Abingdon Foodbank South Reopens

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The foodbank at Preston Road Community Centre reopened yesterday much to the relief of local people who had been missing the friendly service and support from the team.

The team are reconnecting with support agencies to make the centre as accessible as they can for those in need of the service. They have also resumed a delivery service for those who are physically impaired and who welcome a call each week from the team.

There is work to be done to restore sources of funding and donations of food, but the team say they are up for the challenge. The photograph shows some of the volunteers involved in reopening the service.

To contact the centre please use enquiries@abingdonfoodbanksouth.org.uk

Something for Camera and Jigsaw Enthusiasts at Added Ingredients

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At Added Ingredients, Jill continues to sell wines and food products, including these local honeys.

In the other half of the shop, Martin sells his photographs and has a growing range of second-hand cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment. He says there is renewed interest in film cameras from people wanting to return to more authentic photography – pre-digital manipulation, and pre-AI.

Martin is also taking pre-orders for his Abingdon jigsaw puzzle.

Dancing alongside the Thames: Duncan Reaches Abingdon

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Starting at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday 10 May 2026, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown has danced the Thames Path from London to Abingdon-on-Thames, arriving in Abingdon Market Place at 7:20pm on Tuesday evening. He is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for long-distance Morris dancing by completing a 200-mile charity challenge from London to Abingdon and back again. Duncan danced into the square accompanied by his wife and daughter.

The Town Crier welcomed him with a formal cry, and a large crowd gathered in the Market Place to cheer his arrival, including members of the Vale Islanders.

Also there were Armaleggan, the Oxfordshire Border Morris side, in their distinctive feathered hats, rag coats and painted faces.

You can support Duncan’s charity challenge at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/duncan-bhaskaranbrown
. Funds raised will support the Rowan Trust, Maidenhead Alzheimer’s Dementia Support, The Brain Tumour Charity, Thames Valley Adventure Playground, The Sherwood Foundation, and The Listening Post.

Old Maltings development well underway

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The Old Maltings, in the Vineyard in Abingdon, was used as a malthouse for more than 100 years before closing in the late 1980s. Until 2020, the building served as the main offices of Sovereign Housing Association, during which time it had a front canopy and lift.

Since then, the site has undergone redevelopment to convert the building into apartments. The open undercroft area, previously used for car parking, has been enclosed to create  apartments. Terraced houses have been added at the sides.
The former canopy and lift have been removed and the facade is being made to blend with the neighbouring property. A banner has appeared saying 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are available.

A video discussing how the development was planned over time, including commentary on the phased addition of further flats and the planning process, can be viewed here: :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exnUpWiy_Hw