This Stone Building, next to Albert Park, now has an explanatory green plaque…

Are there any other buildings in Abingdon that need a green plaque to explain what they are?

Thanks to Tim for these pictures. The people shown are all members of the Tithe Farm and Ladygrove Residents Association – headed by Eleanor Dangerfield who was also present but out of the picture

The trolley depicted was retrieved from the Ock and then loaded with the detritus that had gathered in the surrounding area.

Here is another view of the same trolley so there is no mistaking it. Litter Picking is an old tradition in those parts, as is the residents newsletter which is NOW ONLINE .

Thresher, at Peachcroft,

and The Local, on Ock Street, are part of the much larger First Quench Group – a private equity firm, that has gone into administration.

The administrator, KPMG, has already announced the closure of 373 loss-making shops and the two Abingdon Shops were not in that announcement, although notices have appeared saying that due to being in administration some services like Paypoint have been suspended.

Newspaper reports say there is interest in buying the rest of the group.

This year, in Abingdon, hundreds of shoeboxes have been packed full of gifts and goodies ready to be sent to children in disadvantaged situations. There was a dedication service this morning at Abingdon Baptist Church, before the shoeboxes were sent round the world. For more information visit Operation Christmas Child.