and junior places in Kent schools, with about 16,000 families expected to apply for a place to start school next September.
Families are being encouraged to apply as soon as possible for a primary school place for their children and not miss the 15 January deadline.
Last year there were more than 500 late applications, which made it more difficult for parents to secure the preferred places.
Every child born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 needs to be registered for a school place, along with those who are moving from Infant school to junior school.
When a child has older brothers or sisters already in school, their family still needs to apply for a school place so they can start at the same school in September 2016. (more…)
Ashford Borough Council’s Selection and Constitutional Review Committee have recommended that the Council follow the Community Governance Review ballot outcome; creating Community Councils in Kennington and South Willesborough and Newtown, not in South Ashford, Central Ashford and North Willesborough. The final decision will be taken at a full Council Meeting next Thursday, 10th December.
The Minutes of the meeting will be available on the ABC Committee page
Applications are open for Primary, Infant and Junior places in Kent schools, with about 16,000 families expected to apply for a place to start school next September.
Families are being encouraged to apply as soon as possible for a Primary school place for their children and not miss the 15 January deadline. Last year there were more than 500 late applications, which made it more difficult for parents to secure the preferred places. (more…)
The ReCycle programme is a partnership project with Goldwyn School, offering an affordable source of refurbished bikes, alongside an educational programme for the students at the school. The concept is simple: DONATE – REFURBISH – SALE.
DONATE your unwanted bicycles to the programme and get a 20% discount at the bike sale. You can drop bikes off at Goldwyn School (Mark Sibley), The Youthy (Jim Winter) or call 07762221024 (Spencer Morgan) and we’ll pick up. Please ensure bikes are in a fixable condition.
The students at Goldwyn School are helping to REFURBISH the bikes as part of their education programme. All bikes are throughly checked and serviced to ensure they are in a roadworthy condition ready for the bike sale.
Our next Bike SALE is on Saturday 12th December (10am-1pm) – pick up a bargain bike just in time for Christmas (and a free mince pie too!). We’re already planing the next Bike Sale in time for early spring. The bike sales will be at Goldwyn College (Norfolk Drive, TN23 4FB).
You may be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for your 2 year old. To find out if you qualify visit:
www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/childcare-and-pre-school/free-childcare
The Summer Reading Challenge for children starts in all Kent libraries on Saturday 11 July.
The Challenge, organised by The Reading Agency charity and your local library, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read 6 books during the long summer break.
Children will collect stickers for reading whichever library books they choose. When they read 6 books they will receive a fantastic medal and certificate. (more…)
Free English and Maths courses for parents and carers are being offered at Children’s Centres in Ashford. The courses are 16 weeks long, informal, open to all levels of learners and will look at how English or Maths are taught at school and how parents/carers can prepare to help them with their homework. There is also the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification. (more…)