The Ashford Business Council has approached Inverell Shire Council with a request for financial support to fund the upcoming Back to Ashford Reunion.
Scheduled for the Easter long weekend, 19–20 April 2025, the event invites past and present residents, workers, and students to reconnect in the township of Ashford, with the event featuring food and market stalls, activities in the main street and community hall, as well as visits to notable landmarks such as the Ashford Central School, Sunhaven Aged Care Facility and the Ashford Ambulance Station.
Organisers, led by Michael Lewis, President of the Ashford Business Council, have outlined a draft budget totalling $4,191, requesting the donation to cover essential costs, including public liability insurance, entertainment, transportation from Inverell, and activities for children.
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight has commended the organisers for making the reunion possible once again.
