Ashbourne has acquired three purpose-built nursing homes for a total of £5.9m cash. They are Astley Grange in Bolton, Greater Manchester; Midfield Lodge, Cambridge and Ladyville Lodge in Upminster, Greater London.
- Financial Times 17/10/96 page 26
- The Times 17/10/96 page 33
- The Independent 17/10/96 page 24
