Its me again! i came down to ashburton for half term to see my dad, had a great time again as usual! its a nice place to be in and theres very friendly people there! coming back down at christmas, can't wait!! hiya to all my lads down there love you all, see you soon. hold tight love

I had a fantastic time. Did an 8 mile hike round Hound Tor and Haytor, visited the River Dart and various other locations close by. The accommodation was great, I stayed at my aunties!!!! Will definitely come back so watch out!!!

Visited in 2001 after 40 yrs of being away lived in St Lawrence Lane next to PO in 1959. I was 11 years old, it was great to go back to my old school and house, I am now 58. My name was Harrison we had a shop there called Daintyland it was later a mens wear shop now it is vacant.

I love it in Ashburton it's great I have lots of friends there and I just have a laugh when ever I come down, I come down quite a bit because my dad lives there. I'm 15 so it's good because I'm about the same age as most the local kids. It's a wicked place to go to get away from your troubles and just have a good time there's always something to do there! Hi to martin, tom, dan chris, ben, sam, sam, corum, jaffa, sean, jimmy, josh, rajh mossam lol, brom, morley, criddy, dave, darren, rob, simon, wudgie, and anyone else I've forgot lov ya all! big it up for Ashburton.

Wicked town, be back soon everyone. Love all of da acm! and every one else I know! Great place to be, I'll be moving down there when I turn 16, can't wait!

Beautiful town - friendly people. What a pleasure to find somewhere that hasn't been carved up! However, there is no mention on your swimming pool on this site - and no mention of Love Lane on your map.

Andy went to school in Ashburton and persuaded me to visit, and then had to persuade me to go home! I have never visited anywhere I have felt at home like this. Big thanks to Nick and Norma at the Victoria Inn for making my birthday one to remember!!!!

I visit Devon two or three times every year and always stay on Dartmoor. One of my favourite places is Ashburton. For me it has everything, history, shops and a wonderful atmosphere. One of my fondest memories is visiting the Exeter Inn with my father-in-law a few years back and getting fined by the landlord for allowing my mobile phone to go off while I was in there. Marvellous! I first started visiting in 1975 and the moors, and Ashburton in particular, feel like a second home to me and my family. Everyone is always so very friendly and helpful and I can't wait to be back again in May 2006. I'll leave my mobile at home though if I go to the Exeter Inn again.

My family and I spent two weeks in Ashburton in 2003. We enjoyed it so much we came back for another two weeks in 2004. Sunday lunch at the Victoria Inn is highly recommended and not to be missed. I'm just sorry we cannot be there this year (2005)

We are lucky enough to spend considerable amounts of time in Ashburton and consider it our "second home" Ashburton is not only a gateway to the joys of the moor But is also within easy reach of the lovely south hams beaches and some truly wonderful Devon villages and towns Ashburton remains to be a charming town and stil retains old traditions and values yet has lots of upmarket and interesting little shops and restaurants You can get anything in Ashburton if you look around. In spite of travelling to lots of interesting places in the uk this is our favourite place of all. Our hearts belong to Ashburton

My wife and I have returned today from holidaying in Ashburton, where my Grandfather, Cyril Jack ("Janner") Bawden, was headmaster for some 25 years. My first visit of any length to Ashburton was in July 2004, and I was very touched to find that so many of you remembered him; even more so that most of you recall him with a degree of affection, given that he was - by your accounts - rather handy with the cane! This year, it so happened that we were due to return home before the Bread Weighing & Ale Tasting Ceremony, but we decided to extend our stay by a couple of days so as not to miss it. Fate was at work however, because unbeknown to me, my father Tony - Janner's son - was travelling to Cornwall to visit Perrin Church where the old man is buried; and he phoned to see if we would like to meet in Ashburton on his way there. And so it was that Dad stopped for a few hours in Ashburton on Saturday, and I can't express how proud I was that a few of you who knew him, and many more who were taught by his father, took the time to say hello and swap reminiscences. Dad's quite a shy man (if we'd tried to plan this, he wouldn't have come) but I know that he was deeply moved by your kindness. Singling out individuals to thank would be unfair, but also rather pointless because if there is one thing I have learned about Ashburton it is that you are a community. Even so, you will perhaps forgive me if I mention Lionel and Lyn Goodman, who have always made us feel very welcome from the first day we met them, have extended that welcome to my family; and have, one way or another, introduced us to the rest of you. Thank-you, Ashburton, for all you have done. You have a special place in our hearts. As we sit back here at home, we wish our home were with you, and God willing, some day it may be so.

I was born there, and there's no place like home. Any one remember me, my email is TG012T7077@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK

I attended Ashburton College in the late 1940's. I have been back twice to see it and was allowed to walk through it and rekindle memories. The last time I was there it had changed to an old peoples home. They are very lucky to be there. I loved every moment. Anybody else attended the school in 1948-49 I would love to hear from you on adslkf08@tpg.com.au Wonderful to see photos as well on this site.

Well I must say Ashburton certainly has caught up with the 21 century! after living my first 18 years in and around Ashburton I could never imagine that technology would enable us to look back on old times, at this presant time I am working for Volvo Truck Australia and get to see some wonderful countries and meet some very interesting people, as my area covers Queensland/Papua New Guinea and Fiji an area some 21 times larger than the UK my email is edward.miners@volvo .com and I would love to hear from my old friends including you Mr Pugh whom I served my apprenticeship with at Glendennings. Best Regards Ted Miners

From Ashburton, away with RAF - I lived in Ashburton all 20 years of my life until I joined the forces and I have to say I miss it a lot, not just my friends but the whole place, and when I finally settle I hope it will be in Ashburton. May I suggest a live web cam of the recreational ground or bull ring.

Ashburton is a lovely place, I have been working in a Dartmoor Lodge Hotel 6 Months. I have been very very happy there.

I found your great website while doing my family tree, it seems that I have roots there going back to the 1700's. I need to see it now and this is a great starting point.

I remember Ashburton with fondness. A quaint and charming town that kept the local traditions alive; Carnival week, pony & cattle markets, trips to the Moors, Widecombe and songs about Tom Pierce. I went to school in Ashburton 1973-1975. My parents, Phil & Barb Harrison owned the Golden Lion. I have two brother-in-laws that grew up in Ashburton. Good memories.

My Grandfather (Peter Hamm) brought me up in Ashburton. I have never forgotten my old home at 7 Higher Roborough and all those happy times. Mrs Yolland of Roborough Lane was the person with my grandmother that inspired me to join the St Johns Ambulance Brigade at an early age. I then went to join the RAF as a Medic.

Visited whilst on holiday. Found a delightful town. We were impressed by the sense of community and the diverse shops and buildings. Lovely.

Kool website! Ashburton is a great town; there are so many places to explore and the skatepark is never crowded. Hello to Bagnol, Leo, Charley, Matt, Tom, Corum and all my other friends from Ashburton.

I was in Ashburton in September 2002 for the Yolland family reunion. I am coming back this year to see some things I missed. Your website is brilliant - I am going to take advantage of those walking paths I didn't know of before.

I married a lovely lady who has family living in Ashburton. All I can say about the town is WOW! I have never felt more at ease then when I was there.

My Father grew up in Ashburton. I have been many times to visit my Grandparents, James and Amy Keat, who live right below the Terrace View. Ashburton is the one Town I would love to live in.

A visit to Ashburton last fall was a lifelong dream. My ancestor was the blind organist at St Andrews in the early 1800's,- Samuel Chapple. I wanted to walk down the streets that were so dear to my ancestors. My Grandfather even named my mother "Hazel Rock" after the beautiful place where he grew up. Little did I know that I would fall in love with the little town. Thank you for your kind hospitality. Your town is everything I had hoped it would be and more!

I came to look for my friend who I met on the internet - What a lovely town!

Having grown up here and spent the first 15 years wishing I could get out, I got out, and missed it so much I came right back. Ashburton's beauty, history, character and characters keep me firmly planted in this place where I was lucky enough to grow up.

I was adopted by the Phillips family (Aunt of previous Portreeve - John Brown) and moved to Canada at an early age.... still have relatives in Ashburton and the Browns

I have and am working on the resurfacing in the town, We have been here so long we feel like one of the locals. It's a nice town and we will be sorry to go. Although I bet many will be glad to see the back of us! Nice town, cheers. Bye

Have been coming to Ashburton for years on holiday and we have finally bought and moved here. Love the Town, everyone is so friendly