Ashley Court

05/03/2025

Getting ready to host the spring exhibition for Tiverton Art Society in April. Bring a friend and make a day of it with a walk in the garden, a light lunch or tea and cake and a leisurely browse through the artworks on display. You can enhance your own living space with an authentic work by a local artist purchased from the exhibition!

TAS is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Spring Exhibition in 2025!

Join us for our inaugural Spring Exhibition at Ashley Court, from April 9th to April 13th, 2025.

We look forward to showcasing an inspiring collection of artwork and connecting with art lovers and the community over this exciting five-day event.

Don't miss this celebration of creativity—see you there!

** TAS MEMBERS **
This poster can be found on the Documents page on the website https://www.tivertonartsociety.co.uk/docs/ Please share on social media etc.

05/03/2025

Tiverton Art Society Spring Exhibition
9th-13th April 11.00-5.00
Work by local Devon artists for viewing and for sale.
Open garden and tea room serving light lunches and tea and cake.
Free admission, free parking.

03/03/2025

We can’t wait for this author talk! The secret life of the traditional hedge revealed. Come with your questions and comments on all things hedge related. Refreshments available.

'From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he maintains the ancient boundaries of the British countryside.

He lives in his wagon, as many itinerant farm workers used to, and travels the south-west corner of England, restoring an important but often forgotten part of our country. Hedgerows are a living structure, woven into the fabric of rural life, a vital aspect of man’s partnership with nature. As traditional management techniques are lost to modernisation, hedges have declined dramatically.

Paul works alone and by hand to rejuvenate these linear woodlands, saving the homes of the wildlife that rely on them and bringing many other ecological benefits. Following the rhythm of the seasons, Of Thorn & Briar describes Paul’s life on the road and the practical aspects of his job. It is about practising a craft with skill, preserving our heritage for future generations and celebrating the glory of the landscape he’s spent his life caring for.'

Meet Paul Lamb at Ashley Court, April 5th at 3pm.

Tickets available at https://www.liznojanbooks.co.uk/events/of-thorn-and-briar

27/02/2025

This will be very special.....

'From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he maintains the ancient boundaries of the British countryside.

He lives in his wagon, as many itinerant farm workers used to, and travels the south-west corner of England, restoring an important but often forgotten part of our country. Hedgerows are a living structure, woven into the fabric of rural life, a vital aspect of man’s partnership with nature. As traditional management techniques are lost to modernisation, hedges have declined dramatically.

Paul works alone and by hand to rejuvenate these linear woodlands, saving the homes of the wildlife that rely on them and bringing many other ecological benefits. Following the rhythm of the seasons, Of Thorn & Briar describes Paul’s life on the road and the practical aspects of his job. It is about practising a craft with skill, preserving our heritage for future generations and celebrating the glory of the landscape he’s spent his life caring for.'

Meet Paul Lamb at Ashley Court, April 5th at 3pm.

Tickets available at https://www.liznojanbooks.co.uk/events/of-thorn-and-briar

26/02/2025

Today’s Writers’ Society group meeting. On the table some books that were being read by the drawing room fire at Ashley Court in the Victorian era including this poetical Almanac, ‘From Day to Day with the Brownings’. What ‘improving’ literature do you consume these days?
Our next meeting March 26th, 10.00-4.00, £30 includes delicious organic plant based lunch and unlimited teas/coffee, space and time to write in a period setting and absolutely no expectation or obligation to share material or talk about your work! Join us for a pleasantly supportive environment in which to get on with your writing!

26/02/2025

How true. Could you write such a lovely and observant thing about English weather? Come along to our Writers’ Society days on the last Wednesday of each month for some time to write in a lovely period setting with 19 acres of gardens, woodland and pasture to wander and wonder in!

We've had three days of sunshine in a row -- the start of the end of winter, or just another false alarm? How have you spent this optimistic weekend? 🐌

23/02/2025

Oooh, this looks marvellous. Having a bookish February here at Ashley Court….

Join our maker community in 2025.

23/02/2025

23/02/2025

Libraries and reading nooks we visited in Edinburgh last week providing inspiration for our Writer’s Society day on Wednesday 26th Feb at Ashley Court. Join us for a day of warm firesides, delicious lunch and companionable silence to write your novel/poem/manifesto/autobiography/CV. We supply food and teas and coffees. You set the agenda and chose what you want to work on. Everyone welcome, a short introductory greeting and an option to view a few carefully curated objects to get you started, followed by plenty of time to yourself and absolutely no expectation to share/discuss your work! Laptop, quill pen or biro? Dinning table, escritoire or comfortable sofa? The garden is full of snowdrops if you feel like a walk. 10.00-4.00pm £30 all inclusive.
Booking here
https://www.ashleycourtdevon.co.uk/product/ashley-court-writers-society-day-of-writing-feb-26th/

23/02/2025

“You see, but you do not observe.” –Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal in Bohemia” * It all started with a book that made me curious. I was on a house call in Georgetown, invited to browse the personal bo…

22/02/2025

And here is a post with link to videos explaining some of the techniques used in constructing these amazing garments!

For those who have the new book ( and everybody else who needs the infor too!) - a few techniques explained on the video - inserting bust gores, making rouleaux, cording etc.

They are all explained in the book step by step, but sometimes it is easier to see the process!

https://youtu.be/h82BSB_L2lg?si=glqaORMrEMCd8B6p

22/02/2025

Huge excitement to receive a copy of this exceptional book. It is an incredible resource for all Regency dressmakers, historians and of course, Jane Austen fans! Many of the photographs were shot at Ashley Court and it is so lovely to see the house graced by these stunning Prior Attire period garments. Izabela Pitcher's research is meticulous and her practical approach and understanding of how real women dressed in the past is second to none.
Now I feel an Austentatious event coming on this summer….. a ball, a picnic, a literary evening? Ideas in comments please! (Shall we make our own dresses?)

18/02/2025

They should really win this for sheer energy and vivacity alone! Good luck Liznojan!

Team Liznojan, smashing it for another year 💪
We've been shortlisted, along with some other fabulous Indies, for Independent Bookshop of the Year...again. Third time's the charm, right?!

We would like to thank our fabulous team for supporting us throughout 2024; Anita, Nico, Eve, Lily, Bek and Faith.
Thank you to Kerri of for keeping us all chilled and supporting our businesses.
Thank you to our publishing reps who really helped us with an array of events and securing titles last year, they all deserve a big clap.

And of course, thank you to you guys. For supporting us in so many ways. Enjoying our coffee, our company, our Book selections and our events last year.

Speaking of events, thank you Rachel at Tiverton Library and Tara at Ashley Court. You ladies have been wonderful this year and every year, I'm so glad we get to be a team.

Wish us luck!!

07/02/2025

Go go go to this fabulous night of music and joy!

We are so excited for our upcoming ¡Noche Latina! on Saturday, February 15th at the lovely Kaleider Studios on 45 Preston Street in central Exeter (just parallel to Fore Street near Stepcote Hill).

It's an amazing space, and we are really looking forward to celebrating some post-Valentine's Day love with all of you!

Lumi Centurión Segovia will be our MC for the night, keeping you singing and dancing to all your favourite Latin American music, with 'La Bandita' for some awesome live music.

The margaritas and mojitos will be flowing and we'll have beer/wine/cider/ cold drinks for purchase.

As we have had to move out of our beloved space at Daily Bowl, we are very grateful that we can continue Noche Latina at a new location, so PLEASE support us by snagging your ticket through the link below, and help us keep this incredible event running!

28/01/2025

Interiors at Ashley Court in film short by Sunday Vaz Dias Studios.

26/01/2025

A day of writing with lunch and refreshments at Ashley Court. Whether you are working on a novel, a children's book, a memoir or a technical tome, some poetry, a biography or just a letter home you are welcome to join us by the fireside in these dark January days to take inspiration from the historical setting, the gardens, fields and woodland, the old stable block or the Butler's pantry! We provide you with space and a delicious lunch, teas and coffees. You bring your pens and paper or laptop and choose a snug place to sit to write in companiable quiet. Open to all, do join us, link below for booking.

https://www.ashleycourtdevon.co.uk/product/ashleycourtwriterssociety /

New for 2025, Ashley Court Writers’ Society invites you to immerse yourself in a wonderful Regency-era house and its grounds for dedicated time to write, enjoy lunch and mix with other writers. Arriving at 9.50am with a prompt 10am start, we begin with a brief meet-and-greet and optional warm-up. ...