Optimistic

In spite of the recent photos I have posted, showing Ashton shoppers sitting out on pavements to consume their food and drink, it seems that no-one was being tempted to do so in Market Avenue on a winter's day. The cold didn't stop the proprietor from optimistically putting out the tables and chairs, though. However, you may be glad to know that there were plenty of customers inside on that day!

More Al Fresco

Further evidence of global warming with yet another photo of pavement-café-style eating and drinking in Ashton.

This picture shows Bow Street, at the side of the Open Market, with the Market Hall being re-built in the background. Iceland occupies what was previously a Tesco store.

Anyone fancy an egg, bacon and sausage barm?

Drinking Out

The fashion for continental-style pavement cafés has even reached as far as Ashton!

Even in January, hardy Ashtonians are to be found supping their coffees outside the new "Coffee and Juice Bar" in the Ladysmith Centre, Ashton.