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Tag Archives: Try Ashbourne First
Food Miles in practice
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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Tagged Ashbourne Beer Festival, Bramhalls, Cafe Impromptu, Cheddar Gorge, Courtyard Cafe, food miles, Fresh Choice, Gingerbread Shop, Kniveton Cider Company, Local produce, Mark's Family Butchers, Natural Choice, oatcakes, Pete Dale, Sarah Heaton, Try Ashbourne First
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Feeding the local economy one meal at a time
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
Try Ashbourne First – 18: White’s of Ashbourne – the new friendly bistro
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
Try Ashbourne First – 17: William Haycock – extraordinary British precision engineers
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
Try Ashbourne First – 16: Betty’s Sewing Box – charming and friendly whatever the weather
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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Tagged ashbourne, Betty's Sewing Box, Cake, Cream Tea, Knitting, Sewing, Try Ashbourne First, Vintage
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Ashbourne in December
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
Try Ashbourne First – 15: The Dining Room – Try for yourself
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
Posted in Review
Tagged @bigpetethechef, Eat The Seasons, game, pheasant, The Dining Room, Try Ashbourne First, Woodpigeon
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Try Ashbourne First for Father’s Day
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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Tagged Bennett's, Best Wishes, CW Sellors, fathers day, jewellery, Pachacuti, Panama Hat, Sticky Fingers, The Olive Tree, Try Ashbourne First, Vintage, Vintage Bluebird
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Try Ashbourne First: #13 The Olive Tree – The place to go when you don’t know where to go
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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Tagged ashbourne, cobbles, Gift shop, Google Places, St Johns Street, The Olive Tree, Try Ashbourne First, wine glass charm
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