Park Yoga
Free Activity
This FREE weekly yoga class in Victoria Park runs from 3 May to mid-September from 9.30am to 10.30am
There’s no need to book, just bring a mat or towel to practice on and enjoy the wonderful benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.
You’ll find our lovely local teacher, Elise, in the open space near the Community Hub and café – just look out for the Park Yoga flag.
To be kept up to date with the weekly classes, make sure you follow Park Yoga Ashford on Facebook.
These sessions have been brought to you by Ashford Borough Council and Park Yoga, a charity who provide free community yoga sessions around the UK.
Outdoor Gym with Wolfman Fitness
Free Activity
Get fit and meet new people with our free community outdoor gym sessions.
Personal Trainer, Wolfy, will show you how to use the outdoor gym equipment to create a routine you can then continue on your own to improve your fitness level.
There's no need to book, simply turn up to one or more sessions at any of the below locations.
Bring a bottle of water and meet by the outdoor gym equipment.
Hunter Avenue Play Area, Willesborough
Tuesdays, 10am to 11am
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Central Park (The Moat), Park Farm
Fridays, 3pm to 4pm
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Bulleid Place Play Area
Tuesdays, 10am to 11am
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Rylands Road Play Area, Kennington
Fridays, 3pm to 4pm
July 3, 10, 17, 24
Spearpoint, Kennington
Tuesdays, 10am to 11am
August 4, 11
Noakes Meadow Play Area
Fridays, 3pm to 4pm
August 7, 14
Knit and Natter
Brush with Nature
Free Activity
Calling all crocheters and knitters!
Come and get involved in our free community knitting and crochet sessions at Victoria Park, Ashford.
We will be working together to yarn bomb the park.
We welcome all abilities, from beginners to life long knitters, you just need to be able to do a simple knit stitch or know how to double crochet.
You will need to provide your own hooks or needles but we will provide the yarn, guidance and great company.
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 24, 31
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
As places are limited for these sessions, please book yours via Eventbrite:
Brush with Nature
Brush with Nature
Free Activity
Calling all budding artists! Get involved in our free watercolour sessions at Victoria Park.
Join us for fun and relaxed watercolour workshops where we connect with the park’s landscape and wildlife.
Whether you're a nature lover or just looking to unwind, these classes are all about enjoying fresh air and creativity.
Book one session or more...
ALL DATES CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED
Mondays, 10am to 12pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
As places are limited for these sessions, please book yours via Eventbrite:
11 June - Water Vole Survey - Kennington
Volunteer Session
We’ll walk alongside the banks of the river in Little Burton Park, Kennington looking for evidence of water voles and recording any information and sightings.
You’ll need walking boots, long trousers and sunscreen if sunny. You may also want a hat. Please note there will be a fair bit of walking on uneven ground, alongside the river.
If you have your own binoculars these would be handy.
9.30am to 11am
Meet on Frank Edinger Close, Kennington TN24 9RB
If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you.
Activity level: moderate
18 June - Meadow Scything
Volunteer Session
Our volunteer days are a great way to make new friends, get some exercise in the fresh air and enjoy nature.
In this special session guest trainer, Mary Ellis, will teach you how to use traditional scything tools and techniques which we will then use on our meadow.
You will learn:
- safety for yourself and others
- setting up the scythe to fit you
- stance and mowing technique
- honing and blade care
- organising your mow
As places are limited for this session you MUST book your spot by emailing parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk by Friday 5 June. When emailing please also provide your height (this is so Mary can prepare and bring the right sized equipment).
If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. All the necessary equipment for the day will be supplied, including cut-resistant gloves for use when handling the blade. If you're prone to blisters we suggest you bring a pair of light gloves to wear when you are mowing. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch (alternatively you can purchase these at Harper’s café).
9.30am to 4pm
(please arrive by 9.15am)
Meet at Victoria Park's Volunteer Compound
Activity level: moderate to heavy
13 July - Green Walk
13 July - Green Walk
13 July - Green Walk
Free Activity
Meet new people, enjoy nature and improve your health on our free walk around Victoria Park and beyond.
This 75 minute, circular walk is suitable for anyone who has some level of fitness and who doesn’t have a mobility difficulty or health concerns.
On-site parking is available and there are public toilets. The route takes well surfaced paths and tracks through woodland with only one incline and one section of steps.
Simply turn up 10 minutes prior to the start time and wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
We will return to the cafe so the group can continue socialising if they wish.
10am (please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time)
Meet at Harper's Cafe.
The Fountain Pens
13 July - Green Walk
13 July - Green Walk
Free Activity
Let the literary ideas flow with these creative writing sessions.
Book one session or more...
Mondays, 10am to 12pm
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
Booking link coming soon...
