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From Acacia to Topsport: World Cup Flags Around Abingdon


The 2026 World Cup, taking place across the USA, Mexico and Canada, got underway for England this evening with a Group L match against Croatia in Dallas. The tournament has already brought some colour to Abingdon, with a few local businesses displaying England flags in support of the Three Lions.

The Blue Boar has England flags, Union Jacks, and a Brazil Flag. Inside there are a lot more flags.

Sue Ryder has a large England flag inside the shop and World Cup signs in the window. These are mixed with their Fathers Day display. Fathers Day is on Sunday.

Topsport has one window dedicated to England / football and another featuring throwing rings. Inside, all 48 competing nations are represented by their flags.

With England’s World Cup campaign now underway with a convincing  4–2 win over Croatia,  more flags could begin to appear around Abingdon, in addition to those left by  ‘Operation Raise the Colours’.

Valentine’s Day has arrived in Abingdon’s shop windows


Finishing Touch has pink tones, blossom branches and coordinated pink outfits. There is spring in the air and something new, possibly romance.

Masons on Bath Street has a red flowing fabric backdrop, scattered with hearts and pink paper lanterns. At the centre of the theatrical scene stands a heart-patterned dress tied with a sash.

On Stert Street, Oxfam has a bridal gown and morning suit. Valentine’s Day has gone beyond romance novels to the commitment ’til death us do part’.

At Acacia UK, the scene is playful and more domestic. Red clothing and hearts are placed around a table in what is described as “The Love Nest”.

Judging by these displays, some of the shop window mannequins have lost their heads and others their hearts.

Lights in the Sky over Abingdon


Lights appeared in the skies above Abingdon on Friday at about 6 pm. Four lights, moving in a circular pattern, were first spotted near St. Helen Church. They seemed to move and circled over the County Hall. The source of the lights were found near Nags Head Island – seen in the video.

Later on there were fireworks.

Easter Shop Displays

In town there are displays in shop windows with a spring or Easter theme.
Easter Shop Displays
The Finishing Touch have flowery Wellington Boots, rabbits, yellow flowers and eggs.
Easter Shop Displays
The Easter reflective space in the Community shop has a sunrise.
Easter Shop Displays
There have been Easter Eggs on sale in the Co-op for some time.
Easter Shop Displays
At Oxfam there are Divine (Fairtrade) Eggs, and the chance to give a charity gift for somebody to buy a chicken, or a goat and start a new life.

Symbols of new life. Happy Easter!