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Peep-O-Day Lane thin track in the middle

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Peep-O-Day Lane
Caroline wanted to share the good work of one man. He was frustrated with the state of Peep-O-Day Lane which has become overgrown and covered in mud, and so he has undertaken the task of clearing it himself this bank holiday for cyclists and walkers as it had been reduced down to just a thin track in the middle. He has a shovel and a broom and is clearing the whole path all the way down, as you can see in the picture attached. Caroline thought it was inspirational as it shows what can be done if you are willing to give a little bit of your own time.

Easter Shop Displays

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In town there are displays in shop windows with a spring or Easter theme.
Easter Shop Displays
The Finishing Touch have flowery Wellington Boots, rabbits, yellow flowers and eggs.
Easter Shop Displays
The Easter reflective space in the Community shop has a sunrise.
Easter Shop Displays
There have been Easter Eggs on sale in the Co-op for some time.
Easter Shop Displays
At Oxfam there are Divine (Fairtrade) Eggs, and the chance to give a charity gift for somebody to buy a chicken, or a goat and start a new life.

Symbols of new life. Happy Easter!

Guildhall Plans Submitted

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Guildhall Plans Submitted
Two planning applications have been submitted for The Guildhall, Abingdon. The plans can be found on the Vale of White Horses planning portal: one is for listed building consent, the other is for full planning permission. A decision will be made mid May.

Various plans have been put forward since the Guildhall ownership transferred from the Vale of White Horse District Council to Abingdon Town Council six years ago. It is intended to make the 1960s Abbey hall more accessible – with multiple usage including a cinema. This final proposal includes the remodeling of the lower level space with the creation of a new glazed public entrance with a new cafe, and a patio area in front.

Guildhall Plans Submitted
The plan will also remove the front and the rear concrete ramps.

Pilgrimage to Abingdon

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Pilgrimage to Abingdon
Anybody entering or leaving Abingdon from the Vineyard will have seen a banner outside Our Lady and St Edmund Church, for the Year of Mercy.

Pilgrimage to Abingdon
Yesterday a man was adding new flowers to the floral arch over the door. He told me that the church had been selected as a place of pilgrimage for the year of Mercy.

Pope Francis opened a similar door at the Vatican at the start of the Holy Year in December 2015. And said a similar door may be opened at any shrine frequented by large groups of pilgrims.

Accordingly, the Bishop or Portsmouth opened a Door of Mercy at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth. A Door of Mercy was also opened at Our Lady & St Edmund of Abingdon Church. Throughout the year, the faithful are encouraged to go on pilgrimage to either or both churches.