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Remembering Historic Anniversaries
2022 is an important year in Ashburton's history - we shall remember One hundred years ago, the Ashburton Branch of the RBL was founded...
Jun 26, 20221 min read


The Spring Chicken Coach Trip
The Spring Chickens enjoy their Mystery Tour around Dartmoor Thanks to the Portreeve's Pick donation from Coljan and the generosity of...
Jun 17, 20221 min read


Portreeve's Post - June Update
News, olds, fundraising progress and more about our activities in May... It's been busier than ever as we celebrated the nation's first...
Jun 6, 20221 min read


That Was the Week That Was
How Ashburton celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II What a fantastic and historic Platinum Jubilee Celebration that was! ...
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Ashburton's Jubilee Celebrations
Complete programme of Ashburton events - Last updated 31st May 2022 Royal British Legion Picnic The RBL will be holding a Jubilee Picnic...
May 31, 20224 min read


Publicly Accessible Defibrillators
Defibrillators save lives in Ashburton Defibrillators in Ashburton There are currently two publicly accessible defibrillators in...
May 31, 20221 min read


Things are Taking Shape!
Progress on two of the Portreeve's causes - both involving gardening! I like to think that the Portreeve's role throughout the ages has...
May 11, 20222 min read


Portreeve's Post - Spring Update
News, olds, fundraising progress and more about our activities in April... It's been a busy month for the Portreeve and Bailiff - and...
Apr 28, 20221 min read


The Big Love Bambino Club
Supporting new parents and young children in our community About The Big Love Bambino Club The club is a weekly, term-time playgroup held...
Mar 18, 20221 min read


Bailiff's Byngo & Game Show (Reboot)
An evening of entertainment supporting Woodlander's Pre-School Bring your friends! He's back for the rescheduled Bailiff's Byngo & Game...
Mar 18, 20221 min read


BannedAid Raises Funds for Ukrainian Refugees
Music by Banned from the Moor and Saff Juno entertained guests The #Ashburton4Ukraine music event BannedAid came together very quickly to...
Mar 13, 20222 min read


Ashburton 4 Ukraine
Working together to make a little go a long way 4 Ukrainian refugees! The fundraiser is now closed! Update 16th March 2022 - the online...
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Portreeve's Pick Participating Businesses
A little goes a long way with the help of our pubs and restaurants! What is the Portreeve's Pick? When you eat out at participating pubs...
Feb 19, 20222 min read


Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team
Specialist support for our emergency services About DSRT Ashburton The Dartmoor Search and Rescue team are a charity of 60+ volunteers on...
Feb 19, 20222 min read


The Growing Space
The Growing Space brings people together and promotes wellbeing About The Growing Space Located in a peaceful plot behind the Legion Hut...
Feb 18, 20222 min read


Brownies and Rainbows Awards
Portreeve's Patches awarded for helping with Portreeve's Sunday On Tuesday 15th February, Karen and I donned our robes and regalia before...
Feb 17, 20221 min read


The Spring Chicken Group
The renamed Autumn Club brings socially isolated people together About The Spring Chicken Group An informal meeting group to bring...
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Portreeve's Fundraising Causes
With your help - a little goes a long way! There are so many deserving causes... this year in particular The Portreeve often uses their...
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Portreeve's Pick
A little goes a long way with the help of our pubs and restaurants! I want to support the businesses that have supported their community...
Feb 4, 20221 min read


Woodlander's Pre-School
Supporting families and children in our community About Woodlanders Woodlanders Pre-school provides early years care and education to...
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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