Winter sunrises and sunsets are amazing! The sun hangs low in the sky, taking its time, making the show go on much longer. We had such a sunset yesterday.

The low sun gave an orange glow to water cascading at the weir

It cast an orange glow on the icy water of the cricket pitch.

And is seen here behind St Helen’s Church.

Leaves are turning colour. The creeper on Bath Street, which was cut back a few years ago, has grown back, with a full display of red leaves this year.

The Liquid Amber trees on the Market Place have also got their fiery red autumn colour.

The Liquid Amber Trees around the War Memorial were planted at about the same time but look bigger in the smaller space.

The London Planes on St Helen’s Wharf provide shade and shelter in the summer. But in autumn, their leaves turn a golden yellow.

Queen Victoria, in the Abbey Gardens, has a view over many trees. Their autumn colours look at their best when the sun shines.

Temperatures have been soaring in Abingdon since Monday, with today reaching a high of 30°C. Tomorrow is predicted to be even hotter, with a maximum temperature of 31°C.

The Vale of White Horse District Council has reopened the splash pad in the Abbey Meadow, and it is expected to be a popular destination for families over the weekend. The kiosk was also reopened today.

This evening has been balmy, with people enjoying the warm weather on the River Thames.

There was not a cloud to be seen over the Open Air Pool in Abingdon on the day when schools started back after the summer holidays.

The roads were busier than usual at rush hour as more people returned to work after their summer breaks.

June was sunny and warm, but July brought with it rain, and August was cooler than usual. The open-air pool was only open during the school holidays, which were disappointingly overcast. Now that the summer holidays are over and the pool has closed, the sun has come out. There have been some children tempted to swim in the river. That is part of the reason for the outdoor pool.