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Silver Demonstration, Abingdon Clubs & Societies Day, and ATOM Science Festival


Thanks to Rob for this picture of Abingdon Silver club enjoying a demonstration of silver casting from John Huddleston.

They will be present at the Abingdon Clubs & Societies’ Day on March 18th to display the items that they have made and invite interest in the group. The closing date for other clubs to book a place is February 28th 2023. See https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/news/come-along-to-our-clubs-and-societies-day-on-18-march-2023

The ATOM Society (Abingdon science and technology), has its annual festival from March 11th to March 16th. Details are at https://www.atomfestival.org.uk/2023-programme/.

Last few days to have your say on the proposed Abingdon Reservoir

GARD (Group Against Reservoir Development) is holding public meetings in February. So is Thames Water.

The GARD meetings are:

Tuesday 14 February – Steventon Village Hall Millenium Room, at 7.30pm

Thursday 16 February – Preston Rd Community Centre, Abingdon, at 7.30pm

The remaining Thames Water drop-in exhibition is at Steventon Village Hall on Saturday, 18 February.

The draft Plan is at
https://www.wrse.org.uk/media/va1bz21z/10306a_wrse-bv-plan-2022final_online.pdf

The draft regional water resource plan for South East England is out for consultation until 20 February 2023. Have your say at: https://wrse.uk.engagementhq.com/