This estate agent has been moth balled for a while, the Abingdon outlet sometimes showing properties but really operating from their Oxford office. The To Let sign looks as though Abingdon has lost an Estate Agent.

Two grey containers have been moved into Broad Street for work to begin on the Charter Day centre. The building is to be changed for use by people with learning difficulties.

These are the people watching at the first arena near where you walk in…

There was an assault course ending with a Land Rover pull

and trials bike riding with a leap over three lorries.

Deputy Mayor Duncan Brown was there in body armour.

In another area there was a Brass Band, and Fiji Island dancers,

and falconry.

There was a lot going on… a fun fair, many stalls, things to try like archery, paint balling, and army meals served from shining tureens at £3.50 a go.

On the Market Place at 12 there was the start of the Yeah Baby Free music festival –

raising money for the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.

Face paints for all.

Deputy Mayor Duncan Brown was there with body guard.

The music started with ‘Who Next’ – a ‘Who’ tribute band…

and I’m a Boy.