Aylsham Archives - Cittaslow UK

30 Jul

Aylsham, the new foodie town

July 30, 2023
By cittaslow

Filmed in June 2023 at the Farmers Market in Aylsham, Norfolk, UK this video was entered for the Cittaslow General Assembly 2023 and shows why the town has a growing reputation as a "foodie" centre. Video by Graham and Michaela Peers for Cittaslow UK.

05 Dec

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Recipe book a ‘life-changer’ says Foodbank

December 5, 2022
By cittaslow

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Aylsham, the North Norfolk Foodbank has received an early Christmas present to help its drive to feed people in crisis. A cheque for £500 was presented to Peter Wenham, chair of the Cromer Food Bank Trustees. The money...

03 Dec

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It’s go for Green Day

December 3, 2022
By cittaslow

Aylsham's first Green Day was opened by local author Patrick Barkham, president of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Guardian writer, on Sunday 25 September. Organised by ACE (Aylsham Climate Emergency), the event, in the Market Place and Town Hall, introduced ways to be eco-friendly to local...

03 Dec

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Climate emergency – Aylsham plays its ACE card

December 3, 2022
By cittaslow

Aylsham Climate Emergency (ACE), formed after Aylsham Town Council declared a climate emergency in 2021, is working towards making the town carbon neutral by 2030. With five sub-groups each committed to dealing with the main “green” issues – energy, nature, plastics, transport and waste –...

23 Nov

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Aylsham declares Climate Emergency

June 9, 2022
By cittaslow

Aylsham Town Council declared a climate emergency at its meeting on 18 August 2021 and agreed to work towards making Aylsham carbon neutral by 2035. At that meeting, the following was agreed: • To form a Climate Action Group consisting of up to 12 members, at least...

22 May

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Aylsham celebrates its 15th anniversary as a Cittaslow town

May 22, 2020
By Clare Haylett

Cittaslow Aylsham 2020 was launched in our historic market place – and should have kick-started eight months of celebrations to highlight our 15th year as a Cittaslow town. Unfortunately, all of our planned activities are currently suspended due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19. We are currently...

28 Apr

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Christmas lights with real sparks

May 27, 2020
By admin

The Christmas light switch on in Aylsham is always a big event and 2019 was no exception. The weather was not the best, which was slightly ironic as Anglia TV weatherman Chris Page switched on the lights! An abundance of stalls, food outlets and town shops were...

28 Apr

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Running in Aylsham

May 27, 2020
By admin

2019 was the year that running returned to Aylsham in a big way. On June 7th the first EPIC (Exercising People In Communities) 5k run was held around the town. Over 200 people participated on a lovely sunny afternoon taking in both the historic urban centre and...