Tag Archives: QEGS

Drinking a toast to success

Posted on November 16, 2014 by justaukcook

On Friday night I attended a wine tasting with a difference at QEGS. I’ve attended wine tastings before and even bought wine as a result. I’m no connoisseur and I realise I have no memory for what I’ve tasted. I … Continue reading →

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Leg 2 – 2.5 miles of bunting saved

Posted on October 11, 2014 by justaukcook

Since my last blog the bunting donations have rolled in from local businesses and individuals. Last weekend we were on Windmill Lane on our eight mile route around the town having raised just over £200. The good news is that … Continue reading →

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We all have a part to play in school success

Posted on August 27, 2014 by justaukcook

This is a tense time for students everywhere. As the examination results come out there are tears and hopefully smiling faces too. It isn’t just the students – the parents and the teachers share the agonising wait and provide the … Continue reading →

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Markets: The Ashbourne Share

Posted on April 5, 2014 by justaukcook

Is Ashbourne getting better? There are many in the town who don’t want change and see it as eroding the town for them. This is a difficult thing to argue with because it must always be a personal and subjective … Continue reading →

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Ashbourne’s Car Park Solution

Posted on April 20, 2013 by justaukcook

Derbyshire Dales District Council is currently running a consultation around parking in the district http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/current-consultations/car-parking-review. Although this can seem like a dry topic it does affect us all. Our tourism economy and high street rely on car parking to support it, … Continue reading →

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Golden School Days – the young people today don’t know what they are missing

Posted on August 21, 2012 by justaukcook

After the highs, lows and furore of examination results for GCSE, A and AS students I couldn’t help looking back on my own school years. In many ways they were similar – brought up in a market town of roughly … Continue reading →

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100% pass rate for QEGS sixth form!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by justaukcook

http://www.ashbournepeople.co.uk/Amazing-achievement-Level-students-Queen/story-16721636-detail/story.html Nice piece by Lynn Shepherd on Ashbourne People

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10 things I like about Ashbourne: #8 The Fabric

Posted on July 25, 2012 by justaukcook

All strong communities are built around the network, of church, school and government. Ashbourne is blessed with excellent schools from primary to Sixth Form. Something that struck me when I was first exposed to them is the clear vision of … Continue reading →

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Market shenanigans

Posted on July 24, 2012 by justaukcook

Enough is enough! Regular readers will know I love markets and believe they are a valuable part of the social and economic fabric of a community. There has been some utter nonsense spoken about Ashbourne market There has certainly been … Continue reading →

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Dr Roger Wilkes signs out amongst friends

Posted on July 13, 2012 by justaukcook

On Tuesday evening there was a surprise leaving party for Dr Roger Wilkes at QEGS. I didn’t attend, but those that did tell me there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The party was sprung on Roger during the … Continue reading →

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