Around the forecourts.

The latest Ascona Group news.

Welsh entrepreneur goes from dole queue to running £180m business in little over a decade

July 19, 2021
David Lamb

He was so broke just 13 years ago that he had to borrow £2.50 from his mum for deodorant but now Darren Briggs is sitting pretty

Read More

Darren Briggs shortlisted twice for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

July 5, 2021
David Lamb

Founders, innovators and entrepreneurs from across Wales have been recognised as the best in the business as the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021 finalists are announced.

Read More

Ascona Group announces grand reopening of its flagship Green Garage Service Station, Pembroke

June 29, 2021
David Lamb

· Transformation of Ascona’s first site, ten years after original purchase · Featuring all of Ascona’s leading in-house services · Trading ahead of expectations since reopening.

Read More

EOY Nomination

June 7, 2021
David Lamb

Delighted to see Ascona’s recent progress recognised with a nomination for our CEO Darren Briggs in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 UK Awards. #EOYUK

Read More

Ascona Group bolsters portfolio with three new forecourts

April 29, 2021
David Lamb

Pembrokeshire-based operator reaches 59 sites with three new acquisitions across West Wales and Somerset. The Group now operates four sites along the A40 into Pembrokeshire

Read More

Ascona Group reaches 55 sites

March 24, 2021
David Lamb

We welcome Ascona Wragby Road Service Station, Ascona Luxmore West Service Station, Ascona Luxmore East Service Station and Ascona Foxcover Service Station

Read More

Danger at the petrol pumps as cars plug in

February 21, 2021
David Lamb

The electric revolution means lucrative service stations suddenly need costly overhauls.

Read More

Ascona Group switches suppliers to 10 sites to join the Jet network

February 5, 2021
David Lamb

Ascona Group are switching suppliers to join the Jet network.

Read More

Ascona Group powers on with 50th forecourt site

January 20, 2021
David Lamb

• Pembrokeshire-based operator reaches 50 sites and ramps up expansion plans across the UK • Lockdown continues to boost sales at petrol forecourts and drive a rapid evolution in the sector

Read More

Christmas Donations 2020

December 4, 2020
David Lamb

We take great pleasure in announcing a total of £10,000 donated to 3 community causes...

Read More

Help where it's needed

November 29, 2020
David Lamb

Throughout December anyone who is homeless or in need can pop into any managed Ascona service station and have a hot drink and snack.

Read More

Ascona Group - New Appointments to the Board

November 27, 2020
David Lamb

Ascona Group are excited to announce the appointment of two new directors to the Board.

Read More

About us

In an ever-changing retail world, Ascona Group aims to bring right-on-time convenience, service and quality to motorists and communities. Forecourts have a new champion.