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Jul 17, 20222 min read

Are you the Mistress Baker?

Our Bread Weighers met their match during the 2022 Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing Ceremony Preceded by a jester and mediaeval musicians the...

Jun 30, 20226 min read

A guide to the Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing ceremony for participants What is Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing? Ashburton’s Ale Tasting and...

Jun 27, 20222 min read

The History and Legend behind Ashburton’s Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony. Each year on the third Saturday in July a procession...

Nov 23, 20212 min read

1201st Portreeve's Dinner - place settings included questions relating to Ashburton and the Courts. The answers can be found here...

Nov 23, 20211 min read

The Administration of Justice Act 1977 confirmed the continuation of Ashburton's Ancient Courts and the right to appoint a Portreeve In...

Nov 17, 20212 min read

This November at our Court and Law Day ceremony I will become the 1201st Portreeve - and will then often be asked "Are you the Mayor?"

Nov 15, 20213 min read

On Saturday, October 16th, Ashburton’s Courts Leet and Baron held their Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony

Nov 10, 20211 min read

Rules and guidance for Court Members in carrying out their duties The Ashburton Courts Leet and Baron are one of the last remaining...