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Armed Forces Day and Thanks to Dalton Barracks

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Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is on Saturday but as schools don’t normally open on Saturday Carswell Scool are having a Camo Day for army charities today (Friday) “Cam Up…Be Cool”
Armed Forces Day
On the Sports Field across the road from Dalton Barracks, everything is being laid out for the Abingdon Station Families Fun Day on Saturday 12 – 4:30, which is followed by a Party in the Park, where among other acts there is an Olly Murs Tribute Act. The event is to say thankyou to families, and local community are very welcome.
Armed Forces Day
Many thanks to Dalton Barracks for allowing Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing Club to train in your excellent gym for another year. A big thanks to Robert who is taking a rest as coach after this year, after many years of coaching, and to Kevin who has led coaching this year. Thanks also to Zaheer and Hamish for all the work they do at the club. If anybody is interested in the art of boxing and would like to help support the club, the AGM is on 11th Aug at Preston Road Community Centre at 7pm.

Open Day at The Dojo

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Open Day at The Dojo
In my line of work there is a computer language called Dojo. So it was interesting yesterday to go to the open day at The Dojo on Audlett Drive in Abingdon.
Open Day at The Dojo
It was a chance to watch demonstrations of martial arts,
Open Day at The Dojo
and have a go at them, and other forms of exercise.

When I was there they were doing JKD, the ever evolving form of marshall art popularised by Bruce Lee. I even got to learn some moves.

(I was probably twice the age of most of the adults there with about half the co-ordination. But they said everybody can learn what works for them.)

The Dojo also has a coffee serving / observing area upstairs.

Abingdon Health Walks into a 10th year

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Walking for Health
Many thanks to Peter who has sent me pictures and information about the Abingdon Health Walks, also featured in today’s Abingdon Herald.
Walking for Health
Abingdon Health Walks’ are in their 10th Year, and have just started a new walk from the Abbey Archway in the town centre. It will be every Wednesday at 12.15pm and is intended as a short gentle walk. They also have walks described as gentle, moderate, and brisk from the White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre.

Peter says that walking is a great way to get fit and feel better. Walking with others is a good way to meet people and socialise, and new people are always welcome. For more information follow this link .

Report on the big rowing event in Abingdon today

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Abingdon Spring Head
There were nearly 400 boats taking part throughout the day in this year’s Abingdon Spring Head of the River (or time trial). This is an early season event rowed upstream over 2000 M from Culham to Abingdon.
Abingdon Spring Head
Boats came from all over England and Wales, but the vast majority came from places on the River Thames …
Abingdon Spring Head
Oxford, Reading, Maidenhead, Wallingford, Henley, Marlow, Putney … even Abingdon.
Abingdon Spring Head
The event is organised by Abingdon Rowing Club and so most of the Abingdon rowers are marshalling in one way or another.
Abingdon Spring Head
Unlike the dragon boat racing, which will be on September 8th, the rowing crews dress in club kits, and have to carry their own boats.

There is some entertainment beyond the rowing: The Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers were there for a second year. There was also a beer tent to keep them happy between dances.