This mirror was on display in Caldecott Road, Abingdon almost a year ago when the UK first went into lockdown because of Covid-19. The mirror has the rainbow of hope, NHS (national Health Service), and the phrase ‘This too shall pass’.
For other photos on the same theme of Mirrors for the month of March from the City Daily Photo Blog Community, click here.
This goose has settled down but with its 360 degrees vision is not going to be taken by surprise. I read on one blog that geese can see more colours than us. They have finer sensitivity to green to discriminate the tenderest green grass to nibble.
As the sun went down the stones of Abingdon Bridge took on a golden / honey colour.
Reflected in the water it was like liquid gold.
I walked on the other side of the River Thames with views back to St Helen’s Church, and saw a bunch of blue flowers growing all alone, near the trees. They could be Chinodoxia.
The sun set at about 5:45.
There was a little frost this morning at sunrise, but the sky was clear of cloud all day and so lots of people were out walking and enjoying the sunshine. It felt congested in places – with people and not cars.
Although Trinity Church is currently closed for worship I did look in to get some pictures of the daffodils for the slideshow on the church website.
Daffodils are to be seen in many other places in Abingdon. They are a sign that Spring is on the way.
Here are daffodils near Abingdon Lock.
Here are some by the River Ock.
Fabulous Flowers have had a colourful display since January as they are making deliveries and offering click and collect.
Mothers Day will be on 14th March.
The Town Council is creating a Neighbourhood Plan and needs local people to help make it the best it can be.
The plan will take a long-term view of what in our town needs protecting and what could be changed. It will be written by the local community of Abingdon, the people who know and love the area, and its creation is being led by a steering group accountable to the Town Council. Upon completion it will be subject to an independent examination and then a local referendum. Should this referendum be successful, the plan has legal force. The local planning authority (Vale of White Horse District Council) must then take the Abingdon Neighbourhood Plan’s policies into account when considering planning issues across the town.
Over the next two weeks, starting today, there will be ten themed virtual focus groups to gather views and ideas. Places are limited to 15 people per group. You can sign up for more than one but they would like to hear from as many people as possible. There will be further opportunities for people to get involved as the process continues.
Groups include:
Abingdon Families – Tue 23 Feb 2021
Access & Movement – Wed 24 Feb 2021
Leisure & Sports – Thu 25 Feb 2021
Culture – Thu 25 Feb 2021
Healthy Town & Outdoor Recreation – Fr 26 Feb 2021
The Environment – Mon 1 Mar 2021
Heritage & The built environment – Tue 2 Mar 2021
Business, Economy & The Town Centre – Wed 3 Mar 2021
Youth 7-11 Years Old – Mon 8 Mar 2021
Youth 12-16 Years Old – Tue 9 Mar 2021
See https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/abingdon-news/abingdon-thames-town-council/neighbourhood-plan-focus-groups to read about each focus group and sign up on line.