Ashington Football Club is proud of the fantastic facilities we provide for the level at which we operate. However, we recognise that maintaining these facilities comes with significant costs. In the current economic climate, with rising energy and food prices alongside increases in wages and National Insurance, the non-football side of the club has been reviewing ways to operate more efficiently internally.

After evaluating the hatch and Sunday lunches, the club has made the difficult decision to discontinue in-house catering effective immediately. We would like to thank everyone involved in their dedication and hard work in this effort.

To ensure that our fans continue to enjoy quality food on matchdays, the club will now outsource catering services and is delighted to welcome back Katie Doc’s food van, who will provide an excellent offering for supporters.

Additionally, the club has reluctantly made changes to the bar operation, including the mutual agreement to discontinue the bar manager role. We are pleased to confirm that our former bar manager will remain with the club as part of the bar staff team moving forward.

While some may see these changes as a temporary step back, they are necessary to ensure the club becomes more efficient and sustainable. Our priority remains the best interests of the club, our facilities, and the overall matchday experience for our supporters and this commitment is evident in recent improvements, including the switch to LED floodlights, which not only increase efficiency but also reduce light pollution in the surrounding community. The club will continue to explore ways to enhance operations while maintaining the high standards our fans expect.

Thank you for your continued support!