Portreeve's News

News, articles, diary, events, meetings and information

Jan 281 min read

Katherine Pugh, 1203

Mrs Katherine Pugh was appointed the 1203rd Portreeve of Ashburton during the Court and Law Day ceremony on November 28th 2023.

Nov 13, 20222 min read

Lest We Forget...

Ashburton remembers those affected by conflict Today's service of remembrance was one of my final official duties as the 1201st Portreeve...

Nov 5, 20221 min read

Portreeve's Post - Autumn Cheer Edition

News, olds, fundraising progress and more about our activities and what's coming up in my final few weeks! It's been an unexpectedly busy...

Oct 27, 20221 min read

The Portreeve's Medallion

The making of a Portreeve's Medallion At the end of their term of office, during the Court & Law Day Ceremony, the outgoing Portreeve is...

Sep 9, 20223 min read

Queen Elizabeth II (1926 to 2022)

Arrangements to commemorate the death of the Queen in Ashburton Some details are yet to be finalised but the following is the timeline of...

Aug 27, 20221 min read

Paul Cobley & Friends Cabaret

An evening of music, magic and comedy He's bringing his friends! Ashburton's very own and best-loved entertainer is hosting a show and...

Aug 5, 20221 min read

Portreeve's Post - Summer Holiday Edition

News, olds, fundraising progress and more about our activities and what's coming up... Phew! It's August which is traditionally a quiet...

Aug 1, 20221 min read

"It's Brilliant"

Woodlander's new sensory room - exciting development for the children! Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended the Bailiff's...

Aug 1, 20222 min read

Portreeve Presents Pick Proceeds

Critical Ashburton based rescue team benefits from the Portreeve’s Pick campaign Following a training exercise for water based incidents,...

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...

Jul 4, 20221 min read

Portreeve's Post - July Update

News, olds, fundraising progress and more about our activities and what's coming up... Another busy month has passed and we're now...

Jun 30, 20226 min read

Ale Tasting & Bread Weighing

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

“They do sell good ale here!”

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

Jun 26, 20221 min read

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 17, 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 6, 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, 20223 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! ...

May 31, 20224 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 11, 20222 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...

Apr 28, 20221 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...