The Abingdon Spring Head of the River rowing event took place today. It involved about 400 boats rowing a 2000 meter time trial from Culham Reach to Abingdon, and made a fine spectacle.

I would guess that the majority of spectators, however, come from rowing clubs, and were there to cheer on their team mates.

The results are worked out after everybody has rowed. So there is no way for an idle spectator to see who has done well – even if two boats finish close together.

We were asked by one club steward, why we had came, and what might attract more local people. I said more stalls, and some oddball fun events.

This weekend, at Abingdon Rugby Club, the Oxfordshire Scooter Alliance had organised an Oddballs Rally. Money raised went to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

People were having fun in various oddball ways, including the Space Hopper Grand National seen on their facebook page, .

Thanks to Ray from the Vineyard Church, who meet in South Abingdon, for this report on the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Albert Park (on Saturday).

It was a bit of a wet and windy day but there was a good turnout. We had just under 100 children registered for the ‘Bunny Hunt’ and all got a boxed Easter Egg for finding the three bunnies (photo). There was the usual games of Egg & Spoon, Three Legged, Wheelbarrow etc.

The Tug-O-War was its usual success with boys against girls, and family rounds.

For the less energetic there was face painting and (temporary) Easter tattooing, cookie decorating and Easter craft.

For the even less energetic there was tea, coffee and cakes.

The whole event was free to all. They gave away over 100 Easter Eggs and other prizes.

ATOM is a celebration of science and technology in Abingdon-on-Thames. The event was launched in March 2014 and many people attended the talks, demonstrations, and the Science fair on the Market place

James White, the originator of Atom, was on the market place last Saturday handing out leaflets for the 2015 ATOM, and showing off his T Shirt.

In its second year there is an exciting series of events including a Science Fair on the Market Place (21st march). They have even scheduled a partial Solar Eclipse around 9.32am on 20th March.

For all the information visit ATOM.