The Christmas Tree in the Information Centre in Old Abbey House had been near perfect and hardly dropped a needle, but like many other trees it was taken to the Market Place today …
where it was reduced to chips and taken away to be used as mulch.
This festive season began in a fairly normal way. There was a light frost when the Christmas Trees appeared for sale at Peachcroft Farm, direct from the grower.
Last weekend, All Saints Methodist Church held a Christmas Tree Festival. There were about 20 trees, including one from the Abingdon Writers.
Thanks to Jan for these pictures. She said the Police tree had blue flashing lights! The festival raised £400 for charity.
With only a week to go to, St Nicolas Church decorated their tree.
The Market Place Christmas tree now looks totally splendid – covered in snow.
Pudsey was in Abingdon today collecting money. Tomorrow (Friday) is the big day when much of the BBC helps to raise money for Children in Need.
(Behind him Poundland was doing a roaring first day of trade.)
Meanwhile a Christmas Tree has become a topic of much conversation since it appeared yesterday. A replacement is to be sent by the supplier, but before that happens I feel the tree is in need of a fitting caption… One Pound to Children in Need for each good one. Be generous with your good humour.
Autumn Leaves frame the view from the A34 in Abingdon looking towards the Cooling towers of Didcot A Power Station.
Autumn Leaves fallen on a riverside walk across the River Thames from Abingdon.
Autumn Leaves at the bottom of Healey Close – where the MG sports club once stood near the bank of the River Ock.
Autumn Leaves seen from Bergen Avenue, on the twin towns estate, approaching Preston Road.