Magnolia in the Albert Park…

Magnolia up Conduit Road…

Magnolia at Abingdon School.

The Good Friday service on the Market Place – ‘The Church in Abingdon Act of Faith‘ – was cancelled last night because of the expected rain. Water and electrical equipment do not mix too well.

For those who had not heard of the cancellation, there was an impromptu gathering in St Nic’s – and the church was nearly full.

Near St Helen’s Mill, the scaffolding has been taken away and the bridge is no more.

Here is the little bridge in happier days, 51 years ago. Many Thanks to Colin for this one.

There was a 6:15 kick-off in this local derby game. I got there half way through the first half. Saxton Rovers were already 1-0 up.

This was Saxton’s second goal.

3-0 at half-time. Just one booking for swearing at the ref…

Saxton Rover are celebrating their 50th season. The weekend before last they won the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup for the first time. Before this game they were top of the North Berks League – five points clear with four games in hand, and unbeaten. Couldn’t get much better…