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Two eyesores repaired!
The pavement outside the old Bennetts store and the pavement underneath the Millenium Clock have finally, after many, many months of...
prideinashbourne
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Keep up the good work...
Five of us today spreading over the town centre. Thanks to J, R, C, AC and L. Not too much litter. Would we be deluding ourselves in...
prideinashbourne
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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A message from Emma
Emma is the community development officer for the District Council who, as part of the plan to improve the Recreation Ground, Memorial...
prideinashbourne
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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A relatively leisurely week
Four of the team were out again last week and reported that they were pleasantly surprised by how tidy they found the town - but then...
prideinashbourne
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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A great turn out this week...
The team were out in force again this week with nine members turning up to litter pick through the town and out to the Stepping Stones...
prideinashbourne
Jun 30, 20211 min read
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Litter doesn't stop for rain
The last session last week saw 5 from the group set off from Victoria square and covering the area around Sainsburies and also St John...
prideinashbourne
Jun 28, 20211 min read
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The routine work goes on...
Seven of the group were out on Thursday last to clear the park around the fishpond. They were heartened to see that work is beginning on...
prideinashbourne
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Hot weather didn't deter the team...
In the glorious sunshine, and despite feeling that we would all prefer to be working in our own gardens, five of the team met up on...
prideinashbourne
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Sun at last...
Seven of the team were out last Thursday and it began to feel like old times. It was a lovely warm sunny afternoon and although it didn't...
prideinashbourne
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Message from the Town Team
Memorial Gardens weeding: Saturday 29th May 9.30 - lunchtime Thursday 3rd June 13.30 - teatime The Town team are hoping to tackle some of...
prideinashbourne
May 25, 20211 min read
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Successful (cancelled) litterpick!
The group litterpick was cancelled because of the very changeable weather forecast but five of us didn't get the email in time and met...
prideinashbourne
May 20, 20211 min read
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Fridays meeting longer than expected?
With an unpredictable weather forecast eight members met at the Stepping Stones last Friday and split up to cover an area towards...
prideinashbourne
May 10, 20211 min read
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Just another friendly reminder
The DDDC has asked that we remind you that when leaving your sacks for collection they should be by a DDDC official bin and not left...
prideinashbourne
May 1, 20211 min read
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April showers and hail don't stop the team.
Despite short sharp showers and a hailstorm, 10 hardy members turned out on Thursday for the latest group litter-pick. Fortunately the...
prideinashbourne
May 1, 20211 min read
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1000+ sacks later...
Friday's session had 8 attendees, including two new members; R&G welcome to the group! Split into three groups they covered the Park, the...
prideinashbourne
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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Almost back to normal!
This week saw the group's second session since lockdown relaxation and eight of us met in Victoria Square. It was a much better...
prideinashbourne
Apr 18, 20211 min read
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Super Sweeper
Every day Linda Elaine, who own the upholstery shop on St Johns Street, goes out with a broom to sweep the pavement outside her shop. ...
prideinashbourne
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Proud Of Ashbourne supports Keep Britain Tidy and Waterside Care in their 'Million Mile Mission'
This spring join Keep Britain Tidy and WatersideCare on our million mile litter picking mission, and show some love for those special...
prideinashbourne
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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An early start on the A515
Not to be outdone, another splinter pair got up early and tackled the A515 from Bowling Green to the lay-by. That's some serious...
prideinashbourne
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Compton Pavement Reclaimed
A small subgroup of Proud of Ashbourne individuals have undertaken another radical clean-up of a small area of unclaimed land at the...
prideinashbourne
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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