Here you can find out which projects we are working on and the many ways residents, volunteers, local organisations and community groups can help to make a positive difference across Ashchurch Rural Parish.

Whether you would like to volunteer your time, share ideas, support local initiatives or simply find out more about what is happening in the community, we would love for you to get involved.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, safer and more connected community for everyone.

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Defibrillators

Aston Cross Defibrillator Phone Box Project

Ashchurch Rural Parish Council is working to restore and prepare the former BT phone box at Aston Cross to house a publicly accessible community defibrillator. The project aims to provide an important lifesaving resource for residents and visitors within the parish.

Volunteers are welcome to help with cleaning, tidying and preparing the phone box for installation.

For more information or to get involved please contact:
📧 admin@ashchurchrural-pc.gov.uk

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Water Monitoring

SafeAvon Citizens Science Project

The SafeAvon Citizens Science Project is a community-led initiative helping to monitor and protect the health of the River Avon and local waterways through water testing and environmental monitoring.

Volunteers are welcome to get involved — no experience needed. — just a passion for protecting our local environment.

For more information please contact:
Geoff Sallis
📧 geoffsallis@btinternet.com

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Community Speedwatch

Helping to keep our roads safe

Community Speedwatch is a volunteer-led initiative that works alongside local police to help monitor speeding within our villages and promote safer driving throughout the parish.

The project aims to improve road safety, raise awareness of speeding concerns and help create safer roads for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.

Volunteers are always welcome to get involved.

For more information or to volunteer please contact:
📧 admin@ashchurchrural-pc.gov.uk