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Dec 23, 20212 min read
What, already?!?
Christmas is upon us and the Portreeve is wondering where the last month went! Despite the uncertainty in the world around us, one thing...
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...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Late Shopping for Christmas
On Thursday the 9th December, join the Portreeve, Master Bailiff, Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the Christmas Market when the town comes alive.
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 25, 20212 min read
Court and Law Day 2021
Ashburton's 1201st Portreeve is appointed in a ceremony at St Andrew's Church
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.
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Portreeve's Dinner 2021 - Quiz
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
Administration of Justice and Ashburton
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
"Are You The Mayor?"
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, 20211 min read
Ashburton Proudly Remembers
Ashburton can take considerable pride in the display of support it showed on Remembrance Day. The Portreeve, Master Bailiff, Mayor and...
Nov 15, 20213 min read
“Two Tankards of your Finest Ale Landlord!”
On Saturday, October 16th, Ashburton’s Courts Leet and Baron held their Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing ceremony
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Portreeve's Poppy Ball raises £4,000
The auction of prizes donated by the community alone raised £900 all in support of the RBL The Portreeve's Poppy Ball on Friday 12th...
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Rule Book and Guidance Notes
Rules and guidance for Court Members in carrying out their duties The Ashburton Courts Leet and Baron are one of the last remaining...
Oct 7, 20211 min read
John Nutley, 1199-1200
November 21st 2019 - John Nutley becomes the 1199th Portreeve of Ashburton.
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Ashburton's History and its Town Crest
Ashburton's unique history is believed to have begun in Saxon times and is reflected in the Ashburton town crest and the continuing...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Who is The Lord of The Borough?
No one individual is the Lord of the Borough of Ashburton - so who is it Historically the title "Lord of the Borough of Ashburton" passed...
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Roles in the Court
Each role in the Courts Leet & Baron has a historical significance - what did they do?
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Membership of the Court
How Court members are nominated and selected and what is expected of them The Members of the Courts Leet and Baron, headed by the...
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