The quarry near Oday Hill looked worked out, with its rusting conveyor belts, a couple of years ago. Returning there in 2018 the quarry has a new lease of life.

Beyond it the land is getting drained so a lot more quarrying can begin.

So it looks like the quarry now extends further along, and either side of, the lorry access road.

The old quarry / landfill, next door, has become a nature reserve with a lake at one end. Other old quarry lakes off Peep O Day Lane have been fenced off for private fishing.

La Baguette have been serving baguettes with fillings in Abingdon for over twenty years. The shop first appeared about 1996 between Supa-Snaps and Stroll’in.

La Baguette was a trend setter and has done well as an independent business in Abingdon and built up a dedicated following.

To those customer there is a final thank you note in a window pane.

In 2018, La Baguette have Costa and R&R, not far away either side of them. Then either side of them are Pablo Lounge and Java & CO. All of them are also catering businesses with much larger premises, and far more seats.

The Market Place in Abingdon has become a cafe culture. La Baguette led the way.

The Miu Beautique had their grand opening on 8th June with special offers. They are the latest nail salon in Abingdon, and are located in the the premises previously run by the Ha Noi Cafe.

I did wonder why there so many nail salons set up in Abingdon. According to an old Financial Times article‘The confluence of low start-up costs and the popularity of nail fashions has led a diverse group of entrepreneurs to venture into nail salons.’

‘Nail bars expand by continuously innovating to attract repeat customers: “In nails you can be more outrageous than with cosmetics on your face.”