A few people got together yesterday to make this little film: If you’d like to make a donation or loan, that will be returned if we’re unsuccessful at the auction on Wednesday, see this post for all the details: bank numbers, address or just drop it off at Ashburton Post Office. If you’d just like […]
Methodist Church: to be auctioned on 19 July 2017, 2pm at the Methodist Church, Ashburton Ashburton Arts: first AGM is on 20 July, 7.30pm at St Lawrence Chapel. All welcome. Today, I am in the process of contacting everyone who has already offered financial support to buy the Methodist Church. More donations/loans are very welcome, as […]
We received this from the acting head of planning at Dartmoor National Park Authority just a few days ago, in response to a request from us to update the advice which had previously been given about the possible conversion of part of the church for residential use: “The response given last year to initial enquiries was a […]
There are 8 people currently actively involved in setting up Ashburton Arts. We are: Pete Bingham A musician by background, Pete was technical manager at Dartington College of Arts. Subsequently he was Operations Manager for ‘artsdepot’ in London, then Director of Estates & Learning Resources at Central School of Speech & Drama. He currently plays […]
Just hold the front page! Gnash Comics of West Street has decided that it will donate 10% of all of its graphic novel and non-graphic book sales until the end of June to Ashburton Arts. And Ashburton Post Office has offered to accept donations for us, so cash and cheques can be left there any time. The Mid Devon […]
Ashburton Arts Trustees/Directors Pete Bingham A musician by background, Pete was technical manager at Dartington College of Arts. Subsequently he was Operations Manager for ‘artsdepot’ in London, then Director of Estates & Learning Resources at Central School of Speech & Drama. He currently plays bass guitar with Exeter based FOS Brothers. He is a parent […]
In November, we applied successfully to Teignbridge District Council to have Ashburton Methodist Church building declared a public asset. This led to an embargo on the public sale of this building, which ends on 1 June 2017. We have pledges of over £50,000 so far — an amazing feat, with generous offers of loans and gifts […]
Someone mentioned the other day that the architectural author Pevsner was, apparently a particular fan of Ashburton Methodist Church. I thought I’d see if I could find it online – and lo and behold, here it is: It doesn’t look like he managed to get inside the place, and doesn’t have much to say. Andy Williamson
Here’s a PDF version of the image above. Ashburton’s Methodist congregation has moved out of its stunning building in the heart of the town, and the (grade 2 listed) building is up for sale. A group of town residents has got together to form ‘Ashburton Arts’ which we hope will be able to raise the funds […]
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