The Deputy Bag Man of the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers is giving up Beer and Coffee and will be only drinking water for the next two weeks to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat institution. He has managed the first day, but it is going to be a tough challenge. Sponsorship will encourage him to last the next two weeks with no beer or coffee – H2OOnly.

The Abingdon Bridge (TAB), who provide free support and advice to young people, are moving into new premises in the next few days. They are moving just up the road to 19 Bridge Street in what was the former County Police Station. This is a listed building which has been completely refurbished as part of The Old Gaol Redevelopment Programme.

The old premises were looking in need of a major refurbishment and that is what they will now get as they are converted to luxury apartments.

The work of The Abingdon Bridge includes promoting healthier lifestyles amongst young people as well as a sexual health programme, career guidance and 1:1 counselling. To support them financially visit their support page.

Justin, the Abingdon town centre postman, finished the 100 mile sponsored run, from Richmond to Oxford, along the Thames Path in 26hr 02min 16sec.

Thanks to Alison for a picture of Justin arriving in Abingdon, with his daughters, where there was a waiting crowd soon after 9am this morning.

Thanks to Geoff, Justin’s work colleague, for a picture of Justin accompanied for the last 9 miles from Abingdon to Oxford by James Phillpott of the Amber Phillpott Trust.

There were lots of others runners, from all parts of the UK, passed by the feeding station at Abingdon, where Justin’s supporters gave them all a cheer.

One of them said “It easy really!!! I’m just making it look difficult” as he hobbled on his way.

Donations to Justin can be made at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JustinLovstrom.