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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 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,...
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...
May 31, 20221 min read
Publicly Accessible Defibrillators
Defibrillators save lives in Ashburton Defibrillators in Ashburton There are currently two publicly accessible defibrillators in...
Mar 18, 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 13, 20222 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 4, 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...
Feb 19, 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 18, 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 6, 20222 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 4, 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, 20221 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, 20222 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...
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Community Christmas Lunch - Delivered!
Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings - delivered with a smile! The rapidly changing Rate of Covid infections meant that a Community...
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Ashburton Pensioners Christmas Lunch
One of the highlights of the Portreeve's year! Today I enjoyed a lively and entertaining Christmas lunch with over 40 Ashburton...
Nov 28, 20212 min read
My Aims for My Year in Office
The Portreeve often raises funds for a local cause - I need your help choosing causes where a little will go a long way!
Nov 28, 20211 min read
Portreeve's Service 2021
A Little Goes a Long Way for the 1201st Portreeve of Ashburton On Sunday 28th November 2021, members of the Courts assembled at St...
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Sean Wilson, 1201
Mr Sean Wilson succeeds Cllr John Nutley as the 1201st Portreeve of Ashburton. Mrs Karen Turner is appointed Master Bailiff.
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