Here’s our pick of this week’s stories of local interest. You can read the full newspaper online, browse the week’s main news stories, or buy a copy from Janet at the shop.
Page 5: “Outstanding across the board at pre-school.”
Many congratulations to Parwich Stepping Stones, who have been given an “outstanding” review by Ofsted. Stepping Stones were awarded the highest possible grade in every one of the 17 categories.
Tracy Marshall, chair of the school committee, said: “The committee has put in an exceptional amount of hard work in to achieving this standard and thoroughly deserve it, especially so as we have recently undertaken a mammoth task of moving premises within the last 12 months.”
On the Stunner’s Twitter stream (@AshbourneNews), the paper tweeted that Stepping Stones was “the first in the area I’ve ever seen get outstanding grades across the board. Incredible!”
Pages 20-21: “Celebrating St. George.”
A splendid two-page photo spread on Sunday’s celebrations.
Page 22: There’s a reminder for Saturday’s May Day concert in St Peter’s Church, featuring the Essentially Brass Quintet and organist Christian Cartwright. Call 529 for tickets.
Other stories:
Page 3: “A chance to talk politics.” A detailed report on the recent election forum that was held in Ashbourne, featuring five of our parliamentary candidates.
Page 6: “Action packed itinerary for festival.” A preview of events at this year’s Ashbourne Festival, which takes place between June 18 and July 4. Topping the bill is comedian Jenny Eclair.
Page 8: Letters: “A disappointing St George’s Day”. Perhaps the correspondent should have visited Parwich?
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