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Another Snowy Start. Schools were Open

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Schools Open as Usual
The Oxfordshire County Council’s web site did not show any schools closed because of snow today. Pictured is Carswell School.
Schools Open as Usual
Larkmead’s school web site said:
Snow – Larkmead School is open as usual.

It also said “OFSTED Inspection – We have been informed that Larkmead School is to receive an OFSTED inspection on Tuesday 3rd February and Wednesday 4th February.”
Schools Open as Usual
Outside the Unicorn School a banner says ‘Ofsted 2012: OUTSTANDING in all areas‘. That’s the way to do it!
Schools Open as Usual
Abingdon must have more salt bins per head of population than your average town, but there were still some slippery places on roads and pavements.
Schools Open as Usual
I saw one boy come off his bike near this spot. He limped a few paces before getting back on the bike and setting off again.

Oooh, it snowed again!

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Oooh its snowed
“Oooh, it snowed!” was my first thought on getting up this morning. I quickly filled up with porridge and set out, unshaven, with my camera.
Oooh its snowed
On Abingdon Market Place, stall holders were setting up the quarterly Local Excellence Market. Next one is May, then August.
Oooh its snowed
The big news is that the Abingdon Country Market are making their first appearance at the Local Excellence Market – as featured in last week’s Abingdon Herald.
Oooh its snowed
I also spoke to the man from the watercress stall. I think he said he was from Alresford, near Winchester. Watercress beds need spectacularly clean flowing water, and they use chalk-filtered water from bore holes. I gather there used to also be watercress produced at Ewelme, near Wallingford, but I don’t believe that is harvested anymore.

After the snow came rain, and it brightened up during the morning, and the snow melted.

I hope it keeps nice for The Wassail, from 2:30 to 4:30, at South Abingdon Children Centre.

Saturday Morning in Town – Slippery in Places

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Slippery in Places
This Saturday the walk by the Thames in Abingdon was slippery in places, but the air did not feel as cold as previous days.
Slippery in Places
People were running round Rye Farm Meadow, and at Abingdon Lock, but taking it more easily than usual – the weekly Parkrun time trail had been cancelled because of ice.
Slippery in Places
I gather the A34 northbound was closed at the Milton Interchange because of another accident involving a heavy good vehicle. Traffic was diverted through Steventon, Drayton and Abingdon, causing other routes to get slowed up.
Slippery in Places
There were lots of people at the coffee houses on what was a bright sunny day.

The town crier was out and about announcing the Local Excellence Market next Saturday (31st Jan 2015). The Abingdon Country Market (formerly known as WI Market) will be taking part. They have been excluded from the Farmers Market so this is an alternative outlet.

Saturday Morning Snow in Abingdon

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It was cold last night and there was a frost at first light.
Saturday Morning Snow
At about 8:15 snow began to fall. Five minutes later, there was a lot of snow falling on Abingdon town centre – as seen here in front of St Nics Church and the Guildhall.
Saturday Morning Snow
There were big flakes falling on the Market Place in front of County Hall.
Saturday Morning Snow
There were not many takers for the outside seats an Java & Co – often used by early morning sports enthusiasts.
Saturday Morning Snow
There was not enough to build snowmen, but I did see some children playing snowballs, and spotted these synchronized tyre tracks outside Masons.
Saturday Morning Snow
The view looking back to town from Wilsham Road was very pretty.