Ashfield Voluntary Action

Ashfield Voluntary Action AVA is a charity which has been committed to supporting the residents of Ashfield for over 24 years.

✨📣 Exciting New Job Opportunity ✨📣We are looking for a Community Kitchen Lead who is dynamic, able to break new ground a...
25/06/2026

✨📣 Exciting New Job Opportunity ✨📣
We are looking for a Community Kitchen Lead who is dynamic, able to break new ground and lead, recruit and manage a team of volunteers to deliver wholesome cost-effective two course meals within Willets Court Community Centre in Leamington.

👇Please follow the link below to see more information and link to job description:
https://www.ashfieldvoluntaryaction.org.uk/news/2026/06/02/we-are-recruiting/

✨📣Free drama for wellbeing classes for adults✨📣 📣✨ Today @ 7:30pm📣✨Come along for a relaxed, fun and supportive adult dr...
25/06/2026

✨📣Free drama for wellbeing classes for adults✨📣
📣✨ Today @ 7:30pm📣✨
Come along for a relaxed, fun and supportive adult drama workshop where you can explore a variety of drama techniques, including script work, voice, characterisation and improvisation.
This welcoming class will give you freedom to explore the aspects of drama that interest you most. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, support your mental health, meet new people, boost your self esteem and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of exploring a subject you love in a supportive and relaxed environment.
Booking Required – Choose from the three sessions below, or join us for all three at St Thomas Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Thursday 25 June, 7:30pm
Thursday 2nd July, 7:30pm
Book your free class on the link below!
https://ashfieldcreates.co.uk/events/drama-for-wellbeing/
Drama for wellbeing is made possible thanks to Ashfield Creates, a programme led by Nonsuch Studios and supported by Ashfield District Council and Arts Council England

Red heat-health alert issued by UK Health Security AgencyThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-hea...
25/06/2026

Red heat-health alert issued by UK Health Security Agency
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert (HHA) across the Midlands and other parts of the country from Wednesday 24 June until Friday 26 June. This is only the second time a red HHA has been issued, the first was in July 2022.
A red HHA is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population so we’re sending this special edition of our bulletin with advice on how to stay safe.
Visit GOV.UK to read more about the red heat-health alert
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

Come along today at 1 pm! 😁🎶🧩🎲 Chat, play games, potter in the garden, or just chill with a cuppa! 🌼☕🍁Groups will be fin...
25/06/2026

Come along today at 1 pm! 😁
🎶🧩🎲 Chat, play games, potter in the garden, or just chill with a cuppa! 🌼☕🍁

Groups will be finished from Friday 26th June. We will advertise when we have new groups available.

📣✨ Carers Roadshow 2026 Dates 📣✨ Upcoming date: Wednesday 3rd JulySee below all 19 upcoming roadshows happening througho...
25/06/2026

📣✨ Carers Roadshow 2026 Dates 📣✨ Upcoming date: Wednesday 3rd July
See below all 19 upcoming roadshows happening throughout the year!👇

"The Carers Roadshows are relevant to everyone from all walks of life, no matter what station in life you hold, we will all benefit from the advice & support the roadshows offer freely.
No one is selling anything or raising any money or funding, it's all free, the stalls are free, access is free, covering Health, Mental Health & Social Care issues, because we only want to help" - Trevor Clower BEM, Founder and Director.

Literacy VolunteersLooking to recruit more volunteersSee link to website below.
24/06/2026

Literacy Volunteers
Looking to recruit more volunteers
See link to website below.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advice is to: * Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3...
24/06/2026

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advice is to:
* Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm.
* Do any physical activity (for example exercise or walking the dog) during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening.
* Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun.
* Cover up with suitable clothing, wear a sun hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen when you go outside.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Check on family, friends, and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell.
* Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and what to do if you or someone else has them.
Everyone can help us to keep people safe. Here are some suggestions:
* Check on vulnerable friends, neighbours or family members who might be at risk during the hot weather.
* Know the signs & symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke – there’s a poster attached with all of the information you’ll need.

✨ Ashfield Voluntary Action's Chatty Crafters Group is today✨Come along for a good catch-up, have a cuppa, do something ...
24/06/2026

✨ Ashfield Voluntary Action's Chatty Crafters Group is today✨

Come along for a good catch-up, have a cuppa, do something creative, and have fun! ☕ 🎨

Groups will be finished from Friday 26th June. We will advertise when we have new groups available.

23/06/2026

⚽️ Chairman’s Charity Football Match – Game date changed! ⚽️

Due to this Wednesdays hot weather we have postponed the chairmans charity football match to Wednesday the 8th July when it will be cooler

The challenge has been set!

On Wednesday 8th July, the Ashfield District Council Depot Lads will take on the Office Lads and Community Protection Officers in a charity football match at Titchfield Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, kicking off at 5pm.

Now, I'm not saying this is going to be the biggest football match Ashfield has ever seen... but it might be the only one where the Chairman is at serious risk of pulling a hamstring while trying to prove he still has it! 😄

As many of you know, football isn't really my sport, I'm more used to getting punched in the face in a boxing ring than chasing a football around a pitch but for two fantastic charities, I'm willing to give it my best shot.

The match is being held in support of my chosen Chairman's charities:

💜 PASIC – supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.

☀️ John Eastwood Hospice – providing outstanding care and support to people and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

Both charities do incredible work in our communities, and every penny raised will help them continue supporting those who need them most.

So come along, enjoy an afternoon of football, support two amazing causes, and find out once and for all whether the Depot Lads or the Office and CPO team can claim Ashfield bragging rights.

And if you see me gasping for air after ten minutes, please remember I'm a boxer, not a footballer! 😅

📅 Wednesday 8th July 2026
⏰ Kick-off: 5pm
📍 Titchfield Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

We'd love to see as many people there as possible. Let's raise plenty of money, have some fun, and show what Ashfield community spirit is all about. ❤️⚽️💙

Address

Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street
Kirkby In Ashfield
NG177AE

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+441623555551

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