Category Archives: Business

The Narrows is ready to Roll

Staff Training has been going on for a while now. The new sign went up a on October 1st, replacing the red plastic one.
The Narrows is ready to Roll
The Narrows were open for a ‘Live Session’ yesterday and have opened for a second ‘Live Session’ today –
The Narrows is ready to Roll
I guess that means live staff training with real customers.

The Official Opening is 8th October during Abingdon Fair. Fair Rides are converging on Abingdon – ready to roll into town tomorrow.

Badgers, Carbon Cutters, and new New Look

Late back from work tonight so here is what can be seen late at night in Abingdon
Late Night Pictures
Badgers in Stert Street have gone for the cuffs in pocket look.
Late Night Pictures
The Abingdon Carbon Cutters are in the Commmunity Shop this week. That means freshly pressed apple juice if you catch them during the day.
Late Night Pictures
The larger ‘New Look’ has no window yet but work is underway.

Musical Chairs – but with shops

There has been some swapping around of shop premises as September ends …
Musical Chairs - but with shops
The Natural Health Centre have moved from where they were on St Edmunds Lane.
Musical Chairs - but with shops
They have reappeared in Coxeter House, on the ground floor, next to Behind Bars.
Musical Chairs - but with shops
Across the way at Coxeter House AAH Printer Solutions have just moved out,
Musical Chairs - but with shops
and are currently setting up shop at Lombard Street where Faulkner Photography were.

More shop moves are underway. How will it all end?

Abingdon Business Promotion on the Market Place


A number of Abingdon businesses could be seen outside their normal premises on the Market Place on Saturday. It is a chance to meet potential new customers. There was Dream Doors who can transform you kitchen, and Galaxy TechnO who sell electronic devices and accessories in East St Helen Street – and will buy your old for cash.

Can Do Martial arts academy also swapped their Dojo on Audlett Drive for a gazebo.

And among others The Complementary Health Care Practice had a day out from 94 Ock Street with their demo skeleton. Their practice includes a dazzling array of therapies: Massage , Osteopathy, Reiki, Bowen Therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Reflexology and Aromatherapy.