The geese are still there in the neighbouring field, but there is not a bird to be seen in the Turkey field at Peachcroft Farm.
There is just a sign indicating that Turkey Pluckers should park on the grass.
I gather that the Turkey Pluckers start at an early hour. They include some hard working European people, including a few students.
The Christmas Lights were turned on at 5:30 on Saturday. The big candles above the Market Place have been repaired after their first few years or use, and are looking as strong as ever in 2014.
Thanks to Peter for sending an alternative view of the fireworks that followed the lights being switched on.
The most original new light in 2014 is near the war memorial – a simple poppy.
The displays along High Street look best if you can sweep through town in a car.
Sami’s Kebab Trailer must enjoy being at the centre of this Picadilly Circus of lights. The golden lights down Bury Street, behind, got turned on a week before the rest.
I read in the Herald that about £15K was spent on new lights and light repairs by Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council round the town centre. The museum lights look as striking as ever, whether viewed outside or in.
Terry Wogan will be at The Bookstore, Bury Street, on Saturday 22nd November, signing copies of his latest book called ‘Little Book of Common Sense: Or Pause for Thought with Wogan.’
Ian, from The Bookstore, was busy creating a Christmas window display most of today.
With the lights, purple sheets, snow, and reindeer, he has created something to wonder at.
Outside the town centre, the displays of festive lights round the estates and roads of Abingdon looks as impressive as ever. Probably more so than previous years.
The Abingdon Court Care Home has a very fine display
I could have chosen one of about a dozen houses to feature from Saxton Road – as usual.
The same applies to the Ladygrove Estate where there are lots of houses outlined with twinkling displays.