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Where you can sometimes see Deer Near Abingdon Town Centre

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Ock Valley Walk
On the Ock Valley walk there was one half of a big willow tree came down over the weekend.
Ock Valley Walk
Lots of new trees have been planted by members of the Green Gym in previous years at the town end of the path. They will provide good cover for wildlife in years to come.
Ock Valley Walk
This year, on their first outing after Easter, 18 people, with the Green Gym, spread wood chip on the path, and litter picked the Ock Valley Walk. A programme for people interested in exercising to make a difference with the Green Gym is here.
Ock Valley Walk
And by the way this is a deer that crossed the Ock Valley Walk, crossed the River Ock, and then escaped into the gardens of St Amand Drive on the other side.

Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016

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Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
At the Abingdon Cycle Festival, on the 10th April 2016, rides started at 9am from the Market Place.
Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
The rides ranged from the 50 mile quick road ride, averaging 19-22 mph, to 5 mile family rides.
Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
There were 31 rides on the schedule, and it was a case of sign in early to get the ride you wanted.
Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
The day started off sunny with a cool breeze.
Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
There was music to entertain the cyclists, and stalls servings food and refreshments, as well as stalls selling cyclist gear, and a stall with fold-up Brompton bikes.
Abingdon Cycle Festival 2016
The oldest bike was a 1891 Rover – still going strong.
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The Town Crier announced all the rides and helped direct people to their starting point. But this year he had a brand new bike. The green vintage bicycle he rode at previous cycle festivals has not lasted as well as the 1891 Rover.
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The final picture is at 10am and shows a typical scene with cyclists waiting for the off.