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A Guide to Your Local Area
Supermarkets and Shops
Aldi - Supermarket
Address: Unit 1B Victoria Road, Ashford TN23 7HQ
Asda - Supermarket
Address: Kimberley Way, Ashford TN24 0SE
Iceland - Supermarket (Frozen Food)
Address: 64 High Street, Ashford TN24 8TB
Lidl - Supermarket
Address: 25 New Street, Ashford TN24 8TN
Morrisons - Supermarket
Address: 5/6 Singleton Centre Singleton Centre Ashford, Unit 6 Singleton Hill, Ashford TN23 5GR
Sainsburys - Supermarket
Address: Simone Weil Avenue, Ashford TN24 8YN
Tesco - Supermarket
Address: Moatfield Meadow, Kingsnorth, Ashford TN23 3LU
Tesco Express - Convenience Store - 2 Locations
Address 1: 80 High Street, Ashford TN24 8SW
Address 2: Mace Lane, Ashford TN24 8DN
Premier - Convenience Store - 3 Locations
Address 1: Unit C, Bridgewater House, Victoria Road, Ashford TN23 7AJ
Address 2: 101-103 Beaver Lane, Ashford TN23 5NU
Address 3: 90 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0HG
Home Bargains - Retailer selling homeware, toiletries and food items
Address: Warren Retail Park, Simone Weil Avenue, Ashford TN24 8XH
Poundland - Discount retailer selling groceries, toiletries and cleaning products
Address: Unit 39A Phase, 1 County Square, Ashford TN23 1YD
Travel and Transport
Train Routes
Ashford International
Address: Ashford TN23 1EZ
Destinations – Margate, St Pancras International, Dover Priory, Hastings, Tonbridge, London Victoria, Ramsgate, Canterbury West, London Cannon Street
Operator Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Bus Routes
Main bus routes in Ashford (Click map to enlarge)
Medical Services
GPs
Hollington Surgery
Hollington Surgery, Blue Line Lane, Ashford TN24 8UN
Sydenham House Medical Centre
Sydenham House, Mill Court, Ashford TN24 8DN
Phone: 01233 645851
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
New Hayes Bank Surgery
Cemetery Lane, Kennington, Ashford TN24 9JZ
Willesborough Health Centre
Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0HZ
Musgrove Park Surgery
Beaver Road, Ashford TN23 7SP
Hospitals
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0LZ
This hospital has an A&E department.
Phone: 01233 633331
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Dentists
GM Dental and Implant Centre
40 Elwick Road, Ashford TN23 1NN
Phone: 01233 803804
Website: www.gmdental.co.uk/contact-us
Ashford Dental Care
8 New Rents, Ashford TN23 1JJ
Phone: 01233 639289
Website: www.ashforddental.co.uk
Jade Dental Practice
Parkfield House, Loudon Way, Ashford TN23 3JJ
Phone: 01233 632228
Website: www.jadedental.co.uk
Charity Support
Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN)
KRAN support young people to look after themselves well and to work with local education providers to ensure them a place in statutory education as soon as possible. They also run a mentoring project which links young people with volunteers in the community.
Address: Unit 1, 34 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury CT1 3RA
Phone: 01227 634320
Website: www.kran.org.uk
Mind Mid Kent
Mind Mid Kent are the mental health charity for people from the Mid Kent area. If you are a resident here, they will guide you along the pathway towards better mental health.
Phone: 01622 692383
Email: mindhelp@midkentmind.org.uk
Release The Pressure
Free expert advice from trained counsellors is available for every mental health concern, including anxiety, depression, money worries and stress.
Phone: 0800 107 0160
Text: ‘Kent’ to 85258
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/release-the-pressure
Citizens Advice Ashford
Providing free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Address: Seabrooke House, Church Road, Ashford TN23 1RD
Phone: 01233 626185
Website: ashfordadvice.org
Helplines
KMPT Crisis Contact Centre: 0800 783 9111
Mental Health Matters Webchat: www.mentalhealthmatters.org
Mental Health Matters Helpline: 0800 182 2418
Mental Health Matters Helpline: Kent and Medway 0800 107 0160
SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258
SHOUT Website: www.giveusashout.org
If you require urgent safety advice, please contact your local GP, go to A&E or call 111/999
Education and Employment
Ashford College
Providing Further and Higher Education in Ashford.
Address: Elwick Road, Ashford TN23 1NN
Phone: 01233 743100
Website: www.ashford.ac.uk
The Education and Skills Partnership
Wide range of courses, training and apprenticeships available.
Address: Williamson House, Ashford TN23 6LW
Phone: 01233 632111
Website: www.esp-ac.uk
JTL Training
Charity offering apprenticeships in engineering maintenance, electrical installation, mechanical engineering services, plumbing, heating and ventilating
Address: Unit 1 Brunswick Road, Ashford TN23 1EW
Phone: 0800 085 2308
Website: www.jtltraining.com
The Prince’s Trust
Boost your confidence, get a job or start a business
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/programmes
Ashford Jobcentre Plus
Address: International House, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1HT
Phone: 0800 169 0190
Religion & Culture
Fountain Church - Christian Church
Address: Dencora Way, Units 5 & 6 Montpelier Business Park, Ashford TN23 4FG
Website: www.fountainchurch.net
St Mary’s Church - Church of England Church
Address: Great Chart, Ashford TN23 3AY
Website: www.ashfordtownparish.co.uk
Willesborough Baptist Church - Baptist Church
Address: Willesboroough Baptist Church, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0QR
Website: www.willesboroughbaptist.church
United Church - Methodist and United Reformed Church
Address: 14 Cade Road, Ashford TN23 6JE
Website: uccaderoad.church
Ashford Muslim Association - Muslim Mosque
Address: Ashford Muslim Centre, 79 Torrington Road, Ashford TN23 7TG
Phone: 01233 421620
Website: www.ashfordmosque.net
Leisure
Freedom Leisure - Leisure Centre
Pool, obstacle course, gym, fitness classes, climbing, soft play, sports hall, creche and café.
Address: Station Approach, Ashford TN23 1ET
Phone: 01233 663503
PureGym - 24 hour Gym
Address: Unit A, Warren Retail Park, Ashford TN24 8XH
Phone: 0344 477 0005
Website: www.puregym.com
Stanhope Library - Library
Address: The Stanhope Centre, 67 Otterden Close, Ashford TN23 5TH
Phone: 0300 041 3131
Website: Kent County Council - Local Directories | Stanhope Library
Ashford Library - Library
Address: Gateway Plus 1AS, Church Road, Ashford TN23 1AS
Phone: 0300 041 3131
Website: Kent County Council - Local Directories | Ashford Library
Hollywood Bowl - Tenpin bowling, amusement arcade, food and drinks
Address: 43/79 Station Road, Ashford TN23 1PP
Tel: 0844 826 3010
Website: www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk
Cineworld Ashford - Cinema
Address: Eureka Entertainment Centre, Rutherford Road, Ashford TN25 4BN
Website: www.cineworld.co.uk
Emergency Services
Kent Police – Ashford Police Station
Address: Church Road, Ashford TN23 1BT
Tel: 01622 690690
Website: www.kent.police.uk
Reporting a crime: Phone 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
Kent Fire Service – Kent Fire Station
Address: Henwood Industrial Estate, Wyvern Way, Kent TN24 8PE
Tel: 01622 692121
Website: www.kent.fire-uk.org
Reporting a fire: Phone 999 (emergency)
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills, make friends, and help in your community. Volunteering experiences can also be added to your CV and can enhance your employability.
Kent County Council - Volunteering Opportunities
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/volunteering/find-volunteeringopportunities
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Frequently recruiting for volunteers in various sectors including business, events, research and the response team.
Website: www.kent.fire-uk.org/our-volunteers
Kent Volunteers
Website that allows you to search for local volunteering vacancies and opportunities.
Website: kentvolunteers.org.uk/youth
LGBTQ+ Support
The BeYou Project
Offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ young people can meet, socialise and find the support they need.
Website: thebeyouproject.co.uk
Email: beyou@porchlight.org.uk
Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline
Providing a one-stop listening service for LGBTQ+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging on their website.
Website: switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help
Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm daily)
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Youth Community Groups/Social Groups
Ashford Youth Centre
Safe space for young people to hang out with friends and meet new people.
Address: Mabledon Avenue, Ashford TN24 8BJ
Phone: 0300 041 7567
Da Base Music Centre
Getting young people together to learn and play music together
Address: Bank Street, Ashford TN23 1BA
Website: www.dabasemusic.co.uk
Ashford Scouts – Various groups across Ashford
Life skills for young people aged 4-18 years
Website: www.ashfordscouts.org.uk/index.html
Ashford FC - Football Club
Address: Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Ashford Kent TN26 2JH
Email: ashford@kentyouthleague.co.uk
Website: www.ashfordfc.org.uk
Useful Websites
Kent Cares Town: kentcarestown.lea.kent.sch.uk
Care Leavers Association: www.careleavers.com
National Leaving Care Advisor Service: www.leavingcare.org
Care Leavers Foundation: www.thecareleaversfoundation.org
Refugee Council: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Shelter: www.shelter.org.uk
Become: www.becomecharity.org.uk