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Bread lorry lost in Abingdon

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First Day Out
The Abingdon one way system continues to confuse drivers from other places. On the High Street a lorry stopped to ask directions.
First Day Out
Meanwhile on the Market Place the Christmas decorations had been taken down and were about to be taken away for another year.

Along Bridge Street there were police cars and ambulances near the Old Gaol. In other times I might have gone to have a look.
First Day Out
But today I seemed to be following a bread lorry. It was now stopped near Waitrose and a local man was giving clear directions to help it find the Co-op.

The UK Bread Marketing Report says the lockdown has provided opportunities to the bread industry. More people are making their breakfast and lunch at home and could be using bread.

New Cafe at Long Furlong Community Centre – first Tuesday in the month

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Thankyou to Susan who says …
New Cafe
I’ve recently started a not- for -profit lunch cafe with friends, serving vegetarian lunches with a health kick! open first Tuesday in the month (Not October) from noon -3pm at Long Furlong Community Centre. We are open again on 7th August 2018.

The aims of the venture are:

* to entice people to eat less meat thus helping reduce stress on the planet in a small way (eg cows contribute to air pollution-)
* to use organic, seasonal and local produce where possible -reduce carbon footprint
* to interest people of all ages in whole food and healthy, less well known grains (such as Freekeh and quinoa) and legumes- beans (such as aduki and black beans) and various lentils through our menu
* to give challenged young people, who find getting regular work difficult, a worthwhile experience. The hope is that, if the venture becomes self financing, it will be pay them a regular wage

Taste for Design

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Miele
On Saturday we went to Taste for Design at the Miele Experience Centre in Abingdon. This event is designed for people who are about to get a kitchen fitted. We went because of an invite from somebody who works there, and do not have any immediate plans.
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It is a chance to learn in great detail about the choice of Miele ovens and hobs, warming drawers and extractor fans.
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There was also a chance to sample food prepared using the different ovens.
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We were served with five different courses – all prepared by the food technicians, and very good.

Miele also do a cook school to help people use their kitchen equipment to its full potential. The Experience Centre in Abingdon is a showcase for all the different products produced by Miele.