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Brass Concert and SPLASHED of PINK on Saturday

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There is a fundraising event at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Abingdon, on Saturday, 8th July 2023, at 7 pm.

Wantage Academy Brass and Youth Brass will be at the church to play. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to The Abingdon Bridge (TAB), Tariro (Hope For Youth in Zimbabwe) and St Michael’s Church.

Locally based Charity, Against Breast Cancer, is encouraging local businesses in Abingdon to turn their window pink to win the Splash Of Pink trophy on Saturday.

The Market Place will also be splashed with pink.

Sunken boat pulled from the Thames

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Thanks to Tim for the report and pictures:

Several years ago a boat broke free from its mooring and sank in the middle of the Thames off the field near swift ditch.

Today it was being recovered using heavy equipment that had been brought in to carry out repairs to the rail bridge further upstream.

As the new owner of the field has banned any further mooring, loose boats will now come from the other bank.

Abingdon Platinum Jubilee Wood – Information Board

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Thanks to Clive for these pictures:

Lucille Savin of Abingdon Carbon Cutters has erected a new notice board in Rye Farm Meadow, near where the Park Run begins.

The Abingdon Carbon Cutters have received permission from the Vale of White Horse District Council to plant 1500 native trees in Rye Farm Meadow, and the board provides more information about the trees and the diverse wildlife they will support.

Lucille is frequently seen in Abingdon, assisting at plant stalls and engaging in planting and gardening activities. Here she is showing others how to make Robin boxes.

Lucille is the first female Head Gardener at Merton College, Oxford. She has transformed the College grounds with her innovative planting. She is passionate about using sustainable practices and keeping her team up to date with the latest horticultural trends.

Boating on the River Thames through Abingdon

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This picture of a large group of youngsters and instructors from the Kingfisher Canoe Club’s was taken a few days ago. The new club hut and store was opened near Abingdon Lock in 2021 and the club’s future has been secured.

Four men rowing a boat through Abingdon. The town was described as quiet, respectable, clean, and dull by Jerome K Jerome in his book ‘Three Men in a Boat’, published in 1889.

Two barges emerge from Abingdon Lock with a word and a wave. Abingdon Lock is known for its friendly atmosphere, where Richard, Frank, and others are helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Salters Steamers are often seen in Abingdon with chartered boats or regular sailings. They now require groups of 30 or more to have pre-booked to run their regular sailings.