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Ashton Scrapbook
Over the last 54 years, this book has become a 'classic' for those wishing to study the history of Ashton village from its very earliest days to 1953. It is now reprinted.Click below
© 2007
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Scrapbook - 1953
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Village Snapshot
A walk through
Ashton’s past
Village Snapshot is a collection of photographs, documents, memories, facts, figures and video stills that have been collected over the years by Andrew Fowler and David Farrand.
Written in an easy to read style based on our popular historical walk and talk tours of our village.
In addition we have added reminiscences of earlier days in Ashton
© 2010
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Village Snapshot-2010
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Over the last 54 years, this book has become a 'classic' for those wishing to study the history of Ashton village from its very earliest days to 1953. It is now reprinted.Click below
© 2007
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Scrapbook -
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Village Snapshot
A walk through
Ashton’s past
Village Snapshot is a collection of photographs, documents, memories, facts, figures and video stills that have been collected over the years by Andrew Fowler and David Farrand.
Written in an easy to read style based on our popular historical walk and talk tours of our village.
In addition we have added reminiscences of earlier days in Ashton
© 2010
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Village Snapshot-
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ROOTS 2009:
Ashton Family History - Roots Weekend
17 to 19 July 2009
Ashton's Heritage Lottery Funded project
For details and events for the Roots weekend see further down the page
Roots Weekend, a Huge Success!
Ashton Family History -
Ashton's Heritage Lottery Funded project
For details and events for the Roots weekend see further down the page
Roots Weekend, a Huge Success!
The weather may have been mixed, but the response to the Roots 2009 weekend was all positive. Many visitors came from some distances to enjoy the displays and exhibitions of old Ashton. Names were put to faces in faded photographs, old headstones of family members found and tales of life in a smaller, quieter village recounted.
The film show on Friday evening was attended by over 100 people, many of them enjoying fish and chips straight from Mr Sarson's mobile fryer. The films were of Ashton in 1940s and 1960s by Tess Wilson and 1900 to 1975 by Reg Bailey. Both of the films shown are available on DVD and are available to purchase. Contact David Farrand 01604 863225 or email david@farrand.co.uk for details.
The official opening of the Knights' Hall went well on the Saturday. The buffet for the sponsors and guests (supplied by Ian of the Old Crown) was much appreciated and eaten outside in the Churchyard. Heritage Lottery were represented by Joan Bray, who was very impressed, not only by the work done in the Church, but also by all the effort that went into the whole weekend. She seemed very pleased with the way in which the HLF grant has been spent.
Much of the Roots weekend was about pictures. Old photos of people, places, transport and village life were on display in both the Church and the Rugby Club. Many people spent a lot of time looking at them and working out how places had changed and how their families had looked and dressed in the past.
The film show on Friday evening was attended by over 100 people, many of them enjoying fish and chips straight from Mr Sarson's mobile fryer. The films were of Ashton in 1940s and 1960s by Tess Wilson and 1900 to 1975 by Reg Bailey. Both of the films shown are available on DVD and are available to purchase. Contact David Farrand 01604 863225 or email david@farrand.co.uk for details.
The official opening of the Knights' Hall went well on the Saturday. The buffet for the sponsors and guests (supplied by Ian of the Old Crown) was much appreciated and eaten outside in the Churchyard. Heritage Lottery were represented by Joan Bray, who was very impressed, not only by the work done in the Church, but also by all the effort that went into the whole weekend. She seemed very pleased with the way in which the HLF grant has been spent.
Much of the Roots weekend was about pictures. Old photos of people, places, transport and village life were on display in both the Church and the Rugby Club. Many people spent a lot of time looking at them and working out how places had changed and how their families had looked and dressed in the past.
The photographic competition "History in the Making" was to try to ensure that future generations would be able to glimpse Ashton life in 2008/09. We did have a winner in each age group. Christy O'Callaghan won the primary group with a well thought out angle on the Church. Ciara Holmes won the secondary age group with a picture of the post box in the wall on Roade Hill, and Andree Brown won the adult section with a snow scene of the Church. With climate change, the judge thought this might be a very rare sight in the future. If you do have photos that show village life now, please could you let Andrew Fowler see them, so they can be scanned for the archives. They will be returned to you intact.
Despite the cold and the rain, the Hog Roast and Barn Dance went very well. We are very grateful to the Zannotto family for allowing us to use the Barn for this event and also for the Teas on Sunday afternoon. It was an ideal venue for both occasions. Thanks also to the residents of Little Ashton, who supplied the salads, and everyone who donated sweets.
On Sunday, four gardens were opened. These proved so popular that not many people made it round all four! They found so much of interest to talk to the owners about, that time ran out. Thank you to the gardeners. It takes an awful lot of time and effort to get a garden to such a beautiful condition.
Those who did not make it round the gardens on Sunday, took part in the Treasure Hunt, or enjoyed a leisurely cup of tea while listening to the Grafton Scout Band. Quite a crowd turned up to watch Lesley Peyton-Gilbert give a Riding Demonstration on her beautiful horse Bats. Many of them stayed to ask her questions afterwards.
During the weekend, there were three "Walk and Talk" sessions conducted by Andrew Fowler and David Farrand. These were all well attended and some people went on more than one! These walks gave a brief history of various parts of the village, including the oldest house, the old Mansion House, the Manor and other points of interest.
As you can see, there was an awful lot going on over the weekend of 17th-19th July. The Roots 2009 committee would like to thank everyone who helped to make this event such a success, either by providing pictures, preparing displays, making cakes/puddings, or just by supporting the event by turning up!
Thank you
Stephanie Fowler, Andrew Fowler, Wendy Turvey, Ann Lamb, Angela Malin
As you can see, there was an awful lot going on over the weekend of 17th-
Stephanie Fowler, Andrew Fowler, Wendy Turvey, Ann Lamb, Angela Malin
and Marion Wilson (Roots 2009 committee)
ROOTS WEEKEND 17 - 19 July
ROOTS WEEKEND 17 -
The Roots Weekend is fast approaching and the group have arranged a variety of events to cover all ages and interests. There will be a fish and chip supper on Friday at the Rugby Club with old Film Footage of the village. Tickets are available for the Barn Dance and Hog Roast on Saturday at Vale Farm Barn. On Sunday there will be a treasure hunt for the children, open gardens and a riding display. We do hope that you will enjoy the vast range of activities. Please see the enclosed program for full details of the weekend events.
We still need your help and assistance. Please contact Marion on 864254 or Stephanie on 862904 if you can assist with something on the following list or can help at one of the
events.
• We would like cakes that can be served at the Barn with the teas on Sunday
• We would like some desserts to be made for the Barn Dance on Saturday
We still need your help and assistance. Please contact Marion on 864254 or Stephanie on 862904 if you can assist with something on the following list or can help at one of the
events.
• We would like cakes that can be served at the Barn with the teas on Sunday
• We would like some desserts to be made for the Barn Dance on Saturday
• Plants for the plant stall on Sunday can be delivered to 4 Hartwell Road
Just a reminder that the photo competion ‘History in the Making’ closes on the 30th June. There are 3 ages group, so please state which group your photos need to be judged in. They are Primary school, Secondary school and Adult. Please get you entries in as soon as possible to either Marion at Broadacres, Roade Hill or Stephanie at 4 Hartwell Road.
Volunteers are still need to assist over the weekend so, even if you can only give a small amount of time on one day, it really will be appreciated. Contact Andrew on 862904 or Marion on 864254 and tell them when you will be able to help. We will confirm with you nearer the time.
We know that within the village there are people who married in Ashton Church. We would love to display the photos in the church over the weekend. Please send scanned photos to Stephanie at Stephanie.fowler2@btinternet.com or deliver your photos to 4 Hartwell Road. They will be copied and returned and will not get lost or damaged.
Marion Wilson & Stephanie & Andrew Fowler
Help us promote the Roots weekend and email all those you know ! Also Download this poster, print it out and put it up on notice boards or hand out as Flyers.
1x A4 size poster >>> A4 Poster
Just Some of the key attraction over the weekend:
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How to trace your family tree
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Family history and research
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Talks and film shows
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Parish and Census records
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Maps, Photos and Memorabilia
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Guided History walks
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Barn Dance and Hog Roast
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Riding Display
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Open Gardens
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and much much more
All welcome
All welcome
NOTE: There is no charge to attend the weekend, however
there may be a small cost for those events where food is provided.
Map of locations for Roots 2009 >>> Click Here
Map of Guided Walk route >>> Click Here
For more information contact:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email -
Marion on 01604 864254 email -
Dave on 01604 863225 email -
Accommodation:
If you intend to travel some distance to us, then
consider staying overnight.
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For more History of Ashton
Click here >>> Ashton History
Ashton Family History Scrapbook:
originally Published in 1953 – Now available again !
Over the last 54 years, this book has become a 'classic' for those wishing to study the history of Ashton village from its very earliest days to 1953. Its now re-
Click Here >>>Scrapbook -
Your Village needs your help:
Old Photo's, Maps or Documents:
Have you got any old photo's, maps or documents that show Ashton and it's people that we can use for the village history weekend. Have you a family tree which shows your descendants living in Ashton or the surrounding villages.
if so please get in touch with:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email -
Marion on 01604 864254 email-
All documents will be scanned and return to you so that the originals do not get damaged. Please help us to find some history of the village and it's people.
Roots Weekend Volunteers:
As part of the re-ordering of the church a village roots weekend is being held in July and we are organising a weekend of events for all ages. A steering committee will do a lot of the work, however, we are looking for volunteers to assist over the weekend can you spare some time to help with some of the events or stalls.
if so please get in touch with:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email - andrew.fowler@ashtonvillage.co.uk
Marion on 01604 864254 email- marion.wilson@ashtonvillage.co.uk
Calling all photographers young and old:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email -
Marion on 01604 864254 email-
Calling all photographers young and old:
At the Roots weekend in July, a photographic competition will be held. The title of the competition is "History in the Making". Anyone may enter and there will be three age groups with a prize for each winner, Primary school age, Secondary school age, and Adult . We would like pictures of any aspect of life in Ashton as it is now. It could be of people, buildings, gardens,wild flowers, traffic, school, trains going through. The list is endless. Do you think these things may have changed in 10 years time? Record them on your camera, make sure you take a note of when and where the photo was taken, and enter them in the competition. More details will follow in the Share and Ashton Village News. You do not need to live in Ashton to take part. Just make a record of how village life is in 2009.
"HISTORY IN THE MAKING" photographic competition.
We hope many of you are out with your cameras taking pictures for this competition. Anyone can enter. They do not need to live in the village.
Photos must have a maximum size of 8x5 (inches), can be in colour or black and white, and may be of any aspect of life in Ashton. It could be of family, buildings, gardens, landscape, or anything which takes your imagination.
There are three age groups. Up to top primary school, secondary school age, and senior.
Photos should be handed in to either Stephanie Fowler at 4, Hartwell Road, Ashton, or to Marion Wilson at Broadacres, Roade Hill, Ashton, by 30th June.
The entries will be mounted and displayed at the Roots weekend.
Judging will take place on Friday 17th July, by Maurice Burton, a professional photographer.
Winners will be announced, and prizes given, at the official opening on Saturday 18th July
"HISTORY IN THE MAKING" photographic competition.
We hope many of you are out with your cameras taking pictures for this competition. Anyone can enter. They do not need to live in the village.
Photos must have a maximum size of 8x5 (inches), can be in colour or black and white, and may be of any aspect of life in Ashton. It could be of family, buildings, gardens, landscape, or anything which takes your imagination.
There are three age groups. Up to top primary school, secondary school age, and senior.
Photos should be handed in to either Stephanie Fowler at 4, Hartwell Road, Ashton, or to Marion Wilson at Broadacres, Roade Hill, Ashton, by 30th June.
The entries will be mounted and displayed at the Roots weekend.
Judging will take place on Friday 17th July, by Maurice Burton, a professional photographer.
Winners will be announced, and prizes given, at the official opening on Saturday 18th July
please get in touch with:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email -
Marion on 01604 864254 email-
Did you marry in Ashton Church:
At the Roots weekend in July, we would like to hold a photographic display of people who married in the church can you let us have a your photo and we will take a copy for the display and return the original to you
please get in touch with:
Andrew on 01604 862904 email -
Marion on 01604 864254 email-
Help Us with the Roots Project:
Roots Weekend 2009
17 to 19 July 2009
We need your help.
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How do you remember Ashton as it used to be?
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Have you got any interesting stories of the village or events that happened here in the past
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What about any old photos or postcards that you could loan to the Roots group, or
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copy/scan for us.
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Perhaps you have relatives that have moved away that might have glimpses of the village's past.
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We are trying to build up some history records and photographic displays so that life in this changing village, no matter how long ago, can be recorded and shown to all those that visit us next year and in future years.
If you have got anything that you think might help, no matter how much,
please contact:-
or
Marion on 864254.
If you would just like to help out in the background sometime during the weekend, please contact us as there will be lots of events happening where we will need assistance.