Portreeve's News

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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 31, 20221 min read

Publicly Accessible Defibrillators

Defibrillators save lives in Ashburton Defibrillators in Ashburton There are currently two publicly accessible defibrillators in...

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...

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 17, 20221 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 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...