https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uk/rss/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-bonfire-and-fireworks-2025-19-oct-2025 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-bonfire-and-fireworks-2025-19-oct-2025 Cold Ashby Family Bonfire and Fireworks 2025 6.30pm Friday November 7th At Cold Ashby Playing Fields - NN6 6EW Hot Food, Bar, Free Parking. Adults £5, Children £1 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/10-jul-2025 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/10-jul-2025 Wed, 9 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-open-gardens-2025-9-apr-2025 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-open-gardens-2025-9-apr-2025 COLD ASHBY OPEN GARDENS 2025 Cold Ashby Open Garden's this year will be on Sunday 20th July from 1pm to 6pm. For more information, please go to https://opengardens.co.uk/open_gardens.php?id=1668 Thankyou for your interest and support! Tue, 3 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/tour-of-britain-cycle-race-puts-cold-ashby-on-the-map-3-sep-2024 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/tour-of-britain-cycle-race-puts-cold-ashby-on-the-map-3-sep-2024 Mon, 5 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/open-gardens-2024-attracts-250-visitors-5-aug-2024 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/open-gardens-2024-attracts-250-visitors-5-aug-2024 Congratulations to all those who contributed in any way to this year's Open Gardens on the afternoon of Sunday 21st July. We welcomed 250 visitors who helped us raise just over £3,200 for St. Denys church funds, Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/new-bus-times-to-and-from-market-harborough-1-aug-2024 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/new-bus-times-to-and-from-market-harborough-1-aug-2024 The bus leaves Cold Ashby (Bridle Lane by the phone box) at 10.01am on Tuesdays and Fridays only and the return from Market Harborough leaves at 12.45pm on both days. The bus travels via Naseby, Clipston, Sibbertoft, Marston Trussell and Lubenham. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-agree-to-sponsor-friday-bus-26-mar-2024 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-agree-to-sponsor-friday-bus-26-mar-2024 In the draft minutes taken at February's Parish Council Meeting we learn that the council, having'received requests from the village to consider supporting the bus service to Market Harborough one day per week (Friday)', has resolved to do so at an estimated cost of £742.56. This will be funded from the Special Projects budget. The Rambler is therefore removing the dust from hi Thu, 8 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/black-horse-owners-appeal-dismissed-8-feb-2024 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/black-horse-owners-appeal-dismissed-8-feb-2024 An appeal against West Northants Council's refusal to allow our village pub, The Black Horse, to be converted to temporary accommodation for refugees was dismissed on February 1st. Good news for our community and for any potential refugee residents who would be welcome in Cold Ashby but somewhat isolated here as, at present, there is no shop, post office, regular bus service (apart from Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/new-planning-application-re-manor-farm-20-nov-2023 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/new-planning-application-re-manor-farm-20-nov-2023 Manor Farm's farmhouse is presently undergoing a complete restoration and refurbishment and, in The Rambler's view, it's looking good so far! An application to demolish 'the garage, storage shed & outbuildings and construct a two-storey dormer roofed replacement building to provide a workshop & offices for a start-up solar panel business ' is now publicly available on Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-open-gardens-2023-on-sunday-30th-july-for-one-day-only-20-jun-2023 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-open-gardens-2023-on-sunday-30th-july-for-one-day-only-20-jun-2023 Contrary to previous advertising, Cold Ashby Open Gardens 2023 will take place for one day only this year: Sunday 30th July from 1- 6pm For details please visit Village Link Cold Ashby Page online. Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-precept-increase-18-mar-2023 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-precept-increase-18-mar-2023 Cold Ashby Parish Council has reluctantly increased the precept (the financial support it receives from the County Council). Not before time in the Rambler's view! Please see the piece from the Parish Council's website inserted below: The financial position of the Council is sound and every care is taken when spending public funds. Our aim is to balance the budget and keep our element o Sun, 9 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/events-in-cold-ashby-9-oct-2022 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/events-in-cold-ashby-9-oct-2022 Thanks to the diligence of Cold Ashby's Village Link Correspondent and the combined efforts of CAPFA and the Memorial Hall trustees we can now get detailed news of upcoming events in Cold Ashby delivered to our homes and also available on the publication's website. Consequently, the Rambler's Events Page has been removed in favour of the Cold Ashby Village Link News page. Please cons Sat, 4 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/platinum-jubilee-celebration-moved-to-memorial-village-hall-4-jun-2022 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/platinum-jubilee-celebration-moved-to-memorial-village-hall-4-jun-2022 Owing to the awful weather forecast for 5th June, the Village Jubilee Party will now be held in the Village Hall. See Coming Events Page. Sun, 2 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/manor-farm-development-somehow-approved-2-jan-2022 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/manor-farm-development-somehow-approved-2-jan-2022 The construction of five houses on the site of the former bowling green was approved on 30th November 2021. This is despite the clearly restricted and potentially dangerous access to the development from Stanford Road close to its junction with Main Street/West Haddon Road. The Construction and Environment Management Plan which should be submitted prior to construction needs to address the pr Sat, 4 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/graveyard-wall-restored-4-dec-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/graveyard-wall-restored-4-dec-2021 For a fine article and pictures in Village Link about the restoration of the wall at St. Denys Church click or tap here. Wed, 1 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/village-hall-latest-1-dec-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/village-hall-latest-1-dec-2021 At the AGM of Cold Ashby Memorial Village Hall on 16th November a new board of trustees was formed. The board has already approved a programme of upcoming community events which has been circulated to villagers. The Rambler wishes them every success in these increasingly difficult and uncertain times for those wishing to socialise this Christmas. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/traffic-survey-action-demanded-by-over-90-11-oct-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/traffic-survey-action-demanded-by-over-90-11-oct-2021 Our Clerk to the Parish Council reports that “over 90% of the village rated 'traffic' as the number 1 problem and wanted the PC to do something about it.” The survey was delivered to 97 households in Cold Ashby and, of these, 93 were returned! At a meeting on Friday 8th October, our councillors successfully presented residents’ concerns to our local MP, representative Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/important-cold-ashby-traffic-survey-25-sep-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/important-cold-ashby-traffic-survey-25-sep-2021 Cold Ashby Parish Council has succeeded in arranging a meeting on 8th October with politicians and representatives of relevant agencies concerning the Traffic Crisis in the village. Councillors need and, of course, value residents’ opinions on this. The short but comprehensive survey, delivered to all households in the village, takes very little time to complete. This survey is also Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-provides-pit-stop-for-cycle4cynthia-cyclists-19-sep-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/cold-ashby-provides-pit-stop-for-cycle4cynthia-cyclists-19-sep-2021 The Sports Pavilion was back in action again this year to provide facilities for Cycle4Cynthia's participants on the 50 mile route. Last year's event was purely 'virtual' while this year riders have the choice of the usual experience or their own route. It's good to see so many on the road today, despite the rain! The hospice celebrates its 45th 'birthday' this yea Sun, 8 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/successful-return-of-open-gardens-8-aug-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/successful-return-of-open-gardens-8-aug-2021 The relaunch of Cold Ashby’s Open Gardens Weekend saw visitors enjoying warm sunshine in a well-organised, socially distanced environment. There were fewer stalls but still many gardens open – a particular extra attraction this year was the inclusion of the Hall grounds where teas were available outdoors. Deborah Sampson, our Church Warden, in her message circulated to residents, Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-backs-residents-opposing-manor-farm-planning-application-22-jun-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/parish-council-backs-residents-opposing-manor-farm-planning-application-22-jun-2021 At a well attended and lively meeting of Cold Ashby Parish Council several residents living close to the development were given the opportunity to voice their concerns and objections to the latest application for 5 houses on the former bowling green area of Manor Farm. The Council were unanimous in their support. For more detail please read the minutes of the meeting HERE. Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/thirtieth-open-gardens-weekend-25-may-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/thirtieth-open-gardens-weekend-25-may-2021 The Thirtieth Cold Ashby Open Gardens' Weekend, postponed last year, is now planned for the Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2021 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Obviously this depends on current Covid restrictions. For details see https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1347804/cold-ashby-open-gardens#google_vignette. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/bye-bye-bus-22-mar-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/bye-bye-bus-22-mar-2021 From this month's Parish Council minutes we learn that the only local village bus will yet again bypass Cold Ashby as the 'Cold Ashby Loop' will be removed from the next update to the No.60 route timetable - probably July. Given central government's advice to avoid public transport, this seems both inevitable and unfair! See the recent record of Cold Ashby's bus provision on Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/capfa-agm-2021-24-jan-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/capfa-agm-2021-24-jan-2021 For details of Cold Ashby Playing Field Association's Annual General Meeting this year and how to virtually attend please click or tap HERE. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/st-denys-church-closed-to-public-11-jan-2021 https://www.coldashbyrambler.org.uknews/st-denys-church-closed-to-public-11-jan-2021 Cold Ashby PCC and the Vicar have taken this decision for everyone’s safety during the recent unprecedented surge in Covid 19 cases.