Ann Ashton

Member since December 30, 2021

Born in Newham, mum to three sometimes lovely kids, 20 years as a geography teacher and still love it. I'm passionate for this borough to improve and thrive.

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Ann Ashton1 year ago East Ham Explorers proposes to support people in our community to enjoy wild and outdoor spaces in and around Newham and England, supporting their physical and mental wellbeing. We will be running community day trips to National Heritage sites and other fun and exciting destinations in southern England.We aim to encourage reduced car use, by having a central meeting point from which we set off, for those who may not be confident to travel by public transport otherwise. It also allows the many who don’t own cars to access places they would otherwise struggle to get to. Our project proposes to support people in our community to get to know one another through our day trips. This frequent attendance at events aims to not just introduce people, but to build long-term connections and friendships across our diverse, but often poorly integrated population.The locations have been selected to have cross generational and gender appeal, with some very local which can be accessed by bus and tube. Some further afield by train and coach. Some predominantly indoor visits for the colder months and others which are more outdoor focused for the warmer months.The locations that we have polled to be most popular include Hertfordshire ZooAnglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode MillJurassic CoastWarwick CastleKew GardensHouses of ParliamentMargateWe plan to end the project with a 2 night trip to the Isle of Wight, hiring out an entire youth hostel, running yoga classes, communal cooking with a fun evening of games and days walking and visiting local landmarks and natural spaces.

Ann Ashton11 months ago WE ARE A GROUP OF GIRLS WHO LOVE PLAYING CRICKET BUT AT PRESENT WE HAVE NO PLACE IN NEWHAM TO PLAY. WITH FUNDING WE WILL PAY FOR COACHES, A WINTER INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND TRANSPORT TO AWAY MATCHES AND A MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS WEEKEND AT ARUNDEL CASTLE CRICKET CLUB.OUR PROJECT WILL GREATLY SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS AS WE ARE GETTING ACTIVE, SOCIALISING AND GETTING AWAY FROM SCREENS AT HOME.

Ann Ashton1 year ago WE ARE A GROUP OF GIRLS WHO LOVE PLAYING CRICKET BUT AT PRESENT WE HAVE NO PLACE IN NEWHAM TO PLAY. WITH FUNDING WE WILL PAY FOR COACHES, A WINTER INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND TRANSPORT TO AWAY MATCHES AND A MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS WEEKEND AT ARUNDEL CASTLE CRICKET CLUB.OUR PROJECT WILL GREATLY SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS AS WE ARE GETTING ACTIVE, SOCIALISING AND GETTING AWAY FROM SCREENS AT HOME.

Ann Ashton4 years ago

Ann Ashton4 years ago We intend to work with Newham council and property owner of 358 Central Park Road, Siddique Rafiq, who's permission has been granted, to create a large art mural on the side of this property. We very much hope this can be the first of many in this relatively mural poor area, which is prone to fly tipping, anti social behaviour and most sadly and recently a death. We hope that something striking and beautiful will help moral within the community and dissuade people from vandalising this area- the wall is currently covered in low quality graffiti.We have asked Ferha Farooqui, a local urban artist living in East Ham, to create a piece reflecting the local heritage and internationalism of the area. Her recent works have been purchased by the London Guildhall, though she would gift this one to the Borough of Newham.