Blossom is showing in the Albert Park in Abingdon, some of it pink
and some of it white.
It is not only blossom time but also time for some of the bright yellow forsythia blooms to show.
Blossom in Albert Park
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Flowers before Rain in St Ethelwold’s Garden
A week ago there was a notice on the gate of St Ethelwold’s Houses to say that the garden would be closed from Monday to Wednesday this week for the installation of an irrigation system. The notices have been taken down and I did not see any signs of irrigation work. Perhaps it went quicker than planned. Last night it rained a lot and flattened some plants. The tulips had already been shedding their bright petals in St Ethelwold’s garden.
These pictures were taken before the rain:
A new notice has appeared saying there will be a Gong Bath in the Sanctuary.
Oxfam on Stert Street
Oxfam in Stert Street Abingdon have not only reopened, they also have a new facebook page. On it they say after discovering some hidden gems at Abingdon Oxfam, why not treat yourself to a milkshake, grab that much needed haircut, stock up on art supplies + gourmet food + find your dream door, also in Stert Street.
Oxfam are looking for donations, and to gain some new volunteers. Not everybody could return on reopening.
Volunteers help to sort and sell the donations in order to raise as much money as possible for Oxfam’s vital work around the world. They also sometimes need specialised knowledge such as valuing stamp donations.
Cricket returns
There were two games of cricket on the pitches at Hales Meadow. The Cherwell League website says there are 14 days until the start of the season. So these games were probably friendlies or practice matches.
After last years short season, the games are being played under the influence of Covid-19 with risk assessments and using ECB guidance, currently at Step 2 of the Government Roadmap out of Lockdown from 12 April 2021 with progression to Step 3 (no earlier than 17 May 2021).
People should arrive in kits as changing rooms are closed; groups of six apply to people off the field; nobody with symptoms should attend; NHS Test and Trace is carried out etc. I am not sure spectators are allowed but I was just passing.