Tag Archives: Try Ashbourne First

Food Miles in practice

Posted on November 2, 2014 by justaukcook

I am a big advocate of Try Ashbourne First. Before you buy anything online at least think about whether you could buy it in one of our independent retailers. I firmly believe that you will be surprised at just what … Continue reading →

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Feeding the local economy one meal at a time

Posted on September 28, 2014 by justaukcook

I am a big advocate of Try Ashbourne First. Before you buy anything online at least think about whether you could buy it in one of our independent retailers. I firmly believe that you will be surprised at just what … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First – 18: White’s of Ashbourne – the new friendly bistro

Posted on August 2, 2014 by justaukcook

Every town needs variety in its restaurants and the disappearance of Carletto’s left a gap in the Ashbourne market. We have the magnificent Dining Room at the top end and excellent takeaways at the other. Lamplight is positioned for providing … Continue reading →

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Vive Les Ashbourne Rosbifs!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by justaukcook

As the sun shone last weekend I began to smell the smoke from barbecues being lit. As soon as the weather changes British men love to don an apron and go outside and cook. What’s more we’re getting better at … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First – 17: William Haycock – extraordinary British precision engineers

Posted on May 10, 2014 by justaukcook

I am inspired. I Tried Ashbourne First and have been utterly rewarded for doing so. It began with my wife’s handbag. It’s a lovely handbag but it has screw-on feet. We didn’t realise this until one unscrewed itself and fell … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First – 16: Betty’s Sewing Box – charming and friendly whatever the weather

Posted on May 4, 2014 by justaukcook

Betty’s Sewing Box moved into the old library in Ashbourne in April 2014 and I started to hear good reports very quickly. I finally got round to visiting. The building is lovely on a sunny spring morning. It is full … Continue reading →

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Ashbourne in December

Posted on December 6, 2013 by justaukcook

The dark nights, the faint smell of wood smoke, Christmas decorations and celebrations: Ashbourne is a great place to be during the Festive Season. The month starts with the town already decked in its spangly Christmas clothes. With the big … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First – 15: The Dining Room – Try for yourself

Posted on November 17, 2013 by justaukcook

So far this series of blogs has covered the retail high street in Ashbourne but I realised that the scope applies just as equally elsewhere – where we spend our leisure pound is just as important. I’ve wanted to visit … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First for Father’s Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by justaukcook

Seeking inspiration for the special gift for ~Father’s Day (16th June)? Here’s a showcase of the variety Ashbourne has to offer. Another reason to Try Ashbourne First 1. Bennett’s On the top floor at the Bennett’s store are a couple … Continue reading →

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Try Ashbourne First: #13 The Olive Tree – The place to go when you don’t know where to go

Posted on April 1, 2013 by justaukcook

    There is much like about The Olive Tree but first of all it is a beautiful shop. Owners Paula and Nikki Taylor have created a lovely light space. When I visited, the Spring sunshine was pouring in and … Continue reading →

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