Stagecoach Bus Timetable changes
From Sunday 3 January 2016, there will be several changes to bus times across Kent. We list those for Ashford. There are no changes to services in South Ashford. (more…)
News
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to all who live and work in South Ashford and everybody that visits and uses our site.
Candle warning following fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has warned the public to take extra care when using candles over the Christmas holidays following a fire in Herne Bay.
Crews were called to a fire in a flat at Chislet Court, Herne Bay. They were confronted with a severely smoke logged property and had to use breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet and positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke.
It appears the fire was caused when a candle was accidentally knocked over. (more…)
Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours
We list the opening hours of pharmacies in South Ashford on Christmas and New Year bank holiday dates.
Remember local pharmacies can offer a wealth of health support and should be the first port of call for common illnesses such as coughs and colds. (more…)
Think pharmacy in Ashford during the festive period
Local pharmacies can offer a wealth of health support and should be the first port of call for common illnesses such as coughs and colds over the festive period.
That’s the message from NHS Ashford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) which is urging people across Ashford, Tenterden and the surrounding area to think of their pharmacy first for common minor ailments.
Dr Navin Kumta, Chair of the CCG, said: “At this time of year, many people get colds and visit their GP, when in reality a quick trip to the pharmacy is what they need.”
Pharmacies can provide much more than just a prescription. They can advise on minor ailments and how to use medications effectively and safely. (more…)
Calling your doctor
People in Ashford are being reminded that GPs can often discuss symptoms over the phone – without the need to make a face-to-face appointment.
Clinical Chair of NHS Ashford Clinical Commissioning Group, Dr Navin Kumta, said: “Many patients believe that a face-to-face appointment with a GP is essential. But in many cases, the GP – who has access to a patient’s notes – is experienced enough to make a diagnosis of the condition over the phone.
“This can save patients the time and trouble of having to get to a surgery. It can also mean that you can avoid a GP surgery that may be full of patients coughing and sneezing and passing on germs. (more…)
Council Tax Refund Scam
Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are warning recipients of a text saying that they are due a council tax refund not to follow a link in the text, as it is a scam. The link is to a website, with a very convincing form asking for personal details. ABC State that the text is not from them and to ignore it.
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Christmas Recycling & Refuse Collections 2015/16
All refuse and recycling should be out for collection by 6am over Christmas and New Year. Please note collections may take place up to one day later than shown, with possible extra collections on Saturdays.
There will be NO garden or bulk collections for two weeks; w/c 28/12/2015 and w/c 04/01/2016 (except for those due for collection on Friday 25 December, which will be collected on Monday 28 December instead).
During the festive period, your recycling and refuse collections may take place on different days. … 2015/11/18/christmas-recycling-refuse-collections-201516/
Elwick Place gets go ahead
Ashford Borough Council’s Planning Committee have unanimously approved the proposals for development of the old Ashford Market site and adjacent land. The site has been vacant since the completion of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (HS1).
South Ashford Community Forum (SACF) supported the proposals but raised concerns over some aspects. (more…)
Help the NHS this Christmas
People in Ashford and the surrounding area are being asked to help the NHS over Christmas and the New Year by avoiding putting unnecessary strain on medical services.
The request comes from Dr Navin Kumta, who chairs NHS Ashford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which plans and pays for the area’s health services.
Dr Kumta said: “The NHS is very busy in the lead-up to Christmas and between Christmas and the New Year. People sometimes call out of hours GP services or go to A&E for simple problems just because they haven’t thought ahead. (more…)